Emmanuel Adebayor fires Tottenham into top four

A 2-1 victory over Stoke City lifted Tottenham into fourth place, the last qualifying position for the Champions League; two points ahead of Arsenal, who face FA Cup winners Wigan Athletic on Tuesday.

Blackburn Rovers' Nzonzi gets three-game ban

Blackburn Rovers midfielder Steven Nzonzi was banned for three matches on Tuesday after accepting a Football Association charge of violent conduct.