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What the hell has happened to Bayern Munich?

The Bavarians are sixth after back-to-back defeats and are also stuttering in Europe, but what is behind their recent run of poor displays?

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Mignolet fighting for number one spot at Liverpool

The goalkeeper has played just one game this season following the signing of Alisson, but is determined to win his place back at Anfield

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'James will never come back to Real Madrid'

The Colombian forward is currently on loan in Germany but his country's most-capped player does not think he will return to his parent club

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Will Usain Bolt be added to FIFA 19?

The sprint king could be offered a contract by Central Coast Mariners after impressing on trial, but will he be added to FIFA 19 if he seals a deal?

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Bernardo: Mbappe will win Ballon d'Or in next few years

The midfielder has been impressed with his former Monaco team-mate and believes he can be the world's best player in the near future

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'Bayern are keeping a close eye on Cengiz Under'

The 21-year-old Turkey international is hugely in demand and is being looked at as a possible successor to Arjen Robben in Bavaria

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'Bolt has been offered European deal'

The eight-time Olympic gold medallist is currently impressing on trial in Australia, but could be set to move to Europe after receiving an offer

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Hummels fires back at fans & media amid Germany crisis

The Bayern Munich centre-back has criticised doubters for what he sees as unwarranted comments following a recent run of poor results

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WATCH LIVE: Mertesacker's farewell game

The Arsenal and Germany legend is hosting a homecoming game at his first club in Hannover with two star-studded lineups taking part

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Deschamps hails Juventus' 'dream' Ronaldo signing

The former Juventus midfielder and manager has backed the marquee summer signing to help the Serie A giants to challenge for the Champions League

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'Zlatan's a bigger world star than LeBron James'

The four-time NBA MVP may be a superstar in the United States, but his popularity comes nowhere near the LA Galaxy's soccer sensation on a global scale.

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'Zlatan's a bigger world star than LeBron James'

The four-time NBA MVP may be a superstar in the United States, but his popularity comes nowhere near Ibrahimovic's on a global scale

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How to take penalties on FIFA 19 on PS4 and Xbox One

Spot kicks have changed in this year's game, but follow our simple tutorial to learn how to take the perfect penalty in FIFA 19

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How to take free kicks on FIFA 19 on PS4 and Xbox One

Knowing how to score free kicks in FIFA 19 can give you a huge advantage over your opponents. Follow our tutorial to take them effectively

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Ince hopes 'dinosaur' Mourinho can adapt at Man Utd

The former Red Devils midfielder feels that the club's current manager needs to adapt to the modern game to turn things around at Old Trafford

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'Neymar is a football genius again'

The Israeli agent believes that the Brazilian star's Champions League hat-trick shows that the 26-year-old has returned to the top of the game

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Mourinho: Man Utd's results are not good enough

The Red Devils boss accepts responsibility for the club's run of games without a win, but would not provide further details on what the reasons are

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FIFA 19 celebrations: How to do all the new moves

Learn how to do all the new celebrations so you can taunt your friends - and online strangers - in this year's version of the football video game

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FIFA 19: How to do all the Skill Moves

EA Sports has added nine new skill moves in FIFA 19. Here's how to do all the new tricks as well as instructions for every classic skill move

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Complete guide to FIFA 19 Ultimate Team

Goal explains how FIFA's most popular mode works and tells you everything you need to know to succeed in Online Seasons and FUT Champions

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FIFA 19: What Icons are in Ultimate Team?

More than a dozen new legendary players have been added to this year's FIFA, including England midfield duo Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard

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FIFA 19 Review: The champion of football games

The new version of the world's best selling football game is released on September 28, but how good is it and what can you expect this year?

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How to trade in FIFA 19 Ultimate Team

Goal explains how to trade in FIFA 19, helping you make coins in Ultimate Team in order to build your perfect squad

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FIFA 19: Gameplay improvements and changes

EA Sports has overhauled shooting, dribbling and tactics in this year's video game, as well as some other tweaks that will make it more lifelike

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FIFA 19: New features, teams & players

This year's video game promises to be even bigger and better than ever before, but what has EA Sports in store for fans in the new edition?

