There were a net-busting 40 goals in Matchweek 8, leaving the #BPL table looking like this...

Jose Mourinho says Hodgson only international boss to make contact

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says that England coach Roy Hodgson is the only international coach that phoned him to talk about the fitness of players, despite several Chelsea players returning from international duty injured.

'No player is guaranteed a place' - says Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says he will not pick players on reputation alone.

Stephen Keshi will be back, Practice does not make perfect

The sword of Damocles dangles dangerously above the seat of Nigeria's national coach's seat. 

If the past is anything to go by, recently fired coach, Stephen Keshi will probably be back someday, in some capacity.

Cesc Fabregas goal was a "scandal" - see what #CFC boss Jose Mourinho has to say

Manager Jose Mourinho says Cesc Fabregas' strike in the 2-1 away victory against Crystal Palace is Chelsea's goal of the season so far.

West Ham's Diafra Sakho has scored in all five starts he has made for the Hammers

Another performance that will go under the radar for many, but he was everywhere.

John Terry celebrates his 500th game as Chelsea captain today at the final whistle.

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 1st player in La Liga history to score 15 goals in the first 8 rounds (he played 7)

Cristiano Ronaldo is the 1st player in La Liga history to score 15 goals in the first 8 rounds (he played 7)

Cristiano Ronaldo (13) has scored more La Liga goals this season than today's oppenent, Levante (4).

Could the return of @D_Sturridge kickstart Liverpool's season?

Could the return of daniel sturridge put liverpoool fc back into the top 4?

#Ebola: Morocco pulls out as hosts of AFCON 2015

Morocco has announced its decision to pull out from hosting the 2015 edition of the ‘African Cup of Nations’.

The North African country made the announcement on Thursday, 16 October, citing the spread of the Ebola virus disease as the motivating factor behind its withdrawal from the bi-annual tournament.

Chelsea lining up sensational £48m bid for Liverpool's Raheem Sterling?

The 19-year-old midfielder is currently negotiating a new deal with Brendan Rodgers' side, but it is believed that the two parties are far from close to agreeing terms.

Liverpool are believed to be offering Sterling a five-year-deal with wages nearing £100,000-per-week, but the Reds are aware the situation is being closely monitored by European heavyweights Real Madrid and Paris St-Germain.

Wenger warns Spurs to follow Arsenal formula

Arsene Wenger warmed up for Saturday’s explosive north London derby by insisting Tottenham Hotspur will never become a Premier League power unless they follow Arsenal’s blueprint for success.

NFF to hire coach Stephen Keshi on match-by-match basis

There is yet to be an agreement between the Nigeria Football Federation and out of contract Super Eagles coach, Stephen Okechukwu Keshi due to the crisis that has been rocking the federation. Reports from Vanguard claim Keshi’s contract talks will be finalised by the yet to be elected Executive Committee of the Nigeria Football Federation.

Valencia are up to second in La Liga after beating Getafe 3 - 0. Real Madrid are live on SS5 tonight at 6.55pm.

is it possible for the madrid teams to maintain top 3 before the January transfer?

Qatar adamant it will host 2022 World Cup despite doubts

(Reuters) - Qatar remained adamant it would host the 2022 soccer World Cup despite a FIFA Executive Committee member suggesting on Monday that the tournament would have to move because of scorching temperatures.

"The only question now is when, not if," Qatar 2022 communications director Nasser Al Khater said in a statement.

A look at the cost of @ManUtd's defence after conceding five against @OfficialFOXES yesterday.

Seriously this isn't funny, to me it seems the cheaper the defender the better they are.  in my own opinion only likes of jonny evans, tyler blackett & Phil jones are the potencial gifted defenders pending on when luke shaw would make is debut.

Leicester had just five shots on target yesterday - and ALL of them found the net

Isn't this wonderful, suprising & shocking?

Wenger says Arsenal has no defensive problems || injured Debuchy has replacements

Arsenal’s manager, Arsene Wenger has said assured fans that there is no need to panic despite the Gunners looking depleted in the back four.

On Saturday, during the North-London match against Manchester City, Mathieu Debuchy, damaged an ankle ligament and will be out for two months.

Congo humiliate Nigeria

The Red Devils of Congo made rubbish of Stephen Keshi-led African champions, Nigeria, scoring three goals against the Super Eagles.

Thierry Bifouma scored twice while  Prince Oniangue scored the other goal. Efe Ambrose and Gbolahan Salami find the back of the net for Nigeria.

Manchester United agree deal for Ajax's Fosu-Mensah

The Ghanaian 16-year-old was snapped up by the Red Devils on deadline day after impressing at the AEGON Future Cup and will join up with the club's academy squad

Manchester United have agreed a deal to sign Ajax wonderkid Timothy Fosu-Mensah, subject to international clearance.