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It was unclear whether the clubs would appeal to league authorities or FIFA in an attempt to push the deal through.

Sterling scored his first goal for the club and Fernandinho netted a superb second to lift City to their fourth successive win and open an eight-point advantage over Chelsea.

Gareth Bale and James Rodriguez scored two goals each to fuel Real Madrid' 5-0 rout of Real Betis in their home opener on Saturday.

Former European champions Ajax and Celtic have been grouped together with Fenerbahce and Molde in the Europa League.

Messi hit out at local media for reports stating he would take a break from his national side after a disappointing performance in the Copa America.

"Pedro's arrival is good for Eden. Whenever Eden got the ball before, you knew that two or three players would go with him," said Courtois.

The players wore the GPS systems inside their vests, resembling pretty much pictures of Lionel Messi and Zlatan Ibramovich which had gone viral some weeks back.

"Chelsea might need two balls now with Pedro joining Hazard in the side," said Hudson.

The 32-year-old played an instrumental role in Cardiff City's runners up campaign in the 2008 FA Cup.

A plane displaying a banner reading 'Kenwright & Co #timeto go NSNO' flew over the ground while Everton were registering their Premier League victory.

"Every manager in the world doesn't like that the transfer period is continuing when the competition has started. You have to move the transfer period," said Van Gaal.

Balotelli has made just 10 Premier League starts and scored only one goal since joining the Merseyside club for 16 million pounds from AC Milan in August 2014.

"After spending two years on loan I needed something permanent and a club with a future and I think I chose the right one," Romeu said.

Chelsea's first-team doctor Carneiro is set to lose her place on the bench for Sunday's trip to City following her criticism by manager Mourinho.

Chennaiyin FC signed Brazilian central defender Eder Monteiro Fernandes for the second season of the tournament which commences from October 3.

The former Real Madrid wide midfielder, whose 59.7 million pounds transfer a year ago set a British record, is preparing to join the PSG for a considerably lower fee.