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Image source, Getty ImagesAnthony Martial, Ashley Young, Romelu Lukaku and Ander Herrera of Manchester United in training session ahead of their UEFA Champions League match against CSKA Moscow
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Image source, Getty ImagesChelsea manager Antonio Conte is preparing to face Atletico Madrid
So what have we got in store in the Champions League tonight then?
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Varane agrees five-year contract extension
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane has signed a new five-year contract with the Spanish champions.
The 24-year-old France centre-back, who joined the club from Lens in 2011, has agreed a deal that runs until the end of June 2022.
Varane has made seven appearances so far this season as Zinedine Zidane's side defend their La Liga and Champions League titles.
His previous contract, signed in 2014, was due to expire in June 2020.
Image source, Getty ImagesReal Madrid's Raphael Varane
Burnley give unclaimed refunds to charity
Image source, Getty ImagesPolice try to stop Hannover 96 fans entering the Burnley end during the pre-season friendly match between Burnley and Hannover 96 at Turf Moor on August 5, 2017
Charities in Burnley will benefit from the Clarets’ abandoned summer friendly against Hannover 96.
After the pre-season game was cut short at half-time, supporters were offered the choice of a ticket-price refund or for their gate monies to be donated to charity.
It has led to £16,000 in unclaimed refunds and Burnley will dsitribute to cancer funds, a hospice, a disability sport project, and dementia support.
Mike Garlick, Burnley FC Chairman said: “I would like to thank the many Clarets fans who chose not to claim their refunds.
"Your generosity will now benefit so many people through the work of these fantastic local charities.
"A negative experience at Turf Moor has been turned into such a positive and that’s testament to the community spirit of Burnley FC fans.”
Brighton player to sit out games
Image source, Getty ImagesTomer Hemed of Brighton and Hove Albion holds off DeAndre Yedlin of Newcastle United at Amex Stadium on September 24, 2017
Brighton & Hove Albion’s Tomer Hemed will serve a three-match suspension with immediate effect after a violent conduct charge against him was found proven.
The player was involved in an incident with Newcastle United’s DeAndre Yedlin in the 88th minute of the game on Sunday (September 24 2017), which was not seen by the match officials but caught on video.
The player - who scored the winner in the game - denied the charge, however, it was found proven following an Independent Regulatory Commission hearing today.
Rumour: French outfit want Gunner
They've carved out an expensive niche in signing top strikers lately, so PSG's reported interest in Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez probably shouldn't come as a shock.
According to reports, external in Sanchez's native Chile, the French club fancy adding him to their star-studded frontline, which already includes Neymar Jnr and Kylian Mbappe.
Image source, Getty ImagesArsenal striker Alexis Sanchez
Everton forward's eye injury is healing
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton forward Wayne Rooney sustained an eye injury during his side's game with Bournemouth at Goodison Park.
He left the field with blood pouring from a nasty eye injury during Everton's 2-1 win over Bournemouth on Saturday, but Wayne Rooney is a fast healer.
The former England captain, 31, appeared in far better shape as he trained with his team-mates in front of the media on Wednesday.
And he could be called upon by Toffees manager Ronald Koeman to face Apollon Limassol in their Europa League tie at Goodison tomorrow.
Rangers manager staying tight-lipped
Rangers manager Pedro Caixinha has declined to discuss the club’s private team meetings, insisting that “what happens in Las Vegas, stays in Las Vegas”.
Caixinha has had a tough few days following Saturday’s 2-0 derby defeat by Celtic, and then reports of a bust-up with some of his players in the aftermath.
But he's not letting on what was discussed behind closed doors.
Image source, Getty ImagesRangers manager Pedro Caixinha looks on prior to the Ladbrokes Scottish Premiership match bagainst Celtic at Ibrox Stadium on September 23
Striker pens post to Chelsea fans
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Diego Costa has gone on Instagram to speak to Chelsea fans after completing his return to La Liga side Atletico Madrid.
The Spain international said his Stamford Bridge exit had taken place "not the way I would have wanted – far from it", but he thanked the fans and his team-mates - who he said will "remain forever in my mind and heart".
