SOCCER

Ajax beat Barcelona 2-1 at the Amsterdam Arena to remain in contention for a place in the last 16 of the Champions League.

Borussia Dortmund beat Napoli 3-1 at the Westfalenstadion to ensure that the outcome of Champions League Group F goes to the final day.

Two goals from Jack Wilshere saw Arsenal beat Marseille 2-0 in Champions League Group F action at the Emirates Stadium.

A fine goal from Jack Wilshere in the opening seconds put Arsenal in front against Marseille in their Champions League match.

Jose Mourinho has admitted that attacking midfielder Juan Mata is likely to remain on the fringes of Chelsea’s starting lineup.

Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen could both be happy to accept a draw when they meet in their Champions League clash in Germany.

Arsene Wenger is determined that his Arsenal side not take Marseille lightly as they look to secure a place in the Champions League knockout phase.

David Moyes has not given up hope of Cristiano Ronaldo one day returning to Manchester United from Real Madrid.

Manchester United are set to be boosted by the return of some key players ahead of their crucial Champions League meeting with Bayer Leverkusen.

A memorable goal from Ashley Westwood saw Aston Villa come from behind to secure a 2-2 draw with West Brom at the Hawthorns.

Arsenal could secure a place in the Champions League knockout phase with a victory over Marseille at the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is in no panic to sign a striker in January, despite continued speculation to the contrary.

A late goal from Kim Bo-Kyung saw Cardiff grab a 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United on an eventful day for Wayne Rooney.

Manchester City thumped Tottenham Hotspur 6-0 in Sunday’s Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.

Manchester United manager David Moyes is eager to keep his side’s good run of results going when they visit Cardiff City on Sunday.

Fresh off the incredible hat trick that lifted his country to the World Cup, the Portuguese scored his 17th goal of the season and Los Blancos attack ripped off 17 shots, six on target, in the first half alone.

Mario Gotze, Arjen Robben and Thomas Muller all scored as Bayern Munich beat Borussia Dortmund 3-0 at the Westfalenstadion.

Chelsea moved past Southampton into third after the Saints fell to first-place Arsenal earlier in the day.

A Calamitous error from Southampton keeper Artur Boruc sent Arsenal on their way to victory, courtesy of two goals from Olivier Giroud.

A number of the Catalans stars were held out due to knocks, including Lionel Messi, Xavi , and regular keeper Victor Valdes, but they prevailed by capitalizing on Granada’s early blunders.

Real Madrid will play their first match since a serious injury to Sami Khedira when they visit Almeria on Saturday.

Daniel Sturridge’s late equalizer cancelled out two goals from Romelu Lukaku to ensure the Merseyside derby ended all-square at Goodison Park.

Barcelona will be missing Lionel Messi and Victor Valdes when they take on Granada in La Liga on Saturday.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes his side has the ability to maintain their title charge as they get set to take on high-flying Southampton.

Two managers with much in common meet in a Merseyside derby for the first time at Goodison Park on Saturday.

Borussia Dortmund can ill-afford a defeat when they host Bayern Munich at the Westfalenstadion in Saturday’s der Klassiker.

Along with Lionel Messi, midfielders Xavi, Jonathan Dos Santos and Ibrahim Afellay, defender Dani Alves, and seasoned keeper Victor Valdes are currently struggling with injuries, leaving Barcelona thin up and down the pitch.

Borussia Dortmund have serious injury worries ahead of a crucial Bundesliga meeting at home to Bayern Munich on Saturday.

Arsenal will hope to recover from defeat to Manchester United last time out when they take on fellow-high-flyers Southampton.