The best sports programming on the telebox this evening

It would be harsh to dismiss a manager upon losing to the undefeated league leaders, but nevertheless this is the kind of hot water Sam ‘I stole Christmas’ Allardyce finds himself in. If seeing the demise of a highly successful man isn’t your cup of tea, Everton are welcoming the Russians to Goodison tonight for some UEFA Cup jollity.

Newcastle Utd/ Arsenal (Sky Sports 1, 7.45pm)
Everton v Zenit St Petersburg (ITV4, 7.45pm)