Bayern"s Alaba chosen as Austria"s finest - UEFA.com

FC Bayern München defender David Alaba has been named Austrian Player of the Year for the fourth time in a row.

Alaba’s latest accolade was voted for by the coaches of the Austrian Bundesliga and handed over by the Austrian Press Agency. Alaba was honoured ahead of FC Salzburg duo Jonatan Soriano and Kevin Kampl. All ten of the coaches involved in the award opted for Alaba, who becomes the first player to claim the prize for four successive years.

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MW16 pre-match stats: Giroud the head boy against Newcastle MW16 pre-match stats: Olivier Giroud faces Newcastle United head on | Barclays Premier League

Look in any way the vital amounts before Matchweek 16 of the Barclays Premier League as Arsenal ahead Olivier Giroud heads directly into the visit of Newcastle United having an impressive record from the Magpies, while Chelsea intention to stay unbeaten after 11 BPL matches with Hull City.

Here are all the vital stats ahead of Matchweek 16, and recall it is possible to keep updated with all the activity as it occurs in our Carlsberg Live Match Center: live.premierleague.com.

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MW16 pre-match stats: Giroud the head boy against Newcastle MW16 pre-match stats: Olivier Giroud faces Newcastle United head on | Barclays Premier League

Speaking Strategies: Sterling helps Liverpool win Leicester conflict

Leicester City and Liverpool were both under pressure to pick up points in Tuesday’s Barclays Premier League encounter in the King Power Stadium, but it had been the visiting Reds who reigned supreme, courtesy of a morale-boosting 3-1 triumph.

What was the storyline of the match? Our tactical columnist Adrian Clarke has analysed the activity.

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Speaking Strategies: Sterling helps Liverpool win Leicester conflict

Speaking Strategies: More composure can help Arsenal

Defeat at home to Manchester United last weekend made Arsenal reeling from their worst start to the season since 1982/83, and ahead of a trip to West Bromwich Albion this weekend the pressure is building for them to immediately turn around their flagging fortunes.

Former Gunners midfielder and tactical analyzer Adrian Clarke takes a closer look at the type of Arsene Wenger’s underperforming side.

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Speaking Strategies: More composure can help Arsenal

Champions League establishing new scoring records - UEFA Champions League - News - UEFA.com

As we enter matchday five with so much of the UEFA Champions League still to play for, we’ve already seen 64 of the 125 matches that consist of this season’s contest appropriate.

among the standout observations from this season has been the large number of goals scored, the pinnacle coming on matchday three when an remarkable 59 were registered – the greatest matchday total because the contest returned to the one group stage format.

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Roma"s Leandro Castán to undergo brain surgery - UEFA Champions League - News - UEFA.com

UEFA Champions League contenders AS Roma have announced that centre-back Leandro Castán will undergo neurosurgery next month to resolve “a congenital vascular alteration in his brain”.

The 28-year-old Brazilian defender has not played since the 1-0 win at Empoli FC on 13 September, when he was replaced at half-time in his only appearance this term after complaining of acute dizziness. Medical tests later confirmed a cavernoma – a cluster of abnormal blood vessels that puts pressure on the brain.

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Roma"s Leandro Castán to undergo brain surgery - UEFA Champions League - News - UEFA.com

Talking Tactics: Five of the best summer signings

A standout feature of the season so far has been the positive impression made by several overseas imports. Having taken no time at all to settle in, it seems that everywhere you look a Barclays Premier League new boy has managed to offer a significant contribution in their new club colours.

This week our tactical analyst Adrian Clarke takes a closer look at five signings who have made a significant impact on the way their team plays.

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Talking Tactics: Five of the best summer signings

Poyet commends approach of advise Fletcher

Gus Poyet is expecting Steven Fletcher will continue his remarkable form and score the goals that may help Sunderland climb up the Barclays Premier League table.

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Poyet commends approach of advise Fletcher

Goals fly in as Shakhtar, Bayern hit seven - UEFA Champions League - News - UEFA.com

— Shakhtar as well as their striker Luiz Adriano rest records in 7-0 triumph at BATE– Bayern hit five before halftime in 7-1 win at Roma to go five points clear in Group E– Lionel Messi strikes again as Barcelona defeat Ajax to keep Group F pressure on Paris– Chelsea ease to win over Maribor yet are only two points clear as Schalke pip Sporting

Follow the match links for reports, reaction and, from midnight CET, highlights (until 24.00CET on Wednesday).

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Goals fly in as Shakhtar, Bayern hit seven - UEFA Champions League - News - UEFA.com

Liverpool are bouncing back, says Henderson

Jordan Henderson is confident Liverpool will be back to somewhere near their best form when they travel to Queens Park Rangers after the international break.

Henderson joined up with the England squad this week, having produced an impressive individual display in the 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on Saturday, including an assured 61st-minute goal.

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Liverpool are bouncing back, says Henderson

Spurs v Southampton: Pochettino awaits "emotional" reunion

Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino admits the meeting with his former side Southampton at White Hart Lane will be an emotional occasion.

Pochettino swapped the South Coast for north London during the summer season and Southampton also lost star players Rickie Lambert, Adam Lallana, Dejan Lovren, Luke Shaw and Calum Chambers. But they have rebuilt impressively under new manager Ronald Koeman and are enjoying a superb start to the campaign.

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Spurs v Southampton: Pochettino awaits "emotional" reunion

Saturday review: Quickfire Arsenal outclass Villa

Arsenal returned to winning ways having an impressive away victory at Aston Villa which came courtesy of three quick fire first half goals, while Newcastle United managed to recover from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 with Hull City.

Aston Villa had yet to be surpassed in the Barclays Premier League and were more than a match for Arsenal until they surrendered three goals in 3mins15secs – the fastest case of three goals being scored with one BPL side since records commenced in 200607 – near the ending of the very first half.

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Saturday review: Quickfire Arsenal outclass Villa

Porto and Roma wild in opening regulars - UEFA Champions League - News - UEFA.com

— Porto equal the record matchday one success with 6-0 defeat of BATE– Roma also notable as they hit five previous CSKA in the Italian capital– Bayern score in the 90th minute to procure 1-0 win against Manchester City– Gerard Pique gets the sole goal as Barcelona border success against APOEL

Follow the links for video highlights (until 24.00CET on Thursday), match reports and extensive reaction

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Falcao eyes top-four finish with Manchester United

Radamel Falcao is planning to take Manchester United to some top-four finish in the Barclays Premier League and play in the UEFA Champions League as the Colombia striker said he was looking to remain at Old Trafford beyond his first season-long loan.

Speaking to the press at United’s training ground with fellow new signing Daley Blind and manager Louis van Gaal, Falcao said that although he transferred to Old Trafford on loan from Monaco, he wished to remain there "for a lot of years".

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Falcao eyes top-four finish with Manchester United

Crystal Palace Foundation praised in forum on inclusion

Crystal Palace Foundation’s work in encouraging inclusion has been highlighted at a forum to discuss and advise grassroots clubs about equality in football.

Football pressure groups, local clubs and champions for inclusion joined forces at Selhurst Park last month at the event organised by the Surrey FA in conjunction with The FA. Kick It Out and Football v Homophobia were invited to discuss their work along with disability coaches, Mental Health in Football ambassadors, FA coach mentors and Christian League representatives.

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Crystal Palace Foundation praised in forum on inclusion