Piotr Trochowski’s first-half goal gave Hamburg a thrilling 1-0 win against Bremen in their all-German UEFA Cup semi-final first leg. Bremen missed a string of second-half chances to find an equaliser.

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Bremen 0-1 Hamburg

Shakhtar grabbed a vital away goal as they secured a 1-1 draw at fellow Ukrainian side Dynamo Kiev.

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Shakhtar earn priceless draw

Wayne Rooney admitted that he was unhappy with his performance in Man Utd’s win over Arsenal.

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Rooney – I can offer more

Rafa Benitez has urged his side to replicate their showing at St James’ Park for Sunday’s Newcastle clash.

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Rafa wants Magpies repeat

Fernandinho’s second-half equaliser gives Shakhtar Donetsk a 1-1 away draw against Dynamo Kiev in their all-Ukrainian UEFA Cup semi-final first leg, after Dmytro Chygrynskiy’s own goal gave the hosts a first-half lead.

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Dyamo Kiev 1-1 Shakhtar Donetsk

Tony Pulis believes Stoke can secure their Premier League survival despite losing several players to injury.

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Pulis hampered by injuries

The Italian league is on course to split in two after a meeting of Serie A and B presidents ended without agreement.

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Italian league split planned

David Wheater hopes Middlesbrough will come up against an under-strength Man Utd side on Saturday.

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Wheater staying positive

Sir Alex Ferguson will ensure his squad are not be burnt out when they travel to Arsenal next week.

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Fergie wary of burn-out

Newcastle defender Sebastian Bassong is desperate not to be relegated in his first Premier League season.

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Bassong ‘sad’ at debut season