Charles de Ketelaere was the overall star of the UEFA Champions League round five as the conclusion of the fixtures this week left several teams in their lane as far as Europe's biggest club competition is concerned.

Premier League action returns this weekend following the end of the final international break and the time for teams to start building momentum for the long and unstoppable journey in the next four months.

The mass injury return at Manchester United raises alarm, despite it being a positive occurrence ahead of a fresh start under Ruben Amorin.

The final international games of the calendar year has come to an end as African nations have their fate in their next AFCON tournament confirmed as qualification campaign was concluded.

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