Chelsea insisted they had done everything by the book during the Mark Clattenburg affair after lodging a formal complaint with the Football Association over “inappropriate language” they claim the referee used against John Obi Mikel.

Chelsea have confirmed they have lodged a formal complaint with the Football Association regarding “inappropriate language” directed at John Obi Mikel by referee Mark Clattenburg during their Barclays Premier League match against Manchester United on Sunday.

The Football Association was today awaiting confirmation from Serbian police that two England Under-21 players had been charged following this month’s controversial European Championship qualifier.

Limerick man John Dundon will go on trial in June next year for the murder of Garryowen rugby player Shane Geoghegan.

An inquiry into the BBC’s “culture and practices” during the era of star presenter Jimmy Savile’s campaign of sexual abuse is to begin today.

Manchester City 1 Swansea 0

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Edinburgh 28 Scarlets 29

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas dismissed any talk of his side being title challengers after they secured their first away win over Manchester United in 23 years with a thrilling 3-2 Barclays Premier League triumph at Old Trafford.

Nottingham Forest 0 Derby 1

Manchester United 2 Tottenham 3

Blackburn’s first game of the post-Steve Kean era finished in a 1-1 npower Championship draw at Charlton, while rock-bottom Peterborough secured their first points of the season with a 3-1 win at promotion hopefuls Hull.

Norwich 2 Liverpool 5

Sunderland 1 Wigan 0

Chelsea manager Roberto di Matteo felt his decision to play John Terry was vindicated after the Blues captain came through the expected hostile reception at Arsenal to lead the team to a 2-1 victory.

Arsenal 1 Chelsea 2

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers spoke of his confidence in the physical condition of his players after the strong side he opted to pick ahead of this weekend's Merseyside derby defeated Anzhi Makhachkala 1-0 at Anfield.

Liverpool 1 Anzhi Makhachkala 0

Newcastle 1 Club Brugge 0

Arsenal assistant manager Steve Bould admitted the Gunners look jaded following their 2-0 Champions League defeat by Schalke at Emirates Stadium.