Fiorentina romped to their first UEFA Cup triumph of the Group C campaign with a crushing 6-1 success at home to Elfsborg to go top of the table.

KAREL BRUCKNER is a man under pressure and it shows. He spent 28 minutes speaking to the media at Sparta Prague’s Axa Arena, most of it accompanied by deep sighs and withering looks.

CZECH REPUBLIC striker Jan Koller has been ruled out of Wednesday’s Euro 2008 qualifying clash against the Republic of Ireland through suspension.

ARSENAL moved a step closer to the lucrative group stages of the Champions League with a 2-0 away victory over Sparta Prague last night.

Sparta Prague 0 Arsenal 2