Tottenham vs Manchester City April 21, 2013

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Tottenham have fallen two points behind rivals Arsenal in the Premier League and dropped out of the top four, although they have a game in hand on their rivals, so victory will be of the utmost importance. With Chelsea appearing to pick up form too, and Everton ending the season strongly, Spurs' margin for error is rapidly slipping away. They cannot afford to wait for their returning absentees, so this game will be huge.

Tottenham Hotspur injuries and suspensions

Out: Sandro (knee), Aaron Lennon (knee), Gareth Bale (ankle), William Gallas (hamstring). In doubt: Jermain Defoe (muscle)

Tottenham vs Manchester City April 21, 2013

Manchester City injuries and suspensions

In doubt: Sergio Aguero (hamstring), Maicon (illness), David Silva (hamstring)

Tottenham Hotspur are still not ready to welcome back Gareth Bale or Aaron Lennon, but Jermain Defoe has a chance of being able to play a part.

Manchester City will probably welcome back David Silva to the side after he sat out their clash with Wigan Athletic, but Sergio Aguero picked up a problem during the game and may not be fit to play.

Match Date\Time: Sunday, 1:30 p.m. local, 8:30 p.m. ET

Venue: White Hart Lane, London, England

Liverpool vs Chelsea April 21, 2013

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Liverpool have only won once in their last four games, and are left floating in seventh, six points adrift of their rivals Everton. It leaves Brendan Rodgers' side with not much to play for, with their focus already turning to next season.

This game will mark Chelsea manager Rafa Benítez's first game back at Anfield since leaving the team he won the Champions League with, so he'll enjoy being gladly received at what is probably the only stadium in England he's welcomed.

The hosts will be without the injured Jon Flanagan, Fabio Borini, Martin Kelly, Raheem Sterling and Joe Allen, while Oriol Romeu is Chelsea's only definite absentee. However, Gary Cahill, Ashley Cole and Marko Marin are all doubtful.


Liverpool injuries and suspensions

Out: Jon Flanagan (knee), Fabio Borini (shoulder), Martin Kelly (knee), Raheem Sterling (thigh), Joe Allen (shoulder), Steven Fletcher (ankle) In doubt: None

Liverpool vs Chelsea

Chelsea injuries and suspensions

Out: Oriol Romeu (knee) In doubt: Gary Cahill (match fitness), Ashley Cole (match fitness), Marko Marin (thigh)

Match Date\Time: Sunday, 4 p.m. local, 11 a.m. ET

Venue: Anfield, Liverpool, England

Bayern Munich vs Wolfsburg April 16, 2013

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Good evening and welcome to Sports Mole's live text commentary of the DFB Pokal semi-finals as Bayern Munich take on Wolfsburg.

Bayern have already wrapped up the Bundesliga and this competition is one of another two that they can win in order to achieve the treble this season.

The winner of tonight's clash will play the winner of tomorrow's second semi-final between Stuttgart and Freiburg in May's final.

Please note that kickoff is at 7.30pm.


7.16pm WOLFSBURG XI: Benaglio; Fagner, Naldo, Madlung, Rodriguez; Polak, Hasebe; Vieirinha, Diego, Medojevic; Olic

7.13pm BAYERN XI: Neuer; Lahm, Van Buyten, Dante, Contento; Martinez, Schweinsteiger; Robben, Muller, Shaqiri; Mandzukic

Arsenal vs Everton April 16, 2013

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At one point on Saturday, about 4:30 p.m., it looked as though the clash between Everton and Arsenal was going to be a real crunch tie. Everton were cruising to victory over a disinterested QPR side, while down in London, Arsenal were 1-0 down against Norwich.

But the Gunners' late fight back came with an unnerving sense of inevitability; they have scored more goals in the last 15 minutes of games than any side in England. With that late turnaround, the Toffees go to The Emirates knowing that only a win will do if they are to continue their push for Europe and the Champions League.

Arsenal vs Everton

Typically, Arsenal defenders do not like it “up and at ‘em.” With this in mind, Victor Anichebe should be desperate to get at this Arsenal back four.

This season, the Nigerian forward has been almost unrecognisable. Long gone is the sulky, laboured striker that infuriated Evertonians. At last, it looks as though something has finally clicked in him. In recent weeks, his performances against Manchester City, Tottenham and QPR have been absolutely fantastic.

The was a time when the ball would be played into Anichebe, he would miscontrol it and his head would go down. Now, whether played into his chest or into feet, it sticks to him. This season he has learnt how to use his powerful frame to his advantage; Anichebe has been devastating when he backs into defenders and he gets the ball played into feet.

Miami Heat vs Cleveland Cavaliers April 15, 2013

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The last time the Miami Heat met the Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland, the game was delayed about 45 minutes thanks to a leak in the scoreboard and a crazed LeBron fan ran onto the court.

Oh, and the Heat were still on their epic winning streak. Now the Heat are without Mario Chalmers, LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Shane Battier Chris Bosh and Udonis Haslem.

The one thing the Cavaliers absolutely can't afford to do is leave the Heat shooters open on the perimeter. And what do they do? Leave the Heat shooters open.

I guess that's why the Cavaliers are awful.

Cavaliers 5, Heat 3—9:16 remaining in the 1st quarter

Heat:

Norris Cole (PG), Mike Miller (SG), Rashard Lewis (SF), Juwan Howard (PF), Joel Anthony (C)