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ECA wants VAR in Champions League by 2019-20

Video Assistant Refereeing needs to be introduced in the Champions League as soon as possible, according to ECA executive member Andrea Agnelli

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'Ozil retirement was a reaction to the stress'

The former Germany underage international admits he can relate to the Arsenal star's feelings of victimisation which caused him to step back

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Bendtner accused of breaking taxi driver's jaw

The former Arsenal forward has reportedly been involved in an altercation in Copenhagen, where his name has been given to police following an assault

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Chiellini: Italy still constructing an identity

The Juventus defender cautioned that it will take time to find the right balance as the players adjust to life under new head coach Roberto Mancini

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FIFA 19's new Kick Off mode: What's changed, house rules & full details

This year's game includes a whole host of new quick-play games as well as new ways to keep track of your stats even when you're not at home

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Germany failing to tackle Ozil racism claims or WC disaster

The World Cup winner stepped back from international football during the summer, but continues to be scapegoated for his country's failures

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Markovic on Anderlecht: Money was not the issue

The Serbia winger was expected to leave Liverpool during the summer, but saw his move to Belgium cancelled as the transfer window closed

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'It was a disaster!' - Morata considered leaving Chelsea

The Blues striker revealed that he was thinking about leaving Stamford Bridge after a nightmare second half to the 2017-18 Premier League season

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'I thought Celtic would be like Barcelona'

The Gers defender was worried playing the Hoops was going to end in a demolition, but was surprised at how close the teams were in the Old Firm derby

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Ronaldo buys 51 per cent share in Real Valladolid

The World Cup winner has become the majority shareholder in the Spanish club and will preside over the board of directors

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Mustafi faces potential FA fine for goal celebration

The Arsenal defender could be in trouble with the FA for how he reacted to opening the scoring against Cardiff City

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How do you become a football commentator?

Their voices are some of the most recognisable in the world, describing in detail all the greatest games, but what is it like being a commentator?

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Silva puts an end to Leipzig's Lookman pursuit

The England Under-21 international will remain at Goodison Park for the season, with the Everton manager insisting he's going nowhere

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FIFA 19: New Ones to Watch players in Ultimate Team

They are some of the most sought-after cards in FIFA Ultimate Team, but what are Ones to Watch cards and how do they work?

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FIFA 19 Champions League mode: Behind the scenes

When you play FIFA, the commentary perfectly syncs up with the action. But how does it work? Goal spoke to Derek Rae to find out

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Bad signings & woeful World Cup: Bayern going backwards

The Bavarians reached the semi-final of Europe's biggest club competition last season but will find it difficult to repeat that feat this year

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Neville attacks Woodward for Man Utd's lack of spending

The former Red Devils defender is unhappy with how the club chief failed to bring in the new defenders that Jose Mourinho was looking for

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No Ronaldo, no fans - Real have lowest crowd for 10 years

Los Blancos had their worst home crowd since before the CR7 era, but got the result they wanted on the pitch with Gareth Bale finding the net

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Did Man Utd dodge a bullet in broken Boateng?

The Red Devils made a late attempt to sign the Bayern Munich defender, but saw their advances rejected as the transfer window closed

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Ozil urged to 'fight fascism and racism in Turkey'

The Arsenal star has been told he should attack injustice in the land of his parents as well as other places following his retirement statement

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Carvajal snubs Ronaldo for best Madrid player ever

The full-back has selected another recent Blancos legend after being asked to name who was the best player in the club's long and decorated history

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Bailey's agent discusses Roma transfer following Malcom reversal

The Jamaica-born winger could be a target of Eusebio Di Francesco's side after they missed out on Bordeaux forward Malcom

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Bayern confirm Boateng's PSG contact

The 29-year-old looks to be on his way out of Munich this summer, with Karl-Heinz Rummenigge revealing that talks have already been held

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Behind Germany's disgraceful treatment of Ozil

The Arsenal attacker has called time on his international career after being scapegoated following his country's dismal World Cup performance

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Ozil announces international retirement

The Arsenal attacker has hit out at the treatment he received from the German football association (DFB), confirming he will no longer wear the jersey

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Croatia's Kalinic turns down World Cup medal

The forward claims he does not deserve his silver medal, having played no part in his country's historic run to the final

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Mourinho reveals Valencia will be Man Utd captain

The Ecuador international will wear the armband for the upcoming season, replacing Michael Carrick following the midfielder's retirement

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Everton slated for pointless 22-0 friendly

Four players scored hat-tricks in the Toffees' first pre-season game, but fans felt it was a waste of time after travelling to Austria for the game

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Kane: It's tough, we're gutted

The Spurs striker admitted that the players were devastated following the 2-1 extra time defeat to Croatia

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Neville slams 'disgusting' criticism of Sterling