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Hleb says Arsenal should strive to win EL
Former Arsenal midfielder Alexander Hleb believes Arsenal may be better using the Europa League as their primary route back to the top level of continental competition.
Speaking in The Independent, external, Belarusian midfielder Hleb, 36, said: "Arsenal could do what Manchester United did.
"They should be aiming to win every competition, which they are capable of doing.
"The Europa League offers another opportunity for them to qualify for the Champions League. If the chance presents itself, they should go for it."
Arsenal travel to face Bate Borisov on Thursday.
Image source, Getty ImagesAlexander Hleb in action for former club Arsenal
Brendan Rodgers' team has history on side
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The current Celtic side will hope not to buck a trend when they face Belgian Champions Anderlecht in the Champions League this evening.
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Everton manager's press conference finished
Ronald Koeman has finished his Everton press conference.
We'll see on Thursday whether his cautiously optimistic tone is reflected on the pitch.
Everton could do with a more convincing run out against Apollon Limassol to prove they're going to progress in Europe this season.
Supporters are still raw from a 3-0 defeat by Atalanta, external earlier this month.
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton midfielders Idrissa Gueye (left) and Tom Davies (right)
Winger tweeted video of training
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Everton winger Yannick Bolasie was excited to showcase, external the advanced stage of his comeback from a serious knee injury last year with a video on his Twitter account.
But manager Ronald Koeman wasn't getting too carried away.
Koeman said: “When I watch it I thought maybe he is available for tomorrow! He is doing well, it’s a long period and he’s working hard. What he did is not only football - you need to be stronger and ready to be competition. Maybe not three, four, five weeks until he’s ready to start first-team training.”
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Everton won't have defenders available
Ronald Koeman says his two English defenders - Captain Phil Jagielka and summer signing Michael Keane - are both injured and unavailable to face Apollon Limassol.
He adds that they're both a doubt for Sunday's Premier League game against Burnley at Goodison Park.
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton central defender Michael Keane
Republic of Ireland midfielder working his way back
Ronald Koeman explained the latest on Everton's James McCarthy's protracted fitness battle.
He said: “His situation is, what I heard from the doctor, he can be part of the team for training on Friday. But his last game was July.
“I think that is the answer for you.”
He doesn't sound too convinced there.
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton and Republic of Ireland midfielder James McCarthy
Everton striker can't play
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton striker Oumar Niasse celebrates a goal
Everton's man of the moment Oumar Niasse can't face Apollon Limassol on Thursday - because he wasn't even selected for their Europa League squad.
Koeman explained: "We had to make that decision, a long time ago, at that time his situation was not situation of now."
Koeman wants Europa revival
Everton manager Ronald Koeman says his team's confidence is recovering after a difficult run of games, including their emphatic 3-0 defeat by Atalanta in their Europa League group stage opening game.
He said: "I think the win in the last two games against Sunderland and Bournemouth is important.
“We need to react because the final result in Italy was not the Everton we like.”
The Toffees host Apollon Limassol on Thursday.
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton lost 3-0 in Atalanta
Man City defender sets record stright
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Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy has taken to Twitter to correct estimates about the extent of his injury concern.
Mendy, 23, says it's uncertain, external how bad his knee problem is.
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More football reaction and preview
Did you miss us?
We're still counting down to the Champions League games tonight, as Manchester United, Chelsea and Celtic prepare for action.
Meanwhile Everton and Arsenal have Europa League ties on Thursday evening so we'll keep an eye on their build-up.
Toffees manager Ronald Koeman will face the media shortly to discuss their game with Apollon Limassol at Goodison Park.
Image source, Getty ImagesEverton manager Ronald Koeman
Time to wrap it up
We're going to finish now.
Thanks for following the updates this morning and let's hope tonight's Champions League fixtures bring plenty more goals.
See you later.
Image source, Getty ImagesManchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne scores his team's first goal during the Group F football match against Shakhtar Donetsk at the Etihad Stadium
