NEWCASTLE END CHELSEA RUN

A review of Saturday's action in the Barclays Premier League, as Newcastle bring Chelsea's unbeaten start to an end.

DORTMUND OUT OF BOTTOM THREE

Borussia Dortmund moved out of the Bundesliga's bottom three as Ilkay Gundogan's first goal since April 2013 earned a 1-0 win at home to Hoffenheim and lifted the pressure on boss Jurgen Klopp.

MOURINHO READY FOR NEWCASTLE

Jose Mourinho believes Newcastle reserve the "game of their lives" for his Chelsea side, but "look like they are playing friendlies" against other Barclays Premier League rivals.

WENGER CONFIDENT ON BRITANNIA TRIP

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is confident his side can cope with whatever awaits them at Stoke, but could do without "exaggerated" pre-match comments aimed at turning up the heat.

RODRIGUEZ BRACE

A review of Tuesday's action in the Copa del Rey as Real Madrid recorded a 5-0 victory over UE Cornella.

RED REVIVAL

A review of Tuesday night's action in the Barclays Premier League as there were wins for Liverpool, Manchester United and Swansea.

BALOTELLI : ISSUES APOLOGY

Mario Balotelli has apologised for his post on social media which provoked claims of racism and anti-semitism, with the Liverpool striker saying his intention was to be "anti-racist with humour".

WENGER : HENRY WILL RETURN

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Thierry Henry will "certainly" return to the club in some capacity.

BALOTELLI COULD FACE INVESTIGATION

Mario Balotelli could be facing a Football Association investigation over posts on social media which provoked claims of racism and anti-semitism.