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After two straight defeats, Arsenal earns first win against West Brom at The Hawthorns. The second half score came with Danny Welbeck's good use of Santi Cazorla's cross. An opportunity for a West Brom equaliser was halted when Saido Berahino's header hit the bar. Boss Alan Irvine was booed by fans when he substituted Stephane Sessegnon, since the West Brom has scored no league goal in over 300 minutes. Fans cry for more though Arsenal have had 17 straight seasons qualification in Champions league. Via bbc

Following his first win in La Liga, Real Sociedad Boss David Moyes hopes his side will have ticket 'sell-out' in coming games. A Carlos Vela hat-trick sealed Sociedad's 3-0 win over Elche on Friday, despite a scantily-filled Anoeta stadium. Moyes said: "I want the stadium to be full, I want a team where you can't get a ticket because it's a sell-out. At the moment I've not got that, but that is what I am going to try to do." Via bbc Image: wardoon.net

image: thelondoneconomic.com Arsene Wenger ignored fans' protest following Arsenal 1-0 win against West Brom. After a win over Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday, the Gunners capped their second win this season with Danny Welbeck's header. But fans displayed a banner at The Hawthorns' game that said: "Arsene, thanks for the memories but it's time to go." Asked to comment on the banner, Wenger said, "I don't comment on your question. The job of every person who has responsibilities is to prepare the future always." Via espn

i mage: express.co.uk Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho dismisses Lionel Messi's transfer to the Blues for 200-million pounds. The 27-year-old was the point of discussion on Thursday, where the media claimed Messi's unhappiness at Barcelona may be responsible for the intended move to Chelsea. It was reported that Messi ok-ed the transfer over a phone talk with Mourinho. The Argentine's decision is said to be necessitated by a feeling of desertion and the need for change of environment, and a connection with his friend, Cesc Fabregas. Speaking at a news conference, Mourinho botched the transfer idea: "My reaction is that your world changed so much that our world also changed so much. And I think, in this moment, it's so easy, so easy to have non-truths circulating. It's so easy that some people put news without confirming or speaks about rumours. Obviously it's not true. Obviously it's not true." Via espn

image: thinkfootball Liverpool Brendan Rodgers says he is unmoved by the sack speculation. Brendan Rodgers, Aston Villa's Paul Lambert, and QPR's Harry Redknapp have been numbered on most UK betting websites as Premier League bosses likely to be relieved of their job. The Reds' straight defeats and 12th place in the Champions League has pressured the boss. His side will need a win against Basel on December 9 to stay in the league. Voted the manager of year when he guided his team to second place last season, Rodgers said he is indifferent about the view of the leading betting websites. Via espn  

  Image: bleacherreport Real Madrid castigates UEFA president Michel Platini's claim that a German should win the Ballon d'Or and not Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo, a two-time winner, is seen as a possible winner of the award by January, but Platini stated in a report that one of these shortlisted Germans: Toni Kroos, Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller and Mario Gotze, should earn it. Blancos coach Carlo Ancelotti and president Florentino Perez, who both support Ronaldo, decry this statement. Also on Friday, Madrid released a statement criticising Platini's comment, while Madrid Fabio Coentrao described Michel's comment as 'disgraceful.' Via espn

As Ramadel Falcao and Marco Rojo return from injury to play against Hull on Saturday, manager Louis van Gaal has confirmed that Luke Shaw will be out possibly till 2015 because of an ankle injury. The 27-million pound signing was taken out during United's 2-1 win against Arsenal last Saturday. Van Gaal confirms there is no serious complications, however. Speaking in his news conference, he said: "Luke sustained an ankle ligament injury but with no serious complications and he will only be out for the next few weeks because of this." Via espn

Image: dailymail Arsenal Arsene Wenger backs Jack Wilshere to tackle injury issues though the player will be ruled out for three months for ankle injury. The 22-year-old limped off during last weekend's 2-1 defeat against Manchester United. Wenger sided the midfielder on criticism that he was unfit for Premier League football. Speaking in a news conference: "I still say that if he has no problem with his joints, he will make a massive career. I think I was more worried one year ago than I am today. He had two or three surgeries on his right ankle and at some stage you can raise the question. I am much more confident of that today that he can have a great career." Via espn

