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Hull midfielder Mohammed Diame could be in line to make his debut for the tigers against his former club on Monday night, though fellow new recruits Hatem Ben Arfa and Gaston Ramirez are lacking match fitness and are likely to miss out.

Leeds United head coach Paul Heckingbottom will come up against his former club on Saturday when Yorkshire rivals Barnsley visit Elland Road.

With a superb performance against his former club on Saturday, the night was all about Mohammed Salah as he dominated headlines post the Liverpool - Chelsea blockbuster.

Mark Hughes faces off against his former club on Saturday, when he takes his Stoke side to the Etihad for the third round of fixtures in the English Premier League.

Not exact matches

We have been on the wrong end of many results against Fergie's United, including goals by our former captain van Persie in his first three games against us since listening to the little boy inside and turning his back on the club and manager that had made him what he was.

The boss also revealed that our long term absentee Theo Walcott is actually fit to play and by saying that, I think that Wenger is seriously considering throwing the speed merchant on from the start against his former club.

After Danny Welbeck remined us of his lack of finishing finesse against his former club and Giroud then scorched a late goal past the Man United keeper not long after coming on, I am sure that many Arsenal fans were goping to see the France international start against Jurgen Klopp's side, but it is not to be.

All eyes will be on Emmanuel Adebayor, who many fancy to score against his former club.

The former Everton man has hardly featured for Manchester City this season, after joining the club for # 12million last summer, but finished the season on a high note with two fine goals in his side's 3 - 2 defeat against Norwich City at the Etihad Stadium.

Arsenal could be boosted by the fact that the youngster appears against a move back to the Bernabeu, with comments about his relationship with his former club indicating the forward wouldn't be keen on a return to the Spanish giants.

The 21 - year - old, who handed in a transfer request on Tuesday afternoon, starts against his former club as he will partner captain Phil Jagielka at the heart of the Toffees defence for the game against the Tykes.

Riccardo Saponara was a threat throughout the encounter against his former club, and his quality on the ball made the difference as he set Zielinski free down the right - hand side before the midfield ace sent his effort through Gianluigi Donnarumma's legs.

Aaron Lennon opened the scoring for the Toffees against his former club before Dele Alli equalised on the stroke of the break with his fifth goal of the season.

this man is so self - absorbed... does he really think that we should feel so honored that he chose to stay with little old us... does he not understand that many of us would have literally driven him to the ends of the earth if he promised never to return... has anyone noticed that the only teams he says are interested in him are some of the biggest clubs in the world whose managers spend freely, follow through on their promises or are terminated, listen to their fan - bases, have a lot of strong personalities within their squads, rarely play their top players out of position, win against their top rivals or suffer the wrath, don't blame the ref after every loss and embrace their former stars... even if his stories had any truth to them, he would last but a cup of coffee

The former England striker, who played for both clubs despite their historic rivalry, made the claim that United should have little trouble against the Spaniards, based on how Liverpool played against them in the group stage.

Shaw's injury overshadowed a disappointing 2 - 1 defeat for the Red Devils against the defending Eredivisie champions as Memphis Depay's goal against his former club was cancelled out by Moreno's header on the stroke of half - time, before Luciano Narsingh struck the winner just before the hour mark.

While Lambert and Lovren featured when the two sides previously met on the opening day of the season, it will be ex-captain Lallana's first game against his former club, and the midfielder has previously spoken of his regret over how his time with the Saints ended.

Blackpool's summer was played out against the backdrop of continued fan protests against the ownership of Karl Oyston and it comes as no surprise that they are struggling, but Ishmael Miller's equaliser against his former club at the Riverside Stadium gives them a platform to build on.

Pep Guardiola is reportedly set to come up against former club Barcelona in the transfer market as they've both set their eyes on the same target.

Should Keane seal a move to Birmingham and reunite with former boss Redknapp, it'll be worth keeping an eye on whether or not the 36 - year - old can still cut it against some of England's biggest clubs.

We do, however, have the advantage of having two former Basel players in our ranks and I am sure that Granit Xhaka and Mohamed Elneny will be passing on plenty of advice to their new team mates as well as wanting to shine against their old club themselves.

They are playing against Livermore's former club Tottenham on the weekend, and need a win to keep up with Newcastle United and Sunderland.

Shaw underwent surgery on Wednesday and will be hoping his side can take all three points against his former club Southampton in the Premier League meeting between the two clubs on Sunday afternoon.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert was at his former club Borussia Dortmund for their Champions League clash against Arsenal on Tuesday.

