Everton replaced rivals Liverpool in fourth spot with an important away victory at Manchester City, themselves in the hunt for a Champions League place.

Roma cut Inter Milan’s lead at the top of Serie A to nine points with a controversial 1-0 victory against fourth placed Fiorentina.

Two sides in the lower reaches of Ligue One, Paris St Germain and Auxerre meet in the semi final of the Coup de la Ligue on Tuesday night.

The Turin derby sees third placed Juventus take on Torino, who are among a clutch of clubs hovering just above the Serie A relegation zone.

Tottenham Hotspur wrestled the Carling Cup away from holders Chelsea when Jonathan Woodgate scored the winning goal in extra time.

Blackburn Rovers swept aside relegation-threatened Bolton Wanderers thanks to two penalties converted by Benni McCarthy.

Manchester United heaped more misery on Kevin Keegan’s beleagured Newcastle United by dishing out a 5-1 thrashing at St James’ Park.

Fernando Torres scored a hat-trick for Liverpool who came from behind to beat Middlesbrough 3-2 at Anfield.

A remarkable draw for 10-man Birmingham City was overshadowed by a horrific injury to Arsenal striker Eduardo.

Manchester City look to build on their victory over rivals United while Everton will be buzzing from a 6-1 UEFA Cup victory on Thursday night.