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Zenit CSKA Moscow's unbeaten start to the Russian Premier League season continued with a 1-0 victory over Rostov on Saturday.

Zenit Hulk's brace ensured Andre Villas-Boas' Zenit reign got under way with a win as they beat Krylya Sovetov 2-1 on Monday.

Sam Allardyce Despite links to the England job, Sam Allardyce attended Sunderland's win over Hartlepool, while his former club West Ham lost in Austria.

Swansea City The line-up for the UEFA Europa League round of 32 is likely to be all but confirmed on Thursday.

Tottenham Hotspur Tottenham, Fiorentina and Eintracht Frankfurt maintained their perfect starts to the UEFA Europa League group stages on Thursday.

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

Jürgen Klopp Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp has acknowledged his side were not at their best against Rubin Kazan, but saw no reason to panic.

Sardar Azmoun Rubin Kazan forward Sardar Azmoun has confirmed that Arsenal and AC Milan are interested in his signature, with both parties having already made ‘solid offers’. 

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.

Ronald Koeman Southampton's Ronald Koeman comes up against his former club Vitesse in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.