Everton manager Roberto Martinez was pleased to see striker Romelu Lukaku shouldering some responsibility in the 1-1 FA Cup draw at home to West Ham.

FA Cup Third Round

Everton 1 West Ham 1

Celtic’s new signing Teemu Pukki grabbed a debut goal as the Hoops overcame Hearts 3-1 in their Scottish Premiership clash at Tynecastle on Saturday.

Newcastle 0 West Ham 0

Stoke 0 West Ham 1

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has wished old mate Joe Cole good luck as he looks to rekindle past glories at West Ham — but hopes it comes after tonight.

West Ham 1 Everton 2

Robin van Persie struck after 33 seconds as Manchester United edged past West Ham at Old Trafford.

Alex McLeish saluted a wonder goal from Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann in the 1-1 home draw with Stoke and admitted it will be hard to leave the 20-year-old out of the side.

ARSENE WENGER survived a mighty scare last night as James Collins’ early header gave League Two Shrewsbury the lead at the Emirates Stadium before Arsenal recovered to book their place in the Carling Cup fourth round.

Aston Villa 0 Bolton 2

A MONTH on from their alcohol-fuelled quarrel with Gerard Houllier’s backroom staff, Richard Dunne and James Collins’ redemption is complete.

GERARD HOULLIER’S week began fighting the fires ignited by Richard Dunne’s unsavoury quarrel with backroom staff, it ended with the realisation his Aston Villa team are fighting a very real relegation battle.

LOCAL pride might have remained intact for Aston Villa and Birmingham City yesterday but their derby draw did neither of their survival hopes many favours.

SOME of Chelsea’s players left the field arguing, others shook their heads in disbelief while colleagues sunk to their knees in despair; but every single one headed for the dressing room knowing a new year will now bring new problems, new difficulties and new inquests.

ALL eyes will be on Blackpool’s team sheet for today’s Barclays Premier League trip to West Ham – and manager Ian Holloway admits his players have given him plenty to think about.

Arsene Wenger believes the new rules on player quotas means Blackpool boss Ian Holloway had every right to make 10 changes to his team – so long as the fans never get short-changed.

The Premier League have confirmed they are investigating Blackpool manager Ian Holloway’s decision to make 10 changes for last night’s 3-2 defeat at Aston Villa.

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway laid down the gauntlet to the Premier League by declaring he will resign if the club are punished for fielding a weakened team against Aston Villa last night.

IAN HOLLOWAY last night said he will resign if the Premier League punish Blackpool for fielding a weakened team in the 3-2 defeat against Aston Villa.

Stoke 2 Aston Villa 1

MARTIN O’NEILL has suffered excruciating pain at the hands of officials this year but received a timely piece of fortune to ensure his burning ambition for the Champions League is still faintly flickering.

Stoke 0 Aston Villa 0

A LATE equaliser, a stunning free kick, a plucky tale of underdogs who almost had their day and a typically forthright rant from Neil Warnock that left at least one of the match officials with blasted eardrums.

ALEX FERGUSON has defended Nani rigorously this season but even his patience will have been tested by the Portugal international’s dismissal at Villa Park that ultimately cost Manchester United the chance of toppling league leaders Chelsea last night.

Everton 1 Aston Villa 1

ASTON VILLA will have to wait until today to confirm the signing of defender Richard Dunne from Manchester City.