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Rio Ferdinand has criticised the circumstances surrounding Sam Allardyce 's departure from the
England managerial hotseat, describing the role as "comical".

Gonzalo Higuain saw the right Juventus attitude at Dinamo Zagreb, but admits he asked Paulo Dybala “to play closer to me, though in the end it’s his choice.”

Benfica Coach Rui Vitoria “particularly likes the way Napoli play with an attacking 4-3-3” ahead of their Champions League clash.

Max Allegri again urged Juventus to “avoid complacency” after a 4-0 Champions League demolition of Dinamo Zagreb.
The Bianconeri made short work of their Croatian opponents, winning 4-0 away from home with Miralem Pjanic, Paulo Dybala, Gonzalo Higuain and a deflected Dani Alves free kick.

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas took full responsibility for Borussia Dortmund’s first goal on Tuesday. “It’s evident I made a mistake...”

Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn has claimed that former England boss Sam Allardyce is "absolutely distraught" at no longer being at the helm of the Three Lions.

Leicester City have made it two wins from two in the Champions League this season courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Porto yesterday evening.
Zinedine Zidane lamented “a difficult result to accept” as Borussia Dortmund scored late to hold Real Madrid 2-2 in the Champions League on Tuesday.

Jose Fonte has put Manchester United on alert by raising fresh doubts over his Southampton future.

Nigel Pearson will be sacked by Derby after an astonishing bust-up with the club's owner Mel Morris.

Manchester United's Wayne Rooney not finished despite being axed by Jose Mourinho, insists former team-mate Quinton Fortune.

Promotion-chasing Norwich City face paying the in-demand Murphy twins £15,000-a-week to keep them on new long-term deals.

Theo Walcott admits last season was a wake-up call and Arsenal forward is finally ready to fulfil his potential.
West Ham have vehemently denied any wrongdoing in the transfer of third-party owned Enner Valencia from Pachuca in 2014.

Jamie Vardy says he turned down a move to Arsenal to help Leicester build on their Premier League success last season.

Manchester United are targeting a move for Sporting Lisbon winger Gelson Martins.

Swansea City's American owners are flying in to watch the home match against Liverpool on Saturday in what is seen as a pivotal game for boss Francesco Guidolin.

Rangers manager Mark Warburton is priced lower than his Celtic counterpart Brendan Rodgers in the running to be the next England manager.

Ian Wright has blasted the Old Firm fixture as being 'vile' and 'fuelled by hatred'.

Eight current or former Premier League managers stand accused of receiving 'bungs' for player transfers.

Former Hull City manager Steve Bruce should become the next England manager following Sam Allardyce's departure, says ex-Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour. (Sun)

Burnley centre-back Michael Keane, 23, says he is happy at the club after he was the subject of a £15m bid from Leicester City in the summer and Chelsea were linked with a move for him.
(Guardian)

Sunderland manager David Moyes has the full support of the club's board, despite the Black Cats being bottom of the Premier League after failing to win any of their opening six games.
(Daily Telegraph)

Wayne Rooney and Henrikh Mkhitaryan are set to start for Manchester United in their Europa League tie against Zorya Luhansk on Thursday in what could be a straight fight for a starting place against Stoke in the league on Sunday.
(Manchester Evening News)

Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be absent for the visit of the Ukrainian side as the 34-year-old has been granted a holiday by manager Jose Mourinho.
(Daily Mirror)

Manchester United defender Phil Jones hopes to return to training next week following a knee injury which required him to wear a leg brace.
(Daily Mail)

Former Arsenal midfielder Gilberto Silva says the club's fans should look at Manchester United's struggles since Sir Alex Ferguson left before calling for Gunners boss Arsene Wenger to be replaced. (Daily Express)

Southampton's 32-year-old defender Jose Fonte, who was linked with a move to Manchester United in the summer, is "waiting" for an improved contract offer from the south coast club. (Daily Echo)

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic allowed his players to get away from their Premier League struggles by going out together on Monday. (Daily Mail)

Norwich face having to increase the pay of 21-year-old twins Jacob and Josh Murphy to £15,000 a week if they want to keep them at Carrow Road. (Daily Mirror)