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Man United lose more ground

Jose Mourinho was defiant following his side's defeat at Stamford Bridge. However, although Man United have players to come back and inspire resurgence, the Premier League looks to be Man City's to lose. Mark Ogden &#187
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/the-match/60/post/3257485/defeat-at-chelsea-sees-manchester-united-lose-more-ground-in-the-premier-league-title-race

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Mourinho eager for return of injured stars

After losing to Chelsea, Jose Mourinho looks forward to the return of Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3260989/mourinho-eager-for-return-of-injured-stars

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While Man City march on, Wenger and Arsenal wonder where it all went wrong

MANCHESTER, England -- It took the final exchange of a short, prickly postmatch news conference from Arsene Wenger to tease out the issue
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/the-match/60/post/3257480/arsene-wenger-and-arsenal-wonder-where-it-all-went-wrong-as-man-city-march-on

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Leon Goretzka target of both Arsenal and Tottenham; Wilshere off to Betis?

With the January window on the horizon, there's plenty brewing in the transfer market. All the latest deals and potential deals can be
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3259316/leon-goretzka-target-of-both-arsenal-and-tottenham;-jack-wilshere-off-to-real-betis

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Man City extend Premier League lead; Chelsea beat Man United; Spurs win

Manchester City secured their 10th win in 11 Premier League games, extending their lead at the top of the table with a 3-1
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/story/3260734/man-city-extend-premier-league-lead;-chelsea-beat-man-united;-spurs-win

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Man United's Jose Mourinho: I cannot chase Antonio Conte for handshake

Jose Mourinho responded to Antonio Conte's apparent handshake snub following Manchester United's <a href="/report?gameId=480803"
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3260910/man-uniteds-jose-mourinho-i-cannot-chase-antonio-conte-for-handshake

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Chelsea's Christensen 'massive' in place of David Luiz - Antonio Conte

LONDON -- Antonio Conte insisted that dropping David Luiz from his squad for Chelsea's 1-0
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/3260961/chelseas-andreas-christensen-amazing-in-place-of-david-luiz-antonio-conte

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Arsenal's Arsene Wenger: Refs 'unacceptable'; Sterling 'dives well'

Arsene Wenger blasted what he called "unacceptable" refereeing in the Premier League after Arsenal's 3-1 loss at Manchester City and said
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/story/3260499/arsenals-arsene-wenger-refs-unacceptable;-sterling-dives-well

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Pep Guardiola hails Man City's record start, laments finishing against Arsenal

MANCHESTER -- Pep Guardiola says he can't remember a better start to the season as a manager, but warned Manchester City still have a long
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-city/story/3260724/pep-guardiola-hails-manchester-citys-record-start-laments-finishing-vs-arsenal

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Marseille fans slam Patrice Evra for kicking supporter: 'This Game Is Over'

Marseille fans have told Patrice Evra he is no longer welcome at the club after the defender kicked a supporter in the head. Evra was
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/marseille/story/3260911/marseille-fans-slam-patrice-evra-for-kicking-supporter-this-game-is-over

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Zinedine Zidane hails 'important' Real Madrid win after difficult week

After Real Madrid ended a difficult week with Sunday evening's 3-0 La Liga victory over
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/real-madrid/story/3261187/zinedine-zidane-hails-important-real-madrid-win-vs-las-palmas-after-difficult-week

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Real Madrid ease past Las Palmas; Villarreal jump to fifth with win

Real Madrid remained third place in La Liga with a comfortable 3-0
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/spanish-primera-division/story/3260887/la-liga-real-madrid-cruise-past-las-palmas-villarreal-assume-fifth-place-with-win-against-malaga-real-sociedad-cruise

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Mario Balotelli scores and is sent off as Nice end bad run with win vs. Dijon

Mario Balotelli scored the winner but was later sent off as struggling
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/french-ligue-1/story/3260302/mario-balotelli-scores-and-is-sent-off-as-nice-end-bad-run-with-win-vs-dijon

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Mainz keeper Robin Zentner: I mistook penalty spot for the ball in air-kick

Mainz goalkeeper Robin Zentner has said his air-kick in Saturday's Bundesliga match against Borussia Monchengladbach happened when he
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/mainz/story/3259570/mainz-keeper-robin-zentner-i-mistook-penalty-spot-for-the-ball-in-air-kick

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Columbus holds on, eliminates NYCFC; Toronto wins feisty match vs. Red Bulls

New York Red Bulls were winners in a cagey, ill-tempered second leg in Canada, but Toronto FC still advanced on aggregate. Toronto FC lost the second leg of its Eastern Conference semifinal second leg against New York Red Bulls 1-0, but still advanced on away goals as the tie ended 2-2 on aggregate. Toronto came into the match holding a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Harrison, New Jersey, with the two away goals giving Greg Vanney's team the upper hand from the off. The hosts' best early chance came right before the 10-minute mark, when Jozy Altidore found space in the New York penalty area after a driving run,...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/story/3260919/columbus-holds-on-eliminates-nycfc-toronto-wins-feisty-match-vs-red-bulls

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WATCH: In Case You Missed It

All the moments you have to see from the weekend in world soccer.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/international/55/video/3261214/watch-in-case-you-missed-it

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Royal Antwerp fans injure Charleroi's Cristian Benavente with smoke bomb

Cristian Benavente bagged a brace for Charleroi in their 3-1 win over Royal Antwerp. A football player was injured by a smoke bomb thrown by rival fans during Sporting Charleroi's 3-1 win at Royal Antwerp in the Belgian League on Sunday. Cristian Benavente dropped to the ground after being struck on the shoulder by an extinguished smoke bomb as he celebrated scoring his second goal, which had put Charleroi 2-1 up in the 28th minute. The 23-year-old Peru midfielder had run over to the away fans near the goal. Antwerp coach Laszlo Boloni says Benavente "could have found some other...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/belgian-jupiler-league/story/3261189/royal-antwerp-fans-injure-charlerois-cristian-benavente-with-smoke-bomb

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NYCFC 2-0 Columbus: NYC comeback falls short

Columbus will play Toronto FC in the Eastern Conference Final after NYCFC failed to score the third goal they needed.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/mls-highlights/150/video/3261213/nycfc-2-0-columbus-nyc-comeback-falls-short

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Real Sociedad vs. Eibar - Full Matc...

Hosts Real Sociedad got back to winning ways after dominating the visiting bottom-feeders Eibar 3-1. Sociedad put away three goals in a span of 46 minutes thanks to strikes from Willian Jose, Januzaj and Oyarzabal. Watch all the goals here.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/spanish-primera-division/15/video/3261212/real-sociedad-vs-eibar-full-matc

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Real Sociedad vs. Eibar - Full Matc...

Hosts Real Sociedad got back to winning ways after dominating the visiting bottom-feeders Eibar 3-1. Sociedad put away three goals in a span of 46 minutes thanks to strikes from Willian Jose, Januzaj and Oyarzabal. Watch all the highlights here.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/spanish-primera-division/15/video/3261190/real-sociedad-vs-eibar-full-matc

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