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Van Persie and Suarez set for Old Trafford shoot-out
Manchester United take on Liverpool in one of the season's most keenly-anticipated fixtures.
Barcelona's Adriano out of Copa game due to injury
Barcelona defender Adriano will miss the Copa del Rey game on Thursday against Cordoba because of a leg injury.
Terry may return for Chelsea under-21s this week
Terry could take his first step towards comeback by featuring for the club's under-21 team as an over-age player this week.
Pep Guardiola says to return to coaching next season
Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has confirmed he plans to return to management next season after a year's sabbatical.
Atletico held to a 1-1 draw at Mallorca
Atletico fell 11 points behind Barcelona after conceding an 87th-minute equaliser at Mallorca for a 1-1 draw.
Pune FC beat United Sikkim 2-1 to go top of league table
The victory took Pune FC to the top of the league table level on points with Churchill Brothers with a tally of 28 each.
Drogba agent says player could move to Italy
According to his agent, Didier Drogba could move to either AC Milan or Juventus in the January transfer window.
Real defender Pepe undergoes ankle surgery
Real Madrid centre back Pepe had arthroscopic surgery on his right ankle.
Redknapp confident QPR will avoid the relegation
QPR manager Harry Redknapp is confident his side will escape relegation despite a 3-0 defeat to Liverpool.
Arsene Wenger refuses to rule out move for Thierry Henry
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is refusing to rule out the possibility of signing club great Thierry Henry on loan.
Liverpool need to find winning mentality, says Enrique
Jose Enrique admits the side need to have more self-belief if they are to push for a top four berth this season.
United win 4-3 in seesaw battle with Newcastle
United trailed thrice at Old Trafford before Hernandez's header ensured a 7-point lead over City going into 2013.
Everton beat Wigan 2-1 in Premier League
Everton provisionally moved into the top four of the Premier League by beating Wigan 2-1 on Wednesday.
Flamengo approach Milan for Robinho
The Brazilian club's intention is to pay 38 million reais ($18.5 million) for the 28-year-old.
Table-topping United face testing nine days
A disappointing 1-1 draw at Swansea City on Sunday saw United's lead at the top cut to four points over Manchester City.
Liverpool starting to see the best of Downing: Rodgers
Stewart Downing scored his first Premier League goal for Liverpool in a 4-0 drubbing of Fulham at Anfield on Saturday.