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Antonio Di Natale scored his league-leading seventh goal as Udinese edged Palermo 1-0

Ashley Young has picked up a toe injury before the champions' trip to Everton.

Alex Ferguson has criticised the striker of going down too easily.

He has been working as deputy to former coaches Bob Houghton and Armando Colaco for the past three years.

Roberto Mancini told reporters Tevez had refused his request to go on as a substitute against Bayern.

The Chelsea boss was furious after his side was reduced to nine men in the 1-0 loss to QPR.

City handed Alex Ferguson his heaviest home defeat in 25 years in charge.

Ferguson is impressed with how Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has handled the Carlos Tevez debacle.

Real Madrid took the overnight lead in the Spanish league after a 4-0 rout against Malaga.

The Liverpool boss has given his striker full backing following the accusations made by Patrice Evra against him.

Sevilla have fronted a recent bid to persuade Barca and Real to share TV money more equitably.

India jumped three places to be placed at 160th in the latest FIFA rankings.

Ganso has been a target for Italian sides Inter and AC Milan in the past.

Substitute Sergio Aguero grabbed an injury-time winner as Manchester City beat Villarreal 2-1.

Recent reports have suggested that Van Persie may look to leave the struggling club.

India will play current Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich in a friendly in New Delhi on January 10 next year.