Jason Le Miere

Arsenal are facing an all-too familiar injury crisis ahead of their London derby with Chelsea on Sunday.

Karim Benzema’s late goal secured Real Madrid a 2-1 victory over Ludogorets in Champions League action in Bulgaria.

Danny Welbeck fired a hat-trick to help Arsenal to a 4-1 victory over Galatasaray in Champions League action at the Emirates.

Two goals from Danny Welbeck and another from Alexis Sanchez gave Arsenal a 3-0 half-time lead against Galatasaray.

Manchester United had been linked with a January transfer for Mats Hummels, among others.

Arsenal have been linked with several defensively minded midfielders in the latest transfer rumors.

Nemanja Matic headed the only goal as Chelsea beat Sporting Lisbon 1-0 in Portugal.

Manchester City had to settle for a 1-1 draw against Roma in the Champions League at the Etihad

David Luiz, Marco Verratti and Blaise Matuidi scored to help Paris Saint-Germain beat Barcelona 3-2 in Champions League action.

Bulgarian minnows Ludogorets will host 10-time European champions Real Madrid on Wednesday,

Liverpool will hope to recover from Saturday’s derby disappointment when visiting Basel in the Champions League on Wednesday.

Arsenal will have several players out injured when they go in search of a much-needed Champions League win against Galatasaray.

Diego Costa will be fit to start Chelsea’s Champions League clash with Sporting Lisbon on Tuesday.

Paris Saint-Germain will be missing striker Zlatan Ibrahimović when taking on his former club Barcelona in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain equalized Nacer Chadli’s opening goal to salvage a 1-1 draw for Arsenal against Tottenham.

Wayne Rooney opened the scoring in Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over West Ham United, but was later shown a red card,

Phil Jagielka scored a sensational injury-time goal to earn Everton a 1-1 draw with Liverpool in the Merseyside derby.

Diego Costa’s hamstring problem remains a concern for Chelsea ahead of their clash with Aston Villa.

Louis van Gaal’s defensive crisis has deepened ahead of Manchester United’s clash with West Ham United.

Arsène Wenger refused to confirm what position Mesut Özil will take up in Saturday’s north London derby against Tottenham.

The team could benefit from Tiger Woods’s absence and its lack of star power against Europe and Rory McIlroy in the Ryder Cup.

The United States will be aiming to halt Europe’s recent dominance of the Ryder Cup when the 40th edition gets underway at Gleneagles.

Daniel Sturridge remains a major injury doubt for a crucial Merseyside derby for both Liverpool and Everton.

Manchester United have been linked with further big-money transfers in January.

Arsenal have received mixed injury news ahead of the north London derby against Tottenham on Saturday.

Holders Manchester City beat Sheffield Wednesday 7-0 to move into the fourth round of the Capital One Cup.

Oscar and debutante Kurt Zouma scored as Chelsea beat Bolton Wanderers in the third round of the Capital One Cup.

Could Arsenal’s Capital One Cup defeat prompt Arsene Wenger to strengthen his squad in January?

Cristiano Ronaldo has responded to speculation linking him with transfers to Manchester United and Chelsea.