The former Three Lions international is not happy with how the Manchester City forward has been treated by supporters and parts of the media

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Arthur to join Barcelona for 2018-19 season

The Brazilian midfielder had initially been set to move to Camp Nou in January, but the clubs are working on a deal for a summer switch

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Fan gets England squad tattoo after Colombia win

Three Lions supporter Dan Welch has stuck to his word and gotten every squad member of the quarter-finalists inked on his body

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Bierhoff: Germany maybe should've left out Ozil

The Gunners midfielder caused controversy after a public appearance with the Turkey president and Bierhoff feels it caused a distraction in the camp

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The ‘new Thuram’ of France linked to Man Utd

The Stuttgart defender's versatility has been an asset to Didier Deschamps, also putting him in the shop window for some of Europe's biggest clubs

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Matthaus backing England to make World Cup final

The Germany legend believes that the Three Lions can go all the way to the final, having avoided the trickier side of the draw in Russia

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Man Utd goalkeeper Johnstone joins West Brom

The 25-year-old spent has been with the Old Trafford club for seven seasons, but never played a minute for the Red Devils and now leaves permanently

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Arsenal making the wrong choice with Sokratis

The Greek centre-back will add some much-needed leadership to the Emirates Stadium dressing room, but may be less impressive on the pitch

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Rashford wastes chance to leave England facing tricky tie

Gareth Southgate made a raft of changes to his team but was forced to settle for second spot in World Cup Group G behind Belgium

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Neuer out, Sane in: The new Germany after WC disaster

Die Mannschaft suffered a shock exit after winning just one of their group games and now face a huge rebuild ahead of Euro 2020

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Spain fail in defence, but stumble into Russia date

A late Iago Aspas equaliser avoided a tricky tie with Uruguay and ensured they finished above Portugal, who drew 1-1 with Iran

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Beast Costa can end Real Madrid's UCL dominance

The forward has improved his game for Spain, scoring three goals in their first two matches and can carry that form into the new season with Atleti

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Lichtsteiner: Matic has amazing qualities

The Switzerland captain singled the Red Devils midfielder out for praise following Switzerland's 2-1 World Cup victory over Serbia

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Lichtsteiner defends Xhaka & Shaqiri's celebration

The Swiss duo both made celebrations depicting the Albanian eagle during their win over Serbia, which could result in fines from FIFA

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Ronaldinho was lazy but he was a genius, unlike Shaqiri

The Stoke attacker compared himself to the Brazilian when he claimed he wanted to leave the Potters, but needs to prove his ability on the pitch

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Sampdoria chief confirms Torreira's €30m Arsenal transfer

The Serie A club have confirmed that their 22-year-old midfielder will leave for the Premier League once the World Cup has finished

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Chechen leader denies sabotaging Egypt

The controversial figure has claimed that he did not have any impact on Egypt's failure to pick up a point in either of their first two games

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Ex-Spurs owner Sugar causes outrage with 'racist' Senegal photo

The ex-Spurs chairman has been criticised for 'a shocking, vile tweet' which he claimed was simply a joke after being asked to delete it from Twitter

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Arsenal perfect stepping stone for ambitious Leno

The Germany stopper has had to battle with Manuel Neuer and Marc ter Stegen, but can show that he belongs to be mentioned in the same breath as them

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West Ham complete £7m Fabianski signing

The experienced Poland international has moved to London Stadium following Swansea's relegation from the Premier League

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Neuer: Every game is now a final

The Bayern Munich goalkeeper has urged his team-mates to raise their games for the remainder of the World Cup after their dismal start

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'All that separates Messi & Maradona is height'

The former Real Madrid striker played with Maradona at Sevilla in 1992-93, but is unwilling to choose whether he is better than the Barcelona star

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Cheer up, Leo! Argentina need not fear Croatia

Luka Modric scored as the Eastern Europeans took all three points to top Group D after one game, but their next opponents have little to worry about

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Ronaldo's free kick & penalty record

The Portuguese forward has scored over 600 goals for club and country in his career, but how accurate is he from free kicks and penalties?

