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Chelsea produced their most ruthless attacking display in more than two years to crush Aston Villa with a record-equaling 8-0.

The red-devils were held to 1-1 on Sunday by Swansea. Now, they are only four points ahead of City.

Brazil playmaker Hernanes took advantage when Sampdoria goalkeeper Sergio Romero was down on the ground to score in the 31st minute.

Arsenal have endured a difficult start to the season and sit fifth in the Premier League.

In a letter to the AIFF, Bagan had asked for the reports of police, match commissioner and documents related to the stadium infrastructure and safety.

He has accepted a fine of 2 weeks' wages from Manchester City after withdrawing his appeal against disciplinary action.

Barcelona will have the capacity to train a total of 300 kids and also give up to 15 scholarships to talented children.

Inter has impressed against the top teams this season, also beating defending champion and leader Juventus.

The Champions League winner will face Copa Libertadores champ Corinthians in the final on Sunday.

Celta Vigo upset Real Madrid with a 2-1 victory in the round of 16, while Messi scored in the Catalans' 2-0 win over Cordoba.

League games will come thick and fast over the holiday period and City need a calming hand on the tiller if Mancini's bold claim does not return to haunt him.

The victory extends Everton's league unbeaten run at home to 12 games and moves the Toffees above their north London opponents in the standings on goal difference.

"They [United] can lose. They have three points more. We have three points less and we can't lose," the City manager said ahead of the derby.

Vilanova rested a number of first-choice regulars for Wednesday's game at the Nou Camp, but not Messi.

Mauricio Pellegrino was sacked shortly after his side's 5-2 thrashing at home to Real Sociedad Saturday.

Messi's 11th double of the season leaves him one goal shy of Gerd Mueller's record of 85 for club and country in one year, set in 1972.