UEFA charges Tottenham for the White Hart pitch invasion that caused the tie against Partizan Belgrade to be suspended temporarily. Spurs' team was led off the pitch at 41minutes after the third person slipped to the pitch. UEFA opened disciplinary actions against Spurs' on Friday after the club's triumphant 1-0 win. The charge will be heard on December 11. Via espn Image: uk.eurosport.yahoo.com

Assistant boss Roy Keane has left Aston Villa. He gave up the role to retain similar position as Martin O'Neill's assistant at the Republic of Island. Roy, 43, became Paul Lambert's assistant in July this year. The former Sunderland and Ipswich manager also said he could no longer manage the role with his young family. "Ultimately, my roles with Villa and Ireland and combining my commitment to these have become too much. It isn't fair to either Villa or Ireland, so I've made this decision," Keane said. Via bbc Image: backpage.com

Manchester defender Micah Richards says he is far better than he first appeared in England match. The 26-year-old became his country's youngest defender in his England debut against Netherlands in November 2006. The Birmingham-born player's very recent appearance in the national team was in an international friendly against The Netherlands in 2012. Richards was put out when Italian Fabio Capello became the boss of the national team in 2008. Richards says he would love to play for England again, but would not throw himself at manager Roy Hodgson.  via bbc Image: telegraph.co.uk

Mario Balotelli's agent, Mino Raiola, backs the player following criticisms based on his performance as Liverpool's striker. Raiola says Balotelli is only missing is 2-year-old daughter, Pia, who lives with her mother in Italy. The forward has scored no Premier League goal for the Reds and is down with an injury. Raiola argued that it is wrong to criticise the player. Report is that the 16 million pound-purchased player from AC Milan will likely return to Italy. The agent argued otherwise, stressing that Balotelli will soon turn up in form for Liverpool. Via bbc Image: baoquanginh.com.vn

According to Turkish news agency Dogan, Cesare Prandelli has been sacked as Galatasaray coach barely six months after taking the helm. Coach Claudio Taffarel would replace him temporarily. Two Galatasaray defeats, to Anderlecht and Trabzonspor, nailed Prandelli's relieve for good. Galatasaray will not feature in the games at Europe after 3-0 home defeat to Trabzonspor on Saturday and Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Anderlecht. The club has four defeats in five Champions League games, and Galasaray management's patience, tried, pushed out Prandelli. Via bbc Image: www1.skysports.com

Bastia striker Brandao earns jail term and 20, 000 euros fine for headbutting Paris St-Germain midfielder Thiago Motta. But Le Parisien newspaper stated that the striker will only carry out one month community service, never appeal, instead of the jail term. Brandao, 34, apologised but denied he'd premeditated his action. Though the Italy International's nose was broken by the attack, neither PSG nor Motta, 32, pressed charges. Via espn

Source: dnaindia.com Thigh surgery will rule out Barcelona defender Thomas Vermaelen for the time left in the season. The 29-year-old has not featured in Barca's games since his move from Arsenal. The Belgian secured the injury at the World Cup match against Russia. He goes to be knifed on Tuesday. Vermaelen, whose career began in Ajax, spent five seasons in Arsenal before his move to Barcelona. In a statement on Barcelona's official website: "First team footballer Thomas Vermaelen will undergo surgery on his right semitendinosus muscle by doctor Sakari Orava next Tuesday in Finland. The estimated recovery time is four to six months." Via espn

Image: complex.com Pele's spokesman confirms that the Brazilian soccer great is "completely fine". This is in spite of Pele's transfer to a special care unit at Albert Einstein hospital, Sao Paulo. The 74-year-old was admitted and confirmed "stable" on Monday, but claim states he's been confined to more medical evaluation at the hospital. #BREAKING Brazil legend Pele in intensive care as condition worsens - hospital - Agence France-Presse (@AFP) November 27, 2014 via espn

  theguardian.com UEFA president Michel Platini supports a German World Cup winner to win the 2014 Ballon d'Or. The 23-man shortlist has six German players, besides Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo: Toni Kroos, Philipp Lahm, Bastian Schweinsteiger, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller and Mario Gotze. The list will be trimmed to three by December. German news wire SID quoted the UEFA president as telling Spanish news wire EFE on Wednesday. "Many players deserve the Ballon d'Or, but I am of the opinion that the accolade in a World Cup year should go to a World Cup winner." Via espn

Spain boss Vicente del Bosque castigates Sergio Ramos for questioning his teammates' commitment to the national team. In a comment by Ramos, the Real Madrid player talked out on Cesc Fabregas and Diego Costa's withdrawal from the Spain squad. The national team deserves the same commitment they show to their Chelsea side, says Ramos. The claim remains that the duo were out of the Spain team for injury. Fabregas described Ramos' comment as offensive, and talked it out with his teammate on phone. Via espn

English International Jack Wilshere has been ruled out for the next three months following a ankle injury he sustained in Saturday's game against Manchester United. Wilshere, 22, sustained the injury as he was tackled by United's defender Paul McNair in the game on Saturday that Arsenal lost. He is said to have undergone a surgery that was successful. But he is on an injury rehabilitation programme with the Arsenal medical team. All his teammates wish him a speedy recovery.

