Jason Le Miere

Lionel Messi confirmed that he is back to his best following injury with a wonderful goal against Getafe in the second leg of Barcelona’s Copa del Rey tie.

Manchester United manager David Moyes continues to be busy scouring Europe for possible signings in the January transfer window.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers has insisted that the club is working to improve the squad in the January transfer window.

Arsene Wenger is confident about Theo Walcott’s long-term recovery, but Arsenal face a mounting injury list ahead of Fulham’s visit on Saturday.

Ahead of the Copa del Rey last-16 second leg at Getafe, Barcelona coach Tata Martino has heaped praise on Lionel Messi, despite his relinquishing of the Ballon d’Or.

Rafael Nadal’s second round match is one of several highlights on the fourth day of the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Real Madrid beat Osasuna 2-0 to progress 4-0 on aggregate in their Copa del Rey last-16 tie.

Manchester City’s three leading forwards were all on target as Manchester City beat Blackburn Rovers 5-0 in their FA Cup third-round replay.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored in farcical circumstances in the second leg of Real Madrid’s Copa del Rey tie with Osasuna.

Arsenal have reportedly increased their interest in Julian Draxler, as they look to secure a boost to their forward options.

Four Manchester United players could be on the move this month as David Moyes looks to overhaul his squad.

Liverpool are reportedly continuing to explore ways to add to their attacking options in the January transfer window.

It is set to be a busy few days for Chelsea with one player set to sign, another poised to depart and reports about more activity to follow.

While continuing to be linked with strikers, Arsenal are also reportedly keen to strengthen other areas of their squad this month.

Goals from Jack Wilshere and Olivier Giroud were enough to see off the challenge of Aston Villa, despite Christian Benteke pulling a goal back late on,

Manchester United manager David Moyes was in Italy on Sunday, running the rule over potential new signings in the January transfer window.

Arsenal visit Aston Villa on Monday, with Arsene Wenger praising the way his side reacted from defeat to the same opponents on the Premier League’s opening day.

Cristiano Ronaldo is favorite to win the FIFA Ballon d’Or on Monday, ahead of fellow candidates Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery.

Goals from Luis Suarez and Daniel Sturrdige helped Liverpool beat Stoke City 5-3 in a thrilling Premier League clash at the Britannia Stadium.

Real Madrid have a chance to close the gap at the top of La Liga as they travel to take on Espanyol on Sunday.

Brendan Rodgers has hailed the impact of Simon Mignolet’s opening-day penalty save against Stoke City, ahead of the reverse fixture between the sides on Sunday.

Antonio Valencia and Danny Welbeck were on target as Manchester United beat Swansea City 2-0 at Old Trafford.

Barcelona coach Tata Martino has suggested that Lionel Messi will start from the bench in the top-of-the-table- clash with Atletico Madrid on Saturday.

Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres were on target as Chelsea beat Hull City 2-0 at the KC Stadium to move top of the Premier League.

Manchester United manager David Moyes will be without Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney as he tries to avoid a fourth-straight defeat.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho says he is happy with the progress of his squad, ahead of their visit to Hull City on Saturday.

Barcelona have a fight on their hands to remain top of La Liga after their visit to second-placed Ateltico Madrid on Saturday.

Goals from Karim Benzema and Jese Rodriguez gave Real Madrid a 2-0 victory over Osasuna in the first leg of their Copa del Rey last-16 tie.

Liverpool have reportedly joined the race to sign Real Madrid striker Alvaro Morata, as Brendan Rodgers looks to bolster his squad in the January transfer window.