Why Manchester United's loss is Juventus's gain : Paul Pogba

Gianluca Vialli was working as a pundit for Sky Italia when Paul Pogba settled a top-of-the-table clash between Juventus and Napoli in October with an exquisite volley from outside the area.

After the match former Chelsea and Watford manager Vialli smiled cheekily and asked the midfielder if he expected a text message of congratulation from his former manager at Manchester United, Sir Alex Ferguson.

Momentarily taken aback, Pogba raised his eyebrows and caused the experts in the studio to laugh when he replied: "Er, no, I don't think so."

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AC Milan - adjusting to a new reality without their old stars

They lost a clutch of their biggest names in the summer, no longer have the finances to compete with Europe's richest clubs and made their worst start to a Serie A season for 71 years - this is a new era for AC Milan and it did not begin too brightly.

After five defeats in their first eight league games, life has got a little easier for Milan's manager Massimiliano Allegri with Saturday's thumping 5-1 win over Chievo Verona lifting his side to 10th in the table.

But Allegri is still facing constant speculation over his future and badly needs to follow Saturday's domestic victory by winning Tuesday's key Champions League group game against a Malaga side who are running away with Group B.

He is not the only one under pressure. As well as Allegri, it has been tough going for the players who survived the enforced Rossoneri revolution at the cash-strapped club.

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Man City Vs Ajax

Manchester City are troubled by injuries ahead of their vital Champions League Group D game against Ajax.

Defender Joleon Lescott (back) and midfielder James Milner (hamstring) failed to make the side at West Ham on Saturday and are unlikely to play.

Right-backs Micah Richards (knee) and Maicon (foot) and midfielders David Silva and Jack Rodwell (both hamstring) are again missing.

Defender Kolo Toure is not registered for the competition.

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Manchester City need three big performances

Roberto Mancini has demanded "three big performances" from his Manchester City side to keep alive any hopes of remaining in the Champions League.

The Premier League champions host Ajax on Tuesday and need a win to retain hope of qualification.

But Mancini admits his disappointment at City's poor run in the tournament.

"You should play 100 per cent every game. It's normal, no? We have three games. We have to think only about Ajax."

When asked if his side owed him a big performance against the four-time European Champions, Mancini responded: "I think three big performances!"

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Arsene Wenger says Arsenal players have lost belief

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his players have lost their belief even though his side still have "the best defence" in the Premier League.

The Gunners, who play Schalke in the Champions League on Tuesday, are sixth in the Premiership and were outclassed by Manchester United on Saturday.

And Schalke, who beat Arsenal in north London a fortnight ago,promise to be an even tougher prospect on home soil.

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