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Valencia can cope with injury problems – Nuno

Valencia have some significant injury absentees but coach Nuno believes they still have enough quality to beat UCL Group H leaders Zenit St Petersburg.
Zenit St. Petersburg v Valencia – UEFA Champions League Group stage

Chelsea confidence growing after dismal start – Mourinho

Chelsea are growing in confidence after a poor start to the season and optimistic for Champions League qualification, manager Jose Mourinho said.
Chelsea Training

The Rise of Chris Smalling

The metamorphosis of Chris Smalling from a player extremely prone to making silly errors to a defensive lynch-pin,is nothing short of a revelation.
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Arsenal lose Coquelin but Ramsey could return for Zagreb clash

Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin has been ruled out for two months with a knee injury but Aaron Ramsey could return, manager Arsene Wenger said.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur – Barclays Premier League

Barca’s Mascherano likely sidelined for Roma visit

Holders Barcelona are highly unlikely to have centre back Javier Mascherano available for Tuesday's Champions League Group E match at home to AS Roma.
Real Madrid v Barcelona – Liga BBVA

Messi primed as blistering Barca prepare for Roma

Lionel Messi is set for his first start for nearly 2 months when Barcelona set their sights on Champions League qualification when Roma visit the Nou Camp.
Real Madrid v Barcelona – Liga BBVA

Arsenal’s slim European hopes boosted by Zagreb scandal

Arsenal have a do or die game against Dinamo Zagreb, but Arsene Wenger believes they can qualify, amid the Zagreb scandal.
West Bromwich Albion v Arsenal – Barclays Premier League

Terry says Chelsea rejuvenated for Maccabi trip

John Terry believes Chelsea's fortunes could be changing as the struggling English champions travel to Israel with the prospect of securing qualification.
Chelsea v Norwich City – Barclays Premier League

UEFA take no action against Man City over booing fans

UEFA saved themselves from even greater worldwide ridicule when they announced Manchester City's booing fans would not face any disciplinary action.
Sevilla v Manchester City – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group D

5 shocking managerial sackings

With the rumours of Jose Mourinho's sacking on the rise , here we point out 5 of the most shocking managerial sackings in football history .
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Under-fire Benitez needs Ronaldo back at very best

With coach Rafa Benitez under-fire for Real Madrid's perceived lack of attacking threat, the Spaniard needs Cristiano Ronaldo to return to his very best at Sevilla on Sunday.
Real Madrid’s Ronaldo heads the ball during a training session at the team’s training grounds outside Madrid

Defiant Cech says Arsenal can still reach last 16

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says the London club can still qualify for the Champions League last 16.
Bayern Munich v Arsenal – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group F