Pep Guardiola Slams Former Manchester United Stars Over Manchester City Criticism

Pep Guardiola has hit back at former Manchester United stars Patrice Evra and Dimitar Berbatov for criticising the character of his Manchester City side after their painful Champions League exit.

Champions League: Juventus Tie Far From Over, Says Dimitar Berbatov

Despite Monaco's shaky form at home in the competition this season -- they have won two, drawn one and lost the other -- the 34-year-old former Manchester United striker believes the tie is far from over.

EPL: Dimitar Berbatov scores as Fulham stun Aston Villa 2-0

Berbatov calmly scored from the penalty spot for his second league goal this season after Alexander Kacaniklic was fouled by Leandro Bacuna in the box.

EPL: Pajtim Kasami stunner inspires Fulham's rout of Crystal Palace

Palace never recovered from Kasami's first half wonder-goal and Steve Sidwell, Dimitar Berbatov and Philippe Senderos gave Fulham a 4-1 victory.

Serie A: Giuseppe Rossi scores hat-trick as Fiorentina stun Juventus 4-2

Despite Juventus holding a 2-0 lead at half-time following a Carlos Tevez penalty and a strike from Paul Pogba, the champions crumbled during 14 second-half minutes in which 'La Viola' staged a remarkable comeback.

League Cup: Chelsea F.C., Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur cruise into fourth round

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho handed Juan Mata a rare start at third-tier Swindon Town and he created the opening goal in the 29th minute with a shot that was parried by Wes Foderingham for Fernando Torres to tap home.

Mario Gomez out for six to seven weeks, says Fiorentina

Former Bayern Munich striker Gomez was one of Vincenzo Montella's key summer signings but had to be stretchered off four minutes into the second half of Sunday's game after clashing with visiting goalkeeper Michael Agazzi.

Germany's Mario Gomez reveals he rejected Real Madrid offer

The 28-year-old joined Fiorentina from Bayern having spent most of last season on the bench and said his desire for regular first-team football made it an easy decision to turn down Carlo Ancelotti's Real.

European Super Cup: Bayern Munich and Chelsea FC all set for grudge match

The present incumbent Jose Mourinho - Benitez' spell as caretaker manager ended at the end of last season - will be eager to put one over Bayern's coach Pep Guardiola, his nemesis from his days in Spain.

League Cup: Liverpool survive Notts County scare

Liverpool squandered a two-goal lead but Daniel Sturridge and Jordan Henderson ensured a 4-2 victory in extra-time.