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The first Manchester derby of the season sees Man City make the short trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United.

Liverpool were held at home against Norwich City in the Premier League, as they lost ground on the top four.

On the eve of his club's most match of the season - against Manchester United - Mario Balotelli was involved in controversy again as he set his house on fire in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Chelsea are highly interested in £40-million-rated Lille winger Eden Hazard according to the French side's academy director Jean-Michel Vandamme.

Arsenal travel to the Stade Velodrome to face Marseille in their Group F Uefa Champions League match.

Arsenal travel to the Stade Velodrome to face Marseille in their Group F Uefa Champions League match.

Real Madrid stormed to a 4-0 win over Lyon, their third consecutive win in the group stages, and is in line to be amongst the first team to qualify for the knockout rounds.

Manchester City left it late against Villarreal, grabbing a vital 2-1 win against the Spaniards through Sergio Aguero's 93rd minute winner.

Manchester United secured their first win in this year's Uefa Champions League, with a 2-0 win over Otelul Galati at the National Arena in Romania.

Real Madrid face their toughest opponent in Group D when second-placed Olympique Lyon visits the Santiago Bernabeu for their UEFA Champions League tie on Tuesday.

Real Madrid face their toughest opponent in Group D when second-placed Olymipique Lyon visits the Santiago Bernabeu for their Uefa Champions League tie on Tuesday.

In a boost for the London club, Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen has extended his contract at the Emirates with a new long-term deal.

In a goal-filled week of Spanish league football, which strike, do you think, is the best of the week?

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has dropped defender Rio Ferdinand from the Champions League tie against Otelul Galati.

Robin Van Persie quashed links to Manchester City with a committed performance for Arsenal, scoring both goals in their 2-1 win over Sunderland on Sunday.

Javier Hernandez salvaged a last-minute point for United on Oct. 15, tying with Liverpool and setting the stage for his likely upgrade to Manchester United starter.

Chelsea ended their Everton nightmare with a Mata-inspired 3-1 win over the Merseyside club in Saturday's late kick-off in the English Premier League.

Manchester United escaped with a point from Anfield after Javier Hernandez scored a late equalizer against Liverpool in the English Premier League.

Follow the live coverage as Liverpool and Manchester United will resume their age-old rivalry when they meet at Anfield in Saturday's early kick-off.

Follow the live coverage as Liverpool and Manchester United will resume their age-old rivalry when they meet at Anfield in Saturday's early kick-off.

Chelsea will host their 'bogey team' Everton at Stamford Bridge in Saturday's late kick-off in the Premiership.