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Carvalho, Dost & other Sporting stars cancel contracts

More senior players have followed the lead of goalkeeper Rui Patricio by seeking an early end to their time with the Portuguese cup finalists

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Chicharito denies World Cup escort claims

The West Ham striker has reacted to stories in Mexico that their pre-tournament party was a 24-hour event attended by over 30 VIP escorts

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Iniesta warns Spain of Ronaldo danger

The ex-Barcelona midfielder is wary of facing the Real Madrid forward when La Roja begin their tournament against Portugal on June 15

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Neymar starts in Brazil's final friendly

The PSG forward has not started a game for over three months due to a foot injury, but returns to his national side's XI for their final friendly

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Mourinho backs England in World Cup predictions

The Manchester United manager has chosen which teams he thinks will advance to the knockout stages of the tournament in Russia

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Sane breaks silence over shock Germany World Cup snub

The 22-year-old was sensationally cut from Joachim Low's final squad for Russia, but has wished his international team-mates well for the tournament

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Yaya Toure willing to play for Man Utd 'for £1 a week'

The Ivorian is willing to take a massive pay cut so he can remain at a Premier League top six club and come up against his former manager

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Williams suffers collapsed lung against Mexico

The 33-year-old was injured in a clash with Javier Hernandez and now faces some time in hospital to recover before he can return to action

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Sargent: USMNT hungry to 'make America proud'

The Werder Bremen forward believes the current U.S. squad is full of hungry players trying to prove they belong at the top

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Young USMNT side can build on World Cup failure

The Boys in Green were victorious in Dublin after a scrappy game, but their American visitors gained valuable experience on the long road to Qatar

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Griezmann: I'll reveal future before World Cup

The Atleti forward will announce his intentions before the start of the summer's tournament, with a move to Camp Nou potentially on the cards

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'Lewandowski wants to leave Bayern' - agent

The 29-year-old has long been linked with a move away from the Bundesliga, and could finally see his dream realised as he looks to force a transfer

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Pulisic's father: Spurs & Liverpool rumors are 'hogwash'

The American forward intends to discuss his future with Borussia Dortmund and is likely to stay playing for the Bundesliga club next season

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FIFA 18 World Cup mode released

The world's biggest football game has received huge update which is available on Xbox One, Playstation 4, Switch and PC ahead of June's kick-off

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Marcelo urges Neymar to join Real Madrid

The full-back has once again stated how he would love his fellow Brazilian to return to La Liga and join him at Santiago Bernabeu

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All the revealed 2018-19 kits

The first batch of new jerseys ahead of the 2018-19 season are being launched, with some of the biggest names in football unveiling new uniforms

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'A blind horse is better than Phil Jones'

Red Devils supporters took to social media to criticise the defender, who handed advantage to the Blues in the FA Cup final with a terrible tackle

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Low: Messi comparison was a burden for Gotze

The Germany head coach feels his comments may have placed too big a burden on the young attacker after his winning goal at the last World Cup

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Kovac can prove his 'Bayern DNA' with cup win

The former midfielder comes up against his old club on Saturday - a intimidating task for a man who is set to take the reins from Jupp Heynckes

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Swansea confirm Carvalhal exit

The Portuguese manager was unable to keep the Swans in the Premier League, and as a result, the club have decided not to keep his in the dugout

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From Euro star to flop - What next for Renato Sanches?

The Portuguese midfielder has suffered a second successive disappointing season at club level, which has seen him miss out on the World Cup

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Rusty Neuer shouldn't be Germany's World Cup No.1

The Bayern goalkeeper has played just four times this season and should not be picked as the world champions' first choice in Russia

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Has Neymar's worst nightmare arrived in Paris?

The former Borussia Dortmund coach has taken over at PSG, but will the master tactician be able to manage the club's biggest personality?

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How to do all the FIFA 18 celebrations

A host of new celebrations have been added to this year's version of the football simulation, with fans now able to mimic Paulo Dybala's famous pose

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Aubameyang in FIFA 18 Team of the Week

The Gunners duo are named in the latest star squad from EA Sports, which also includes Dimitri Payet and Douglas Costa in the starting XI

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Isco & Carvajal out of Clasico

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to the panel for the crunch clash with Barcelona, having been rested against Leganes in their last La Liga game

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Willian: We are ready to fight for CL place

The Blues can narrow the gap between themselves and the top four to just two points if they can overcome the Reds at Stamford Bridge on Sunday

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Keita's discipline could be a problem for Liverpool

The midfielder has been sent off four times for RB Leipzig this season, and will need to tone down his aggression if he is to succeed at Anfield

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Roma's tribute to Liverpool fan Sean Cox

The Serie A side trained in shirts honouring the injured Reds supporter as they prepared for their Champions League semi-final second leg

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Crippling injury crisis may have cost Bayern CL glory

The Bundesliga champions will be without six key players in the second leg against Real Madrid after two more stars picked up injuries in Munich

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Why Madrid shouldn’t sign ageing Lewandowski

The Polish striker has long been linked with a move to La Liga, but is set to turn 30 this year and has been under-performing in the Champions League

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Who is Keita's team-mate Yussuf Poulsen?

