51, 52, 55, 57 and 60... Lewandowski scores FIVE in NINE minutes after coming off the bench to rescue Bayern in phenomenal cameo

Bayern Munich star Robert Lewandowski scores FIVE goals in nine minutes to hammer

With his team trailing Wolfsburg 1-0 at half-time, Robert Lewandowski came on to change the game for Bayern Munich by scoring an incredible FIVE goals in the space of just nine minutes. The Bundesliga champions, who went into the game with last season's second placed team carrying a 100 per cent record, were disappointing as they fell behind to a goal from Daniel Caligiuri in the first half - prompting Pep Guardiola to make a pair of changes. The Bayern coach replaced Thiago Alcántara for the Poland international in search of more creativity from his side but could not have forseen what happened next.

Kop that! Liverpool flop Balotelli reminds Rodgers what he's capable of as striker hits amazing free-kick for AC Milan at Udinese

Liverpool flop Mario Balotelli rediscovers scoring touch as striker nets stunning

Mario Balotelli scored his first goal since rejoining AC Milan on loan, a stunning free-kick in the 3-2 win over Udinese in Serie A on Tuesday night. The 25-year-old maverick striker, castaway by Liverpool after enduring a torrid season on Merseyside that yielded just four goals, fired a rocket-shot from 30 yards to give Milan a 1-0 lead in the fifth minute.

Three-match ban for Costa: Chelsea star punished over antics against Arsenal but Gabriel wins reprieve as red is rescinded

Chelsea striker Diego Costa handed three-match retrospective ban by the FA after clash

Diego Costa has been handed a retrospective three-game ban after his spat with Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny on Saturday. The Chelsea striker appeared to claw at the Frenchman's face as they battled for the ball during a feisty London derby at Stamford Bridge. Costa went unpunished at the time but has since picked up a charge of violent conduct, for which he has been given a three-match ban.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Costa may be a nasty piece of work but there's a grudging admiration for him

Arsenal's Brazilian defender Gabriel (L) and Chelsea's Brazilian-born Spanish striker Diego Costa (2nd R) are separated by Arsenal's Czech goalkeeper Petr Cech (C) as they clash during the English Premier League football match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge in London on September 19, 2015. AFP PHOTO / IAN KINGTON \n\nRESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.        (Photo credit should read IAN KINGTON/AFP/Getty Images)

MARTIN SAMUEL: Diego Costa is that guy. You know That Guy. The one everyone hates; the villain. There remains some grudging admiration for Costa. He is That Guy. And he just doesn't care.

Carneiro v Mourinho row deepens as axed doctor fails to return to Chelsea with club braced for legal fight

Chelsea's doctor Eva Carneiro appears to have an argument with Jose Mourinho manager of Chelsea during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Swansea played at Stamford Bridge, London, England.


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MATT LAWTON: Chelsea and Eva Carneiro are understood to have parted company, with the Premier League champions now bracing themselves for what could prove an expensive legal battle.

Madrid goalkeeper Navas reveals heartache over collapsed move to United on transfer deadline day 

Real Madrid goalkeeper Keylor Navas has revealed he cried when his move to Manchester United fell through, but insists he never wanted to leave the Spanish capital on transfer deadline day.

Alonso and Mascherano under investigation for alleged tax fraud

epa04933946 Pajtim Kasami (R) of Olympiacos Piraeus in action against Xabi Alonso (L) of Bayern Munich during the UEFA Champions League Group F soccer match between Olympiacos Piraeus and Bayern Munich at Karaiskaki stadium in Piraeus, Greece, 16 September 2015.  EPA/ALEXANDROS VLACHOS

A Spanish state prosecutor is investigating midfielders Xabi Alonso and Javier Mascherano for alleged tax fraud. Alonso issued a statement via his Twitter account on Tuesday denying the allegations.

Gabriel wins appeal after sending off at Chelsea and has ban overturned

Arsenal's Gabriel, No 5, reacts and puts his arms onto Chelsea's Diego Costa, No 19, during the English Premier League soccer match between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge stadium in London, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. Both players were show a yellow card for the incident, with Gabriel being sent off for a further clash between the two player- Chelsea went onto win the game 2-0.(AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

Gabriel's appeal has been upheld by the FA's independent three-man commission after Arsenal submitted extra video evidence to support the defender.

