David Alaba scored on his El Clasico debut as Real Madrid recorded their fourth straight win over Barcelona picking up a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou. The sides were evenly matched throughout and as Barca pushed for an equaliser Lucas Vazquez stretched their advantage only for Sergio Aguero to pull one back.
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Cardiff have sacked manager Mick McCarthy following their 2-0 home defeat to Middlesbrough on Saturday – their eighth loss in as many games. The latest setback means the Bluebirds have picked up just 11 points from their 14 Championship games so far this season.
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Saudi Arabia’s finance minister insists their association with Newcastle United can only be good for Premier League competition. Mohammed Al-Jadaan also says there will be “plenty of opportunities for sponsors” despite clubs voting to impose a temporary freeze on deals with businesses linked to their owners.
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Barcelona picked up their first win in the Champions League this season with a narrow 1-0 win over Dynamo Kiev at the Camp Nou. The Catalan’s turbulent form resulted in two defeats in their opening group games but a Gerard Piqué goal has them back on the right track.
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Newcastle United and manager Steve Bruce have parted ways by mutual consent in the wake of the club’s takeover by a Saudi investment group. Bruce was not in the new owners’ long term plans and with the club currently 19th in the league his two year reign has ended.
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