Kuban' Krasnodar

Krasnodar Krasnodar slipped to third in the Russian Premier League after they had to settle for a 1-1 derby draw with Kuban Krasnodar on Wednesday.

Zenit saw their lead at the top of the Russian Premier League cut to six points as Krasnodar beat Arsenal Tula 3-0.

Djibril Cissé Kuban Krasnodar striker Djibril Cisse felt his side deserved their point in Thursday's 1-1 UEFA Europa League draw with Swansea City.

Amkar Perm' Zenit saw their eight-match Russian Premier League winning streak end against Amkar Perm on Saturday, while Lokomotiv Moscow won well.

Spartak Gogniev Reigning champions CSKA Moscow were held 2-2 by newly-promoted Ural in the opening round of fixtures in the Russian Premier League.

Zenit Zenit sealed a 2-1 victory over title rivals CSKA Moscow on Sunday to move eight points clear at the top of the Russian Premier League.

Zenit Zenit St. Petersburg took a three-point lead at the top of the Russian Premier League as they overcame Spartak Moscow 4-2 on Saturday.

Leonid Kuchuk Leonid Kuchuk has returned to Kuban Krasnodar after being appointed as the Russian club's coach for the second time.

Torpedo Moscow gave themselves a chance of maintaining their Russian Premier League status with a 3-1 win over fellow strugglers Ural.

Chico Flores Swansea City defender Chico Flores has stressed the importance of defeating Kuban Krasnodar in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday.