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Pellegrini 'worried' before derby

Man City manager Manuel Pellegrini says he is "worried" about his team's form going into Sunday's derby against Man Utd.

I know what I am doing - Pardew

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew assures critical fans he is confident of his ability after his side beat Manchester City.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew wins over the fans with victory at Manchester City

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says he has proved he can do the job

Real Madrid win in Barcelona - against a dentist and school teacher

Javier Hernandez scores as Real Madrid begin their defence of the Copa del Rey with a 4-1 win at part-timers Cornella.

Late goal ruins Buffon's 500th game

Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon concedes an injury-time goal to suffer defeat in his 500th league game for the club.

Thursday's gossip column

Liverpool favourites to sign Marco Reus, Arsenal want Romulo, Man City keen on Sami Khedira, plus more.

Ribery hit by scarf in Bayern win

Franck Ribery is hit in the face with a scarf by a spectator as holders Bayern Munich beat Hamburg 3-1 in the German Cup.

Bayern Munichs Franck Ribéry struck by pitch invader in defeat of Hamburg

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Tottenham 2 Brighton 0: Erik Lamela and Harry Kane pitch in to stop rot but Spurs make heavy weather of win

Tottenham Hotspur 2 Brighton 0: Spurs secure safe passage into the last eight of the Capital One Cup with an unconvincing win against out-of-form Brighton