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Ancelotti confident ahead of United acid test

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti knows his first Premier League clash with Manchester United will provide the acid test of his title credentials.

Slow start: Ferguson makes case for United

Struggling Everton: Zola looks for hammer blow

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Sergio van Dijk of Roar heads during the round 10 A-League match between Adelaide United and Brisbane Roar. (Getty Images)

Roar rock Adelaide to end drought

A deadly performance from striker Sergio Van Dijk has helped Brisbane clinch a huge win over Adelaide United.

Match stats: Adelaide v Brisbane

Match preview: Victory host Central Coast

Blues reprieve: Chelsea transfer ban lifted

Fowler a star in switch to Australia

Former liverpool striker Robbie Fowler has found a place in the sun, one where he can still be a star on the field yet be anonymous off it.

Golden touch: Culina tipped to silence critics

A-League ladder: Season 2009-10

Mixed day for Aussies in Europa League

Fulham's hopes of advancing in the Europa League were dented when Roma came from behind to win in Italy.

Latest results: Europa League

Real Madrid: Ronaldo out for two more weeks

Gianfranco Zola: Hammers on the up

Verbeek not justified in dropping McDonald

Chris Paraskevas analyzes Scott McDonald's shock omission from the squad to face Oman.

World Cup: States want bid coordinator

Sterjovski deal: Glory need replacements

Aurelio Vidmar: Not panicking yet

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