Arsene Wenger will launch a stern defence when he faces up to a UEFA disciplinary charge next week, but could be facing heavier sanctions after blasting Europe’s governing body as arrogant and a “dictatorship”.

Neil Lennon and Ally McCoist are both set to watch next week’s Co-operative Insurance Cup final from the stand after being handed touchline bans by the Scottish Football Association following their altercation at the end of last week’s ill-tempered Old Firm derby.

Everton boss David Moyes insists he was not surprised by John Heitinga’s delightful equaliser in the 1-1 draw against Birmingham last night – even though the Holland international had never scored for the Toffees before.

Manchester City 2 West Ham 1

Dublin 0-22 Kilkenny 1-7

The hurlers of Kerry, Wicklow, Kildare and Down advanced in the Christy Ring Cup following victories this afternoon.

Munster 12 Harlequins 20

Northern Ireland 0 Italy 0

Republic of Ireland 2 Russia 3

Newcastle 2 Wigan 2

Edinburgh 27 Northampton 31

Blackburn 0 Sunderland 0

Wasps 38 Glasgow 26

Dundee Utd 1 Celtic 2

Pep Guardiola declared himself satisfied with a point from last night’s Champions League clash against an FC Copenhagen side he considers the toughest opponents he has faced in his reign as Barcelona coach.

Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan grabbed the derby headlines with a hat-trick as Sunderland suffered a horror show on Tyneside.

This afternoon saw Ballyboden St. Enda's and Thurles Sarsfields claim Senior Hurling Championship titles in Dublin and Tipperary respectively, while Loughrea and Clarinbridge will have to meet again following their drawn Galway decider at Pearse Stadium.

Bray Wanderers 2 Shamrock Rovers 2

Wigan 2 Swansea 0

Nearly every woman in the Egyptian capital has experienced leering, whistles, groping or other sexual harassment in the street, according to some studies. Soon they will be able to instantly speak out on the internet.