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Ahead of his return to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho pointed to the precedents for Chelsea being crowned champions in seasons when Eden Hazard is at his best. (Photo: AFP / AP)

Chelsea win the league when Eden Hazard is the best player, warns Jose...

The Belgian led Chelsea to the title under Mourinho in 2014/15 and with Antonio Conte in charge in 2016/17.

20 Oct 2018 6:54 AM GMT

Midfield general Paulo Machado was top-notch with his distribution and it was his partnership with the effervescent Rafael Bastos that caused an endless amount of trouble for Punes creaky rearguard. (Photo: ISL Media)

ISL 2018-19: How Jorge Costa plotted FC Pune City's downfall in...

The fact that Mumbai City are finding their rhythm at the right time is a sign of good things to come.

20 Oct 2018 6:11 AM GMT

The second came when Soudou was brought down by defender Fanai inside the box. Striker Bastos sent Vishal the wrong way from the spot. (Representational Images)

Mumbai City FC prove two good for listless FC Pune City

Pune started with sole striker Emiliano Alfaro with Marcelo Pereira on the bench.

19 Oct 2018 7:14 PM GMT

The Kerala Blasters team trains in Kochi on Friday, eve of their Indian Super League third-round match against Delhi Dynamos.

Kerala Blasters look to defuse Delhi Dynamos

Delhi that had lost both home and away last season, to Kerala, will be hoping to get their first win of the season.

19 Oct 2018 7:10 PM GMT

Police later disputed Mourinhos explanation an escort was refused for the team bus journey from a city center hotel. (Photo: AFP)

Champions League: UEFA fines Man United, warns Jose Mourinho for bad...

Mourinho and Valencia coach Marcelino were warned for the late kickoff.

19 Oct 2018 3:41 PM GMT

City initially feared that De Bruyne would be out of action until late November, but has good progress and returned to training prior to a 0-0 draw at Liverpool before the international break. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Man City star Kevin De Bruyne in line to return for...

The Belgian has made just one substitute appearance this season after suffering a knee injury in training on August 15.

19 Oct 2018 2:43 PM GMT

The 25-year-old has scored 112 goals for the club, and was the joint top-scorer in Serie A with 29 last season. (Photo: AP)

This is my home: Mauro Icardi committed to Inter despite Chelsea, Real...

Icardi -- who has a release clause worth 110 million euros ($126 million) -- joined Inter from Serie A rivals Sampdoria...

19 Oct 2018 7:43 AM GMT

Mourinho has been quick to remind Chelsea fans on his previous returns to Stamford Bridge he delivered three Premier League titles in two spells in charge. (Photo: AFP)

Premier League: Spotlight on Mourinho, Arsenal under radar and things...

The pressure is still on the Portuguese to close a seven-point gap on Chelsea, Manchester City and Liverpool at the top...

19 Oct 2018 4:13 AM GMT

NEU FC bounced back through skipper Ogbeche. (Photo: PTI)

ISL 2018-19: Ogbeche nets hat-trick as NorthEast United beat...

Ogbeche was the star for the Highlanders with a stupendous hat-trick, which helped the visitors neutralise Chennaiyin...

19 Oct 2018 4:03 AM GMT

Since joining Barcelona Vidal has struggled for game time in the star-studded midfield, only twice being included in the starting line-up in eight Spanish league matches. (Photo: AFP)

FC Barcelona's Arturo Vidal fined 800,000 euros for Munich nightclub...

Vidal and his half-brother were both found guilty after attacking another man at Munich's Crowns Club in September

18 Oct 2018 11:20 AM GMT

Uniteds playoff charge has been traced back to Rooneys arrival in July. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Wayne Rooney scores a peach 35-yard free-kick as DC United...

Rooney curled in a superb strike from 30 yards in the 18th minute to settle the points.

18 Oct 2018 9:06 AM GMT

Mane, 26, started the season brightly but has not scored for Liverpool since September 1. (Photo: AFP)

Sadio Mane has hand surgery, joins Salah, Keita, Van Dijk in Liverpool...

Jurgen Klopp has a number of concerns with doubts over Mohamed Salah, Naby Keita and Virgil van Dijk.

18 Oct 2018 8:40 AM GMT