West Brom could hand Zoltan Gera a return to action at Arsenal on Saturday after withdrawing him from reserve action to protect him for the weekend.

West Brom midfielder Paul Scharner will miss Saturday’s trip to Arsenal with a knee injury – but hopes to be back to face Bolton two weeks later.

West Brom winger Jerome Thomas today insisted the Baggies can repeat last season’s victory at Arsenal after claiming the Gunners are weaker than a year ago.

Wolves have been paired with moneybags Manchester City in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today called a truce with Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger.

Albion today signed teenage Arsenal midfielder Jamie Edge on a one-year contract.

Villa are understood to be among the six clubs prepared to offer Joey Barton a Premier League lifeline after the midfielder’s release by Newcastle.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy may turn to the loan market next to strengthen his squad once he sells players.

Villa today denied claims that Arsenal have joined the bidding for Stewart Downing as boss Alex McLeish fought to keep the England midfielder at the club.

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has revealed star striker Kevin Doyle ‘loves it’ at Molineux as he responded to speculation of an impending bid from Arsenal.