Unconvincing Arsenal beat Blackburn
Dundee through to last eight
Blatter suggests artificial turf
Oubina returns to Spain
Hammers appeal red card
Coventry sack Dowie
Baggies boss signs new deal
Philippe Senderos and Emmanuel Adebayor were on target as Arsenal beat Blackburn Rovers 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium to move five points clear at the top of the Premier League, despite an unconvincing display.
Dundee are through to the quarter-finals of the Scottish Cup after beating Motherwell 2-1 at Fir Park. Paul McHale opened the scoring for the visitors on 49 minutes and just six minutes later Scott Robertson was on hand to double the lead. Darren Smith pulled one back for Well but Dundee held on despite having Kevin McDonald and Gary MacKenzie sent off late on. Alex Rae’s men now face a trip to Queen of the South.
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FIFA president Sepp Blatter has suggested that African countries should consider using artificial turf and admitted that the 2010 World Cup in South Africa could be played on artificial pitches. Blatter also suggested future Africa Cup of Nations tournaments should be played on artificial turf.
Birmingham City have cancelled the contract Borja Oubina by mutual consent. Oubina was on a season-long loan from Celta Vigo but suffered a serious knee injury just 13 minutes into his debut against Liverpool and has not played since. The Spanish international has returned to Celta Vigo to continue his recovery from injury.
West Ham United have appealed against the red card picked up by Lee Bowyer during Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Birmingham City at Upton Park. Referee Mark Clattenburg brandished a straight red after Bowyer’s alleged two-footed challenge on Blues captain Damien Johnson. The Football Association will hear the case tomorrow.
Coventry City have sacked manager Iain Dowie, while assistant Tim Flowers and Bob Dowie, who was part of the backroom team, have also left the club. Frankie Bunn and John Harbin will take charge of the team ahead of the game against Cardiff City on Tuesday and the FA Cup tie against West Bromwich Albion on Saturday.
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Mowbray has signed a new contract committing him to the club until summer 2011 while his assistant Mark Venus has agreed an improved rolling 12-month deal
Nathan Davies