Jordan Ayew’s piledriver denied Newcastle a third successive Barclays Premier League victory and handed relegation-haunted Aston Villa a glimmer of hope.

Birmingham manager Gianfranco Zola enjoyed a badly-needed win as his team secured a 2-1 success against local rivals Wolves at Molineux.

The smashed windows of the commentary box left racecourse commentator Mike Cattermole running for cover.

The last teams to be docked points over disciplinary issues were Arsenal and Manchester United.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's fine solo goal helped Manchester United through to the Europa League knock-out stages, opening his account in style as Zorya Luhansk were overcome on a testing night in Ukraine.

Many will see the impressive win as retribution for the 1-1 draw here in April which severely dented Tottenham's ultimately forlorn title hopes.

Thousands of people have gathered at Pearl Harbour for a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the attack that plunged the United States into the Second World War and left more than 2,300 service people dead.

Jose Mourinho avoided explaining his apparent dismissal as Manchester United's assistant Rui Faria stepped in for press duties and offered a sarcastic riposte on the decision to send off Ander Herrera against Burnley.

Republic of Ireland 1, Georgia 0: Seamus Coleman turned in a captain's performance as his first senior international goal handed the Republic of Ireland a World Cup qualifier victory over Georgia they scarcely deserved.

Shkodran Mustafi felt Arsenal displayed the "steel" required to mount a sustained Premier League title challenge this season after Laurent Koscielny's bizarre stoppage-time goal had snatched a 1-0 win at Burnley.

"I wasn't mocking anyone, I wouldn't do that."

Leinster 37 Cardiff Blues 23

Radamel Falcao scored his first goal in English football and then spelled out his desire to remain at Manchester United beyond the end of the season.

Newcastle defender Mike Williamson insists the squad remain "100%" behind under-fire boss Alan Pardew despite lurching to another Premier League defeat on Monday night.

Liverpool have beaten Borussia Dortmund 4-3 at Anfield and 5-4 on aggregate to reach the Europa League semi-finals.

The Ireland soccer team is due to arrive home to a heroes' welcome this afternoon following their exit from the Euros at the hands of France.

Edinburgh 13 Gloucester 19

Chris Smalling hopes Manchester United’s 3-0 defeat to Everton will serve as a “massive wake-up call” to those who felt Champions League qualification was already in the bag.

Olivier Giroud’s first-half double handed Arsenal a sixth successive Barclays Premier League victory as they survived a spirited fightback to win 2-1 at Newcastle.

Israel 0 Wales 3