Arsenal's winless run continued...

Arsenal went winless, falling to 2-1 defeat Olympiakos
 miss planting knockout stages of the Champions League.

Qualitative already assured before the final Group B tie, Arsene Wenger had decided to go to a number of first team regulars after 20-year-old defender made his debut Jernade Meade Europe.

Although the Czech midfielder Tomas Rosicky shot England side on 38 minutes, the Greeks fought a little controversial effort Giannis Maniatis and well-taken strike substitute Kostas Mitroglou left Wenger facing more questions about the direction of his team - which now has not won in their last four games and fell to the Barclays Premier League table.

Olympiakos Giannis Maniatis 65 Kostas Mitroglou 73	2 1	Arsenal Tomas Rosicky 38
	FT (HT: 0-1)

It was a bright start from the visitors who want to silence the partisan crowd Georgios Karaiskakis Stadium.

Rosicky, back in form after a long injury lay-off, fed, fast pass Marouane Chamakh area, but the ball got caught under the feet of Morocco before Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain drilled a small effort through the face of goal.

Olympiakos threatened down the left through Djamel Abdoun and Rafik Djebbour reduction jammed near post by Thomas Vermaelen Arsenal captain.

In the 17th minute, Arsenal Table fled Oxlade-Chamberlain in the right channel, and his deep cross led Chamakh.

The ball deflected off the defender of the path of Aaron Ramsey, but the Wales midfielder mistimed his kick goal there for the taking.

At the other end, Olympiakos captain Vassilis Torossidis saw his powerful shot down the line cutting.

Abdoun forced to save Wojciech Szczesny good hosts pressed again, boosted by the home crowd singing.

However, it was Arsenal who took the lead in the 38 minute.

The ball was worked Gervinho on the right, and for once, the Ivory Coast striker had a good control of knitting penalty area before cutting back to pass the penalty spot - if Rosicky arrived at the right time to sweep his first goal since March 2012.

Rosicky was replaced by the beginning of the second half of Andrei Arshavin, even though it would have been a tactical, rather than applying through another injury scare.

Russia ran down the left 54 ​​minutes Chamakh was published by almost half, but the ball floating in the Moroccan area was too high and went Arshavin title.

Olympiacos equalizer is pressed over time, and Ljubomir Fejsa stabbing his effort bent side of the network.

At the other end, Gervinho and Chamakh Arshavin worked the ball down to the right is an overlap and a snapshot of Russia's lost out of Roy Carroll for his near post.

Szczesny was fuming after the Spanish referee Alberto Mallenco found that the painted Paulo Machado header after a corner, the ball seemed to recover all of the bottom of the timber.

Arsenal goalkeeper was incandescent with rage moments later when the ball was half-cleared and Abdoun lofted back into the penalty area, in which Giannis Maniatis included his shot a lot of smoothing in post 64 minute.

The Polish international protest against the referee and saw the yellow card he bent his ear Wenger fourth official in the band.

It should have been 2-1 the Greeks, soon after, but somehow guided his header wide after Djebbour Machado was hitting the ball over the six-yard box, the right-wing.

Olympiakos went in 73 minute when substitute Mitroglou come to the edge of the penalty area before curling effort past Szczesny very bottom.

Arsenal installed in the return of the final 10 minutes with Oxlade Chamberlain driving-in and cut out a ball over the surface of the target.

Meade was replaced by a 18-year-old Swiss defender Martin Angha the final round, but the Gunners could not conjure up a late goal and, therefore, go to the lottery 16, without security, top seed.

Julian Scheiber hit Manchester City Champions League condemned

Julian Scheiber hit Manchester City Champions League condemned shabby a fitting end to Dortmund feel.

The Premier League champions knew they could not advance in Group D, but had sought a place in the consolation of the Europa League.

Ajax lose to Real Madrid this option was open, but was more than men as Roberto Mancini Schieber scored the only goal of a low-key affair Westfalenstadion just before the hour.

Over time, they may find the lack of European action to help their title defense, but must obtain the disappointment of the system quickly before Sunday's derby against Manchester United.

The result at the bottom left of the city of their group with just three points without a win, one of the worst performances of the English team at this stage of the competition.

It was a victory for Dortmund - already confirmed as group winners - achieved without dynamic midfielder Mario Götze and, for the most prolific Manchester United striker Robert Lewandowski and reported target.

With specialized left-backs Gael Clichy and Aleksandar Kolarov injured, Matija Nastasic aside to fill this role and looked composed of a quiet first half.

Carlos Tevez and Edin Dzeko showed the first signs of bonding well together, but other than that, it was a moment before the game was heated.

