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Swansea manager Garry Monk enjoyed a perfect start as his team won the south Wales derby 3-0 against Cardiff.

"I never could have imagined winning 15 trophies and I will certainly never forget that fantastic night in Moscow, memories that will live with me and the fans forever," the 32-year-old said.

Atletico Madrid took full advantage of Barcelona's rare slip-up as they pummeled Real Sociedad 4-0 to take lead in the league for the first time this season.

With Ramsey out for up to six weeks, Wilshere nursing an ankle strain and Flamini banned for four games, Wenger turned to Kallstrom.

The Welsh international's season has been disrupted by several minor injuries since his world record move from Tottenham Hotspur last year.

Gunnar Solskjaer has signed a third Norway international in the space of 18 days by bringing in striker Jo Inge Berget from his former club Molde.

Mourinho said that Chelsea have allowed the Spain international to undergo a medical examination with United, ahead of a club record move for 37 million pounds.

United's troubled season took another turn for the worse when they lost 2-1 to Sunderland in an error-strewn penalty shootout in their League Cup semi-final.

Everton were slapped with a 45,000 pounds fine by the English FA on Wednesday for an illegal approach to England youth international Jamaal Lascelles of Nottingham Forest in 2010.

Sunderland have signed Argentina goalkeeper Oscar Ustari until the end of the season.

United manager David Moyes' interest in the playmaker could see the Old Trafford club making an offer soon.

Arsene Wenger was not quite accurate when he said Arsenal's season was their best ever after 22 Premier League games played but he was not far off the mark.

Sony Six has secured exclusive broadcast rights for major international football tournaments including this year's FIFA World Cup and U-17 World Cup.

Wilshere scored one goal and made the other as Arsenal regained top spot after their win over Aston Villa.

Cristiano Ronaldo is set to win the Ballon D'Or for the world's best player in 2013, according to Brazil legend Pele.

Swansea City return to Old Trafford for the second time in a week, buoyed by their victory at the same ground in the FA Cup.