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The Love Bug: 10 Roses for You

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 04:55:00 +0000

The Love Bug: 10 Roses for You

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 30 Jun 2012 08:05:00 +0000

An Ethiopian teenager was an Olympic torchbearer fails to return to his hotel.

Germany Vs Greece live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:10:00 +0000

Germany Vs Greece

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A day after Greece's new coalition government declared its intention to stay in the eurozone, the financially stricken nation's football team will be hoping to keep its place at the European Championship.

Watch Barcelona vs Real Madrid live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 13:40:00 +0000

La Liga
18:00 (GMT) April 21, 2012
Estadio Camp Nou, Spain

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Barca host their bitter rivals at the Nou Camp in a match that could prove decisive in the La Liga title race with Real four points clear at the top with five games left.
Guardiola, who ran Barca's midfield in the 1990s much in the same way Xavi does now, has an impressive record in 'Clasicos' as a coach, leading the current Spanish and European champions to nine wins, four draws and just a single defeat in all competitions since taking charge in 2008.
Spain's - perhaps even the world's - biggest domestic club game gets underway on Saturday as Barcelona host Real Madrid in a Clasico that will go a long way to deciding who will walk away with the league title this season.
With Barcelona sitting four points behind their great rivals in second place, a win would close the gap to one and really crank up the pressure on Jose Mourinho's men. Neither have had to worry about qualification for the Champions League for a long time as Barca are 29 points ahead of third-placed Valencia and, having both played in midweek, are also in with a chance of winning Europe's top club competition as well. Despite Real losing 2-1 to Bayern and Barcelona 1-0 at Chelsea, though, the focus for the weekend is firmly back on the league.

Watch Real Madrid vs Real Socied Live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:19:00 +0000

La Liga
19:00 (GMT) March 24, 2012
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Spain

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Real Madrid are without Mesut Ozil following his dismissal against Villarreal while Pepe has also been suspended for insulting a match official, joining Lassana Diarra on the sidelines. Sergio Ramos has had his red card chalked off and is available but coach Jose Mourinho has a touchline ban following the stormy encounter. Ricardo Carvalho is a doubt due to injury so Raphael Varane could step into defence, while Angel Di Maria is still missing from midfield.Real Madrid director of football Miguel Pardeza remains convinced the club can overcome what they believe to be unfair treatment at the hands of referees and regain the Primera Division title.

Madrid's lead at the top of the standings has been hack to six points over defending champions Barcelona after a tricky week which started by conceding an injury-time equaliser to Malaga at the Bernabeu and continued with a stormy 1-1 draw at Villarreal.

Watch Barcelona vs Mallorca live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 24 Mar 2012 13:13:00 +0000

La Liga

17:00 (GMT) March 24, 2012
Estadio Son Moix, Spain

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All the facts and result ahead of the Liga game between Real Mallorca and Barcelona at Iberostar Stadium.

Mallorca are without a win in five league meetings with Barcelona (W4 D1 F3 A14).
The islanders are one of only six sides to have won at home to Pep Guardiola’s Barcelona in the league (2-1 in 08/09).
Barcelona have won 14 of their last 17 league meetings with Mallorca (D1 L2).
The Azulgrana have won eight times at Mallorca in the last 10 seasons (D1 L1), more than at some other side.Real Mallorca striker Emilio Nsue believes a four-match unbeaten run has brought a new level of confidence to the squad as they prepare to face Barcelona.

Watch Barcelona vs Bayer Leverkusen live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:36:00 +0000

Champions League

19:45 (GMT) March 7, 2012
Camp Nou
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Barca will be without Alexis Sanchez, who scored twice in the primary leg, after the Chile forward damaged an adductor muscle in the Gijon game and will be sidelined for between 10 and 15 days.
Fullback Eric Abidal picked up a groin injury while on international duty with France last week and is also out.Sergio Busquets has called for Barcelona's players to focus on securing their place in the last eight of the Champions League and leave the refereeing row surrounding the club to other people.

