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Lokomotiv Moskva The Russian Premier League title battle took a twist as leaders Zenit drew at second-placed Lokomotiv Moscow, as CSKA Moscow closed the gap.

Lokomotiv Moskva Lokomotiv Moscow climbed to the top of the Russian Premier League table while rock-bottom Anzhi claimed their first win of the season.

Spartak Moskva Defending Russian Premier League champions CSKA Moscow suffered their first defeat of the new season, losing 1-0 to Spartak Moscow.

Zenit Hulk's hat-trick sent Zenit top of the Russian Premier League as they beat Krasnodar 4-1 and Lokomotiv Moscow were held by Anzhi.

Krasnodar Krasnodar slipped to third in the Russian Premier League after they had to settle for a 1-1 derby draw with Kuban Krasnodar on Wednesday.

Zenit Zenit reclaimed top spot in the Russian Premier League with a 2-1 win over Ural 2-1 on Friday.

Samuel Eto'o Fils Samuel Eto'o looks to be heading back to Russia after the former Barcelona and Inter striker was pictured holding an Amkar Perm shirt.

Zenit saw their lead at the top of the Russian Premier League cut to six points as Krasnodar beat Arsenal Tula 3-0.

Amkar Perm' Zenit saw their eight-match Russian Premier League winning streak end against Amkar Perm on Saturday, while Lokomotiv Moscow won well.

Spartak Gogniev Reigning champions CSKA Moscow were held 2-2 by newly-promoted Ural in the opening round of fixtures in the Russian Premier League.