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"Overall we can look at the start of the season and look at the table in a different way because now we have lost one in seven which is not a bad start," Poyet said.

Record-chasing Lionel Messi and Neymar scored as Spanish league leader Barcelona eased to a 2-0 win at nine-man Rayo Vallecano on Saturday.

Arsenal have "a big hunger" to avenge their crushing defeat against Chelsea in March, a humiliation that Wenger said he and his club would never forget.

Defending champion Sevilla rescued a 2-2 draw at Rijeka in the Europa League, while Everton also snatched a point at impressive Russian side Krasnodar.

The presence of David Trezeguet, give FC Pune City reasons to believe they can go the distance in the inaugural edition of Indian Super League.

Peter Crouch headed in the only goal as Stoke beat Newcastle 1-0 for their first home victory of the season in the Premier League.

It's business as usual at the top of the Serie A table as joint leaders Roma and Juventus have maximum points heading into the fifth round of fixtures.

Wenger dismissed Spurs' recent poor league run, saying he expected a typically tough battle against their neighbours.

Valencia remained undefeated and took the lead of the Spanish league on goal difference by beating Cordoba 3-0 on Thursday.

Vermaelen has recovered from a right leg injury that has kept him from debuting with his new club since transferring from Arsenal.

Zico said the two-and-half month long league would help the 158th ranked India to improve their footballing skills and produce great talents in future.

Barcelona pair Neymar and Ivan Rakitic have picked up minor injuries that could sideline them for Wednesday's La Liga game at Malaga.

The abuse was triggered by Balotelli's reaction to Manchester United's shock defeat by Leicester.

Champions League kicked off previous week with first set of group matches and straightaway we witnessed thrilling action, drama and scintillating performances.

Pellegrini criticised Chelsea's "small team" mentality and said they played like Stoke City during their tense 1-1 draw at the Etihad Stadium.

"It has been the style for many, many years and I will be surprised if (coach) Vicente del Bosque can now change their style of play," said World Cup winning defender Capdevila.