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News round-up: RC Lens defender Vitorino Hilton faces up to three months out after tearing knee ligaments.

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Premiership sides Aston Villa FC, Bolton Wanderers FC, Charlton Athletic FC, Norwich City FC, Manchester City FC and Birmingham City FC all saw their hopes of reaching the UEFA Cup via the English League Cup end this week with third-round defeats. Villa were beaten 3-1 at first-division Burnley FC on Tuesday, and last night Norwich, Bolton, Charlton, Manchester City and Birmingham lost to Premiership rivals Newcastle United FC, Tottenham Hotspur FC, Crystal Palace FC, Arsenal FC and Fulham FC respectively. All other top-flight teams, apart from second-round losers Blackburn Rovers FC and West Bromwich Albion FC, are through to the last 16, where holders Middlesbrough FC will visit Liverpool FC.

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