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The Champions League play-off round draw has handed Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal a nightmare. The three Premier League clubs face a trip to Real Madrid, Bayern Munich and Aston Villa. Pep Guardiola is confident his side will overcome their opponents, but says there will be no easy games in the knockout stage.

‘Mo Salah is having the greatest individual PL season ever’ – Pundits in hysteria after Man City loss

Manchester City’s ‘financial situation continues to deteriorate’ – Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah has hit back at critics of his Ballon d’Or chances. The Egypt international is in a strong position to win the award.

‘Sheikh Jassim tried to buy Manchester United last year’ – Paul Scholes

Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to cut costs at Man Utd with staff directly impacted. Amid the uncertainty, the club have a dream free agent in their sights.

The transfer window closes in England on Thursday with Tottenham, Manchester City and Aston Villa all set to make moves. Plus, Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell joins Premier League rivals Crystal Palace on loan.

There is so much South Asian talent in football – why are clubs still overlooking them? Phil McNulty investigates.