SPORTS UPDATE WITH EMMAH ATAI: The 2-0 defeat to Greek champions Olympiakos has left David Moyes side on the brink of going out of Europe with one of the worst performances in the clubs proud history . The last time United overturned a two-goal aggregate deficit in Europe was 30 years back, when captain Bryan Robson led them to a 3-0 win over Barcelona at Old Trafford in the last eight of the now-defunct Cup Winners Cup. Liverpool defender ,Kolo Toure has called for his side to stay calm as they aim to tie up Champions League qualification. Brendan Rodgerss men currently occupy fourth position in the Premier League, six points over nearest challengers Tottenham, on their way to what would be their first progression to Europes top competition since 2008-09. Manchester Citys top scorer, Sergio Aguero is in contention to play in Sundays Capital One Cup final. The Argentine striker missed in action last month with a hamstring injury, sustained in a 5-1 win at Tottenham. City boss Manuel Pellegrini has said that Agueros fellow strikers, Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko have not been 100% fit, while Stevan Jovetic was replaced against Stoke after suffering from a cramp. However, he will hope to have all the four available for Sunday as he seeks to win the first trophy of a targeted quadruple. Germany boss, Joachim Low has backed Mesut Ozil after an awful week for the Arsenal midfielder, saying he is still a key player for the national side despite his current club woes. Two incidents have summed up the last seven days for Ozil: the missed penalty against Bayern and the controversy involving his clutch control and a photographer. Inter Milan expect to confirm a bumper near-£20million contract for Nemanja Vidic before the end of the week. Agreement has been reached on a lucrative three-season deal that will send the 32-year-old into retirement on a high, in terms of status and earnings. Gareth Barry is back on Roy Hodgsons radar ahead of next weeks friendly against Denmark. The on-loan Everton midfielder has not featured for England in almost two years but Hodgson has been impressed with his performances this season and could include the former Aston Villa star in the squad he will name Tomorrow. Barcelona playmaker Xavi has warned his teammates they cannot afford any more slip-ups and urged them to stay positive as the season enters a critical period.
Posted on: Wed, 26 Feb 2014 16:56:36 +0000
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