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David Moyes Sunderland manager David Moyes cut a relieved figure after avoiding signing Yann M'Vila, criticising the midfielder's commitment.

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Zenit Hulk's brace ensured Andre Villas-Boas' Zenit reign got under way with a win as they beat Krylya Sovetov 2-1 on Monday.

Zenit CSKA Moscow's unbeaten start to the Russian Premier League season continued with a 1-0 victory over Rostov on Saturday.

Spartak Moskva ​Krasnodar ended Spartak Moscow's unbeaten start to the Russian Premier League season in spectacular fashion with a 4-0 victory on Thursday.

Zenit are on the verge of their first Russian Premier League title in three years after a 3-0 win over Rostov, with Krasnodar only drawing.

Zenit Zenit's unbeaten start to the Russian Premier League came to an end after a surprising 3-1 defeat at the hands of Terek Grozny on Saturday.

UEFA Europa League Rubin Kazan overcame Molde to seal a 5-0 aggregate win over Molde and take their place in the UEFA Europa League group stages.

There was more disappointment for Liverpool in the Europa League, while Marseille suffered a surprise home defeat.