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February 9, 2010 Benitez: Liverpool unlikely to sign Chamakh Rafael Benitez has admitted there is little chance of Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh joining the club this summer.

Bordeaux game postponed to boost Europe hopes The Ligue 1 match between Bordeaux and Auxerre has been postponed in order to give the French champions more time to prepare for their Champions League clash against Olympiacos.

Wenger denies Chamakh deal Arsene Wenger maintains no deal has yet been done to sign Marouane Chamakh, who is available on a free transfer at the end of the season.

Brassell: Time for coveted Chamakh to make his move Andy Brassell examines the Premier League credentials of much-coveted Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh.

Marshall: Made in Montpellier Paul Marshall examines the youthful exhuberance behind Montpellier's rise to shock Ligue 1 title contenders.

February 8, 2010 Blanc to play B-Team to ease Bordeaux congestion Bordeaux coach Laurent Blanc has rvealed he is prepared to send his B team to play a delayed League Cup semi-final next week after the French League turned down his request to ease the crowded calendar.

Good news for Bordeaux after Diarra scan Bordeaux midfielder Alou Diarra will undergo tests on Monday to determine the severity of the thigh injury he sustained at Rennes on Saturday.

Marouane Chamakh hoping to seal Arsenal switch Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh has confirmed he wants to join Arsenal on a free transfer in the summer.

February 7, 2010 Ligue 1: Saint Etienne halt Monaco's winning streak Saint-Etienne ended Monaco's four-game winning streak with a decisive 3-0 home win on Sunday.

Marseille 5-1 Valenciennes

St Etienne 3-0 AS Monaco

Toulouse 0-0 Lyon

Rennes 4-2 Bordeaux: Title race blown open Ligue 1 leaders Bordeaux were stunned by Rennes at the Route de Lorient as the hosts got the better of a six-goal thriller.

February 6, 2010 Paris Saint-Germain 0-3 Lorient