The Atletico coach is expecting a tough Copa del Rey final against the deposed Spanish champions and says his side have been working on their approach Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone has admitted that Real Madrid are heavy favourites going into Friday's Copa del Rey final. The two capital clubs meet each other at the Santiago Bernabeu looking to scoop silverware but the Argentine is hopi...Full Story »

East Fife manager Billy Brown will name his side to face Peterhead at New Bayview after fitness tests on Stevie Campbell and Collin Samuel who both sat out training on Monday due to slight knocks. Brown is confident that the duo will feature and he also has fit-again Darren McCormack available. The Methil manager knows that his men are facing an in-form side. "Peterhead have won 10 games in a...Full Story »

Alloa are only missing former Celtic defender Jason Marr when they host Dunfermline in the first leg of their First Division play-off final. Marr has picked up a hamstring injury and will play no part against the Pars. The Wasps, who finished as runners-up to Queen of the South in the Second Division saw off Brechin City 4-3 in the semi-final and manager Paul Hartley is in a relaxed mood ahead...Full Story »

Reading could welcome midfielder Hope Akpan back into their squad. The 21-year-old has missed the last four games with an ankle injury but could struggle to force his way into Nigel Adkins' starting line-up following last weekend's 4-2 win at Fulham. Winger Jimmy Kebe (groin) is still sidelined with Adam Federici (ankle) also likely to miss out once again. City only need a point to secure sec...Full Story »

Arsenal expect to have goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski (rib) and full-back Kieran Gibbs (hip) available for the Barclays Premier League clash against Wigan at the Emirates Stadium. Striker Olivier Giroud serves the last game of his three-match ban. Midfielder Abou Diaby (knee) is a long-term absentee. Wenger admits he is unsure how Wigan's battling FA Cup win at Wembley will impact on their perfo...Full Story »

Real Sociedad coach Philippe Montanier insists his side are ready to "fight and suffer" over the final four games of the season as they try to claim the last remaining Champions League berth in La Liga. Fourth-placed Sociedad slipped to only their second defeat since the start of November last Monday after going down 2-1 to Getafe, a result which allowed Valencia to close to within two points o...Full Story »

Manuel Pellegrini has admitted that he is unlikely to remain coach of Malaga next season, as reports in Spain claim he is set to take over from Roberto Mancini at Manchester City. The Chilean coach's agent met with representatives from City in April and an agreement has reportedly been reached. Although Pellegrini did not confirm or deny the story, he declared he and several players would not ...Full Story »

Paolo Di Canio has warned Sunderland they will never be anything other than "average" as long as they are happy for other clubs to do their dirty work. The Black Cats are currently engaged in a tooth and nail fight for Barclays Premier League survival as they head into Sunday's home clash with Southampton just three points clear of the relegation zone. They and their fellow strugglers were han...Full Story »

Tony Pulis believes the celebration of Stoke's 150th anniversary will be a wonderful occasion for the fans but does not want his players to be sidetracked. The Potters will mark the occasion with a series of events before Sunday's clash against Tottenham at the Britannia Stadium, including a variety of on-field entertainment and a parade of more than 80 former players. The likes of Sir Geoff H...Full Story »

QPR manager Harry Redknapp believes the ethos of the squad must change if they are to be successful next season. Redknapp's side currently sit bottom of the Barclays Premier League, with just four league wins to their name so far this season and their relegation confirmed two weeks ago at Reading. The 66-year-old has already suggested the current crop of Rangers players would not be good enoug...Full Story »