Walsall striker Alex Nicholls today labelled this season his biggest yet and admitted he feared a ‘Torres’ moment at Wycombe on Saturday.

Albion boss Roy Hodgson fears the Baggies will face ‘the real Fernando Torres’ tomorrow – after admitting he never got to work with the Spaniard at full strength.

Albion boss Roy Hodgson fears a Fernando Torres goal when he goes up against his misfiring former Liverpool striker with the Baggies.

Albion have stepped up their pursuit of Liverpool striker David Ngog – but the Baggies could be forced to wait for the Reds to sign players.

Ian Taylor has insisted it’s more important Villa keep manager Martin O’Neill than James Milner and warned the Liverpool job would be a “backwards step.”

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has admitted the club could not stand in the way if a bigger club comes in for star striker Kevin Doyle this summer.

Wolves defender Stephen Ward believes the game against Liverpool could prove to be just as important as Hull on Saturday for the club.

Villa defender Stephen Warnock is confident the club’s extensive summer recruitment will prevent this year’s Champions League assault fizzling out like their last.

Wolves have made a second bid for winger Stephen Hunt as they try to tempt Premier League rivals Hull into selling.

Aston Villa see their Champions League hopes take a blow following a home defeat to rivals Liverpool.