Spurs must end transfer brinkmanship

SPECIAL REPORT: Andre Villas-Boas has had to scrape by on a zero net spend but now needs to be backed in the summer transfer market in order for Spurs to progress

Chelsea limp into Europa semis

Rubin Kazan came from behind twice to secure victory in Russia but Rafa Benitez's side escaped with a 5-4 aggregate scoreline to book a Europa League semi-final spot

Late Salvio strike downs brave Newcastle

Salvio's late goal cancelled out Cisse's opener and secured a 1-1 draw at St James' Park for the Portuguese side, meaning they progress to the semi-finals 4-2 on aggregate

Erkin completes Italian job as Fener progress

Vladimir Petkovic's side took a second half lead via Senad Lulic's header but Caner Erkin's away goal ensured they would bow out of the Europa League 3-1 on aggregate after a 1-1 draw in Rome

Who needs to win the Europa League most?

As we enter the second leg of the quarter-final stage, Chelsea, Tottenham and Newcastle United are still in with a chance of winning the competition - but who is more in need of the trophy?

Coutinho aiming for Europa League spot

The Brazilian knows the importance of European football at Anfield and has called on his team-mates to deliver, while also praising the influence of team-mate Luis Suarez

'Europa League could help Arsenal'

Tottenham and Chelsea are still involved in the competition, and Gunners assistant manager Steve Bould believes that could give his side an edge in the race for a Champions League spot