Galacticos Go Top

Real Madrid have gone to the top of the table in the Spanish Primera Division after defeating Racing Santander 1-0 at the Bernabeu. Argentine international striker Gonzalo Higuain scored the only goal of the match after 22 minutes to wrestle pole position from champions Barcelona.

Champions Slip Up

Barcelona dropped two points at Athletic Bilbao as they were held to a 1-1 draw at San Mames. Daniel Alves gave the Spanish and European champions the lead eight minutes into the second half but just after the hour mark Toquero restored parity for the Basque side. The Catalans are now second.

Back In Second

Manchester United have cruised to a crushing 3-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford. Darren Fletcher gave them the lead in the 35th minute and then Michael Carrick and Luis Antonio Valencia scored in the second half. The reigning English champions are back into second spot.

The Snake Bites Again

Inter continue to dominate Serie A as they defeated Bologna 3-1 away. Diego Milito gave them the lead in the 22nd minute but Zalayeta equalised just a minute later. Mario Balotelli put the Nerazzurri back in front just before half time and then Esteban Cambiasso scored in the second half.

Gunners Ousted At Sunderland

Arsenal counted the cost of the international break after losing Robin van Persie through injury for at least a month. They were without firepower as Darren Bent gave Sunderland a single goal victory...

The Clasico Blow

Barcelona fans face a nervous wait to find out whether Lionel Messi will be fit for the game against Real Madrid as he has already been ruled out for the clash against Inter Milan. Messi was substituted against Athletic Bilbao because of an injury to the abductor muscle in his left leg.

Blues Cruise

Chelsea got off to a flyer against Wolverhampton Wanderers at Stamford Bridge. Malouda gave them an early advantage, Michael Essien added another two and Joe Cole hit his first of the season. It was all over at half-time in truth in a one-sided encounter...