Vito Mannone once again retained his place in the Arsenal goal for tonight’s Champions League Group H clash against AZ Alkmaar at the DS Stadium.

WALTER SMITH launched a scathing attack on referee Jonas Eriksson, accusing him of “opting out” of awarding Rangers a crucial penalty in their Group G game against Sevilla.

The pressure on Ajax coach Marco van Basten moved up a notch this afternoon after his side were thrashed 4-1 at Vitesse Arnhem.

REAL MADRID striker Gonzalo Higuain hailed his side’s fighting spirit after Bernd Schuster’s side claimed an incredible Primera Liga victory over Malaga on Saturday.

Champions PSV Eindhoven claimed top spot in the Eredivisie on Saturday courtesy of a 1-0 victory over promoted FC Volendam at the Philips Stadion.

Interim Derby manager Terry Westley has confirmed the club are keen to sign out-of-favour Sunderland striker Andy Gray on loan.

SHEFFIELD UNITED’S new-look attack seized their opportunity to impress against Millwall and increase the Blades’ advantage at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship last night.

Brynjar Gunnarsson scored an 89th-minute winner for Reading at the Madejski Stadium to close the gap on Coca-Cola Championship leaders Sheffield United.

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Tottenham’s leading goalscorer Jermain Defoe has been included in the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Liverpool.

Tottenham will step up their preparations for next season by taking part in an eight-team tournament in Korea in July.

NEW Tottenham signings Mido and Mounir El Hamdaoui have been given a glowing report after coming through their first match for the club.

MANCHESTER CITY confirmed last night they have agreed a fee with Turkish giants Fenerbahce for striker Nicolas Anelka.

Auxerre's Finnish international Teemu Tainio will join Tottenham in the summer after he signed a pre-contract agreement with the north London club.

Tottenham have completed a double signing today, with Mido and Mounir El Hamdaoui joining the Barclays Premiership club.

Excelsior’s young Moroccan striker Mounir El Hamdaoui is reported to be on the verge of a move to Tottenham.