The RB Leipzig forward has repeatedly expressed a desire to move to England, but who is the Danish forward known more for tackling than goalscoring?

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Iniesta confirms Barcelona exit

The 33-year-old has revealed that he will leave Camp Nou this summer, having won 31 major trophies during his playing career with the Blaugrana

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Former Real Madrid man Sahin admitted to Harvard

The 29-year-old will combine football and education after being accepted for a sports management course at Harvard Business School

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Pogba: I'm judged differently

The Red Devils' record signing feels that he is harshly compared to other players in his position, who do not need to be as productive statistically

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Lampard tips Salah for Ballon d'Or

The ex-England midfielder came second for the award in 2005, but believes the Liverpool attacker can go all the way and win the individual prize

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Ancelotti pleased to be linked with Arsenal job

The Italian coach has been out of work since September and revealed he would be interested in taking over from Arsene Wenger at the Emirates

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Zidane: Real have no Kepa regrets

Madrid were heavily linked with the Spanish goalkeeper in January, but saw him turn them down to agree a new contract with Athletic Bilbao

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FIFA 18 Team of the Season explained

At the end of the season, EA Sports selects the best players from all the major divisions for inclusion in their respective league's chosen squads

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Capello announces retirement from management

The Champions League-winning manager has decided to call time on his career in the dugout despite rumours he would take over as Italy coach

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Meet NxGn wonderkid Kai Havertz

The 18-year-old's academic responsibilities forced him to miss a UEFA Champions League night and he's getting the best of educations at Leverkusen

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Who's your daddy? Muller back to brilliant best

The Bayern Munich forward has bounced back this season, with the comedic character crediting a new arrival at the Muller household for his form

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How much will it cost to fill Panini World Cup album?

This year's book requires the collection of 682 unique stickers from the tournament. How much will it cost to complete the full album?

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'VAR has ruined association football'

Italy's penalty at Wembley came in controversial circumstances causing increased criticism of the technology, which is set to be used at the World Cup

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Complete guide to FIFA 18 ICONS

Ronaldo, Pele and Maradona are some of the best forwards in FIFA 18, but how can gamers get their hands on these and other legendary players?

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Oprah advises Messi how to win World Cup

The US media superstar has revealed what the Argentina international must do to finally lift football's biggest prize this summer

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Does declining Robben deserve a new contract?

The winger turned 34 in January and is approaching the end of his playing career, but do his recent performances merit an extended stay in Munich?

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'Bailey prepared to wait for Germany'

The 20-year-old has not yet played for the country of his birth, so could possibly switch to a different international team in the future

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How a U.S. businessman is killing a Croatian club

Michael Glover purchased top-flight side Istra in 2015, but a lack of investment and lack of interest has seen the team struggle to stay afloat

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VAR controversy in Spurs-Rochdale

The video assistant referee overturned two goals from Tottenham in their replay with the League One side at Wembley, sparking more outrage

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What is Aubameyang's net worth & salary?

With a a huge car collection valued at over £1m, Goal investigates how much Aubameyang earns and the net worth of the Arsenal striker

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Liverpool move has wrecked Keita's season

The midfielder has underperformed this season following the announcement of his future transfer to the Premier League

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Wenger singles out 'exceptional' De Bruyne

The Gunners boss has hailed the Manchester City midfielder, who he believes has developed into one of the Premier League's best players

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Dortmund boss hoping to avoid Arsenal

BVB are one of 16 teams left in the Europa League, but their head coach is eager to be drawn against someone other than the Gunners in Friday's draw

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'Pogba is not a world-class player, he'll let you down'

Ex-Chelsea midfielder Damien Duff does not believe the Manchester United midfielder can be world class unless he begins learning from his mistakes

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Besiktas play down Fellaini interest

The Turkish champions claim they already have a wealth of midfield talent despite being regularly linked with a move for the Belgium international

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Netflix launch Juventus documentary series

The 33-time Serie A winners are the first football club to be filmed as part of an original Netflix documentary, with all the episodes online now

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Batshuayi can show Chelsea his leading role pedigree

The striker has had limited opportunities at Stamford Bridge under Antonio Conte, but is in the prime position to show the Blues his talents abroad

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Chelsea's Conte slammed after Watford defeat

Many supporters called for the Blues boss to be sacked after their 4-1 away defeat at Watford, just five days after losing 3-0 at home to Bournemouth

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Who are the most famous football WAGs?

