Wednesday's football photos

Newcastle 1-1 Arsenal: Under-pressure Sam Allardyce (right) got the backing of owner Mike Ashley before the match

But bad news for Newcastle as Emmanuel Adebayor gives Arsenal the early lead with a sublime volley from 12 yards out

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger tries out his own skills on the touchline as he watches his team take command at Newcastle

With 65 minutes gone defender Steven Taylor pulls Newcastle back into the match with a strike from close range

Assistant Terry McDermott leads the Newcastle celebrations from the bench at a relieved St James' Park

Everton 1-0 Zenit: Nicolas Lombaerts (r) is shown a red card in the 29th minute for blocking a Tim Cahill shot with his hand

But Mikel Arteta misses the subsequent penalty for Everton as first-half chances go begging for David Moyes' side

Zenit boss Dick Advocaat criticises the referee for his decision to send off Lombaerts

Everton boss David Moyes barks orders to his players with the team needing a point to secure a Uefa Cup last-32 spot

Moyes' rallying call reaches the ears of Tim Cahill who pokes in Everton's winner in the 85th minute

The 1-0 victory means Everton finish top of their Uefa Cup group and book their place in the last 32

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