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Chelsea 1-0 Manchester City

It was a luxury to amble into closer contention for the Premier League title. Chelsea will not yet be utterly convinced that they can track down the leaders Manchester United, who are four points clear with a game in hand, but at least they will feel rested after this simple victory. Mark Hughes,...

Celtic 2-0 Rangers (aet)

The respective managers will deny it, but it is difficult not to believe that this encounter will have an impact on the remainder of the Scottish season. Celtic Park will house the first major trophy of the campaign; the Co-operative Insurance Cup is also the sixth honour Gordon Strachan has...

Royle replaces Sheridan at Oldham

• Fans' favourite appointed at end of turbulent week• Saturday's 6-2 defeat by MK Dons prompts club to actJoe Royle, probably the most successful manager in the club's history, has rejoined Oldham Athletic until the end of the season. The move came within hours of the club's...

Bristol City 1-1 Cardiff City

A tale of two cities became the story of two goalkeepers as yesterday's Anglo-Welsh "derby" delivered a dramatic twist in the Ashton Gate sunshine. Stuart Taylor, who enjoyed a fine debut for Cardiff, looked set to finish on the losing side until Adriano Basso's late fumble cost Bristol City...

Fowler arrives for A-League adventure

• Striker meets media at poolside press conference• New manager promises to ease him into Australian footballThe former Liverpool and England striker Robbie Fowler has arrived in Australia to begin a two-year deal with North Queensland Fury in Australia and hopes the team, playing their...

Inzaghi reaches milestone in Milan rout

Serie A: Filippo Inzaghi scored his 300th career goal as Milan beat Siena 5-1

Leaders Lyon beaten by Auxerre

Ligue 1: Lyon's lead at the top of the table is down to one point after they lost 2-0 at home to Auxerre

You are the Ref

New strip, 2009. Click to enlarge.Keith Hackett's official answers:1) No. Only the referee can officiate and apply the laws of the game. The captain does not decide how you referee the game and therefore his request would be denied. Keith Hackett: I would also suggest that he gets on with playing...