In spite of goalless draw with Wigan, Villa stay five points clear of Arsenal after the Gunners are held to a 0-0 stalemate in London derby.

Hoffenheim's fairy tale run continues with a win over Energie Cottbus that put them at the top of the table, as the rest of the field reshuffles.

Hoffenheim's fairytale run continues with a win over Energie Cottbus that puts them at the top of the table, as the rest of the field reshuffles.

19-year-old wunderkind Toni Kroos may be on his way to Bayer Leverkusen for more match time, according to German tabloid Bild.

Notwithstanding his loan deadline, 33-year-old England midfielder David Beckham may be in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the UEFA Cup.

Notwithstanding his loan deadline, 33-year-old England midfielder David Beckham may be in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the UEFA Cup.

Notwithstanding his loan deadline, 33-year-old England midfielder David Beckham may be in Carlo Ancelotti's squad for the UEFA Cup.

Real Madrid's mid-season signings continue with their loan agreement with West Ham United for French midfielder Julien Faubert.

James Beattie's well-taken header continued Manchester City's woes as they lost 1-0 to a Stoke side playing much of the match a man down.

The German Football Federation (DFB) remains adamant that there must be no licencing exception for Stuttgart coach Markus Babbel.