Arsène Wenger admitted Arsenal need to become major players in the transfer market after securing the final Champions League qualification place with victory at Newcastle.
00:18 » The IndependentPaolo Di Canio launched a ferocious attack on his Sunderland players on Sunday night, saying some of them were worse than "arrogant and ignorant" ones he had at Swindon Town. He added that as a result, keeping Sunderland in the Premier League constituted a "miracle".
00:18 » The IndependentRafael Benitez and David Moyes are both contemplating new beginnings after Chelsea's 2-1 win over Everton.
00:10 » BBC Sport• Barcelona 2-1 Real Valladolid • Champions move step closer to Real Madrid's record The Champions Barcelona moved a step closer to matching Real Madrid's La Liga record of 100 points with a 2-1 win over Real Valladolid, that was the prelude to a title party at the Camp Nou on Sunday.…
19 May » GuardianIn the wake of their Europa League final defeat, Benfica's suffering continues as bitter rivals Porto lift the Portuguese title
19 May » BBC Sport• Photo of Phil Bardsley covered in £50 notes 'disgusting' • 'We must bring in six or seven players' after loss at Tottenham Paolo Di Canio has painted a remarkable picture of wide-ranging indiscipline in his Sunderland squad, claiming that the levels of "arrogance" and "ignorance"…
19 May » GuardianNewcastle United boss Alan Pardew says he is "pretty confident" of remaining in charge next season.
19 May » BBC SportMario Balotelli's late strike helps rescue AC Milan as they come within minutes of missing out on a Champions League place.
19 May » BBC SportPSG manager Carlo Ancelotti backs career in charge for superstar, who captained the club in his last appearance
19 May » Telegraph| Inter-Cities Fairs Cup 1968-1969 | |||||
| Date | Round | Opponent | Venue | Result | Info |
| 18.09.1968 | r1-1 | Linfield | home | W3-0 | |
| 09.10.1968 | r1-2 | Linfield | away | W3-1 | (6-1) |
| 30.10.1968 | r2-1 | Lyon | home | W5-0 | |
| 13.11.1968 | r2-2 | Lyon | away | W2-1 | (7-1) |
| 16.12.1968 | r3-1 | Fiorentina | home | W3-0 | |
| 22.01.1969 | r3-2 | Fiorentina | away | L1-2 | (4-2) |
| 12.03.1969 | qf-1 | Newcastle United | away | L1-5 | |
| 26.03.1969 | qf-2 | Newcastle United | home | W3-1 | (4-6) |
