Football

Tottenham, who have only won one match at Arsenal since 1993, gave a vastly improved performance following their lacklustre display against West Bromwich last week.

Phil Jagielka fired in a stoppage-time equalizer to clinch a 1-1 draw and extend Liverpool's winless run to three Premier League matches.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique has given his backing to Xavi and says the veteran midfielder remains a valuable member of the squad.

Mourinho also confirmed that Costa will start against Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Adrian Mutu left Romanian club Petrolul Ploiesti on Friday and is poised to join FC Pune City in the inaugural Indian Super League.

Argentina coach Martino has suggested that controversial forward Tevez, not selected at all in three years under his predecessor Sabella, could be in line for a recall.

Celta Vigo goalkeeper Sergio Alvarez saved an 89th-minute penalty to secure a 2-1 win over Deportivo La Coruna.

Last season's runners-up Liverpool slipped to defeat against West Ham United after conceding two goals in the first seven minutes.

Against QPR, Daley Blind protected United's back four while Ander Herrera, Juan Mata and Angel Di Maria provided service for strikers Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie.

Costa is struggling with a hamstring injury and played only a bit-part in Wednesday's Champions League draw against Schalke at Stamford Bridge.

Piero's, the former Juventus great is confident of making a impact as the face of the Indian Super League, which kicks off next month.

Rodriguez's goal in Real's thumping 5-1 Champions League win against FC Basel has suggested he may be finding his feet at his new club.

Hulk, a regulator starter for Brazil for the past two years, was left out of Dunga's squad for friendlies against Argentina and Japan next month.

Elsewhere, Barca edged APOEL 1-0, Chelsea held 1-1 by Schalke, Ajax drew 1-1 with PSG, Maribor vs Sporting ended 1-1 and Bilabo vs Shakhtar finished goal-less.

Roberto Martinez will not complain if his Everton side face some fixture congestion this season - in fact the Spaniard is positively hoping for it.

With Juventus, Del Piero won eight Serie A titles, a Champions League and a Coppa Italia.