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Manchester United will be looking to return to winning ways at home in the Premier League with the visit of Stoke City on Saturday.

Arsenal travel to Selhurst Park to take on Crystal Palace in Saturday’s early Premier League kickoff.

Throughout Europe, black soccer players have been verbally abused with "monkey chants."

Bookending the Dortmund match is a home fixture against Liverpool on Nov. 2, and a trip to Old Trafford on Nov. 10 to face Manchester United. In other words, Arsenal have their work cut out for them in the next few weeks.

A look at six players who are likely to be key when Barcelona take on Real Madrid in Saturday’s Clasico at the Camp Nou.

Manchester United could have some big players returning from injury when they take on Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday.

Former Real Madrid coaches Jose Mourinho and Manuel Pellegrini will renew their rivalry when Chelsea host Manchester City in Premier League action on Sunday.

Jermain Defoe equaled Tottenham’s European scoring record with a strike in his club’s 2-0 Europa League win over Sheriff Tiraspol in Moldova.

Arsenal will be aiming to put their defeat to Borussia Dortmund behind them when they take on manager-less Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

There will be several new faces as the Clasico enters a new era on Saturday with Barcelona hosting Real Madrid at the Camp Nou.

Bayern Munich cruised past Viktoria Plzen in their Champions League Group D clash at the Allianz Arena, helped by two goals from Franck Ribery.

Real Madrid beat Juventus 2-1 at the Bernabeu in Group B of the Champions League, thanks to two goals from Cristiano Ronaldo.

Manchester United beat Real Sociedad 1-0 in Champions League action at Old Trafford, courtesy of an own goal from Inigo Martinez.

Ibrahimovic now has six goals in Champions League play, and keeper Salvatore Sirigu added his second clean sheet with four saves.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice to give Real Madrid a 2-1 lead at half time over Juventus, with Fernando Llorente responding for the visitors.

Wayne Rooney played a pivotal and mesmerizing part in Manchester United going ahead early against Real Sociedad, through an Inigo Martinez own goal.

Sergio Aguero scored twice as Manchester City beat CSKA Moscow 2-1 in their Champions League Group D encounter in the Russian capital.

Real Madrid host Italian champions Juventus in Wednesday’s Champions League Group B action at the Bernabeu.

Milan and Barcelona took a point each from their Champions League group game after a 1-1 draw at the San Siro.

Celtic beat Ajax 2-1 in Champions League action at Celtic Park to gain their first points in Group H.

Fernando Torres struck two goals to help Chelsea to a 3-0 win over Schalke in their Champions League Group E match in Gelsenkirchen.

Borussia Dortmund beat Arsenal 2-1 in their Champions League encounter at the Emirates Stadium, courtesy of a late winner from Robert Lewandowski.

Barcelona And AC Milan were tied at 1-1 at half time of their Champions League match, thanks to goals from Lionel Messi and Robinho.

Barcelona coach Gerardo Martino is not losing focus on their Champions League match with Milan at the San Siro, despite an upcoming clash against Real Madrid.

Manchester United will have Adnan Januzaj available to make his Champions League debut when Real Sociedad visit Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Borussia Dortmund manager Jurgen Klopp has spoken of his admiration for the work of Arsene Wenger ahead of his side’s Champions League clash with Arsenal.

Chelsea travel to Gelsenkirchen to take on a Schalke side beset by injury problems on Matchday Three of the Champions League on Tuesday.

Fulham beat Crystal Palace 4-1 in Premier League action at Selhurst Park on Monday, helped by fine goals by Pajtim Kasami and Steve Sidwell.

Both Mario Balotelli and Lionel Messi could be fit to start when Milan host Barcelona in Tuesday’s Champions League match.