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Paris St Germain would be odds-on certainties to easily beat Chelsea and take a big step towards the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday if statistics and domestic form decided matches.

Already assured of a semi-final berth, defending champions Ranchi Rays on Sunday registered their fifth straight victory on the home turf, beating Dabang Mumbai 1-0.

Terry is a major doubt for their Champions League last 16 first leg against Paris St Germain on Tuesday after going off injured in his side's 5-1 thrashing of Newcastle United.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal said it is unlikely that the club have spoken to Jose Mourinho about replacing him.

"Modric scored a great goal that has given us life and, above all, three points," said Zidane after the La Liga match against Granada on Sunday.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal angrily derided the latest reports about his future after his team were pegged back in injury time in a 1-1 draw at Chelsea.

Australian striker Glenn Turner scored twice as Kalinga Lancers inflicted the third straight loss to Delhi Waverriders with a 4-0 win in the Coal India Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Stadium here on Friday.

Guangzhou Evergrande, the reigning Asian club champions already boasting the likes of Ricardo Goulart and Paulinho, paid $47 million to Atletico Madrid to sign Colombian striker Jackson Martinez.

Barca's place in a fifth final in six years is assured after they thrashed Valencia 7-0 in the first-leg of their semi-final on Wednesday.

Arsene Wenger says his side are playing catch-up in the Premier League title race after Tuesday's goalless draw with Southampton left them five points behind leaders Leicester City.

"This is a case under Section 376 of the IPC. It's a cognisable offence. The police can file a case after a small inquiry," said senior lawyer PS Hundal.

Barcelona star striker Neymar admitted that he has been affected by the ongoing legal battle surrounding his transfer to Spanish football giants from Brazilian club Santos.

Barcelona football star Neymar insisted Sunday he is innocent of tax evasion allegations, days after losing an appeal against a $112,000 fine for filing irregularities in 2007 and 2008.

Sanchez returned to Arsenal's starting lineup and the scoresheet in Saturday's 2-1 FA Cup fourth round defeat of Burnley with manager Wenger saying his injury-enforced "winter break" could be a blessing in disguise.

City finished off a good week in the knockout competitions by cruising past Aston Villa 4-0 in the FA Cup fourth round on Saturday, just three days after making it to the League Cup final.

Klopp named inexperienced youngsters Cameron Brannagan, Brad Smith, Kevin Stewart and Joao Teixeira in his line-up as he made 10 changes to the side.