The FA has charged Liverpool defender Martin Skrtel with violent conduct following his clash with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea during Sunday’s Premier League match.

Liverpool 2 Newcastle 1

Blackburn 3 Bolton 4

The dominance of Venus and Serena Williams on women’s tennis was further enhanced as both won their matches at the US Open last night, albeit in contrasting styles.

Lubo Moravcik believes Celtic need to be playing in the Champions League for many years to come before they can think about spiking the big guns of Europe.