Austria have the talent to overcome Ireland and their “machine” Jon Walters on Saturday, according to Arnautovic.

THE new generation Expert van has gone on sale in Peugeot dealerships.

Bayern Munich were made to wait at least one more week before being able to celebrate winning a league record fourth straight Bundesliga title, despite beating Hertha Berlin 2-0 today.

Euro roundup: Gareth Bale answered his critics in Spain as his brace helped Real Madrid beat Levante 2-0 at the Bernabeu last night.

Atletico Madrid remain third in La Liga after they drew 1-1 with fourth-placed Valencia at the Vicente Calderon last night. Koke put the home side ahead but Valencia equalised through Shkodran Mustafi.

How can a team go unbeaten for four months, conceding only four goals, and then manage to let in four in 69 minutes? writes David Shonfield

International Friendly

Germany coach Joachim Low has named a preliminary squad of 30 players for the World Cup, with Fiorentina striker Mario Gomez the biggest name to miss the cut.

Christy Fagan hopes the Europa League can bring out the best in him once again as St Patrick’s Athletic begin another continental adventure in Vilnius tonight against Zalgiris (7.10pm Irish time).

Pep Guardiola will make his competitive debut as Bayern Munich manager on July 27 as the reigning Bundesliga, Champions League and DFB Pokal holders face Borussia Dortmund in the German Super Cup.

Germany coach Joachim Low has paid tribute to Borussia Dortmund goalkeeper Roman Weidenfeller, although the chances of him earning a call-up to the national team remain slim.

Bayern Munich warmed up for next week’s Champions League showdown with Barcelona by thumping Hannover 6-1 in the Bundesliga.

Anzhi Makhachkala 0 Newcastle 0

Metalist Kharkiv 0 Newcastle 1 (Newcastle win 1-0 on aggregate)

Alan Pardew was fuming with the referee as Newcastle failed to turn their dominance into a first-leg victory over Metalist Kharkiv in their Europa League last-32 tie last night.

A list of all the confirmed deadline day signings so far.

The Bundesliga came back with a bang at the weekend after its month-long hibernation.

Arsene Wenger has refused to rule out further departures from the Emirates, but insists players will have to come in before they do.

Arsenal defender Johan Djourou has joined Bundesliga side Hannover on loan until the end of the season, the Premier League club have announced.

Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes the Europa League will be given the respect it deserves when his side face Lyon in the last 32 of the competition.

Reigning European champions Chelsea will face Sparta Prague in the last 32 of the Europa League.

AC Milan picked up an important victory and did their city rivals Inter a favour by beating Juventus 1-0 at the San Siro last night.

Bayern Munich marched further clear at the top of the Bundesliga following a 5-0 demolition of Hannover today.

Hamburg’s Heiko Westermann, has been drafted into the Germany squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Sweden after Mats Hummels was forced to withdraw.

Hamburg’s Heiko Westermann has been drafted into the Germany squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against the Republic of Ireland and Sweden after Mats Hummels was forced to withdraw.

The Republic of Ireland have suffered a significant injury worry ahead of next Friday’s World Cup qualifier against Germany with the news that Kevin Doyle is considered a major doubt after incurring a thigh injury in training at Wolves.

Tottenham and Liverpool were both handed Italian jobs after being paired with Lazio and Udinese in today’s Europa League group-stage draw.

St Patrick’s Athletic moved closer to leaders Sligo Rovers in the Airtricity Premier League of Ireland title race and shattered Cork City’s 12 game unbeaten run thanks to Christy Fagan’s clinical 68th minute finish at Turner’s Cross last night, keeping the Saints’ hopes of a first league title since 1999 just about alive.

In spite of a generally improved performance from the first leg last week, it mattered little in the final analysis as St. Patrick’s duly bowed out of the Europa League at the AWD-Arena in Hannover last night.

Hannover 96 2 St. Patrick’s Athletic 0

Liverpool have made a £15m bid for Swansea midfielder Joe Allen. The fee triggers the release clause in the Wales international's contract.

To produce a performance they can stand over is St Patrick’s Athletic’s goal in Lower Saxony tonight.

As St Patrick’s Athletic prepare to do battle in Hanover tomorrow, striker Christy Fagan has been boosted by the announcement he is the Airtricity/Soccer Writers’ Association of Ireland player of the month for July. Doubtless one of Pats’ most loyal supporters, Con Houlihan, would have approved.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers praised the “desire and commitment” of his side following their 1-0 Europa League third qualifying round first leg win over Gomel last night.

Some people think it’s all Hannover… it is now.

St. Patrick’s Athletic 0 Hannover 96 3

St Patrick’s Athletic won’t compromise their approach to counter Hannover 96 at Tallaght Stadium tonight as manager Liam Buckley will send his side out to play their normal game against the Bundesliga giants.

Sligo Rovers’ hopes of lifting their first league title since 1977 were dealt a serious blow last night with the news that striker Danny North is out for the remainder of the season.

Thinking the unthinkable does not come easily to managers, least of all José Mourinho.

Dutch Eredivisie leaders AZ Alkmaar survived the third minute sending-off of Nick Viergever as they clung on for a 2-1 defeat at Serie A side Udinese which was enough to send them through 3-2 on aggregate.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis reflected on a thrilling seven-month adventure to the corners of the continent after his side’s Europa League run was finally brought to an end by Valencia in the last 32 last night.