A protectionist US president and increased European suspicion of a President Trump-led America undermine the prospects of a planned transatlantic free trade agreement between the EU and the US.

The Norwegian airline planning to launch the first transatlantic flights from Cork has rejected claims its Irish subsidiary will hire staff on lower pay and conditions.

Sheffield Wednesday 1 Leeds 1

CARDIFF boss Malky Mackay hailed his side’s “nerves of steel” after they reached the Carling Cup final last night after a thrilling penalty shootout win over Championship rivals Crystal Palace last night.

Cardiff 1 Crystal Palace 0 (aggregate 1-1 AET; Cardiff win 3-1 on penalties)

Crystal Palace 1 Leeds 1

Crystal Palace 1 Cardiff 0

GLENN MURRAY headed the winner in extra time as Championship side Crystal Palace stunned Manchester United in the Carling Cup quarter-finals last night.

Manchester United 1 Crystal Palace 2 (after extra time)

Hull's board will continue to meet throughout the week in an attempt to address the club's perilous financial problems.

Hull owner Russell Bartlett has claimed the club can “trade through” their current financial difficulties.

Hull 0 Sunderland 1

Hull boss Iain Dowie will be without Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink for tomorrow’s must-win match against Sunderland but Anthony Gardner returns in defence.

Hull boss Iain Dowie will not risk defender Anthony Gardner against Aston Villa tomorrow.

Hull boss Iain Dowie is confident defender Andy Dawson will be fit for tomorrow’s crunch Premier League clash against Birmingham at St Andrew’s.

HULL’S survival hopes have been dealt a major blow with the news that leading scorer Stephen Hunt has been ruled out for the rest of the season with a foot injury.

Ibrahima Sonko will be forced back onto the sidelines for Hull’s trip to his parent club Stoke tomorrow.

IBRAHIMA SONKO has told Hull boss Iain Dowie he is ready to play a key role in the club’s Premier League relegation fight after revealing he was made to train with the youth team by former manager Phil Brown.

Iain Dowie will make his first team selection as Hull manager for the Tigers’ vital trip to Portsmouth tomorrow.

Hull manager Phil Brown is set to retain Jimmy Bullard and Nick Barmby in his squad for the visit of Arsenal on Saturday evening despite their bust-up this week.

Republic of Ireland winger Stephen Hunt is doubtful for Hull's Premier League match against Everton at Goodison Park on Sunday.

WEST HAM boss Gianfranco Zola believes he has unearthed a real gem in Alessandro Diamanti after another sparkling performance by the Italian in their 3-0 demolition of relegation rivals Hull at Upton Park.

West Ham 3 Hull 0

CARLO ANCELOTTI has conceded his title-chasing side need to improve their defending from set pieces after Hull counterpart Phil Brown identified the issue as Chelsea’s “Achilles heel”.

JOHN TERRY’S week of misery showed no signs of improving as his Chelsea side dropped two vital points at struggling Hull City to blow the race for the Barclays Premier League title wide open last night.

Hull 1 Chelsea 1

WOLVES boss Mick McCarthy remained non-committal on the subject of Stephen Hunt after being given a first-hand demonstration of the Hull winger’s virtues on Saturday.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy felt his side fully deserved their point – and perhaps more – after twice coming from behind to draw at fellow strugglers Hull today.

Hull 2 Wolves 2

WAYNE ROONEY’S unprecedented season, continued unabated as Manchester United returned to the top of the Premier League on Saturday night, presenting Alex Ferguson with welcome relief from off-field controversies and Fabio Capello with growing concerns.

Republic of Ireland defender Paul McShane has overcome the hamstring injury that has ruled him out of the last three games for Hull City.

HULL’S Irish midfielder Stephen Hunt scored twice in the last 19 minutes as Bolton’s defensive deficiencies allowed the Tigers to snatch a point in a 2-2 draw at the Reebok Stadium.

Bolton 2 Hull 2

Hull 0 Blackburn 0

Hull have injury doubts over defenders Anthony Gardner and Andy Dawson for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Blackburn.

Paul McShane admits he is still “sick” over the shattering end to his World Cup dream.

Manchester City 1 Hull 1

PHIL BROWN can breathe again.

Hull City 2 Stoke City 1

Hull manager Phil Brown has disciplined striker Jozy Altidore after the youngster revealed the reason for his omission from the side today on Twitter.

Hull 0 Portsmouth 0

Record signing Jimmy Bullard could make his first Hull start in tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Portsmouth at the KC Stadium.

Hull defender Anthony Gardner has declared himself fit for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash against Portsmouth.

Hull record signing Jimmy Bullard is poised to make his long-awaited comeback in the Barclays Premier League match away to his old club Fulham.

Hull will again check on the fitness of defender Anthony Gardner ahead of tomorrow’s Premier League clash against Wigan.

Hull defender Anthony Gardner could be back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Liverpool.

Hull are likely to make a number of changes for tomorrow’s Carling Cup third-round tie against Everton at the KC Stadium.

Hull could hand a first start to Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink against Birmingham in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow.