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Yamal in fitness contention ahead of Atletico clash

Lamine Yamal suffered an early ankle injury during Barcelona’s 1-0 loss to Leganes on Sunday, and is running for fitness ahead of Barca’s next Liga clash with Atletico Madrid.

Watch: Barcelona’s title bid dented to Leganes

Barcelona’s 1-0 La Liga loss at home on Sunday to Leganes has messed up their title challenge with only goal difference separating them from second placed Atletico Madrid.

Southampton sack manager Russell Martin effectively

Russell Martin led the Saints to an onslaught of 5-0 to Tottenham on Sunday, as the club then confirmed firing him with immediate effect.

Watch: Spurs thrash Soutampton for first win in six

Tottenham Hotspur travelled to Southampton on Sunday to hand the Saints a first-half nightmare as Spurs hit five goals before the break.

Pirates dealt second draw, Sundowns pick up first CAF win

Orlando Pirates picked up yet another point from a possible six following their goalless draw to Stade d’Abidjan, while Sundowns picked up their first CAF Champions League win this season.

Watch: Chelsea defeat Brentford to move two points top

Chelsea took advantage of Brentford’s one away point all season as Marc Cucurella and Nicolas Jackson gave the Blues all three points to defeat the away side 2-1 on Sunday.

Watch: Amad, Bruno thrash City late at the Etihad

Following Manchester City’s lead after 88 minutes, Amad Diallo earned Manchester United a penalty which was converted by Bruno Fernandes to defeat City 2-1 in the derby.