A brace from Uruguayan midfielder Gus Poyet was enough to overcome a determined Newcastle side and send Chelsea to an FA Cup final meeting with Aston Villa
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS Carlos Faces Man U KO.
Real Madrid's Brazilian wing-back Roberto Carlos has joined compatriot Ronaldo on the sidelines with a knee injury and is almost certain to miss next week's Champions League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
UEFA CUP NEWS FA Backs UEFA Decision To Ban Galatasaray Fans
The Football Association have backed UEFA's decision to ban Galatasaray fans from the UEFA Cup semi-final return at Elland Road next Thursday.
MATCH REPORTS Knock-Out Flo Hurts Barca
Chelsea thrillingly displayed their ability to rise to the biggest occasions of all with a memorable Champions League quarter-final first-leg triumph against tournament favourites Barcelona
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS United Gain Advantage Over Real
Mark Bosnich reigned in Spain for the second time in two weeks to provide Manchester United with a golden opportunity of reaching the Champions League semi-finals
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Sergio Strike Sinks Porto
Bayern Munich are on course to go for revenge against Manchester United in the final four after a late goal from Brazilian Paulo Sergio gave them the edge in this quarter-final
FA CUP Villa Beat Bolton For Final Spot
David James was the hero with two saves in the penalty shoot-out as Aston Villa beat Bolton 4-1 after an uninspiring 0-0 draw in this year's first FA Cup semi-final
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE Lopez Hat-Trick Stuns Lazio
Gerard Lopez scored a hat-trick as Valencia took a firm grip on their Champions League quarter-final against Lazio with a 5-2 victory
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE NEWS Anelka Targets Old Trafford Comeback
Nicolas Anelka is determined to be back in Real Madrid's first team by the time the Spanish giants travel to face Manchester United in the second leg of their Champions League quarter-final
SPECIAL Copenhagen Confirmed As Final Venue
Arsenal and Leeds will definitely play the UEFA Cup final in Copenhagen on May 17 even if both teams win their semi-final ties on Thursday
