Tottenham Hotspur 1 Fiorentina 1: Roberto Soldado’s best moment in a Tottenham shirt was quickly followed by one to forget as he unnecessarily gave away the free-kick which allowed Fiorentina secure a draw and what could prove a decisive away goal in this Europa League tie.

David Moyes put his faith in the old legs of Ryan Giggs once more as Manchester United sought to achieve a positive result against holders Bayern Munich in the Champions League quarter-final first leg at Old Trafford.

Willie Mullins further strengthened his formidable hand for the Weatherbys Champion Bumper at Cheltenham next month as Killultagh Vic produced a scintillating display at Naas yesterday.

Guangzhou Evergrande 0 Bayern Munich 3

Bayern Munich 4 Barcelona 0

Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has not sought any advice from former Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola ahead of his side’s Champions League semi-final tie against the Catalans tonight.

Juventus 0 Bayern Munich 2 (Bayern win 4-0 on aggregate)

Juventus 0 Bayern Munich 2 (Bayern win 4-0 on aggregate)

Arsenal captain Thomas Vermaelen was dropped to the bench for tonight’s Champions League last 16 second leg against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena.

Manchester City have no injury concerns ahead of this weekend’s climactic Barclays Premier clash against QPR.

Roberto Mancini is expecting to select from the same squad of players when he names his Manchester City team to face Newcastle on Sunday.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli is available again for Monday’s crunch Barclays Premier League derby against Manchester United.

Striker Mario Balotelli is Manchester City’s only absentee for Sunday’s Premier League trip to Wolves.

Manchester City hope to have midfielder Yaya Toure back for tomorrow’s Premier League trip to Norwich.

Manchester City striker Mario Balotelli misses tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with West Brom as he begins a suspension for his sending off at Arsenal.

Manchester City are hopeful striker Sergio Aguero (foot) will be fit for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Arsenal.

Manchester City hope to have captain Vincent Kompany back for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League trip to Stoke.

Manchester City striker Carlos Tevez could be named on the bench for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash against Chelsea at the Etihad Stadium.

Goalkeeper Joe Hart thought he had scored an unbelievable winner for Manchester City when his injury-time header was pushed wide of the post as Sporting Lisbon held on to dump City out of the Europa League on away goals last night.

It wasn’t exactly the script David Wallace was looking for on his return from a long term injury, but the veteran backrower was nevertheless upbeat despite Munster’s shock defeat in Viadana yesterday.

Kolo Toure and Stefan Savic were paired at centre-half as Barclays Premier League leaders Manchester City faced Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.

The ‘Why always me?’ jokes are starting to wear thin now but from the latest Mario Balotelli escapade to dealing with Carlos Tevez, Roberto Mancini’s Manchester City continue to drive on towards a first title in 44 years.

Manchester City are close to full strength for tomorrow’s Premier League clash with Bolton.

Manchester City defender Micah Richards (knee) is fit for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League visit of Blackburn.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini will accept Carlos Tevez’s apology and the Argentinian could be back in action in “two or three weeks”.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini tonight said he had “no problem” with Carlos Tevez and the striker could be considered for selection in “two or three weeks”.

Man City 4 FC Porto 0 (agg: 6-1)

Manchester City have no injury concerns for the second leg of their Europa League last-32 tie against Porto tomorrow.

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany should return for the Premier League leaders’ trip to Aston Villa on Sunday.

FT: Manchester City 3 Fulham 0

Manchester City skipper Vincent Kompany was missing with a knee injury as the Blues attempted to consolidate their place at the top of the Premier League by beating Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City are again without suspended striker Mario Balotelli for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has admitted Carlos Tevez could feature in the Premier League again – if he proves his fitness.

Manchester City have completed the signing of midfielder David Pizarro from Roma on loan until the end of the season.

LUCIANO ORQUERA kicked all of Aironi’s points as they won their all-Italian meeting with Treviso in the RaboDirect PRO12.

EDINBURGH continued their run of impressive form as they racked up seven tries against RaboDirect Pro12 basement side Aironi at Murrayfield.

IT has been said of the Bundesliga that it’s the most exciting competition in the world, except when Bayern Munich are playing well, and a look at the table seems to confirm it.

SHAKHTAR DONETSK reached the quarter-finals of the Champions League for the first time in their history as they saw off 10-man Roma last night to seal a 6-2 aggregate success.

ULSTER struggled to put away Italian visitors Aironi at Ravenhill last night despite racing into a 15-point lead in as many minutes.

LITTLE more than three weeks before the Cheltenham festival, champion trainer Willie Mullins was in tremendous form again at Naas yesterday, following his recent ‘nap hand’ at Punchestown with a four-timer.

Colombian rebels released a fourth captive but a planned handover of two others did not occur.

LIKE Ireland in Rome last Saturday, Leinster found out last night that it is one thing being expected to beat Italian opposition but quite another to actually do it.

BIARRITZ gained revenge over Aironi Rugby last night with a convincing Heineken Cup victory in their return Pool 4 match at Parc des Sports Aguilera.

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