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UEFA Champions League Group D preview: City welcome dogged Dortmund 2 October 2012 Every match appears crucial in the Champions League's 'Group of Death', with Manchester City hosting Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday. The undisputed toughest pool of the 2012/13 competition, Group D features...

UEFA Champions League Group C preview: Zenit squares off with Milan 2 October 2012 Group C of the UEFA Champions League appears wide open as Zenit St Petersburg and Malaga seek to capitalise on the decline of AC Milan. Malaga have experienced two rollercoaster years following the arrival of...

UEFA Champions League Group B preview: Arsenal await in-form Greeks 2 October 2012 Olympiakos are the visitors to the Emirates Stadium on Wednesday as Arsenal bid to recover from their first defeat of the season. In a sharp contrast to their shambolic performances early last term, Arsene...

UEFA Champions League Group A preview: Porto host pricey PSG 2 October 2012 Paris Saint-Germain's bid to compete with the elite of European football continues with a trip to face Porto in the Champions League. Funded by their wealthy Qatari owners, PSG have spent big to bring a host of star...

Manchester United must respect CFR Cluj, insists Sir Alex Ferguson The Red Devils' manager has stated his side will have to be aware of the Romanians' attacking threat after seeing his charges fall to defeat at home to Tottenham on Saturday Oct 1, 2012 7:35:00 PM By Tom J Doyle Sir Alex...

Barcelona are not perfect, insists Jorge Jesus The Eagles coach is adamant that his side's forthcoming opponents can be exploited, using Sevilla and Spartak Moscow as examples of teams who successfully employed counter tactics Oct 1, 2012 6:45:00 PM By Livio Caferoglu Jorge Jesus has...

Big test for the latest Laudrup as Michael's son prepares to face Chelsea By RIATH AL-SAMARRAI and SAMI MOKBEL PUBLISHED: 21:00 GMT, 1 October 2012 | UPDATED: 21:00 GMT, 1 October 2012 In the spotlight: Laudrup Jnr Michael Laudrup’s father played for Denmark for 12 years, but that is...

Carrera: Shakhtar Donetsk clash is a crucial test for Juventus The caretaker coach has spoken of the perils that await his side, urging them to not take the Ukrainians lightly given their recent unbeaten run and mix of flair and solidity Oct 1, 2012 11:25:00 PM By Livio Caferoglu Massimo...

Celtic boss Lennon expecting tough Spartak Moscow test The Hoops' boss believes Tuesday's opposition are a significant step up from their previous games, but has faith his team can give a good account of themselves in Russia Oct 1, 2012 8:45:00 PM By John Christodoulou Celtic manager Neil...

Pirlo deserved to win Ballon d'Or, claims Shakhtar boss Lucescu The Romanian previously coached the playmaker at Brescia and believes his former charge should have been rewarded for his efforts in helping Juventus lift the Scudetto last season Cech wants early Champions League progression...

Do not underestimate CFR Cluj, Romania legend Hagi warns Manchester United The former Real Madrid and Barcelona player insists that Ioan Andone's team will not fear their more illustrious opponents in the Champions League clash on Tuesday evening Oct 1, 2012 10:20:00 AM By Oliver Platt...

Evans travels for CFR Cluj tie but Scholes, Giggs, Carrick & Valencia miss out The Red Devils have been handed a boost after the centre-back was passed fit enough to train on Monday morning but four first team players have been left out of the away trip Oct 1, 2012 11:45:00 AM By Oliver Platt...

Silvestre back training with Manchester United... and will Fergie fancy a return amid his defensive crisis? By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER PUBLISHED: 10:45 GMT, 1 October 2012 | UPDATED: 11:02 GMT, 1 October 2012 Mikael Silvestre is back training with Manchester United - over four years after quitting...

BATE have the advantage over Bayern, claims Heynckes The Bayern Munich coach is adamant that travelling to Minsk to face a team with superior fitness levels makes his side underdogs for Tuesday's clash Oct 1, 2012 4:49:00 PM By Enis Koylu Bayern Munich coach Jupp Heynckes has insisted that...

Platini clear over 2020 vision as UEFA chief insists tournament would be a one-off By SPORTSMAIL REPORTER PUBLISHED: 15:43 GMT, 1 October 2012 | UPDATED: 15:43 GMT, 1 October 2012 UEFA president Michel Platini has stated that his idea of playing the Euro 2020 finals in 12 European cities...

UEFA Champions League Group H preview: Cluj await United test 1 October 2012 Manchester United travel to Romania to play Cluj in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, as Braga face an intimidating trip to Galatasaray. United will be looking to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat at the hands of...

UEFA Champions League Group G preview: Barca, Benfica set to clash 1 October 2012 Barcelona can build on their lead atop Group G in Champions League, when they visit Benfica in Portugal. The Spanish giants - who have made the semi-final stages in Europe five seasons in succession, winning...

UEFA Champions League Group F preview: Bayern go to Belarus 1 October 2012 Bayern Munich will travel to Belarus for the first time to take on Group F leaders BATE Borisov in Champions League action on Tuesday. The German giants have won all of their competitive matches so far this season...

UEFA Champions League Group E preview: Juve plot Shakhtar downfall 1 October 2012 Juventus will look to build on their opening Group E draw at Chelsea when Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk make the trip to Italy. The reigning Serie A champions overcame a two-goal deficit at Stamford...

BATE have the advantage over Bayern, claims Heynckes The Bayern Munich coach is adamant that travelling to Minsk to face a team with superior fitness levels makes his side underdogs for Tuesday's clash Zubizarreta: We can think about Clasico after Benfica Despite Sunday's Clasico fast...