The Brazilian Icon Pele was reportedly admitted on Monday with a urinary tract infection but according to ESPN, it was claimed that on Thursday, he had been taken to intensive care. The hospital said in a statement: "The Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein reports that the patient Edson Arantes do Nascimento (Pele) has been admitted with clinical instability. To receive the best care, he has been transferred to be monitored in a special care unit. The hospital will update when there is new information." Pele's personal aide, Jose Rodrigues said Pele was not at risk and that he was fine.

Stoke City's Victor Moses faces eight weeks fall out with a thigh injury. Nigeria international Moses, who was on loan at Liverpool last season, joined Chelsea in 2012 for £9m, and has scored one goal in 12 appearances for Stoke City. Stoke assistant manager Mark Bowen told BBC Radio Stoke, "It's bad news on Victor Moses, a problem with his thigh. He will be out with anything up to six to eight weeks. It's a big hit. He had a scan and it's not good. At the moment we're deciding with Chelsea whether to go back and have the rehab there or stay with our team." Stoke City meets with Liverpool on Saturday. Via bbc Image: sl10.com

Lionel Messi claims Real Madrid record as the Champions League leading goal scorer. The Barcelona striker has 74 goals in 92 games, clearly surpassing Madrid Raul's 71 goals. AS chief columnist Alfredo Relano stated Real Madrid had always been the leading goal scorer from the start of the European Cup football. In the first year of the European Cup, second season, Yugoslavia's Milutinovic was the top goal scorer. Di Stefano topped at 49, and Raul pushed to 71. Messi has toppled the Madridista record indeed, Relano stated. Cristiano Ronaldo maintains 70 goals and he's hoped to return the record to Madrid in Wednesday's match at Basel. Via espn Image: taringa.net

Samir Nasri says only Cristiano Ronaldo is a better player than teammate Sergio Aguero. The Argentine reached 17 goals after a hat-trick at the City's 3-2 victory over Bayern Munich. Nasri believes the former Atletico Madrid forward has levelled with his Argentine counterpart, Messi, and Luis Suarez in the battle for the second-best player in the world. Aguero now has five out of the six goals for City in the Champions League, qualifying his club for the last 16. Via espn Image: zimbio.com

Carlo Ancelotti has hinted at Real Madrid signing Dortmund's Marco Reus next summer. Reus who is ruled out till 2015 for injury has been connected to a possible move to Real Madrid. It has also been speculated that Bayern Munich, Manchester City, Chelsea, Barcelona and Blancos president Florentino Perez are interested in the Germany international. Commenting about a statement made to him by Ancelotti concerning Reus, Brazilian coach Tite said, "[Perez] wanted to sign Reus and Ancelotti asked him where he could fit him in." Via espn Image: bleacherreport.com

Following Ramos Sergio's claim that his teammates, Fabregas Cesc and Diego Costa, lacked commitment to the Spain team, Fabregas took offense at the statement and called up Romas to talk it out. Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho had said Fabregas was unfit due to an injury, but Spanish FA proved the player was fine but only experiencing a 'discomfort'. With the same said about Diego Costa, leaving both him and Fabregas out of the Spain team, Ramos questioned why the players were fit to play for their club but not their country. Sergio concluded the Blue players lacked commitment to the national cause. Mourinho critised Ramos' statement and Fabregas rang the former Real Madrid player to clear the allegation. Via espn Image: zimbio.com

Ex-Liverpool goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar said that Reds' boss Brendan Rodgers has less than three weeks to save his job. The Reds have lost every game in November, and now maintain 12th in the Premier League competition. Since the League cup win against Swansea city in October 28, Liverpool  has stayed at the bottom. They've also lost four games in the Premier League, drew to Hull City, and were defeated by Chelsea, Crystal Palace, and Newscastle United. Grobbelaar said his confidence in Rodgers may be slipping away. Via bbc

