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The future of Mario Balotelli remains under scrutiny, with Liverpool linked with transfers for several strikers in January.

The latest rumors suggest it will be a busy January transfer window for Manchester United.

Real Madrid will expect to get their 10th successive win when they visit lowly Cornellà to begin their defense of the Copa del Rey.

Late goals from Mario Balotelli and Dejan Lovren sent Liverpool past Swansea City and into the Capital One Cup quarterfinals.

Chelsea were made to struggle to a 2-1 win over Shrewsbury Town in the Capital One Cup fourth round.

Chelsea will visit fourth-tier Shrewsbury town in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday.

Liverpool will host Swansea City in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday.

Arsenal continue to be linked with players to strengthen their squad in the January transfer window.

Police are searching for three suspects and have offered a $14,000 reward.

Robin van Persie scored an injury time equalizer to give Manchester United a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford.

Once again Liverpool are left scrambling for another scoring option in the transfer market.

Real Madrid beat Barcelona 3-1 in the first Clasico of the season at the Bernabeu.

Alexis Sánchez scored both goals to give Arsenal a 2-0 win over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Louis van Gaal and José Mourinho will face off for the first time in the Premier League when Manchester United face Chelsea on Sunday.

Real Madrid and Barcelona will meet in front of a huge global audience on Saturday, but their dominance remains controversial.

Victor Valdes’ proposed transfer to Liverpool appears off, with the goalkeeper now training with Manchester United.

Harry Kane hit a hat-trick and Erik Lamela added two goals as Tottenham beat Asteras Tripolis 5-1.

Erik Lamela scored a sensational rabona goal for Tottenham in Europa League action on Thursday.

Arsenal could have Theo Walcott back in their squad on Saturday, but their defensive problems look set to continue.

Luis Suárez is set to make his Barcelona debut against Real Madrid on Saturday, although there's doubt about whether he will start.

Arsenal scored two late goals to claim a 2-1 win over Anderlecht in Brussels.

Goals from Cristiano Ronaldo And Karim Benzema gave Real Madrid a 3-0 win over Liverpool in Champions League action at Anfield.

Real Madrid took a 3-0 lead over Liverpool into halftime of their Champions League match.

Cristiano Ronaldo gave Real Madrid the lead against Liverpool with a wonderful goal.

Manchester United have been linked with transfers to boost their struggling defense.

Speculation continues to suggest that it could be an active January transfer window for Arsenal.

Barcelona beat Ajax 3-1 at the Camp Nou, helped by goals from Neymar and Lionel Messi.

Chelsea beat Slovenian champions Maribor 6-0 in Champions League action at Stamford Bridge.

Bayern Munich produced a sensational display to beat Roma 7-1 in Champions League action in Italy.