Scott Sinclair, starting for the first time since September, gave some opportunities on the ball as City controlled possession, but not out.

Dortmund had the first attack of note when they responded in the 11th minute, but the shot from Marco Reus said Joe Hart comfortably.

Reus paused again, but Joleon Lescott came to steal the ball.

It was not until the middle half of the city produces something meaningful in their possession that Samir Nasri has slipped into Dzeko, Tevez, but his cross was cut by Marcel Schmelzer.

Schmelzer in Dortmund before, but Julian Schieber was unable to pace yourself on the edge of the box.

The best chance of the first half City when he finally got a shot shortly after the half hour.

Controlled movement created the opportunity for Dzeko, but little effort in Bosnia has been changed to the post by Roman Weidenfeller.

What ultimately caused the game of life and Reus ran along the edge of the area before firing just wide city.

Tevez has a stop Weidenfeller with a header from Maicon cross business, but a flag had already been raised for offside.

Dortmund broke out again, but Ivan Perisic was useless with his cross.

Perisic demonstrated a greater capacity when he fired a shot from 18 yards just before halftime, but Hart saved.

City made a positive start to the second period with Nasri found space on the left and cross deep into the box but Weidenfeller Dzeko stay away from the head.

Dortmund increased his pace and began to worry about tests Perisic Hart city with a strong left-footed volley.

Hart was in action again moments later, saving low to his right after good work from Kevin Grosskreutz.

Dortmund took the lead shortly after a struggle in Nastasic substitute Jakub Blaszczykowski wide and crossed low to operate in. Scheiber

Gareth Barry and Lescott argued with the referee, probably something in the build, but the first received a yellow card for his protests.

After sending the Sergio Aguero, City manager Roberto Mancini has tried to lead his attack with the introduction of Mario Balotelli - Italian and was greeted with boos fan noise at home.

It may have had something to do with the controversial Balotelli scored off in the end, when the sides met at the Etihad Stadium - which was awarded by hand - and gave no respite.

Tevez tried to bring a recovery with an intense race through the center of the Dortmund defense, but treated his shot Weidenfeller.

Dortmund restored another good shot, but shot wide Moritz Leitner close.

Leitner was presented another opportunity after a poor clearance from Maicon, but the effort is well fucked off.

Lewandowski presented 12 minutes left, went into the goal, but Hart stood to block it.

Aguero threatened five minutes from time to equalize, but could choose Weidenfeller.

It seemed he was not going to go through the city and people lapped act cranky after a frustrated Balotelli a decision went against him in stoppage time.

Manchester United Transfer News: Latest News on Robert Lewandowski and more

Manchester United Transfer News: Latest News on Robert Lewandowski and more

Manchester United are currently top of the Premier League, sitting three points ahead of their rivals Manchester City. This does not mean that winter is a quiet life for Sir Alex Ferguson, however.

In fact, judging by the large quantity of news and rumors emerge and it seems Ferguson will be a busy man next month. The Red Devils would benefit from some movements that are preparing for a long battle at the end with the city.

With this state of mind, let's look at some recent news about possible work in January.

Robert Lewandowski

States has been linked Lewandowski long enough. Borussia Dortmund and the Poland national team stars was triggered their action in recent seasons, helped by stronger game in the Champions League this season.

Apparently, the Red Devils will have to continue to wait, however. Jurgen Klopp Borussians manager believes the striker will remain at the club for at least the rest of the season, according to ESPN.

It is always important to take the reviews with a grain of salt just before the transfer window. Clubs are always looking to increase the price, of course. That said, it seems that the chances of Lewandowski are extremely low.

Wesley Sneijder

Sneijder and Inter Milan has not been able to get on the same page with respect to its ongoing contract dispute. It fueled speculation about his future with the club and the United States is a popular link after a chase strongly last year.

Simon Mullock Daily Mirror reports the Reds are interested in Sneijder should be available. Also mentions Liverpool, Manchester City and Tottenham as potential destinations in the Premier League.

The situation between Sneijder and Inter became a disaster. Will split would probably be the best option for everyone, but it depends on price. The Red Devils should not get involved in a bidding war.

Nani

Nani did not appear in a game for over a month. He faces a problem of persistent hamstring, exacerbating their problems after a disappointing start to the season. Add in contract and became popular fodder in January.

Zenit St. Petersburg and Paris Saint-Germain are interested in talented striker Ferguson has put on the table, reports the Daily Mail Dave Wood suggests the failure of the star team calendar is a bad sign.

Although Nani has become a reliable actor for United in recent seasons, the Red Devils have shown they can produce offense without him in the lineup. This should be very interesting when the window opens.