Ledley King Dilemma

Harry Redknapp is hoping that Ledley King will avoid surgery as he bids to recover his latest injury, King has been out of action since the 2-1 win over Fulham in October when he hobbled off with a groin problem.

King is no stranger to the medical room at Spurs and the injury-jinxed defender is hoping he won't need the operation.

"Ledley is improving and we are hoping he might be back soon," said Redknapp.

"We have got two options for Ledley - we have got a date for a lady to operate on him, she is available on the 23rd of this month so we have really got until then to make a decision.

"He is coming on well and if he feels okay we won't operate.

"But if it needs doing we will have to get him done before then."

Carlo Tevez: No Rift With Mancini

Carlos Teves is focused

Carlos Tevez has insisted there is no rift between himself and manager Roberto Mancini, the Argentinean looked incensed at being substituted for the 11th time this season in their 1-0 victory against Bolton at the weekend.

The striker had words with Mancini as he left the pitch and it was thought that there was under-lining problems at City with Mancini’s rotation policy.

The manager played down the spat immediately after the game and said he was happy with the player's attitude showing that he wanted to stay on the pitch until the end.

Tevez has pleaded with fans to have patience as there is still a long way to go until the end of the season as City challenge for the title.

Speaking to the club’s official magazine, Carlos Tevez said; "Of course I get on well with Roberto and I back him one hundred per cent,"

He also added, "I was disappointed for instance that my substitution against Birmingham recently resulted in some of our fans showing displeasure towards him.

Speaking on the injury he has been carrying and the manager’s decision to bring Tevez off, the striker added; "To criticise the manager for his decisions is unfair because we need to be patient - there is a long way to go in the season.

"What people didn't know was that I had played the previous three games going through the pain barrier, and the manager knew that.

"I was very close to getting a more serious injury through playing when perhaps I shouldn't have, so his concern was for my well-being.

Fabregas to Return at Old Trafford

Cesc aiming for United game

Arsenal Captain Cesc Fabregas hopes to return to action in time for the game against Manchester United game on December 13th.  The midfielder has been sidelined with a hamstring injury sustained against Braga in the Uefa Champions League game two weeks ago.

The inspirational captain is close to regaining full fitness and sees the Manchester United fixture as his return, Arsenal has failed to win at Old Trafford since 2006 and Fabregas will want to help change thatblot on their copybook.

Speaking in the Sunday People newspaper, he said; "I'm happy to say everything is going according to plan with my rehabilitation.

"We've tried some new treatments and hopefully they can make a difference.

"My hamstrings are feeling good, and my body feels good and rested.

"The Manchester United  game is the target, so hopefully we can make it happen."

CRICKET: Flintoff ruled out for the season

Andrew Flintoff has today been ruled out for the season due to injury, Freddie has been fighing back to fitness in a bid to return to action. But Flintoff today received a major setback after being told he will miss the rest of Lancashire's season. Freddie has been missing for the last 12 months after recovering from two knee operations and had to withdraw from Lancashire XI limited overs game on Monday.

"Whist Andrew has made significant progress, the combined opinion is that he is not quite ready for a return to cricket," Lancashire cricket director Mike Watkinson added.

"He will continue his rehabilitation into the winter months and we will constantly monitor and review his progress so that he is better equipped for a return to action."

FOOTBALL: Petr Cech ruled out for a month

Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech has been ruled out for the start of the season with a calf injury, Czech international will be out for a month after a injury his leg while training with the Blues. Petr Cech received a similar injury last season which he suffered in the Champions League against Inter Milan in February which also kept him out for a month.