Arsenal proceed to the knockout stage with a flawless win against Borussia Dortmund. The game which held at Emirate Stadium saw Yaya Sanogo net his first goal for his side after 19 appearances. Alexis Sanchez topped the score with a terrific low shot, giving him three goals in five Champions League games. The match ended in 2-0, leaving the Dortmunds beaten for the first time in Group D. Via bbc

Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 71th goal in UCL against FC Basel for the group B winners, Real Madrid. The ex-Manchester United is three goals behind Messi, who broke UCL goalscoring record on Tuesday. The Portuguese International struck at the 35th minute with a good use of Karim Benzema's cross. The victory leaves Real with 15 straight wins in the competition. Via bbc

Ludogorets denied the Reds their first win in five matches after 2-2 draw yesterday at Vasil Levski National Stadium. While Ludogorets faces elimination despite gaining a point, Rodger's side will reach last 16 if they defeat Basel. The match tensed for the Reds when Dani Abalo took advantage of Red's goalkeeper error. The score was soon equalised by Rickie Lambert's superb header. Jordan Henderson put the Reds ahead before Georgi Terziev levelled with a header. The Reds could keep their hopes up in the competition as they meet Basel at Anfield next month. Via bbc

source: bleacherreport.com Barcelona Lionel Messi topped his goal record with 3 more in the win against Apoel Nicosia yesterday. Luis Suarez scored the opening goal for Barca at 27 minutes. By 38th minute, Messi, 27, netted Barca's second with a shot and his 58th minute goal hit home with a close range tap. Messi is 3 goals ahead of former Real Madrid forward Raul's 71 goals. The Argentine has 74 Champions League goals in 91 appearances compared to Raul's 71 goals in 142 matches. Manager Luis Enrique praised his striker for this striking achievement, calling him "the best ever" in the game. With an amazing 4-0 against Apoel Nicosia, Barca secured three points and maintain second in Group F with only one game to go. Via bbc

Sergio Aguero's last five minute goals buys hope for Manchester City in the match against Bayern Munich. The much-needed win upped City's place in Group E to the last 16. CSKA Moscow's equaliser goal against Roma at Etihad stadium had assured City's hope of reaching last 16 even if the club was defeated by Bayern. But a loss or 0-0 draw in City's game against Roma will exit them from the competition. Manchester City, CSKA Moscow and Roma all have five points in Group E. Via bbc

source: focus.de It became a night to never remember for new FC Schalke manager Roberto di Matteo as his side capped a ruthless defeat by his former Chelsea club. With 5-0 win against FC Schalke, Chelsea moved to last 16 in Group G. At only 2 minutes into the game, John Terry netted Chelsea's first goal with a header, and Willian followed with a second at 29 minutes. Schalke Jan Kirchhoff's own goal knocked the Blues to goal 3. Before substitutes, Didier and Ramires, nudged Chelsea's score to five. The Blues qualify for the Champions League knockout stage to reach last 16. via bbc   Via bbc

FIFA has been urged to publish the full report of its investigation into the 2018 and 2022 World Cup bidding process. Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport Sajid Javid wrote to president Blatter to make public the full report of the investigation besides the 42-page summary the body had earlier published. Javid described FIFA's act as questioning the body's independence and transparency. The summary report published on November 13 cleared Russia and Qatar, hosts of the 2018 and 2022 World cup. However, investigator Michael Garcia argued that the report had "numerous materially incomplete and erroneous representations". Ethics judge Hans-Eckert and Garcia have therefore agreed to let head of the world governing body's Audit and Compliance Committee, Domenico Scala,  look into the findings. Javid stated that the full report must be published to foster FIFA's credibility. Via bbc

source: theguardian.com Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers supports Steven Gerrard as the best player he's worked with following the criticism of the skipper's performances this season. The 34-year-old who retired from England this summer, has 176 goals in 685 Liverpool appearances. Liverpool has lost 4 games, places 12th in the Premier League, and is uncertain to reach the knockout stage in Champions League. The club will be exited if after losing to Ludogorets Razgrad on Wednesday, Basel defeats Real Madrid who have made it to the last 16. Via bbc

