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What we learned on the pitch from England's international break

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What we learned on the pitch from England's international break It was quite the week for England, whose performance against the Czech Republic was worryingly abject before their quality against Bulgaria was overshadowed by deplorable racist abuse. In both cases, the character of Gareth Southgate's young side was tested more than ever before during his reign, an...

Liverpool vs Arsenal: The battle of the free-scoring front threes

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Liverpool vs Arsenal: The battle of the free-scoring front threes While there have already been two marquee clashes in the Premier League this season, with Manchester United and Chelsea facing off on week one and Manchester City and Tottenham going toe-to-toe in week two, the remaining teams from the Premier League’s ‘big six’ go head-to-head thi...

Will Vela end LAFC's dire El Trafico record with LA Galaxy?

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Will Vela end LAFC's dire El Trafico record with LA Galaxy? Zlatan Ibrahimovic stoked the flames ahead of El Trafico last month. When asked if he was the best player in MLS, despite Carlos Vela’s blistering form, the Swede responded: By far, because if he's in his prime. How old is he? Twenty-nine. And he's playing in MLS and he's in his prime. When I ...

Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea player ratings: De Gea disaster hands Chelsea point

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Manchester United 1-1 Chelsea player ratings: De Gea disaster hands Chelsea point After a fast start from Manchester United, it was Chelsea that came away from Old Trafford the happier of the two sides with a point following a helping hand from a hapless David de Gea.We explain our player ratings in full from Sunday’s scrap for a Champions League finish.MANCHESTER UNITED - ...

The key contests as Netherlands vs Germany rivalry resumes

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The key contests as Netherlands vs Germany rivalry resumes There’s no doubt as to the glamour tie of the day, or indeed the week as far Euro 2020 qualifying is concerned, with Netherlands and Germany coming head-to-head once again in the latest edition of a fierce, long-standing rivalry.Up until recently it’s been the Germans that have approache...

Why Birmingham-Villa is the game Southgate should be watching this weekend

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Why Birmingham-Villa is the game Southgate should be watching this weekend As Gareth Southgate cements his final selections for the upcoming England squad announcement next week, the Three Lions coach will no doubt have a good idea as to the players he will call up.However, the game before any such decision is always a perfect opportunity to either solidify your position i...

Match preview: The key decisions ahead of Manchester City vs Chelsea

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Match preview: The key decisions ahead of Manchester City vs Chelsea After wins for the likes of Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal yesterday, the pressure is on both Manchester City and Chelsea to get a result in this afternoon’s big match in the Premier League.The Champions have the chance to return to the top of the table with a win, while the Blues ca...

Madrid derby preview: Atletico Madrid players outshine Real Madrid's

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Madrid derby preview: Atletico Madrid players outshine Real Madrid's Atletico Madrid hold a two-point advantage over Real Madrid heading into Saturday’s derby and they will hope to at least preserve that lead in the race to finish second. Diego Simeone’s side need to bounce back quickly after suffering just their second league defeat of the campaign last ...

Not one Manchester United player in combined derby XI

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Not one Manchester United player in combined derby XI Manchester City finished 19 points clear of Manchester United last season and are already nine ahead of Jose Mourinho’s side heading into Sunday’s derby at the Etihad at the start of November. Pep Guardiola and Mourinho arrived in Manchester in the same summer and fireworks were expected...

Manchester Derby takes centre stage in Super Sunday's European action

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Manchester Derby takes centre stage in Super Sunday's European action Manchester City vs Manchester United Sunday, 16:30 (GMT)The last time Manchester City lost a home league game was against Manchester United. Jose Mourinho’s side came from 2-0 down to defeat City and delay their title celebrations. United were 16 points adrift of City prior to that April meeti...