Barcelona’s Lionel Messi (L) challenges Racing Santander’s Mehdi Lacen during their Spanish League s

Barcelona's Lionel Messi (L) challenges Racing Santander's Mehdi Lacen during their Spanish League soccer match at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona September 13, 2008. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN)

Hamburg go top, Bayern second

Previous leaders Schalke drew 3-3 with arch-rivals Borussia Dortmund, which allowed Hamburg and Bayern Munich to outstrip them at the summit.

Rangers’ Kris Boyd celebrates scoring his second goal against Kilmarnock during their Scottish Premi

Rangers' Kris Boyd celebrates scoring his second goal against Kilmarnock during their Scottish Premier League soccer match at Ibrox stadium in Glasgow, Scotland September 13, 2008. REUTERS/David Moir (Britain)

Barcelona’s Samuel Eto’o raises his arm during their Spanish League soccer match against Racing

Barcelona's Samuel Eto'o raises his arm during their Spanish League soccer match against Racing Santander at Camp Nou stadium in Barcelona, September 13, 2008. REUTERS/Albert Gea (SPAIN)

Strachan hails ‘magnificent’ Celtic

Gordon Strachan has praised his Celtic side's triumphant display at Motherwell, although a Kris Boyd double kept Rangers at the SPL summit.

Stylish Blues spoil City’s big day

Robinho fired Manchester City into an early lead on his debut, but Chelsea produced a formidable performance thereafter to run out 3-1 winners.

Toon and gloom for Ashley

NEWCASTLE fans vented their anger at Mike Ashley as they lost 2-1 to Hull

King heightens Toon troubles

Marlon King scored twice to thrust Hull City to a 2-1 win at Newcastle United, whose fans remain distressed by Kevin Keegan's recent departure.

Palermo’s Fabrizio Miccoli (R) celebrates with his team mate Fabio Simplicio after scoring

Palermo's Fabrizio Miccoli (R) celebrates with his team mate Fabio Simplicio after scoring against AS Roma during their Italian Serie A soccer match at the R. Barbera stadium in Palermo, September 13, 2008. REUTERS/Stringer (ITALY)

League Two round-up

SHREWSBURY were the day’s biggest winners as they beat Gillingham 7-0