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Local side Dempo SC would look to capitalise on their home advantage when they take on reigning I-League champions.

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini will trawl the January transfer market in search of a striker tasked with helping the Premier League champions to successfully defend their title.

Galaxy coach Bruce Arena said the club's reputation was a factor in attracting Gerrard.

Song announced on photo-sharing online platform Instagram on Tuesday: "I have taken the decision to retire from International football."

Anfield Stadium has formally started a massive expansion project while architects of Beijing's Bird's Nest have been reported to be remodelling the Chelsea ground.

The 27-year-old has moved across London for the rest of the season and is in line to play against Burnley in the Premier League.

United will play fourth-tier Cambridge United in the fourth round of the FA Cup after being drawn against the lowest-ranked team left in the competition.

Torres could make his return in a heated derby with Real Madrid in the last 16 of the King's Cup if he looks sharp in training.

"We have a good enough squad and the fact that we can't sign anyone for next season should serve to motivate the young players," said Enrique.

Antoine Griezmann headed in two more goals to lead Atletico to a 3-1 win over Levante, as the defending champions pulled to within one point of the Spanish league lead.

"He has had a great career for his club and for England and he will be very difficult to replace. If he ever wanted to come to play in Spain he knows he can phone me," Moyes said.

City's dramatic 3-2 win over Sunderland was followed by a shock 5-3 defeat for Chelsea at Tottenham Hotspur.

Lallana netted twice as Liverpool found their scoring form to beat Swansea 4-1 for their biggest Premier League home victory of the season.

While Chelsea and Manchester City slug it out at the top of the Premier League, Van Gaal's Old Trafford revolution gathers ever more momentum in the red half of Manchester.

Football in India will never be the same again and Indian Super League (ISL) can take all plaudits for this monumental change in the country's sporting culture.

Pires, who was the marquee signing of FC Goa, has expressed his desire to return to the country in the capacity of a coach in the Indian Super League.