ARSENAL ended their Champions League Group F campaign with a defeat at Olympiakos — but the Greeks still missed out on the knockout stages.

Robin van Persie was only named among the substitutes as Arsenal looked to earn their first Champions League Group F win of the season against Olympiacos at the Emirates Stadium tonight.

Goalkeeper Robert Green paid the price for his blunder against the United States as he was replaced by David James for the World Cup meeting with Algeria in Cape Town.

Teenage defender Greg Cunningham was handed a senior international debut as Ireland attempted to claim a second World Cup scalp inside four days.

Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce must decide whether to hand Michael Ball his debut against Reading tomorrow.

MANCHESTER CITY manager Stuart Pearce has tipped Joey Barton to earn his first England call-up later this week after the Blues midfielder helped inspire his team to a 3-1 FA Cup win over Southampton.