Football

City is now provisionally second in the table, level on 32 points with leader Arsenal.

The former West Ham United boss signed a five-and-a-half year contract.

While Copenhagen were delighted they will continue to mix with the continent's big guns, Inter slumped 3-0 at Werder Bremen.

David Ngog and Ryan Babel's first-half strikes and a tidy Maxi Rodriguez goal sealed victory for Roy Hodgson's side.

Inter could slip 10 points behind AC Milan after just 15 games if their city rivals win at home to promoted Brescia on Saturday.

Lazio is second, three points behind leader AC Milan, while Inter is fifth, seven points back from its city rival.

Florent Malouda and Salomon Kalou gave Chelsea a fifth victory from five home matches.

The development came into limelight after the English striker showed his desire not to extend his contract with the Old Trafford club.

Rooney shocked United by saying he wanted to leave but an injury to the striker sidelined him from their game against Bursaspor.

Chelsea were held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa, while Arsenal came from behind to beat Birmingham 2-1.

Manchester United threw away a two-goal lead against West Brom to draw its third consecutive EPL match.

Barca striker David Villa is fit to face his former club for the first time since his move in the off season.

While Inter thrashed Bremen 4-0, ManU won 1-0 but Rubin held Barca to 1-1 draw.

Inzaghi, who partnered Milan newcomer Ibrahimovic in attack, linked with Ronaldinho and struck from close range.

The point shared leaves Villa on seven points and Bolton on six, both from five games.

Cesc Fabregas and Carlos Vela each scored twice in Arsenal's 6-0 rout of Portugal's Braga.