It is fair to say that Everton have got the thin end of the wedge, as the UEFA Cup draw pairs them with Standard Liege.

Everton will face Standard Liege in the UEFA Cup first round after being paired with the side that almost ended Liverpool's Champions League hopes earlier in the week.

The Belgian team, who won the Jupiler League last season, took Liverpool to extra-time before losing their third qualifying round tie to a last-gasp Dirk Kuyt goal at Anfield on Wednesday.

Andrei Arshavin fears his move to Tottenham Hotspur is all but doomed, given the probable arrival of his Russian teammate in North London.

Russia star Andrei Arshavin appears to have given up on his move to Tottenham Hotspur after claiming his future now lies with current club Zenit St Petersburg.

After a day of double delight for Manchester City, Mark Hughes feels that the arrival of Shaun Wright-Phillips shows a real sign of intent of the club's aspirations.

Manchester City boss Mark Hughes revealed his relief after seeing his side qualify for the UEFA Cup following a penalty shoot-out victory over Midtjylland.

City trailed 1-0 heading into the second leg and saw their European hopes saved by Danny Califf's 89th minute own goal on Thursday evening. That took the tie into extra-time before goalkeeper Joe Hart saved two penalties in the shoot-out to seal City's progress into Friday's draw.

Everton unveil their third summer signing of the transfer window.

Everton have agreed a deal with Manchester United to sign Louis Saha for an undisclosed fee. The France striker will sign a two-year contract with the option for a third with the Toffees subject to passing a medical on Merseyside.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill reflects on a job well done in the UEFA Cup and reveals that he hopes to bring in a couple new faces in, before the window closes on Monday.

Martin O'Neill praised Aston Villa's professional performance after they booked their place in the UEFA Cup following a 1-1 qualifying draw with Hafnarfjordur. Villa will now feature in today's draw in Monaco after a 5-2 aggregate victory over the Icelandic side.

Shaun Wright-Phillips returns to a hero's welcome at Eastlands as the England winger looks to get his career back on track.

Manchester City have pulled off a major transfer coup after re-signing former winger Shaun Wright-Phillips on a four-year contract. Wright-Phillips, 26, has rejoined the Citizens for an undisclosed fee after three unsuccessful seasons with Chelsea.