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The New Saints are knocked out of the Europa League, despite a brave second-leg draw against CSKA Sofia in Wrexham.

A late Jon Daly goal is not enough for a battling Dundee Utd in the Europa League play-off second leg in Athens.

Liverpool secure their place in the group stages of the Europa League courtesy of a win at Trabzonspor.

Manchester City's football administrator Brian Marwood dismisses some accusations levied at the club as "laughable" and says the large sums of money spent on new players are justified as they look to build a sustainable future.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini defends the club's transfer policy after spending around £125m on players over the course of the summer.

Champions League debutants Tottenham will face holders Inter Milan in the group stages of the competition.

Inter Milan manager Rafael Benitez says the technical director and chairman sign players, not the coach, when asked if he would sign anybody from his former club Liverpool.

Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez says it is "disappointing" that Birmingham counterpart Alex McLeish has made his interest in French winger Charles N'Zogbia public, and believes a shorter transfer window would help players focus on the season.

Japan midfielder Yuki Abe joins Leicester City subject to international clearance, the club has confirmed.

Uefa president Michel Platini warns the Football Association that delaying naming a new chairman could damage England's 2018 World Cup bid.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis plans talks with Asmir Begovic after the keeper's claim he did not refuse to play in the Carling Cup win over Shrewsbury.

UEFA President Michel Platini says the England 2018 bid campaign needs to act quickly to appoint a chairman - or a president as Platini calls it - otherwise it could damage their hopes of hosting the World Cup.

Chief executive of England's 2018 World Cup bid Andy Anson rejects speculation about the wording of the statement made by Fifa bid inspection leader Harold Mayne-Nicholls with regard to England's hotel facilities and the involvement of the deputy prime minister.

Liverpool and Man City qualify for the group stage of the Europa League, but Aston Villa, Celtic, Dundee United, Motherwell and TNS all crash out of the competition.

Fifa's inspectors broadly praise England's 2018 World Cup bid at the conclusion of a four-day visit.

Inter Milan coach Rafael Benitez distances himself from reports linking his club with moves for Liverpool's Dirk Kuyt and Javier Mascherano.

Kilmarnock sign striker Harry Forrester from Aston Villa on loan until January.

Two Premier League clubs and Glasgow Celtic show interest in Derry City forward Patrick McEleney.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says new signing Sebastien Squillaci of France is "suited" to the English game, but calls for the transfer window to be closed sooner for the domestic market.

Florent Malouda is one of nine France World Cup players recalled for the start of the Euro 2012 qualification campaign.