Grant Holt celebrates scoring his first goal for new club Wigan

FA Cup hero Ben Watson opened the scoring for recently relegated Wigan, with Shaun Maloney completed the comfortable victory at Oakwell as Dale Jennings is sent off

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Mario Mandzukic celebrates the winning goal

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Pep Guardiola has already lifted a trophy as manager of Bayern - albeit the Audi Cup

Pep Guardiola will soon have his very own changing room separate from the rest of the playing squad

Pep Guardiola installs his own dressing room at Bayern Munich

New manager will have a separate changing room to the players in order to discuss matters with his coaching staff

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Bayern Munich's David Alaba and Mario Mandzukic celebrate their second goal

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Philipp Lahm opened the scoring in the 14th minute for a strong Bayern side

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Tottenham boss refused to comment on the matter suggesting 'it's not the moment to speak about any speculation'

Spurs boss Andre Villas-Boas appeals for a decision during his side's draw against his former employers

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A look at the potential candidates that could replace Vilanova at the Nou Camp

David Moyes has said he hopes to know more on the transfer of Cesc Fabregas in the next few days

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Manchester United look set to lose out on capturing Cesc Fabregas

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The youngster has completed his move away from Barcelona

Cesc Fabregas

Cesc Fabregas to Manchester United transfer news: Midfielder wants to stay at Barcelona says Tito Vilanova

United have made a £26m bid for the Spain international

Cesc Fabregas

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Former Arsenal captain is unlikely to leave La Liga champions but could be tempted if Barcelona accept bid

Today's transfer talk round-up: Manchester United 'keen on Fabregas'; Manchester City to ‘spend £40m on Negredo and Jovetic’; Liverpool 'eye Bayern’s Xherdan Shaqiri’

Who’s on the way to your club? Here are today's main transfer stories plus click the links at the bottom of the article to find out the latest rumours...

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