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Arsenal edge past Stoke City 1-0 to move within one point of Premier League leader Man United.

Arsenal scored two late goals to win the first leg tie.

Barca will be looking to extend their La Liga record run when they visit Sporting Gijon.

But the Spanish giants stay seven points behind league leader Barcelona.

The Wolves ended Manchester United's unbeaten start to the season with a 2-1 win.

Inter came back in the 2nd half to win 3-2 while Udinese upset Juventus 2-1.

Also, Lazio won 2-0 at home to Fiorentina after two goals from Libor Kozak.

AC Milan are on top with 41 points and lead Napoli, Lazio by four points and Inter by six points.

United go back to the summit of the Premier League, leap-frogging Man City on goal difference.

Messi scored in the 44th, 64th and 73rd minutes for his third hat trick of the season.

Arsenal plays Ipswich on Wednesday in the first leg of the other semifinal.

Brazilian media said he will earn a monthly salary of more than $600,000.

The penalty and 32nd-minute dismissal of Liverpool's captain Gerrard enabled United to cruise through to fourth-round.

Qatar now faces the prospect of an early exit from the Asian Cup.

Juventus remained fourth, five points behind leader AC Milan.

Liverpool host Bolton in the English Premier League on new year's day.