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Dave Kitson salutes the fans after Oxford United's welcome 2-0 win at Plymouth on Saturday when he scored Dave Kitson has added incentive to help Oxford United finish in the play-offs as he looks to end his career on a high.

Celtic striker Anthony Stokes feels he has improved as a player this season - even if his goals tally does not indicate it.

A 3-1 win over West Ham United on Tuesday saw Arsene Wenger's team climb back into the English Premier League's top four, keeping the Gunners in contention to qualify for the lucrative European Champions League.

Diego Simeone, pictured, does not know whether Diego Costa will remain with Atletico Madrid beyond the end of this season Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone has admitted he may be powerless to stop star striker Diego Costa joining Chelsea in the summer.

Madrid will be without the injured Cristiano Ronaldo, while Barcelona arrives with its defense in tatters and Lionel Messi questioned for his recent dip in form.

Mark Milligan scored in the second minute and James Troisi sealed Melbourne Victory 's 2-0 upset win over defending champion Guangzhou Evergrande in stoppage time Tuesday to ensure a tense finish in Group G in the Asian Champions League .

Marco Reus leads the player vote for the second time, after scoring three goals in games against Real Madrid and Bayern Munich.

City suffered a serious setback in their bid to reclaim the crown as they were beaten 3-2 at leaders Liverpool in a pulsating clash at Anfield on Sunday.

Liverpool's players will be in attendance as Anfield hosts the annual memorial service for the victims of the Hillsborough disaster.

Athletic Bilbao striker Aritz Aduriz scored goals at the start of each half to help the Basque club beat Malaga 3-0 on Monday, strengthening its hold on Spain's final Champions League berth.

Sebastian Giovinco and Fernando Llorente helped Juventus beat Udinese 2-0 on Monday and restore its eight-point lead at the top of the Serie A table.

Bayern Munich defender Rafinha has been banned for three Bundesliga matches after getting a late red card in the 3-0 loss to Borussia Dortmund.

Swansea manager Garry Monk, pictured, cut a frustrated figure after defender Chico Flores was sent off in Sunday's 1-0 defeat to Chelsea Swansea boss Garry Monk was left frustrated and infuriated by defender Chico Flores' early dismissal in his team's 1-0 home defeat against Barclays Premier League title contenders Chelsea.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is convinced his side's dramatic FA Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out win over Wigan can prove the turning point of their season.

In the late match, Hoffenheim beat Augsburg 2-0 to come within two points of its opponent in eighth place.

Hull reached the FA Cup final for the first time in their history after a thrilling 5-3 win over Sheffield United at Wembley.

West Brom have taken action against Saido Berahino after the striker was videoed inhaling nitrous oxide in his car after the Baggies' 3-0 defeat to Manchester United last month.

Bologna had only won one of its past nine games but looked to have secured a vital three points thanks to Niccolo Cherubin's 44th-minute strike.

Kevin Gameiro of Sevilla whoops it up after scoring in a 2-0 victory over Real Betis at Benito Villamarin Stadium on Sunday.

Philippe Coutinho scored in the 78th minute to help Liverpool beat Manchester City 3-2 Sunday and become the favorite to win the Premier league on a day of remembrance for English soccer.