Aguero, De Bruyne and Sterling pile on the pain for sorry Sunderland as City run riot

Sunderland 1-4 Manchester City: Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling all

SUNDERLAND 1-4 MANCHESTER CITY - CRAIG HOPE AT THE STADIUM OF LIGHT: If ever proof was needed of the gulf in class between the top and bottom of the Premier League then this was it. League leaders City were simply devastating, rock-bottom Sunderland disastrous.

England ace Barkley provides the magic as Everton bounce back to beat Reading and keep Capital One Cup dream alive

Reading 1-2 Everton: Gerard Deulofeu and Ross Barkley help Toffees come from behind for

READING 1-2 EVERTON - RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE MADEJSKI STADIUM: Ross Barkley and Gerard Deulofeu produced a goal apiece to take Everton through to the fourth round of the Capital One Cup, despite a scare against Championship side Reading. The Madejski outfit took the lead in the first half through Nick Blackman and held onto it until the 62nd minute, when Everton's quality finally shone through.

Gestede heads Villa into fourth round in derby win over rivals Birmingham

Rudy Gestede celebrates scoring the opening goal during the Capital One Cup match between Aston Villa and Birmingham City played at Villa Park, Birmingham

ASTON VILLA 1-0 BIRMINGHAM - LAURIE WHITWELL: When the goal came, Villa Park erupted and Tim Sherwood looked to the skies.

King is royalty at Leicester after extra time winner breaks West Ham's hearts

LEICESTER 2-1 WEST HAM (AET) SAM CUNNINGHAM AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Andy King struck in the second half of extra-time to put Leicester through.

Bournemouth survive scare as Preston pay the penalty in third-round exit

PRESTON 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH (2-3 ON PENS, AET) - JOE BERNSTEIN: Bournemouth survived two late goals to edge into the Capital One Cup fourth round.

Remember us? Relegated Hull stun Swansea after Meyler fires winner

HULL 1-0 SWANSEA: Steve Bruce's Hull have edged into the Capital One Cup fourth round after beating Swansea as David Meyler scored the winner from close-range.

Crouch makes Fulham pay as Stoke boss Hughes haunts his former club

Stoke City's Peter Crouch scores his sides first goal

FULHAM 0-1 STOKE - JAMES ANDREW AT CRAVEN COTTAGE: Peter Crouch scored his first goal of the season as Stoke booked their place in the fourth round.

Adomah scores twice as Boro beat rivals Wolves to march on in the cup

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 22:  Albert Adomah of Middlesbrough celebrates his goal during the Capital One Cup third round match between Middlesbrough and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Riverside Stadium on September 22, 2015 in Middlesbrough, England.  (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

MIDDLESBROUGH 3-0 WOLVES - KIERAN GILL AT THE RIVERSIDE STADIUM: Middlesbrough secured their sixth consecutive win against Wolves.

REVEALED: Kaka is highest earner in US above Gerrard and Pirlo as MLS publish list of every players' salary (and Bradley Wright-Phillips takes home MORE than his brother)

MLS player salaries revealed: Kaka is the division's highest earner, but why does Bradley

The practice of past-it players migrating to MLS to play out the twilight of their careers is no new trick.  And with a chance to extend their stay on the pitch just a little longer and collect a handsome pay-packet at the same time, it's not hard to see why. As the MLS Players Union released the details of salaries on Tuesday, there were more than a few observations that raised eyebrows for one reason or another. Kaka, winner of the Balon d'Or in 2007 when playing for AC Milan, is currently the highest paid footballer in the division at at Orlando City. The 33-year-old is raking in a yearly wage of $6,660,000.

Ouch! Davies makes light of Costa scratch after showing off battle scars following Hull win over Swansea

Curtis Davies makes light of Diego Costa scratch after showing off battle scars from Hull

You needed close up cameras to see the scratch marks Chelsea's Diego Costa left on Arsenal's Gabriel Paulista on Saturday. But there was no need for enhancements or close ups as Curtis Davies showed off his battle scars following Hull City's Capital One Cup win over Swansea City. Davies took to Twitter to show three huge scratches on the side of his face which came from an unidentified Swans player during the third round tie.

I can't believe how good Ibra is! Di Maria raves about his new PSG pal

Paris St Germain's Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts during his French Ligue 1 soccer match against Reims at Auguste Delaune stadium in Reims, France, September 19, 2015. REUTERS/Charles Platiau

Former Manchester United winger Angel Di Maria says he did not realise how good a player Zlatan Ibrahimovic was until he arrived at Paris Saint-Germain in the summer.