Barca board spokesman Toni Freixa caused a stir at a press conference on Monday with his comments about the club's treatment at the hands of officials this time, while Gerard Pique fanned the flames by declaring his sending off against Sporting Gijon was "pre-meditated''.

Watch Arsenal vs AC Milan live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 14:08:00 +0000

Arsenal v AC Milan
Champions League
19:45 (GMT) March 6, 2012
Emirates Stadium, England

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Arsenal midfielders Yossi Benayoun (virus), Mikel Arteta (concussion) and Abou Diaby (hamstring) all miss out but Tomas Rosicky (groin) and Kieran Gibbs (groin/calf) are named in the squad and should play. Wales midfielder Aaron Ramsey (ankle), defender Francis Coquelin (hamstring), centre-back Per Mertesacker (ankle) and Brazil full-back Andre Santos (ankle) are still out.Manager Arsene Wenger called on his Arsenal team to believe they can rewrite the record books and overturn AC Milan's 4-0 lead to qualify for the quarter-finals of the Champions League tomorrow night.

The Gunners boss was left crestfallen in the San Siro a fortnight ago, having witnessed his side taken apart by the Rossoneri, as a stunning opener from Kevin-Prince Boateng was followed by a brace by Robinho before a late penalty by Zlatan Ibrahimovic effectively ended the tie as a contest.

Watch Man Utd vs Tottenham Live stream

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 12:02:00 +0000

Premier League
16:10 (GMT) March 4, 2012
White Hart Lane, England

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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is confident that Gareth Bale will be fit despite the winger suffering a hamstring injury in midweek. Kyle Walker is fit despite suffering an ankle injury against Arsenal last week and Redknapp is too confident that Rafael van der Vaart (calf) and Ledley King (knee) will feature. Scott Parker is suspended following his sending off at the Emirates Stadium last weekend while long-term absentees William Gallas (calf) and Tom Huddlestone (ankle) remain sidelined.Harry Redknapp may just have had an eye on matters on Wembley on Wednesday evening. If he did, he may have realised that his candidacy for the England job had just strengthened. And any pride in Scott Parker wearing the captain's armband may have been tempered by a fuller and more depressing appreciation of the task in hand, should he choose to grant it.

Watch Real Madrid vs Espanyol Live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sun, 04 Mar 2012 11:55:00 +0000

La Liga
20:30 (GMT) March 4, 2012
Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, Spain

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Real Madrid left-back is out for three weeks after sustaining a muscle injury while on international duty with Portugal. Striker Karim Benzema and forward Andel di Maria remain absent, while defender Pepe is suspended.
Espanyol returned to the Spanish capital with Romaric available after suspension, while Sergio Garcia has recovered from the injury which has kept him out since January.Espanyol midfielder Ndri Romaric insists his stuttering side are not daunted at facing runaway Primera Division leaders Real Madrid and believes they are capable of breaching the capital club's Bernabeu fortress.

Madrid have won nine successive league matches to open up a 10-point lead over Barcelona at the summit and they are firm favourites to add another victory against Espanyol.

Watch Barcelona vs Sporting Gijon Lie tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:29:00 +0000

La Liga
19:00 (GMT) March 3, 2012
Estadio Camp Nou, Spain

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As well as missing the suspended Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, Barcelona will be without full back Eric Abidal who picked up a groin injury while on international duty with France. Midfielder Thiago Alcantara is a doubt due to a problem with his right tibia sustained on duty with Spain.Barcelona forward Pedro concedes the Catalan club have no more margin for error in their bid to clinch a fourth consecutive Primera Division title - but is confident their dream remains very much alive.

Coach Pep Guardiola admitted after last weekend's 2-1 win at Atletico Madrid that he could not see the champions overhauling Real Madrid's 10-point lead with 14 games remaining, but his public utterances are unlikely to tally with what he has been telling his players behind closed doors.

Watch Chelsea vs West Bromwich Albion Live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:21:00 +0000

Premier League
15:00 (GMT) March 3, 2012
The Hawthorns, England

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West Brom boss Roy Hodgson is unsurprised at the pressure currently on Chelsea coach Andre Villas-Boas given club owner Roman Abramovich's record of sacking managers in recent years.

