Manchester United new-boy Fellaini eyeing Champions League debut

The Belgian, a £27.5 million deadline-day signing from Everton, made his bow at Old Trafford on Saturday from the bench but is hoping to start against Bayer Leverkusen Manchester United new-boy Marouane Fellaini is eyeing up a Champions League start when Bayer Leverkusen visit Old Trafford on Tuesday evening. The Belgian midfielder, who joined the club in a £27.5 million deal from Everton on transfer deadline day, made his debut in...

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Liverpool boss Rodgers enthused by defensive selection dilemma

Defender Mamadou Sakho may have to wait for his Reds debut after Martin Skrtel's fine performance against Manchester United and the manager welcomes competition for places Defender Mamadou Sakho may have to wait for his Liverpool debut as manager Brendan Rodgers welcomes competition for places.The Reds are looking to make it four wins in four Premier League games this season after Martin Skrtel came in from the cold to put in a fine performance...

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Mourinho: Chelsea are not unbeatable like in 2004

The double Champions League-winning manager feels that his Blues side must convert more of their chances and will struggle to match the success of his first season at the club Jose Mourinho warns that success with Chelsea will not come as quickly following his return to the Premier League as it did on his arrival in 2004. Despite several chances, the Blues were beaten 1-0 away at Everton on Saturday after failing to cancel out Steven Naismith's...

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Giroud confident of fitness for Marseille clash

The France international twisted his ankle against Sunderland but expects to return for Wednesday's Champions League tie and is hopeful of being England's top goalscorer Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is confident that he will be ready to take on Marseille despite twisting his ankle against Sunderland. The France international netted after just 11 minutes at the Stadium of Light and also assisted Aaron Ramsey's second goal in the...

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Bayern must not underestimate CSKA, insists Boateng

The defender has insisted that the Russian powerhouse cannot be taken lightly as they have some talented individuals Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng has warned his team-mates not to underestimate CSKA Moscow ahead of this week's Champions League encounter.The Germany international has admitted that he does not know much about the Russian champions as of yet, but he has stressed that Tuesday's game cannot be taken lightly."They have a...

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Ligue 1: Falcao sends Monaco top

The principality giants kept up their title tilt with a 1-0 victory over Lorient as Olympique Lyonnais stumbled and Nice beat Lille 2-0 Monaco maintained their unbeaten start and moved back to the top of Ligue 1 as they edged past Lorient 1-0 through a Radamel Falcao penalty. The Colombian netted his fourth goal in five games from 12 yards, beating Fabien Audard after being felled by the Lorient goalkeeper. The Brittany club did have chances...

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Moyes sets 30-goal target for Rooney

The Manchester United manager insists that the England international can form a partnership with Robin van Persie and says that he will not play the 27-year-old in midfield Manchester United manager David Moyes has set Wayne Rooney a target of scoring 30 goals this season.Following a pre-season which was disrupted by injury and transfer speculation, the 27-year-old forward netted his first strike of the campaign with a curling free kick against...

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Abidal: Alves offered me his liver

The left-back shed light on just how close his relationship is with the Brazilian, while also admitting that Pep Guardiola tried to take him to Bayern Munich Eric Abidal has revealed that good friend and ex-Barcelona team-mate Dani Alves offered to give him his liver prior to his transplant.It is widely known that the pair built up a special friendship during their time at Camp Nou and the Brazilian has ditched his usual shirt number to don...

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Soldado praises Eriksen's swift adaptation at Tottenham

The Spanish striker has labelled the Denmark international as a "brilliant player" and says the midfielder will be a big influence in Spurs' attack this season Tottenham striker Roberto Soldado has praised Christian Eriksen's swift adaptation to the Premier League.The Denmark international, who was signed from Ajax for €14 million in the summer transfer window, assisted Gylfi Sigurdsson's opening goal against Norwich City and made an impressive...

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