Metalist Kharkiv 0Newcastle United 1(Newcastle win 1-0 on agg)

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.

Newcastle 0 Metalist Kharkiv 0

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is ready to launch a concerted bid for Europa League glory as he gears up for their toughest test to date at St James’s Park tonight (8.05pm, live on ESPN).

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.

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.

Oriol Romeu told his Chelsea team-mates they needed to “fight” to shake themselves out of their alarming slump after admitting it had left confidence in short supply.

Manchester United’s conquerors Athletic Bilbao scored three late goals to beat Schalke 4-2 in their Europa League quarter-final first leg last night.

Athletic Bilbao winger Markel Susaeta knows his side cannot afford to waste any chances when they face Schalke 04 in their Europa League quarter-final first leg in Gelsenkirchen tonight.

MANCHESTER CITY manager Roberto Mancini is preparing for a Europa League outing which “feels like a Champions League game” after his side’s drop into the secondary continental competition.

Manchester City and Manchester United will both face difficult matches in the last 32 of the Europa League after Roberto Mancini's side drew holders Porto and their neighbours were paired with fellow Champions League dropouts Ajax.

CELTIC’S Europa League campaign ended last night as they drew one-all against Udinese in their thrilling Group I game in the Stadio Friuli.

Shamrock Rovers' chairman Jonathan Roche has said the Tottenham Europa League fixtures were "a dream come true" for the fans.

SUBSTITUTE Fredy Guarin netted a late winner to put Porto in pole position in their Europa League last-32 tie with Iberian rivals Sevilla.

MANCHESTER CITY insist they will be on their guard against Aris Thessaloniki in the first knock-out round of the Europa League knowing the Greek side have already accounted for the trophy’s holders.

Liverpool have been given a tough draw against Sparta Prague in the Europa League draw today.

ASTON VILLA caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald hailed the impact of his young guns on a night when they kept their Europa League hopes alive.

HARRY REDKNAPP was yesterday taking nothing for granted after Tottenham were handed the easiest possible route to the Champions League proper.

MARK HUGHES is not convinced the scrutiny on him as Manchester City manager would reduce even if he ended the Blues’ 33-year trophy drought by winning the UEFA Cup this season.

Struggling Tottenham will face Spartak Moscow, Udinese, Dinamo Zagreb and NEC Nijmegen in the next stage of their UEFA Cup campaign.

EVERTON manager David Moyes hopes his side are just 90 minutes away from getting the good times rolling again — starting at Standard Liege tonight (kick-off 6.40pm).

PORTSMOUTH manager Harry Redknapp could be set to bring in two new faces as the club prepare to make their UEFA Cup debut.

Tottenham will face Wisla Krakow in the first round of the UEFA Cup.

EVERTON manager David Moyes could recall Tim Cahill to the squad for the UEFA Cup match against Greek side Larissa at Goodison Park tonight.

England striker Michael Owen was handed a seat on the bench for Newcastle’s Premier League clash with Everton just nine days after undergoing hernia surgery.

Teenage striker Victor Anichebe has staked a claim for a place in Everton’s starting line-up at Newcastle on Sunday, following his match-winning performance against Metalist Kharkiv in the UEFA Cup.

Metalist Kharkiv 2 Everton 3 (Everton win 4-3 on aggregate)

ALAN STUBBS turns 36 on Saturday but maintains a boyish and refreshing enthusiasm for the game.

AFTER SUCH a productive summer of transfer business, David Moyes cannot have envisaged such a miserable start to the season.

Aston Villa 2 Everton 0

Everton boss David Moyes will give fitness tests to a number of first-team players before their UEFA Cup match against Metalist Kharkiv tomorrow.