Hodgson came under the same sort of spotlight during his brief reign as Liverpool boss before being dismissed 14 months ago.Winger Jerome Thomas is West Brom's new fitness doubt after suffering a hamstring injury during the 4-0 win over Sunderland. Skipper Chris Brunt has returned to training after a two-month lay-off with a broken foot but Albion head coach Roy Hodgson is weighing up whether he is ready to return against the Blues. Fellow midfielder Paul Scharner is making good progress with his rib injury but, even if available, is only likely to be among the substitutes after the demolition of the Black Cats.

Watch Man City vs Bolton live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 13:13:00 +0000

Premier League
15:00 (GMT) March 3, 2012
Etihad Stadium

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Manchester City are close to full strength. Manager Roberto Mancini is still to fully assess the fitness of all his players following their back from midweek international duty but has not reported any problems. Striker Carlos Tevez had a successful run-out for the reserves this week after returning to training but is not yet ready for a first-team comeback.Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini hopes his side reap the benefits from Mario Balotelli's controversial axing by Italy this week.Italy coach Cesare Prandelli left the maverick striker out of his squad for the midweek international friendly against the United States - a decision which attracted criticism after the game ended in defeat for the Azzurri.

Watch Blackburn Rovers vs Aston Villa

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:11:00 +0000

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15:00 (GMT) March 3, 2012
Ewood Park, England

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Stoke have defender Robert Huth back available. Huth is set to back to the Potters side having completed a three-match suspension following his sending-off against Sunderland last month. Manager Tony Pulis will check on the condition of midfielder Glenn Whelan, who picked up a knock on international duty with the Republic of Ireland, ahead of kick-off.Blackburn boss Steve Kean has warned the likes of Aston Villa and Swansea the scrap to avoid Barclays Premier League relegation is far from cut and dried.

Most pundits believe it is a case of three from five to go down into the Championship, with Wigan, Bolton, Blackburn, Wolves and QPR separated by only two points.

Watch Liverpool vs Arsenal

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Premier League
12:45 (GMT) March 3, 2012
Anfield, England

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Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish is awaiting an update on captain Steven Gerrard's fitness. The midfielder injured a hamstring in England's friendly defeat against Holland on Wednesday while defender Glen Johnson is expected to be fit after pulling out of the national squad on Monday as a precaution. Centre-back Daniel Agger is likely to miss the after the couple of weeks with a cracked rib, meaning Jamie Carragher is likely to get a recall.It has not been the easiest of seasons for either Liverpool or Arsenal.
The new Liverpool owners had made clear at the start of the campaign that the top four was the expectation, but Kenny Dalglish's men currently lie behind Newcastle in seventh. They may point to the fact they have been without key players like Steven Gerrard, Luis Suarez and Lucas Leiva for extended periods, but it is illustrative of the disappointments of the campaign that Liverpool have drawn eight of their 12 home league games this period, leaving them with their joint worst points total at Anfield since the beginning of the Premier League era.

Watch Real Madrid vs Rayo Vallecano Live TV

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:36:00 +0000

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La Liga
15:00 (GMT) February 26, 2012
Estadio Teresa Rivero

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Vallecano remain without goalkeeper Dani Ginenez, but have an otherwise fully-fit squad available for selection.
Karim Benzema picked up a thigh injury during the Champions League draw away to CSKA Moscow and is expected to miss out at the weekend. Angel Di Maria, Lassana Diarra and Hamit Altintop complete Real's current casualty list.Real Madrid striker Gonzalo Higuain has urged his team-mates to show no let-up as they attempt to move a step closer to their first Primera Division title since 2008 with victory over neighbouring Rayo Vallecano on Sunday.
Madrid head into this weekend's matches with a 10-point lead over second-placed Barcelona at the top of the standings having won 18 of their final 19 matches in La Liga.
With Barca facing a tough trip to the capital this weekend to take on Atletico, Jose Mourinho's men could be in an even healthier position come Sunday night if they can defeat promoted Rayo, although Higuain is not expecting it to be easy.

