<div><figure class="image"></figure></div>With World Cup qualifying on, its been a little slow for UEFA club competition news but here are some stories around the web that I thought you’d find interesting.
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<li>ESPN Soccernet details <a href="http:\/\/soccernet.espn.go.com/columns/story?id=581674&amp;sec=europe&amp;root=europe&amp;lpos=spotlight&amp;lid=tab1pos2&amp;cc=5901" target="_blank" rel="noopener">the problems at Fenerbahce</a></li>
<li>Bundesliga Talk has posted <a href="http:\/\/www.bundesligatalk.com/die-tabelle-lugen-nicht-international-break-edition/123" target="_blank" rel="noopener">a quick update</a> on every club in the league</li>
<li>Owen Slot, Chief Sports Reporter for the Times, offers <a href="http:\/\/www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/sport/article4949915.ece" target="_blank" rel="noopener">10 ways football can ride out the credit crunch</a></li>
<li>The <a href="http:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-1078181/Real-ready-make-Tevez-United-dither-Argentina-strikers-32m-deal.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Daily Mail reports</a> that Real Madrid are planning to make Carlos Tevez in January</li>
<li>Juventus boss Claudio Ranieri says that Xabi Alonso was <a href="http:\/\/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/sport-front-page/2008/10/14/juventus-shortlist-liverpool-s-rafa-benitez-to-be-their-new-manager-115875-20801283/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">passed over as they felt he was ‘too slow’</a> ; the article also suggests that Ranieri may be out and replaced with Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez </li>
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A few quick injury notes before I sign off. Expect to hear more coaches complain about fixture congestion, etc
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<li>Celtic have been dealt a blow with the news that Jan Vennegoor of Hesselink is set to miss key games in both the SPL and the Champions League. Vennegoor of Hesselink looks certain to sit out Tuesday’s much-anticipated Champions League clash against Manchester United at Old Trafford.</li>
<li>Liverpool striker Fernando Torres is set to miss the club’s next three matches through injury. Torres strained a hamstring during Spain’s 2-1 win over Belgium and is expected to be out of action for 10 days. The Reds might also be without Dutch winger Ryan Babel, who sustained an ankle injury after a clash with Blackburn Rovers’ winger Morten Gamst Pedersen in the world Cup qualifier against Norway.</li>
<li>Villarreal midfielder Sebastián Eguren will be out of action for up to five weeks after tearing his left hamstring during Uruguay’s World Cup qualifying loss to Argentina in Buenos Aires on Saturday.</li>
<li>FC Shakhtar Donetsk have lost defender Ilsinho for the rest of the year and striker Luiz Adriano until November, with the UEFA Champions League Group C visit of Sporting Clube de Portugal looming next Wednesday.</li>
<li>Real Madrid full-back Miguel Torres has been ruled out for about three weeks after tests confirmed he suffered a tear to his left thigh muscle during the Spain Under-21s’ victory over Switzerland in Lorca on Tuesday.</li>
<li>Arsenal were hit heavily as William Gallas (hamstring) and Bacary Sagna (knee) suffered knocks while playing for France and Nicklas Bendtner (ankle) was injured representing Denmark. The trio&nbsp;will miss the trip to Fenerbahce, while Cesc Fàbregas (broken nose), Robin van Persie (muscle strain) and Johan Djourou (concussion) are awaiting tests on their ailments.</li>
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Champions League News Roundup: Oct. 16, 2008 - World Soccer Talk

Champions League News Roundup: Oct. 16, 2008

<div><figure class="image"></figure></div>Liverpool certainly raised their game today with a historic 2-1 win against arch rivals Manchester United in an entertaining game. <a href="http:\/\/www.101greatgoals.com/2008/09/super-sub-babel-seals-liverpools-comeback-win-over-united/" target="_blank">Watch the video highlights of the goals here</a>.
It was an impressive team performance from Liverpool who definitely seemed more up for the game than a Manchester United side that seemed lethargic and on the backfoot at times, especially in the second half.
Albert Riera put in an very credible debut performance on the left wing for the Reds. Based on how he played today as well as how remarkable Ryan Babel was when he came on to replace Riera, Liverpool looks to have finally solved their weaknesses on the left wing.
What’s important for Liverpool FC is that they continue to put in spirited performances like this week-in, week-out. Boosted by a deserved win against Manchester United, the Reds have an opportunity now to push ahead of United in the league table and need to maintain a winning record to put the pressure on Sir Alex Ferguson’s side.
What are your thoughts from today’s game? How do you explain Manchester United’s weak performance today, especially in the second half? And should Javier Mascherano be knighted? Share your thoughts below by clicking the comments link.

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