Football

Theo Walcott's double helped Arsenal rout Newcastle 4-0 on Wednesday.

On Saturday, Real Madrid routed Racing Santander 6-1, Barcelona beat Zaragoza 2-0.

Samuel Eto'o prodded home a late equaliser to ensure Inter and Sampdoria shared the spoils.

Real Madrid counterpart Jose Mourinho's belief that the unsettled striker will stay put at Manchester United.

The meeting between the two clubs, who have won 16 European Cups between them, is the pick of matchday three.

The deal came on the day set as the deadline for repayment of the club's debts.

Barcelona defeated Athletic Bilbao 3-1 while Real Madrid and Levante were involved in a goalless draw.

The City manager said the decision was important as the Citizens will face Chelsea in the EPL on Saturday.

Birmingham took the lead when Cameron Jerome scored his first goal of the season in the 15th minute.

Fiorentina takes on Lazio in another Serie A match on Saturday.

France defender William Gallas might be handed the captain's armband in his debut match for Tottenham Hotspur at West Bromwich.

Diego Forlan scores a brace as Atletico Madrid thrash Sporting Gijon 4-0.

Juventus lost to Bari 1-0 on Sunday, with Massimo Donati scoring the winner.

Burdisso was a big success on loan at Roma last season when they ran his parent club Inter close.

The Spanish club have now been given permission to speak to the Argentina midfielder.

The visitors took the lead shortly after half time when Hammers defender Matthew Upson headed into his own net.