Watch Barcelona vs Atlético Madrid live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 05:27:00 +0000

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La Liga
20:30 (GMT) February 26, 2012
Vicente Calderon, Spain

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Atletico will be without midfielder Diego for around a month after he suffered a torn thigh muscle last weekend in the 1-1 draw against Sporting Gijon. Tiago and Antonio Lopez are also on the Madrid side's absentee list.
Barcelona welcomed back Xavi and Gerard Pique in the 5-1 win over Valencia last Sunday but David Villa and Ibrahim Afellay remain sidelined.
Barcelona midfielder Seydou Keita insists his side cannot be written off in the title race only yet, even though they face a tough ask to catch Primera Division leaders Real Madrid.

Only four wins in seven league matches since the start of 2012 have seen Pep Guardiola's men slip 10 points off the pace set by their great rivals.

Watch Real Zaragoza vs Real Betis Live

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 05:58:00 +0000

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Postiga want to kick on

Real Zaragoza striker Helder Postiga wants his side's shock victory over high-flying Espanyol last time out can kick-start their fight to escape relegation.

Zaragoza had gone 16 league and cup games without a win heading into Monday's trip to Espanyol but second-half goals from Paulo da Silva and Juan Carlos earned them a first victory since October 16.

Not enough win to lift Manolo Jimenez's side off the foot of the table, and they started this weekend's fixtures still a massive 10 points adrift of safety, but Postiga hopes the triumph can spark an upturn in fortune.

"It was very important to beat a team doing so well in the league after going so long without a victory. I'm sure that this is going to give us a lot of confidence,'' the Portugal international said.

Watch Middlesbrough vs Sunderland live

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 13:38:00 +0000

FA Cup 19:45 (GMT) February 8, 2012
The Riverside Stadium, England

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Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill will be without loan signings Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos. The pair, who joined the club on loan as the winter transfer window drew to a close, did not arrive in time to be registered for the competition. Skipper Lee Cattermole will miss out once again as a result of the hamstring problem which kept him out of the initial game against his former club, while Nicklas Bendtner (broken nose), Wes Brown , David Vaughan and Matt Kilgallon (both ankle) and Titus Bramble (Achilles/calf) remain on the sidelines.

Watch Real Betis vs Sevilla FC live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:24:00 +0000

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La Liga
21:00 (GMT) January 21, 2012
Estadio Benito Villamarin

Real Betis may have recent form on their side heading into their showdown with city rivals Sevilla, but goalkeeper Casto Espinosa insists neither team can be considered favourites for the derby.

After a dismal run that saw them pick up only one point from 10 matches, promoted Betis bounced back in style with successive victories over Valencia, Atletico Madrid and Sporting Gijon either side of Christmas to climb away from the relegation zone.

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Real Betis defender Mario is banned after being sent off in final weekend's loss at Barcelona. Antonio Amaya is out with an injury and so Ustaritz will partner Chechu Dorado in defence. Young midfield star Alejandro Pozuelo returns and could start.
Sevilla are missing striker Frederic Kanoute through suspension - he has five yellow cards - while midfielder Diego Perotti will not play as he has a hamstring injury. There are doubts over Manu del Moral (hamstring) and Martin Caceres (flu).

Watch Fulham vs Newcastle United live stream

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:17:00 +0000

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Premier League
15:00 (GMT) January 21, 2012
Craven Cottage, England

Mousa Dembele and Orlando Sa will miss Fulham's Barclays Premier League clash with Newcastle.

Martin Jol wants to have the attackers back next week, although they miss out this time with hip and hamstring complaints respectively.

Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (spine) is still two weeks away from a first-team return, while Zdenek Grygera (knee) is out for the season.

Jol expects a much-improved performance.

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Mousa Dembele and Orlando Sa will miss Fulham's Premier League clash with Newcastle. Martin Jol hopes to have the attackers back next week, although they miss out this season with hip and hamstring complaints respectively. Fulham goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer (spine) is still two weeks away from a first-team return, while Zdenek Grygera (knee) is out for the season.

