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Man City's star loyalty sees prodigies leave -- and flourish
As Man City look to the transfer market to fix their free fall, the academy starlets they let get away could've been the answers to their problems.
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Atletico's Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
Atletico Madrid pulled off an epic heist at Barcelona to claim top spot in LaLiga at Christmas, and we learned a little about Tottenham and Liverpool from the Reds' 6-3 win. Here's what you missed this weekend.
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The VAR Review: Estupiñán missed red card, Pickford penalty
Why Brighton defender Pervis Estupiñán should have been sent off at West Ham, and how Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford got very lucky against Chelsea.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Bayern Munich shortlist Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens
Bayern Munich list Jamie Gittens as a summer target. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Dawson: No big European teams want Rashford
Rob Dawson believes that Marcus Rashford might have to stay at Manchester United after revealing that none of the major European clubs are interested in signing him.
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In thumping Spurs, Liverpool show that they are a class apart
The Premier League's title contenders have had their mettle tested by Tottenham. Not Liverpool, who dominated in a 6-3 win in North London on Sunday.
Amorim had warned that a 'storm' would hit Man United. It's here now
Ruben Amorim wasn't kidding when he said "the storm will come." After his Man United team's latest defeat, his biggest worry right now is results.
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JANUARY WINDOW
When does the January transfer window open and close across Europe?
Find out when the 2025 January transfer window will close in the Premier League, LaLiga, Serie A, Bundesliga and Ligue 1.
Barcelona enter free fall, whereas Atlético Madrid flex title credentials
Barcelona's inconsistency continues as Atlético Madrid's last-second 2-1 win over the Blaugrana see them move atop of LaLiga.
Football's Christmas sweaters: Rating clubs' winter wonders, holiday horrors
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- Source: No pressure on Amorim to pick Rashford
- Chelsea's Enzo finally 'feeling good' under Maresca
- FIFPRO rejects transfer changes after Diarra ruling
- Arsenal's Saka out for 'many weeks' with injury
- Ange: May stop taking questions on my style
- With 2 goals, 2 assists, Salah sets new PL mark
- Mourinho plans no time off for 'minor' operation
- LaLiga strugglers Valencia sack head coach Baraja
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