KEY FACT: Tottenham are on a 14 - match unbeaten run against Swansea MATCH ODDS: Swansea 11/1 Draw 17/4 Spurs 1/3 bet365 Pick: Spurs win & Over 2.5 goals @ 10/11 ANDY SAYS: Have to go with my former club here, they will have too much... 0 - 2 GRAEME SAYS: Don't see this being easy but Tottenham should win... 1 - 2 SILKY SAYS: Comfortable win for Spurs — easy three points... 0 - 3 FOOTBALLIndex — One to follow: Just over # 2 and Christian Eriksen's looks very good value

Real Madrid fought back from a goal down to level their UEFA Champions League round of 16 first leg with Manchester United on Wednesday thanks to Cristiano Ronaldo's header against his former club.

The deal will not be done in time for the Italian to make his debut against former club Manchester City on Monday.

Jamie Vardy came on as a substitute against his former club with 10 minutes remaining, bringing applause from both sets of supporters as Leicester comfortably saw out the tie.

TEAM NEWS: Real Madrid are waiting on the fitness of Crsitiano Ronaldo, who is lacking fitness and may not feature against his former club.

Leicester had to play the final four minutes with 10 men, after Danny Drinkwater saw red against his former club for picking up two yellow cards, but United should have seen Marouane Fellaini sent off earlier for a double assault on Robert Huth.

Samuel Eto'o has completed a free transfer to Everton and could make his Goodison Park debut against his former club Chelsea on Saturday.The 33 - year --LRB-...)

So will they be able to get back on track as former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez goes up against his old club?

2:16 It was written in the stars - Fernando Llorente marked his first Premier League start for us with his first PL goal in Spurs colours as he helped us to a key win against his former club Swansea on Tuesday night.

MILAN: AC Milan captain Leonardo Bonucci has been given a two - game ban for elbowing and will miss their clash against his former club Juventus, the Lega Serie A confirmed on Monday.

«Bad news everyone: Midfielder @mariogoetze sustained partial ligament tears in his upper and lower ankle in the Bundesliga match against on Saturday,» the club said on Twitter beneath a photo of the baby - faced former Bayern Munich man clutching his right ankle in agony.

Van Gaal described Dutch compatriot Van Persie's performance against former club Arsenal on Saturday - when he touched the ball only 13 times and was substituted - as «bad».

Davey could make his debut for the Norwegian club on the weekend against Molde, who are managed by former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Currently on a deal with Hull City, former Tottenham midfielder, who even made his national team debut in 2015 (March 31, friendly match against Italy), is being honoured and saluted by messages all around Premier League and minor leagues clubs and players, after his sad and grieving announcement.

Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech is confident of victory against former club Chelsea in the Premier League on Sunday.

Cristiano Ronaldo is in sparkling form for Real Madrid, and he warmed up for the crucial Champions league game against his former club Manchester United with a superb hat - trick against Sevilla on Saturday.

Former Blade Adams returns to contention against his old club after serving a three - match suspension and Gallagher, on loan from Southampton, is fit again after missing six matches with a calf injury.

He could be required to take on more responsibility to create goalscoring opportunities against the USA, esp given the doubts over the fitness of former club teammate and captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ever the brightest spot in Liverpool's topsy curvy season so far, Mohamed Salah once again delivered the goods for Liverpool as he put in a virtuoso performance against his former club Chelsea on Saturday.

Pep Guardiola managed to get one over his former club in the Champions League on Tuesday night after finding themselves a goal down against a strong Barcelona side.

PARIS: Paris Saint Germain (PSG)'s Brazilian forward Neymar filed a lawsuit against his former football club Barcelona before FIFA over the payment of the second instalment of a contract - extension bonus, a source with knowledge of the suit said on Thursday.

All eyes were on the season's first clash of the Premier League title titans, with Mario Balotelli watching his new team - mates in action against his former club from the stands following the confirmation of the # 16million Anfield switch.

In 2013, the Japanese international moved to Mainz and managed to score on his debut in a 3 — 2 win against former club, Stuttgart, in the opening match of the 2013/14 Bundesliga season.

The Mirror also revealed that former England captain has hired the pitch for a final farewell game at the club on Monday, which will come after their last game against Leicester.

LANDOVER, Md. — Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu met with former President of the United States Barack Obama at half - time of the Catalan club's International Champions Cup 1 - 0 win against Manchester United on Wednesday.

On the pitch the hosts led 3 - 0 after 54 minutes with Slovak Milan Skriniar opening after 18 minutes against his former club with another ex-Sampdoria man Icardi adding to his tally on 32 and 54 minutes for 11 league goals this seasoOn the pitch the hosts led 3 - 0 after 54 minutes with Slovak Milan Skriniar opening after 18 minutes against his former club with another ex-Sampdoria man Icardi adding to his tally on 32 and 54 minutes for 11 league goals this seasoon 32 and 54 minutes for 11 league goals this season.