Kick Off: Ronaldo keen on Marcelo reunion; Sanchez takes a dig at Mourinho

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TOP HEADLINES

Ronaldo keen on Marcelo reunion at Juventus (AS)

Cristiano Ronaldo is hoping to lure former Real Madrid team mate Marcelo to Juventus, with the Brazilian currently out of favour under manager Santiago Solari, according to Spanish media AS.

Sanchez digs Mourinho and thanks Solskjaer for Utd thriving

Alexis Sanchez said Manchester United are flourishing in attack and defence thanks to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, though he insisted the players are the same with the caretaker manager as they were with Jose Mourinho.

Barca 3-1 Leganes: Messi and Suarez combine to spare Barca's blushes

Barcelona just about did enough to avoid dropping points at home to Leganes, as Lionel Messi and Luis Suarez scored late on in a 3-1 win.

MATCH REPORTS

Huddersfield 0-3 Man City: Danilo, Sterling and Sane on target for ton-up City

Danilo, Raheem Sterling and Leroy Sane got the goals as Manchester City kept the pressure on Liverpool with a 3-0 victory at Huddersfield.

Fulham 1-2 Tottenham: Winks completes comeback after Llorente scores own goal

Fernando Llorente scored an own goal on his first Premier League start of the season, but Harry Winks headed a late winner at Fulham.

TRANSFER CENTRE

Morata has already signed for Atletico Madrid (COPE)

Spain striker Alvaro Morata is now an Atletico Madrid player. Cadena COPE have reported that the Chelsea man signed a contract with the Rojiblanco on Saturday. 

Higuain DROPPED from Milan squad as Chelsea move edges closer

Gonzalo Higuain has been left out of AC Milan's squad for their match against Genoa on Monday amid reports of an imminent move to Chelsea.

Morata, Higuain, Piatek expected to be announced soon

Morata was left out again by Sarri as Chelsea were beaten by Arsenal and Higuain was left out for AC Milan's game on Monday against Genoa.

Morata's family are waiting for him ahead of his move to Atletico Madrid

The signing of Alvaro Morata to Atletico Madrid is edging closer and that has been confirmed by his family arriving in the Spanish capital.

WHAT THEY SAY

‘I don’t approve of his criticism’ - Neymar slams fellow Brazilian Pele

Pele claimed in a recent interview that Neymar was ‘difficult to defend’ during last summer’s World Cup and the PSG star has responded

Solskjaer admits concerns over Pogba's lengthy run-up to take penalties

Manchester United boss Ole Gunar Solskjaer admits that he has concerns about Paul Pogba's lengthy run-up to take penalties.

Shearer blasts Salah over 'embarrassing' dive in Liverpool's dramatic win

Alan Shearer says Crystal Palace's players had every right to be angry with Liverpool's Mo Salah over what he described as an "embarrassing" dive in the dramatic clash at Anfield.

'I'm never happy with these players' - Guardiola demands more from his squad

Pep Guardiola insisted he will not allow his Manchester City players to rest on their laurels but neither is he irked when he feels they are under-performing.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Liverpool's Milner sent off by his old primary school teacher Moss in Palace win

James Milner claimed an unwanted slice of football history at Anfield yesterday - when he was sent off by his old primary school teacher!

Ronaldo watches his son score FIVE in Juventus U9 rout with Georgina

Yesterday was a different type of afternoon for Juventus superstar Cristiano Ronaldo and his son Ronaldo Jr.

Ronaldo wins Juventus POTM for the third time in his debut season

Ronaldo has once again been voted by the Bianconeri fans as the best player of the month, winning the award for the third time, as is confirmed on Juventus' official website.

Dembele comes off injured against Leganes

Barcelona suffered some bad news during their fixture against Leganes on Sunday night as Ousmane Dembele had to be substituted after picking up an injury.

Messi on the bench for the third time this season

Ernesto Valverde has made a bold move by deciding to rest Lionel Messi as Barcelona welcome Leganes on Sunday night.

IN-DEPTH & AF COLUMNS

On This Day: Paolo Maldini made his debut for Milan; Theo Walcott joined Arsenal

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Winners & losers in Barca win & Dembele’s Messi impression outdone by real thing

In a combative match at Camp Nou, Barcelona beat Leganes 3-1. The first half was illuminated by a brilliant display from Ousmane Dembele, and the second half saw Leo Messi light up the Camp Nou yet again. Who were the winners and losers?

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Ronaldo dances on the treadmill - and nearly takes a tumble

FIXTURES OF THE DAY (CET)

Serie A

15:00   Genoa vs Milan

20:30   Juventus vs Chievo