  source: theguardian.com Manuel Pellegrini praised his side for a sensational defeat over Bayern Munich at Etihad Stadium. The Manchester City manager claimed Sergio Aguero is one of the world's top player after the Argentine netted two late goals that put his side to five points in Group E. The team moves to last 16 if they defeat Roma in their next game, and Bayern beats CSKA Moscow. Via espn

source: sport.citifmonline.com 25-year-old Marco Reus will take the bench till January 2015 after capping an injury in Saturday's 2-2 draw with Paderborn. The Borussia Dortmund midfielder forfeited seven Dortmund games at the start of the season and Germany's World Cup win due to the same problem. Reus tweeted: "I'll be back again! Thanks for all your lovely messages wishing me to get better soon." Via bbc

www1.skysports.com President Josep Maria Bartomeu claims Messi is 'the greatest player in football history'. Messi recorded his 253th goal in 5-1 win against Sevilla on Saturday; making him the highest goal scorer in La Liga since 1955. The FC Barcelona President always thought the record would come, and expressed his happiness to see Messi achieve it for himself and his club. Messi has a record of 368 goals for Barcelona, 45 goals for Argentina, and remains a four-time world player of the year, even at age 27. Barcelona has been his only senior club. Barca boss Luis Enrique maintains that Messi will most likely exceed the 253 goal record to make it unreachable for anyone.  Via bbc

The Copa America game which begins Thursday 11 June, 2015 in Santiago, will have Brazil face Colombia in the Group C stage. Tagged along in the same group are Peru and Venezuela. Hosts Chile, Meico, Ecuador, and Bolivia maintain Group A. While Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and Jamaica make up Group B.  Barca's Luis Suarez will miss the games following suspension for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini in a World Cup match. Via bbc

source: theguardian.com Aston Villa's expected victory at Villa Park fell out with Southampton Nathaniel Clyne's late goal bringing the game to a disappointing 1-1 draw. A good use of Ryan Betrand's cross gave Clyne the chance to save his side from going down with a loss. Villa has conceded three straight home defeats without a single win since beating Liverpool on September 13. Only Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor and Andreas Weimann have scored goals for their side in this season's Premier League. Nathaniel Clyne has 2 goals in 12 league appearances this season. Via bbc

  source: telegraph.co.uk Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri says players may be replaced if his side exits the Champions League. City stays at the last rung of Group E, with two points in four games. They face elimination should they lose to Bayern Munich at Etihad Stadium this Tuesday. Samir, 27, said something has to be done or 2015 will have City plagued with new players. City has been stuck below the last-16 stage of the competition. They stand to be exited if they lose and either CSKA Moscow or Roma caps a win in their group match. Nasri told national newspaper reporters."With the salary of every player and the level of those players, 90% of the team are world class, then not to qualify from the first round of the Champions League would be a huge blow for the club - and for us as well." Via bbc

source: www1.skysports.com Ahead of FC Schalke and Chelsea Tuesday match, former Chelsea boss Roberto Di Matteo says he is motivated by work rather than revenge as his Schalke side hosts Blues in the Champions League. 44-year-old Roberto guided Chelsea to 2012 Champions League win but was sacked six months later. He admitted that his Schalke side is ready to beat Chelsea though he'd spent so many years with the Blues. Roberto, who came onboard Schalke last month, appeared 175 times with the Blues, lucking two FA cup wins for his former side. Via bbc

source: thinkfootball.co.uk Following Olivier Giroud unintentional exclusion from the squad list, the Arsenal striker will miss his side's remaining Champions League group matches. Olivier suffered an injury on August 23 that was expected to bench him till January. Clubs register 25 players (including eight homegrown players) on A list for Champions League group matches that must be submitted by September 3. With two games remaining for The Gunners and only one point needed to qualify for the knockout stages, Giroud could be included in the next list due for submission latest February 3. Via espn

source: thesun.co.uk According to a new study by Press Association Sport, Old Trafford fans make the loudest noise. For two weeks, the press used Sound Meter smartphone app to determine which fan make the loudest noise in Premier League. Read result below (in decibels): Loudest fans (combined scores from both games tested): Manchester United - 167 decibels Stoke - 161 Tottenham - 161 West Brom - 161 Chelsea - 160 Crystal Palace - 160 Arsenal - 159 Newcastle - 158 Burnley - 157 Hull - 157 Manchester City - 157 Swansea - 157 Everton - 156 Leicester - 156 QPR - 156 Sunderland - 156 Southampton - 156 Liverpool - 153 West Ham - 152 Aston Villa - 152 Loudest ground: Old Trafford - 84 decibels Britannia Stadium - 83 Emirates Stadium - 83 KC Stadium - 83 Stamford Bridge - 83 Etihad Stadium - 81 St James' Park - 80 Goodison Park - 78 King Power Stadium - 78 St Mary's - 78 Stadium of Light - 78 The Hawthorns -...

