UEFA Cup Last 16 Representatives

Following on from last night's concluding UEFA Cup Round of 32 action, the clubs remaining in Europe's second-tier competition are now known and preparation for the oncoming hurdle begins as Istanbul draws a step closer.

A complete round-up of the UEFA Cup matches will be published on Sunday, including the true contenders following on from the eliminations of AC Milan, Valencia, Aston Villa, Tottenham Hotspur and Stuttgart. Can Manchester City finally banish their trophy drought and live up to the arduous tag of favourites? Or will the challenge from Russia prove too great as reigning champions Zenit St Petersburg and CSKA Moscow assert themselves for the trophy they have both won in recent times?