Newcastle to review transfer policy confirms manager McClaren after summer signings fail to shine

Steve McClaren says winless Newcastle will review their transfer policy after spending £52million on foreign players and admits they have already talked of January investment.

Moyes feels the pressure lifted as Agirretxe hat-trick seals Real Sociedad's first win of the season

epa04944228 Real Sociedad's coach David Moyes during the Spanish Primera Division soccer match between Granada and Real Sociedad played at Nuevo los Carmenes stadium in Granada, southern Spain, 22 September 2015.  EPA/MIGUEL ANGEL MOLINA

The pressure on David Moyes lifted last night after Real Sociedad sealed their first win of the season thanks to a hat-trick from striker Imanol Agirretxe in a 3-0 victory over Granada.

Liverpool legend Dalglish puts 1984 European Cup winner's medal up for sale to raise money for cancer charity

ROME, ITALY - MAY 30:  (From left to right) Liverpool players Steve Nicol, Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen (obscured), Gary Gillespie, and captain Greaeme Souness celebrate with the trophy after winning the UEFA European Cup Final between AS Roma and Liverpool FC held on May 30, 1984 at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome, Italy. The match ended in a 1-1 after extra-time, with Liverpool winning the match and trophy 4-2 on Penalties. (Photo by Liverpool FC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Kenny Dalglish has put his 1984 European Cup winner's medal up for auction to help raise money for his wife's breast cancer charity, the Marina Dalglish Appeal.

Kane backed by Pochettino to end barren spell against Arsenal in Capital One Cup as both sides gear up for north London derby

Tottenham striker Harry Kane backed by Mauricio Pochettino to end barren spell against

Mauricio Pochettino is backing Harry Kane to end his barren goalscoring run against Arsenal in Wednesday's Capital One Cup tie at White Hart Lane. Kane, who netted 21 times in the Barclays Premier League last season, has yet to find the target in a Spurs shirt this term. He scored twice for England in their Euro 2016 qualifiers against San Marino and Switzerland earlier this month, but has not scored in seven appearances for Pochettino's team this season.

Tevez visits Ham in hospital to apologise for horror leg break

Carlos Tevez visits Ezequiel Ham in hospital as Boca Juniors star apologises horror leg

Argentinos Junior midfielder Ezequiel Ham has thanked Boca Juniors star Carlos Tevez after the former Manchester City striker visited him in hospital following his horror leg-breaking challenge. Tevez left Ham in agony when he forcefully collided with the 21-year-old's shin during Saturday's 3-0 Primera Division victory for Boca with graphic images of the foul making headlines worldwide. But it seems there are no hard feelings from the Argentinos man, after he posed for a photo with the Argentine icon at his bedside on Monday night.

Deila admits Celtic may have found new target man in Cole but refuses to break wage structure to land free agent 

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Celtic Manager (right) and Carlton Cole during training.

Ronny Deila has vowed he will not smash Celtic's wage structure to land Carlton Cole, despite admitting he may have found a new target man in the former West Ham and Chelsea striker.

Jake Livermore starts for Hull in emotional return after failing drugs test

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Jake Livermore started his first game for Hull City since May in the Capital One Cup against Swansea on Tuesday night after failing a drugs test last season.

Rangers 1-3 St Johnstone: Saints end Warburton's side's winning run to reach League Cup quarter-finals

St Johnstone's Murray Davidson celebrates scoring his sides first goal with team mates during the third round of the Scottish Communities League Cup at Ibrox, Glasgow. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday September 22, 2015. See PA story SOCCER Rangers. Photo credit should read: Danny Lawson/PA Wire. EDITORIAL USE ONLY

MARK WILSON AT IBROX: Flawless so far in their pursuit of a place within the Premiership, Rangers received a reminder here of just how far they may still have to travel.

The seven superstars I missed out on: Ferguson reveals how he failed to land Ronaldo, Drogba and Co during his reign

Sir Alex Ferguson could have signed Thomas Muller when he was 10 and missed out on Ronaldo

Sir Alex Ferguson enjoyed unparalleled success during his quarter of a century at Old Trafford - but the former Manchester United manager has revelled he missed out on a number of elite stars. Ferguson reveals Brazilian striker Ronaldo was a target back in 1994, while they knew about Germany's World Cup winner Thomas Muller when he was just 10.

Rooney on Man United Fight Club: Stars crowded around TV when Froch beat Groves

Wayne Rooney on Manchester United Fight Club: Stars crowded around TV in team hotel when

The first rule of Fight Club is: You do not talk about Fight Club. Yet for Wayne Rooney that notion doesn't seem to apply within the Manchester United dressing room.

