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Tottenham Hotspur are just three points behind the league leaders Manchester City.

Neymar has committed his future to the Santos until the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.

Crystal Palace will take a slender lead into the second leg against Cardiff City thanks to a 1-0 win.

Bhutia played for 85 minutes before coming off to a standing ovation.

AC Milan held on to top spot in Serie A with a 2-0 victory over Atalanta.

Barcelona resume their campaign against crosstown rivals Espanyol on Sunday.

"Do you really think Chelsea would sell to United in January? There's no foundation in that."

Milan are in talks with Manchester City over the signing of Argentina international Tevez.

Craig Bellamy scored twice for Liverpool and substitute Steven Gerrard netted another in a 3-1 win.

Real Madrid eased into the last-16 of the Copa del Rey with a 5-1 win over third-tier Ponferradina.

Newcastle, who spent three months in the top four, are now without a win in five matches.

Churchill are two points ahead of Dempo, who have a match in hand against Air India on Sunday.

David Sunday's brace was the stand-out performance of the day, while Yusif Yakubu reduced the deficit.

A win at Sanchez Pizjuan Stadium would move Madrid three points ahead of league leaders Barcelona.

Villa broke the tibia in his left leg while playing in the Club World Cup semi-finals.

Sandesh Gadkari scored twice as Air India rallied from a goal behind to beat Sporting Clube de Goa 3-1.