Watford are without defender Adrian Mariappa for the New Year’s Day clash with Wolves at Vicarage Road. Mariappa was sent off in Saturday’s 3-0 home victory over Aston Villa and serves a one-match ban. Craig Dawson or Adam Masina are vying to replace Mariappa, while Will Hughes and Craig Cathcart will be assessed after picking up knocks against Villa. Raul Jimenez is expected to...Full Story »

WANTED ... Adrian Mariappa ARSENE WENGER is ready to make a shock bid for Watford's Adrian Mariappa. Despite initially insisting he would not make any transfer window signings, Arsenal's boss is now ready to reinforce his inconsistent defence. Newcastle have been haggling over a price for 25-year-old Mariappa, who can play either at right-back or centre-back. Toon chief Alan Pardew has offer...Full Story »