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Also, Liverpool visit Hull on Sunday, Swansea travel to City and Chelsea host fifth-placed Southampton.

Claudio Nancufil, small for his age, has become a media sensation since emerging as an unusual talent at the modest Martin Guemes club in the ski resort of Bariloche.

Dortmund beat Napoli 3-1 with a stellar offensive performance on Tuesday to earn a lifeline and stay in the hunt for a knockout stage spot.

Champions League outsiders Basel completed a remarkable double over Chelsea, winning 1-0 with a late Mohamed Salah goal.

"At Christmas the accumulation of matches is so high. You must do it with a special group with a special mentality," said Jose.

Roma continued to lose momentum as they were held to a third successive draw, 0-0 at home by lowly Cagliari.

United used to be masters of scoring late goals but manager Moyes is worried that late lapses are costing his side precious EPL points.

The three-time World Cup winner claimed the 26-year-old Argentine had benefited from playing alongside his Barcelona teammates.

Ronaldo came out on top in his personal duel with Ibrahimovic, whose brace in Stockholm was upstaged by Portuguese three brilliant goals.

Juventus head coach Conte has said that the greatest reward he could get is trust the club and players have in him.

Bento is confident his team, leading 1-0 from the first leg, can conjure goals from sources other than their prolific captain.

Andrea Barzagli is forced to miss Italy's friendly against Nigeria in London due to muscle problem.

Poland international goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal, the Premier League club said.

Ibrahimovic has dismissed talk of his nation's World Cup playoff with Portugal in Lisbon being just a contest between him and Ronaldo.

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie withdrew due to toe and groin pains.

FIFA says Ibrahimovic was nominated for his long-range bicycle kick against England in a friendly last November.