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Xabi Alonso will start his first match of the season when Real Madrid travel to take on local rivals Rayo Vallecano in Saturday’s La Liga action.

Second-half goals from Yoan Gouffran and Loic Remy saw Newcastle United beat Chelsea 2-0 in Saturday’s Premier League clash at St James’ Park.

Arsenal take on Liverpool and the man they tried to sign during the summer, Luis Suarez, in Saturday’s early Premier League kickoff.

David Moyes is targeting a fourth straight win when Manchester United take on Fulham at Craven Cottage on Saturday.

Robert Lewandowski struck a hat-trick as Borussia Dortmund thumped Stuttgart 6-1 in Bundesliga action at the Westfalenstadion.

Barcelona beat local rivals Espanyol 1-0 at the Camp Nou after a second-half goal by Chile international Alexis Sanchez.

Jose Mourinho is keen for Fernando Torres to continue working hard for the team when Chelsea take on Newcastle United at St James’ Park.

Chelsea will be expected to continue their run of wins when they travel to take on a struggling Newcastle United side at St James’ Park.

There is contrasting injury news that could make all the difference when Arsenal host Liverpool in Saturday’s Premier League action.

Arsenal face a tough run of fixtures in the coming days, but are set to soon be boosted by a number of players returning from injury.

Despite a strong start to the season, Arsenal’s lack of squad depth has been exposed in recent weeks and could lead to activity in the January transfer window.

Liverpool defender Daniel Agger has denied that he is considering leaving Liverpool, despite his lack of recent playing time.

The future of several Manchester United players should be under threat as David Moyes looks to overhaul his squad going forward.

Tottenham beat Hull City 8-7 on penalties to progress to the quarterfinals of the Capital One Cup following a 2-2 draw at White Hart Lane.

Real Madrid beat Sevilla 7-3 in an action-packed Primera Division match at the Bernabeu, with Cristiano Ronaldo, Gareth Bale and Karim Benzema sharing the goals.

Extra-time goals from Alvaro Negredo and Edin Dzeko saw Manchester City beat Newcastle United 2-0 and move into the quarterfinals of the Capital One Cup

Boss Carlo Ancelotti may need to fine tune the roster if Real Madrid hope to live up to lofty expectations in 2013-2014. For a club that doesn't hesitate to make changes, Real Madrid could make plenty in January.

Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini has claimed that Arsenal tried to sign him from Everton this summer.

Real Madrid will aim to bounce back from their Clasico defeat when they take on Sevilla at the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Newcastle Untied host Manchester City in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup on Wednesday, with both sides looking to bounce back from weekend defeats.

Strikes from Alexis Sanchez, Cesc Fabregas and a Yoel own goal saw Barcelona secure a 3-0 win at Celta Vigo in La Liga.

Manchester United beat Norwich City 4-0 to move into the League Cup quarterfinals, helped by two goals from Javier Hernandez.

Goals from Cesar Azpilicueta and Juan Mata saw Chelsea beat Arsenal 2-0 in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup at the Emirates.

Fresh from their Claisco victory over Real Madrid, Barcelona travel to take on Celta Vigo in Tuesday’s La Liga action.

As Asians now account for about 7 percent of Britain’s total population, their presence on the pitch remains gross under-represented.

Manchester United and Norwich City are set to rotate their lineups for their League Cup fourth round clash at Old Trafford.

Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho renew their rivalry when Arsenal host Chelsea in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday.

Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward has admitted to being disappointed in the club’s summer transfer business.

Arsenal and Chelsea will meet in the fourth round of the Capital One Cup on Tuesday when both clubs’ strength in depth will be put to the test.