Watch Bolton Wanderers vs Liverpool live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:11:00 +0000

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Premier League
17:30 (GNT) January 21, 2012
Reebok Stadium, England

Final time out, Liverpool endured a frustrating goalless stalemate against Stoke City at Anfield, making it eight draws in the Premier League this season with seven of those coming on home soil. Their stumble means they trail fourth-placed Chelsea by five points, much to the annoyance of their manager, who came in for criticism for his tactics in the meeting with Stoke.

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David Ngog is set to face old club Liverpool for the first time since his £4 million summer move to Bolton. The striker is likely to replace Kevin Davies as the relegation-threatened Trotters look to improve a woeful home record at the Reebok Stadium. Goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen has returned to training after a thigh injury, although the Finn is not expected to be ready begin.

Watch Wolves vs Aston Villa live tv

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 06:04:00 +0000

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Premier League
15:00 (GMT) January 21, 2012
Molineux Stadium, England

Wolves skipper Roger Johnson is set to be fit for the home Barclays Premier League derby with Aston Villa after missing the FA Cup replay against former club Birmingham with an ankle injury.

Full-back Kevin Foley (ankle) and winger Matt Jarvis (hamstring) are too expected to be available after being ruled out of the shock third round exit at Molineux.

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Wolves skipper Roger Johnson is set to be fit after missing the FA Cup replay against former club Birmingham with an ankle injury. Full-back Kevin Foley (ankle) and winger Matt Jarvis (hamstring) are also expected to be available after being ruled out of the shock third round exit at Molineux. Nine-goal top scorer Steven Fletcher will back along with the other nine players not included for the replay as Wolves look to build on last weekend's impressive 1-1 draw at Tottenham

Watch Chelsea vs Norwich City live stream

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 05:58:00 +0000

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Premier League
12:45 (GMT) January 21, 2012
Carrow Road, England

Always a tricky place to go, Norwich have only lost three of their ten home games to date although the only real test they have passed at Carrow Road was the 4-2 win over high-flying Newcastle. The visit of Chelsea -

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Norwich goalkeeper Declan Rudd is out for two months after injuring his knee in training so third-choice Jed Steer comes into the squad as cover for John Ruddy. Full-back Marc Tierney is back in training after recovering from a groin injury. On-loan defender Ritchie De Laet returned to Manchester United in midweek while centre-forward James Vaughan and defender Elliott Ward (both knee) are return in training and continuing to progress.

Watch Norwich City vs Tottenham Hotspur live stream

noreply@blogger.com (Abdur Razzak) — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 05:30:00 +0000

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Premier League
19:30 (GMT) December 27, 2011
Carrow Road, England

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Tottenham forward Rafael van der Vaart is likely to neglect Tuesday's trip to Norwich after suffering a hamstring injury in Thursday night's 1-1 draw against Chelsea. Spurs will give tests to Jermain Defoe and Younes Kaboul (both hamstring) before deciding whether they will play any part in the clash at Carrow Road. Ledley King is unlikely to play having completed two games in five days while Aaron Lennon (hamstring), Michael Dawson (Achilles) and Tom Huddlestone (ankle) are out.
Norwich have no clean injury concerns for the home clash. Defender Kyle Naughton, on loan from Spurs, will miss the match through suspension after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season against Wolves in midweek. Former Everton striker James Vaughan is on course for a back in the new year from his knee problem, along with centre-back Elliott Ward (knee). On-loan Manchester United defender Ritchie de Laet (back) could return.New dad Russell Martin is not about to lose any nap at the prospect of shackling "on fire'' Tottenham wing-back Gareth Bale at Carrow Road.

Scotland international Martin, 25, has produced a string of consistent displays in the Norwich defence - including in the 4-2 win over Newcastle earlier this month when his partner Jasmine had gone into labour ahead of the birth of their first child, Reno.

With Kyle Naughton, on loan from Spurs, set to serve a one-match ban, the likelihood is Martin will be asked to go out to the right side of defence.

The former Wycombe defender, capped against Wales at the end of last season, is ready for whatever challenge high-flying Spurs conjure up.

MATCH ODDS

Norwich (4/1), Tottenham (4/5), Draw (11/4)