Newcastle United drew a scrappy Premier League relegation clash 1-1 at Birmingham City on Monday leaving coach Kevin Keegan still without a win in eight league matches since returning to the club. The draw lifted Newcastle one spot to 14th with 29 points from 30 matches, while Birmingham rose from 17th to 16th taking their tally to 27 points from 30 games.
French sporting pride took another hammering when Scotland won 1-0 in Paris on Wednesday to leave France's Euro 2008 qualifying hopes in the balance.
Champions Manchester United reduced Arsenal's lead to three points when they thrashed Newcastle United 5-1.
Birmingham drew 2-2 with Arsenal after James McFadden equalised with a late penalty in the EPL tie.
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