SOCCER

All eyes turn to the Brazilian resort of Costa do Sauipe on Friday for the group-stage draw for the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Following defeat to Everton, Manchester United manager David Moyes has been linked with moves to overhaul his squad in January.

Arsenal’s Premier League title credentials will be put to the test in the next month when they will face the likes of Chelsea and Manchester City.

Arsene Wenger remains coy on Nicklas Bendtner’s future at Arsenal and whether a new striker is needed, despite the Dane’s goal against Hull City.

Goals from Nicklas Bendtner and Mesut Ozil led Arsenal to a 2-0 victory over Hull City at the Emirates Stadium.

Tottenham picked up a much-welcomed three points for manager Andre Villas-Boas, who has been on the hot seat due to squad's struggles. Spurs moved up to sixth place in the Premier League with the victory.

Eden Hazard scored twice as Chelsea hung on for a narrow 4-3 victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Luis Suarez notched his third hat trick in the last four appearances against the Canaries. He has now tallied a Premier League-best 13 goals this season.

Everton beat Manchester United 1-0 at Old Trafford courtesy of a late goal from Bryan Oviedo.

All alone on a fastbreak Luis Suarez decided to launch a shot rather than charge ahead for a clever run and the ball wafted through the air before dropping past Norwich’s John Ruddy for a 1-0 lead. Suarez would score twice more in the first half, in the 29th and again in the 35th, notching his third hat-trick in the last four matches against the Canaries.

Ahead of Chelsea’s trip to Sunderland, Jose Mourinho has piled the pressure on Manchester City in the Premier League title race.

Arsene Wenger says he is unconcerned about outside perceptions of his Arsenal side as they prepare to take on Hull City.

David Moyes is fully focused on the job at hand ahead of his old club Everton’s visit to Old Trafford to take on Manchester United.

Currently fourth on the league table, Liverpool will have to continue that trend in order to keep pace with Manchester City and Chelsea, while attempting to chip away at Arsenal’s seven point lead.

Arsenal are showing the qualities that champions are made of ahead of the visit of Hull City on Wednesday.

Arsene Wenger has been discussing Arsenal’s latest injury news ahead of Arsenal’s fixture with Hull City on Wednesday.

The makeup of the pots for the 2014 FIFA World Cup, means that there is a strong chance of at least one “group of death.”

Reported Chelsea target Sergio Ramos has discussed his future with Real Madrid and relationship with president Florentino Perez.

Manchester United manager David Moyes is in need of a victory against former club Everton when the sides meet on Wednesday.

Manchester United manager David Moyes is in no panic over Wayne Rooney’s contract, which expires in 18 months’ time.

Real Madrid’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Barcelona’s Lionel Messi are at different stages of their recoveries from recent injuries.

Arsenal have made a bid for Corinthians and Brazil striker Alexandre Pato, according to reports in Brazil.

Athletic Bilbao became the first side to beat Barcelona in La Liga this season, with Iker Muniain’s goal giving them a 1-0 victory at San Mames.

The Blues remain on pace with first-place Arsenal, just four points behind thanks to an equalizer from defender Gary Cahill, and go-ahead scores from John Terry and Demba ba.

The biggest blow comes from striker Daniel Sturridge, who sprained his ankle during training, and will reportedly be out for six to eight weeks. Sturridge has scored 11 goals in 14 appearances this season, and he along with Luis Suarez is one of the main reasons the Reds stormed out of the Premier League gate.

Two goals from Wayne Rooney saw Manchester United twice come from behind to get a 2-2 draw with Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

Jose Mourinho claimed to be content with his Chelsea squad ahead of their meeting with Southampton at Stamford Bridge.

David Moyes is targeting a consistent high level of performance from his Manchester United side as they prepare to visit Tottenham Hotspur.

Gareth Bale scored a hat-trick as well as providing an assist for Karim Benzema to help Real Madrid beat Real Valladolid 4-0 at the Bernabeu.