Stoke boss Tony Pulis felt Valencia should have been reduced to 10 men in their Europa League clash last night after Tino Costa twice escaped punishment for tackles on Dean Whitehead.

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ASTON VILLA manager Martin O’Neill is optimistic his side can still reach the last 16 of the UEFA Cup despite being held to a 1-1 home draw by CSKA Moscow last night.

UEFA has appointed the match officials for Drogheda United’s UEFA Cup second qualifying round, first leg fixture against IK Start next Thursday, August 10.