Highlights of Dempsey's Brace

Clint Dempsey scored two goals in yesterday's 3-1 win over Manchester City. Here are the highlights:



Click Here to see Dempsey speaking to Sky Sports after the game.

Highlights from Belgium and France

Standard Liege's 1-0 win over Lokeren:

Rennes' 1-0 win over St. Etienne:

Dempsey Scores Twice in Fulham Win

Clint Dempsey scored twice in the second half of Fulham's 3-1 victory over Manchester City on Sunday. After going behind before the break, the Cottagers fought back with Dempsey leveling the score on 50 minutes. Dickson Etuhu's well taken strike gave Fulham the lead before Dempsey capped the scoring with a late insurance goal in the 83rd minute.

In other Sunday action, Tim Howard and Everton battled to a 3-3 draw with Aston Villa.

Saturday Results

• Maurice Edu plays 90 minutes in Rangers' 3-1 win over Motherwell.
• Eddie Johnson came on as a late sub as Cardiff continued their promotion push with a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.
• In more Championship action, Watford and Jay DeMerit snatched a late draw against Bransley.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach and Michael Bradley fell 2-1 to league leaders Wolfsburg.
• Carlos Bocanegra and Rennes got back on track with a 1-0 win over St. Etienne.
• Oguchi Onyewu and Standard Liege nabbed a 1-0 win at home against KSC Lokeren.
• José Francisco Torres played 45 minutes in Pachuca's 3-1 win over Toluca.
  

Thursday Update

We mentioned yesterday that DaMarcus Beasley was substituted early in the first half after a collision that left him with a bruised rib. Well, after a scan, Rangers are revealing that the injury is nothing more than a bruise - so thankfully no break. It will keep DaMarcus out this weekend, however, and Rangers haven't set a timetable for his return yet.

Still searching for Maurice Edu's goal - any leads, readers? Regardless, here is manager Walter Smith talking about Mo's contribution and here you can see Mo talking before yesterday's match.

Tim Howard sustained a slight thigh injury during Sunday's win, but he should be ready for Sunday's big clash with Aston Villa, according to Evertonfc.com.

Clint Dempsey and Fulham are preparing for Sunday's trip to Manchester City. Here's an interesting article from The Guardian's David Pleat where he talks about what makes the Cottagers' defence so tough to break down.

Eddie Johnson on Scoresheet for Cardiff

Eddie Johnson was on the scoresheet for Cardiff, netting his second goal for the club in a 4-1 victory over Derby County. Johnson came on as as second half sub for Jay Bothroyd in the 65th minute and grabbed his team's fourth goal in the 79th minute.

Edu Scores for Rangers

Maurice Edu scored his first goal for Rangers today, nodding home a Pedro Mendes corner to get the winning strike in a 2-1 victory over Falkirk. DaMarcus Beasley also got the start for Rangers, though he left due to injury in the first half - no word yet on his condition. MLS shout-out for former New England Revolution midfielder Andy Dorman, who snagged the consolation goal for St. Mirren. Starting in the center of midfield, Edu played 90 minutes and helped Rangers stay within touching distance of Celtic at the top of the SPL table.

Highlights from Sunday

José Francisco Torres played 45 minutes of Pachuca's 2-2 draw with Santos:

Carlos Bocanegra and Rennes' loss to Sochaux:

Oguchi Onyewu and Standard Liege's 3-1 win over G. Beerschot:

Borussia Mönchengladbach's 0-0 draw with Karlsruhe:

Everton's easy victory over Wigan (not too much to do for Tim Howard):

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Highlights: West Ham vs. Sunderland

Highlights of West Ham's win against Sunderland on Saturday:



EDIT: A few readers have been wondering how Jonathan Spector is after that collision this weekend? Well according to reports, he's fine, with no serious injury sustained. We'll keep you posted.

Sunday Results

• Eddie Johnson came on as a late sub in Cardiff's 2-2 draw against Swansea City.
• Heath Pearce made a late appearance for Hansa Rostock in their 2-2 draw with FSV Frankfurt.
• Maurice Edu entered the Rangers' game as a 2nd half sub in a 1-0 victory over Falkirk.
• Michael Bradley played 90 minutes for Borussia Mönchengladbach as they earned an important point on the road against Karlsruhe.
• Rennes fell 3-0 to relegation-threatened Sochaux. Carlos Bocanegra played 62 minutes in the defeat.
• Oguchi Onyewu and Standard Liege went back to the top of the table in Belgium, courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Germinal Beerschot.
• Tim Howard and Everton thrashed Wigan 4-0 at Goodison Park.