Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino hopes to have Artur Boruc and Adam Lallana fit for tomorrow’s trip to Reading.

Benfica 3 Newcastle 1

Aston Villa 0 Southampton 1

Southampton 1 Arsenal 1

Barcelona 0 Benfica 0

Under-fire manager Nigel Adkins today promised to turn things around at Southampton and talked up his relationship with executive chairman Nicola Cortese amid speculation he is heading for the sack.

Celtic 0 Benfica 0

Former Poland goalkeeper Jan Tomaszewski has launched a furious attack against Arsene Wenger and accused the Arsenal coach of putting goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny’s career at risk.

It’s the most important job in Poland — teaching local chefs how to rustle up a proper Irish fry for ravenous football fans.

Chelsea 2 Benfica 1 (Chelsea win 3-1 on aggregate)

There can be little doubt that Frank Lampard was right when he said that Chelsea are no longer the force of old, but they still have the knack of winning games they don’t deserve to.

Benfica 0 Chelsea 1

Benfica 2 Zenit St Petersburg 0 (Benfica win 4-3 on aggregate)

MANCHESTER UNITED’S Achilles’ heel, a defence that has displayed uncharacteristic flaws in Europe and at home so far this season, again cost Alex Ferguson dear following 80 potentially disastrous seconds that leaves them facing the possibility of Champions League elimination.

Manchester United 2 Benfica 2

THE Polish diver who lost his life as he pushed out the boundaries in underwater cave exploration in this country had a fear of heights.

ALEX FERGUSON praised goalkeeper Anders Lindegaard’s performance in the 1-1 Champions League draw with Benfica as United came from behind to salvage a point.

Benfica 1 Man Utd 1

Celtic manager Neil Lennon is to bring in Croatia goalkeeper Stipe Pletikosa on trial.

Celtic goalkeeper Lukasz Zaluska has set his sights on becoming first choice for the club, insisting he is prepared to stay and fight for his future at Parkhead.

Porto 1 Braga 0

BENFICA will take a slight advantage into the second leg of their all-Portuguese Europa League semi-final following a deserved victory over Braga at the Estadio da Luz.

Liverpool 0 Braga 0 (Braga win 1-0 on aggregate)

LIVERPOOL manager Kenny Dalglish was unhappy with his side’s poor first-half performance which ultimately cost them the game in Braga last night.

AIDEN McGEADY’S move to the Premier League and a reunion with Martin O’Neill could hinge on whether or not Aston Villa can sell James Milner to Manchester City.

Celtic manager Neil Lennon has revealed he is close to signing Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy.

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has undergone knee surgery which will keep him out for at least three weeks.

Celtic keeper Artur Boruc is facing knee surgery which could rule him out for at least three weeks.

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc has admitted his personal life affected his performances last season.

Former Celtic skipper Tom Boyd believes Gordon Strachan’s departure was inevitable as he began to lose the backing of the supporters.

Shunsuke Nakamura insists he is ready for a hectic end to Celtic’s season after overcoming jet-lag to play in the Old Firm derby.

FORMER Celtic striker Pierre van Hooijdonk does not believe the bust-up between Artur Boruc and Irish international star Aiden McGeady will have any bearing on this weekend’s Old Firm derby.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has played down an alleged training ground spat between goalkeeper Artur Boruc and Aiden McGeady.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan admits Artur Boruc’s form is no laughing matter after yet another flawed performance from the controversial Hoops goalkeeper in their Homecoming Scottish Cup fourth-round tie win over Dundee at Parkhead.

Celtic striker Chris Killen is ready to quit Celtic in a bid to secure regular first-team football.

CELTIC captain Stephen McManus hailed Artur Boruc’s character after the goalkeeper followed his Easter Road blunder with a clean sheet in the Champions League win over Villarreal.

CELTIC manager Gordon Strachan claimed his side can come back stronger in Europe after they finished off their Champions League campaign with an encouraging 2-0 win over Villarreal at Parkhead last night.

CELTIC manager Gordon Strachan will stand by under-fire goalkeeper Artur Boruc by keeping him in his side for tonight’s Champions League clash with Villarreal.

Celtic goalkeeper Artur Boruc’s international future was in doubt today after mixed messages from the Poland camp over his Hibernian howler.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan has hinted he could impose a nightclub ban on his players after Aiden McGeady was reportedly attacked in Glasgow in midweek.

Celtic manager Gordon Strachan today confirmed that goalkeeper Artur Boruc will have knee surgery after Saturday’s Clydesdale Bank Premier League game against Motherwell at Parkhead.

Wayne Bridge replaced the injured Ashley Cole for Chelsea as they looked to cement a place in the knockout stages of the Champions League with victory over Roma.

Celtic have been dealt a blow with the news that Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is set to miss key games in both the Clydesdale Bank Premier League and the Champions League.

Artur Boruc could face disciplinary action after he was photographed apparently gesturing to Rangers fans during yesterday’s 4-2 defeat at Parkhead.