source: deccanchronicle.com Three-time World Cup winner, Pele, undergoes medical evaluation in Albert Einstein hospital, Sao Paulo. The hospital says the Brazilian soccer great is 'stable' after being admitted on Monday. While Brazilian media claims Pele was down with urinary infection, the hospital could not confirm the claim. This is the second time the soccer great would be hospitalised this month. The 74-year old was released from the hospital 10 days earlier after a kidney stones removal. Pele's achievement (in brief): He won three World Cups as a player. "Football Player of the Century" by world soccer body FIFA, "Athlete of the Century" by the International Olympic Committee. A "national treasure" by Brazil's government. Via espn/dailymail

Agent Mino Raiola, Mario Balotelli's agent, says its impossible for the Liverpool striker to return to Inter Milan where Roberto Mancini now sits as boss. Balotelli has failed to score a goal in this Premier League for failing Liverpool who maintains the 12th place so far this season. The 24-year-old has been struggling since his move from AC Milan to Liverpool this summer, coupled with criticism from Anfield faithful. Raiola told La Gazzetta dello Sport: "A return to Inter? Impossible. Not for Mancini but for other reasons that are not worth talking about. Not even Naples [Napoli]. Mario isn't going back to Italy." The Liverpool striker is confident he will reclaim his goalscoring flair and soon return into form. Via espn

  source: thegaurdian.com Ramadel Falcao returns to training as United's striker following a calf injury that ruled him out of his team's last four games. Falcao posted a message and a picture on his twitter account to prove his determination to return to field. Back to training 100% and ready to help the team in the next games. http://pic.twitter.com/YV1xIHzz9R   - Radamel Falcao (@FALCAO) November 23, 2014 Via espn

Source: Mirror.co.uk Bayern Munich Pep Guardiola has appraised Messi's 253 goal record in La Liga as unreachable till 600 years. This amazing goal record trumps Telmo Zarra's 251 since 1955 goal record. Guardiola is hopeful that Messi will remain in Barcelona throughout his football career as the 27-year-old loves the club. Under Guardiola, Messi joined to produce three La Liga titles and two Champions Leagues. About him Guardiola said: "He is only 27 years old and he has already beaten the record. His record will not last for 60 years, but 600 years.'' Via espn

Former England captain Terry Butcher says Wayne Rooney can clinch more than 60 goals for his country. He stated that the captaincy position of the United striker has been worthwhile. Speaking with BBC Radio, 55-year-old Butcher said, "I see him as one of the greats. Sixty goals would be magnificent but I think he could probably go beyond that." Rooney, who reached his 46th goal in the 3-1 win against Scotland on Tuesday, became captain of his club and country team in August. 77 cap winner Butcher said he's observed a difference in Rooney's play since England boss Roy Hodgson made him captain. Via bbc

Louis van Gaal always thought Arsenal would be holed in after his side capped a 2-1 victory over the Gunners. The Dutch boss led his side to its first away victory at the Emirate Stadium on Saturday. Arsenal Kieran Gibbs weird own goal in the start of the second half threw the Gunners in a frenzy. The frenzy was heightened for the Gunners as Wayne Rooney topped the own goal with a late second goal, giving United a soaring victory. Manchester United moved up fourth place as Gunners grappled for the eighth place. Via espn

Following Spurs' 2-1 win over Hull City, City manager Steve Bruce lashed out at Tottenham's Jan Vertonghen for exaggerating to get Hull City's Ramirez Gaston red-carded. Bruce castigated such act as unhealthy for the Premier League. The Uruguayan midfielder Ramirez got the red card for kicking at Belgian Jan Vertonghen. Bruce argued his man only showed "petulance" when he was provoked by Jan. And such behaviour could not be regarded as "violent". The City went down when Tottenham's Harry Kane and Christian Eriksen found the net in the game's second half. Speaking with his news conference, Bruce said, "Ramirez has shown petulance. Vertonghen has had a little go at him, and Ramirez has flicked out. The law says it is a violent conduct. For me, it is an act of petulance -- it is not violent conduct." Via espn