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Patrice Evra scored his first goal in Serie A but Juventus were held 1-1 at home by Champions League hopeful Sampdoria on Sunday, and had their lead cut to one point.

Manchester United heaped more misery on Liverpool by beating their great rival 3-0 in the Premier League on Sunday.

Barcelona coach Luis Enrique introduced a new system against Paris St Germain in the Champions League and will continue to alter tactics as they prepare to face Getafe on Saturday.

"You don't win two Premier League titles in 3 years easily. We have resolve, character and fantastic players. Add that together and you've got a chance," Pellegrini said.

Chelsea gave a helping hand to a former hero by rounding off the Champions League group stage with a 3-1 victory over Sporting.

NorthEast United and Mumbai City FC played a goalless draw in the last of the league matches before the knock-out stage kicks off.

"The last time I was here it was real grass, now its artificial turf, not conducive to play football," Zico said.

A Cristiano Ronaldo-inspired Real Madrid can set a new Spanish record of 19 straight victories when they take on Ludogorets Razgrad.

Having just 12 points in as many matches, the bottom-placed side is virtually out of contention for a semi-final berth after a string of lacklustre performances.

Ballon D'Or award has become a painful reminder of the sorry state Italian football, Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Buffon said.

Wenger insists Arsenal are ready to challenge for the title and believes they will be crowned English Premier League (EPL) champions within three years.

Gerrard has been offered a new contract but because he is now 34, the midfielder might not play in as many matches as he has done in the past, manager Rodgers said.

Busquets blasted in a rebound to secure the victory at Mestalla Stadium that kept Barcelona two points behind leader Real Madrid.

Second-half goals from Yaya Toure, Frank Lampard and Gael Clichy gave 10-man Manchester City a 3-0 victory against Southampton.

Diego Costa will miss Chelsea's midweek derby clash with Tottenham Hotspur after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season on Saturday.

Retired English soccer star David Beckham and his teenage son Brooklyn were involved in a car crash outside Arsenal's training ground in Hertfordshire.