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In Other News... Not only do the ninth-placed Russian side need to climb the Premier League table fast, they also need their manager to learn the lingo

Saint-Étienne Supercopa de Espana winners Athletic Bilbao return to UEFA Europa League action in their play-off first leg clash with Zilina.

David Moyes Sunderland manager David Moyes cut a relieved figure after avoiding signing Yann M'Vila, criticising the midfielder's commitment.

Liverpool boosted their chances of Europa League progression with an away win against Rubin Kazan sealed courtesy of Jordon Ibe.

Monaco and Ajax failed to make it to round of 32, while Liverpool and Tottenham sealed top spot in their respective groups.

Liverpool booked their place in the knockout stages with a game to spare, but Celtic's hopes of a spot were dashed by Ajax.

Anzhi Makhachkala Anzhi's rapid slide towards the second tier of Russian football is almost complete after a 1-1 draw at nine-man Rostov on Sunday.

Zenit Jose Salomon Rondon netted a hat-trick to fire Zenit to a 3-0 victory over Ural in the first round of Russian Premier League fixtures since the mid-season break.

Yann M'Vila Sunderland have confirmed former loanee Yann M'Vila has pulled out of a proposed return to the Stadium of Light in January.

Juventus Juventus face a tricky tie against Turkish side Trabzonspor in the last 32 of the UEFA Europa League.