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Villarreal continue their evolution with dreams of bettering 2006
Wednesday’s Champions League action saw Villarreal claim an impressive draw with Manchester United, another minnow in the form of Aalborg claiming a valuable point against a poor Celtic side while refereeing decisions and Real Madrid’s performance cause concerns.
Cluj make their historic mark on a special night for minnows
A review of the night’s Champions League action as CFR Cluj stunned Roma, Chelsea and Liverpool eased to victories but Marseille impressed, Sergio Aguero starred for Atlético Madrid and Anorthosis Famagusta completed a memorable night for continental minnows.
Champions League Analysis - Group A
Footballing World runs the rule over Champions League Group A, as Chelsea, Roma, Bordeaux and minnows CFR Cluj battle it out for the top two positions.
The Monday Miscellany
Mike Martin bemoans the actions of Setanta and Danny Guthrie’s shocking tackle on Craig Fagan, reflects on England’s victory over an aging Croatia side, looks back at Luxembourg’s fantastic success over Switzerland, and asks whether Micah Richards really can play as a central defender.
Road to South Africa: World Cup 2010 Qualifying Round-Up
A review of the 2010 World Cup qualifiers across Europe over the last five days as France toil, England impress and Italy struggle, while there is good news for the continental minnows.
Walcott’s consummate evening offers England renewed hope
Theo Walcott enjoyed the perfect evening as he tore apart the Croatian defence in England’s impressive victory.
Maverick Zola enters Upton Park but Laudrup offered a better bet
Gianfranco Zola will soon be announced as West Ham’s new manager, but did the hierarchy make a mistake in not hiring the talented Michael Laudrup?
Berbatov: The Man For All Reasons
Sir Alex Ferguson at last got his man - Dimitar Berbatov arrived at Old Trafford at a hefty price but one, Oli Dinsmore believes, will be repaid in quick time by the talented Bulgarian.
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