Football Briefs: Guardiola prefers improving performance over points record

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. Photograph: Kai Pfaffenbach/Reuters Manchester City will aim to improve their......

Football Briefs: Mourinho warns of tough times if United fail to improve squad

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field IMAGE: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho. Photograph: Andreas Gebert/Reuters Manchester United could be in for a tough Premier......

Europa League: Burnley's progress adds urgency to transfer dealings

IMAGE: Burnley's Chris Wood scores their first goal. Photograph: Craig Brough/Reuters Burnley reached the Europa League third qualifying round with a 3-1 win over Aberdeen after extra time at......

EPL PIX: West Brom stay afloat; Stoke City relegated

 West Brom stay afloat after last-gasp 1-0 win over Spurs IMAGE: West Bromwich Albion's Jake Livermore celebrates after scoring. Photograph: Jason Cairnduff/Reuters West Bromwich......

Fabregas keeps Chelsea in hunt for Champions League places

IMAGE: Cesc Fabregas, centre, celebrates with teammates after scoring early for Chelea in their match against Swansea City. Photograph: Rebecca Naden/Reuters Cesc Fabregas kept alive Chelsea's......