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Chelsea, which won the Europa League last season following their Champions League's triumph in 2012, have failed to win their last three matches in all competitions.

Bayern Munich begin the defense of their Champions League title against CSKA Moscow.

Winger Young was booked for tumbling over after a challenge by Palace's Kagisho Dikgacoi in United's 2-0 win at Old Trafford.

Under their new Brazilian coach Marcos Falopa, East Bengal will face their first real test when they take on a spirited Semen Padang.

Former Manchester City boss Mark Hughes frustrated a former club as his confident Stoke side held the visitors to 0-0 draw.

Samuel Eto'o is likely to make his Chelsea debut in Saturday's Premier League match against Everton when he embarks on a second stint under Jose Mourinho.

Arsenal smashed their transfer record on Ozil on deadline day while Fellaini will pull on United shirt for the first time.

Riding on two goals from Adelaja S, Sikkim United beat Assam Regiment Centre 3-1.

The federation and Trapattoni say they have mutually decided to end the contract a year early. Trapattoni had been due to stay through June.

Kagawa has expressed frustration at being omitted from Manchester United's lineup this season after scoring in Japan's 3-1 friendly win over Ghana.

Koevermans on Sunday said his players are feeling fresh and raring to go ahead of the crucial semi-final game against Maldives on Monday.

Wim Koevermans after his team's loss to Nepal insisted his players have achieved their goal of reaching the semi-finals.

Nani joined United in 2007, winning the Premier League four times and also a Champions League title in 2008.

In less than three months during the European transfer window, more than $2.3 billion was spent by clubs.

The world's most expensive player Bale has no chance of playing a full 90 minutes in either of Wales's upcoming WC qualifiers, Coleman said.

Italy center back Barzagli has been ruled out of upcoming World Cup qualifiers with an Achilles injury.