Bernie’s Sports Focus - 5th October 2012

Newcastle top Group D after their 3-0 home win against Bordeaux in the Europa League.

Borussia Munchen Gladback lost 4-2 at home to Turkish club Fenerbahce in Group C Tottenham Hotspur were held to a 1-1 draw by Panathinaikos to leave Spurs struggling in Group J.

No such problems for Inter who enjoyed a comfortable 3-1 victory away to Neftchi of Azerbaijan in their Group H match.

Liverpool’s woes continued as they lost 3-2 in their Group A match against Udinese. That loss, Liverpool’s third home defeat in a row is bound to heap more pressure on manager Brendan Rodgers.

Lazio won 1-nil at home to Maribor to go top of Group J while defending Europa League champions suffered a 3-1 loss at Sparta Prague.

Hamrun Spartans take on Rabat Ajax in the premiership tonight with Floriana also in action this evening against Qormi.
Hibernian’s should almost be back to full strength for tomorrows match against Sliema Wanderers.
Defending champions Valletta will be looking to continue their winning streak when they play B’Kara.

English premier leaders Chelsea are home to Norwich tomorrow, second place Everton travel to Wigan, Arsenal have a tricky derby clash at West Ham and Manchester City, held to a 1-1 draw by Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League are home to Sunderland.

The big game in Italy is Sunday’s Milan derby as AC Milan host rivals Inter. Leaders Juventus are away to Siena.

In the Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich are home to Hoffenheim.

Spanish leaders Barcelona entertain arch rivals Real Madrid on Sunday.