FERGIE ON ROONEY DEAL: I made sure no player earned more than me

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Sir Alex Ferguson signed a contract with Manchester United in 2010 that ensured he would receive a higher salary than any of his players, the Scot has revealed in his latest book.

Fergie: I only had four world class players at Manchester United... Cantona, Giggs, Scholes and Ronaldo

MATT BARLOW: Sir Alex Ferguson has claimed only four of his Manchester United players could be truly regarded as 'world-class', with Cristiano Ronaldo on top of the pile.

FERGIE ON BALOTELLI: I flirted with the idea of signing him before City did

AC Milan's Mario Balotelli, right, challenges for the ball with Palermo's Aljaz Struna during the Serie A soccer match between AC Milan and Palermo at the San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015. AC Milan beat Palermo 3-2 for only its second win of the season as the visiting side missed the chance to move provisionally top of Serie A on Saturday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

MATT BARLOW: Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed he considered a move to sign Mario Balotelli before the controversial Italian striker signed for Manchester City.

FERGIE ON GIGGS: He'll be a great boss, but I couldn't make him my No 2

Sir Alex Ferguson expects Ryan Giggs to be a 'great manager' and revealed he would have made him his assistant had the Wales winger not gone on for so long as a player.

Ferguson rejected Inter move during his time as Manchester United boss

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Sir Alex Ferguson has revealed how he held talks about leaving Manchester United for Inter Milan during the latter stages of his highly impressive 26-year career at Old Trafford.

Liverpool make contact with Carlo Ancelotti as pressure mounts on Brendan Rodgers

NEIL ASHTON: Brendan Rodgers is fighting to save his Liverpool job after owners FSG sounded out Carlo Ancelotti about replacing him as manager. Ancelotti, who won the European Cup with AC Milan and Real Madrid, has been approached to take over from Rodgers after Liverpool’s poor start to the season. It is understood Rodgers retains the support of some decision makers at Liverpool, but his job is now hanging by a thread after Ancelotti was contacted about his position.  

Louis van Gaal angered at Marcos Rojo's failure to reveal extent of hamstring knock

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side will be motivated by last season's Capital One Cup final heartache ahead of...

Curtis Davies makes light of Diego Costa scratch after showing off battle scars from Hull win over Swansea in Capital One Cup

Barcelona president Josep Bartomeu tells Harvard University students: 'The Premier League is our biggest competitor'

David Moyes feels the pressure lifted as Imanol Agirretxe hat-trick seals Real Sociedad's first win of the season

Ronny Deila admits Celtic may have found new target man in Carlton Cole but refuses to break wage structure to land free agent 

Mark Warburton stands by claims that Rangers could competently compete in the Premiership despite St Johnstone defeat

Tim Sherwood dismisses talk of leaked line-up as Aston Villa boss insists his tactics were spot on in win over Birmingham City  

You've got no fans! Zero Getafe supporters turn up for defeat at Atletico Madrid despite clubs being separated by only 15 minutes

Preston 2-2 Bournemouth (2-3 on pens): Adam Federici makes all the right moves in penalty shootout to edge Cherries through in...

Diego Costa may be a nasty piece of work but there’s a grudging admiration for him

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud set for audition against Tottenham as he eyes leading role ahead of Theo Walcott

Newcastle to review transfer policy confirms manager Steve McClaren after summer signings fail to shine

Leicester 2-1 West Ham (AET): Andy King fires Foxes into Capital One Cup fourth round after Joe Dodoo's early strike is cancelled...

Paris Saint-Germain 3-0 Guingamp: Zlatan Ibrahimovic gets off the mark but misses from the spot as French champions cruise

Reading 1-2 Everton: Gerard Deulofeu and Ross Barkley help Toffees come from behind for Capital One Cup victory

Middlesbrough 3-0 Wolves: Albert Adomah scores twice for the hosts in comfortable Capital One Cup victory at the Riverside 

Fulham 0-1 Stoke: Peter Crouch's first-half goal sees Mark Hughes' side into Capital One Cup fourth round with win at Craven...

Hull City 1-0 Swansea: David Meyler goal stuns Swans as Garry Monk's side are sent crashing out of Capital One Cup  

Aston Villa 1-0 Birmingham: Rudy Gestede's bullet header secures second city derby win for Tim Sherwood's side in Capital One Cup 

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