Didier Drogba scored twice to help Chelsea claim a magnificent 3-0 win at Arsenal and go five points clear at the top of the Premier League.

John Terry has urged Chelsea to remain focused as they bid to convert their excellent start to the season into a Premier League title triumph.

Arsene Wenger felt Arsenal were hard done by when the referee disallowed what he felt was a perfectly good goal in the 3-0 defeat by Chelsea.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's second-half volley gave Barcelona a 1-0 win over Real Madrid in La Liga's first El Clasico this season on Sunday evening.

England have seen their bid to stage the 2018 World Cup handed a huge boost after Brazil offered its support to their campaign.

Follow Sunday's action via TEAMtalk's Live Centre, with Arsenal taking on Chelsea in what should be a cracking London derby at The Emirates.

Manchester United will tackle old foes Leeds or Kettering in the FA Cup third round, holders Chelsea host Watford and West Ham face Arsenal.

Liverpool claimed Merseyside derby bragging rights with a 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park to climb to fifth place in the Premier League.

Jamie Carragher admits the 212th Merseyside derby was not a spectacle - but hopes Liverpool's 2-0 win can signal the start of a renaissance.

Lee Bowyer was Birmingham's match-winner for the second game in succession as his early strike earned the Blues a 1-0 derby win at Wolves.

Jon Stead came off the bench to ensure Ipswich's unbeaten run in the Championship continued with a fine 2-1 victory at Cardiff on Sunday.

Jermaine Beckford grabbed a late equaliser to spare Leeds' blushes against non-league Kettering as their FA Cup second-round tie ended 1-1.

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has insisted he has no intention of selling Portuguese winger Nani in the January transfer window.

Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez has revealed that versatile defender Fabio Aurelio has rejected a contract extension offer at Anfield.

Four players from Champions League winners Barcelona are among the 10 finalists in the running for the Ballon d'Or named by France Football.

Fulham boss Roy Hodgson has revealed that striker Andy Johnson has undergone an exploratory operation in a bid to solve his groin problem.

Rangers striker Nacho Novo is at the centre of a police investigation following an incident at the end of his side's 1-0 defeat by Aberdeen.

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti has revealed that the Champions League is a more important target than winning the Premier League this season.

The Dutch FA claim they kept Arsenal fully informed about Robin van Persie's ankle injury after Gunners boss Arsene Wenger blasted them.

Barcelona want Spurs striker Jermain Defoe, while Ryan Babel's Liverpool nightmare could be over and Sergio Aguero insists he is going nowhere.