Eden Hazard scored twice as Chelsea came from behind to beat Cardiff City 4-1 in Premier League action at Stamford Bridge.
Arsenal produced some scintillating play to beat Norwich City 4-1 at the Emirates Stadium and move back to the top of the Premier League.
Barcelona visit Osasuna in La Liga action on Saturday, with Lionel Messi and Carles Puyol back available for selection.
Steven Gerrard and Daniel Sturridge were on target, but Liverpool could only secure a point against 10-man Newcastle United at St James’ Park.
Real Madrid will be looking to close the gap at the top of Spanish Primera division table when they welcome Malaga to the Bernabeu on Saturday.
Chelsea have mixed injury news as they return to Premier League action by hosting unsettled Cardiff City at Stamford Bridge.
Robin van Persie is a fitness concern for Manchester United’s Premier League meeting with Southampton at Old Trafford on Saturday.
Arsenal will welcome several players back from injury when they take on Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Liverpool travel to take on Newcastle United in Saturday’s Premier League action with their “strongest squad” of the season to date.
Stefan Kiessling scored am incredible “phantom goal” as Bayer Leverkusen beat Hoffenheim 2-1 in the Budesliga on Friday.
Arsenal welcome Norwich City to the Emirates Stadium on Saturday, looking to retain their grip on the top of the Premier League table.
After the signing of Mesut Ozil, Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has revealed that he plans on signing more world-class talent.
Despite interest from Barcelona, Daniel Agger expects to stay at Liverpool, who are reportedly showing interest in two of the Catalans’ youngsters.
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been discussing Arsenal’s injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s match with Norwich City at the Emirates Stadium.
Real Madrid are said to be considering options to bolster their attack, with Radamel Falcao, Luis Suarez and Jackson Martinez all linked.
Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal wants Wesley Sneijder to join Chelsea.
The Borussia Dortmund striker has been linked to Bayern Munich in recent months, but could be a target of the Red Devils in January.
Mexico remains alive in World Cup qualifying, but can’t afford any complacency in a playoff with New Zealand.
Arsene Wenger is believed to remain keen on bringing a striker to Arsenal in the January transfer window.
Globally, LFC has at least 240 million fans (or about four times the whole population of the United Kingdom).
Panama will not be going to the World Cup after a dramatic 3-2 defeat to the United States in Panama City.
Mexico lost 2-1 to Costa Rica in San Jose, but made it into a World Cup playoff with New Zealand.
Spain beat Georgia 2-0 to secure its place in next year’s World Cup.
Mexico will face a fired up Costa Rica in its vital World Cup qualifier on Tuesday.
Andre Schurrle scored a hat-trick as Germany beat Sweden 5-3 in Solna.
England secured qualification for the World Cup with a 2-0 victory over Poland at Wembley Stadium.
Captain Steven Gerrard is wary of a repeat of previous qualification failures when England takes on Poland.
Jurgen Klinsmann will try out more fringe players when the United States faces Panama in its final World Cup qualifier.
Mexico head to Costa Rica in need of a result to ensure a place in a playoff for the 2014 World Cup.
Victor Valdes and Brad Guzan have drawn interest from the Premier League leaders.