Many players have notable careers, but even some of the biggest names' careers are eclipsed by their extremely successful partners

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Early Man's Nick Park discusses his football film

Award-winning director Park also spoke to Goal about the making of the film, how the idea came about and the influx of spending in the modern game

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What is Ibrahimovic's net worth & salary?

The 36-year-old was once one of the best paid players in the world, but has recently started up his own businesses in order to supplement his income

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How much are Premier League referees paid?

Officials at the top end of the game receive a lot of negative attention from managers and media, but how much do they earn for their troubles?

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Aubameyang's Arsenal FIFA 18 position & stats

Goal investigates where the striker will fit in with the Gunners in FIFA 18, where you should play him, and how he will develop on Career Mode

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Henry: 'Chelsea are ahead of Arsenal'

The Gunners legend believes that his countryman was right to leave for the Blues due to the difference in status between the teams

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Batshuayi joins Borussia Dortmund on loan

The 24-year-old has moved to the Bundesliga for the rest of the season as BVB look to replace the outgoing Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang

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'Crazy' Aubameyang apologises to Dortmund

The striker posted a lengthy message on Instagram explaining the reasons for his actions over the past month as he sought to force a transfer

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Can Auba & Mkhi play for Arsenal in Europe?

UEFA's rules prevent players featuring in the same competition for different clubs, but what about the duo who have lined out in the Champions League?

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Can Alexis play for Man Utd in UCL?

The Chilean attacker joined the Red Devils having already lined out for Arsenal in the Europa League, with Jose Mourinho set to decide his squad

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Atom, Humber & famous footballers' dogs

The Chile international has brought his canine companions with him to Manchester, and here Goal takes a look at the most famous dogs in football

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Aubameyang is Arsenal's 'new Thierry Henry'

A lot is expected of the Gunners' new striker, who has had a similar path to goalscoring greatness as one of the club's best ever players

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Sanchez's Man Utd FIFA 18 position & stats

The Chile international makes United's attack much stronger in FIFA 18, giving Red Devils fans a lot more firepower in Online Seasons and Career Mode

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John Barnes' controversial Big Brother stay

The 54-year-old is best known for helping the Reds to two league titles, but made headlines following controversial comments he made on the TV show

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FIFA 18: All the winter transfers

Many big deals have been completed in real-life, but gamers are already wondering when they can play as these new signings at their favourite club

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'Great contract!' - Wenger on Alexis's Man Utd move

The Gunners boss pointed out the Chilean's impressive wages at his new club when asked about his move to Old Trafford

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How much does Alexis's Man Utd shirt cost?

The Chilean's new number seven shirt will surely be one of the biggest sellers at Old Trafford following his January transfer from Arsenal

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Who is Alexis's girlfriend Mayte Rodriguez?

The Chile international is part of one of the biggest transfer stories of the window, and could soon be joined by his actress girlfriend in Manchester

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Victoria & David Beckham's net worth & family

The couple known as "Posh and Becks" by the media have become extremely successful in business since moving on from their music and football careers

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FIFA 18 Real Madrid career mode guide

Goal takes a look at how to get the best out of Los Blancos in career mode, offering tips and tricks to help you succeed at Santiago Bernabeu

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Best FIFA 18 YouTubers and eSports stars to follow

There are lots of professional FIFA 18 players on social media as well as streaming sites, but which ones should you follow to help your game?

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What cars does Ronaldo own?

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner has spent millions on his collection of luxury cars, but which is his favourite and just how many does he own?

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Who is Alexis's agent Fernando Felicevich?

The Argentine ex-rugby player represents some of Chile's biggest names, and could stand to make more than £5 million if his client leaves Arsenal

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Beckham's Miami MLS venture: All you need to know

The newest Major League Soccer club are set for a major presentation in January 2018, but what do we already know about David Beckham's franchise?

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Who is Griezmann's wife Erika Choperena?

The Spanish child psychologist has shied away from the limelight and prefers to let her France international husband take all the media attention

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Who was Cyrille Regis?

The third black player to line out for England, Cyrille Regis played over 600 league games and received an MBE in 2008 for his services to football

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Bend it Like Beckham: Knightley's football film

The former England superstar only has a brief cameo in the film named after him, but despite being released in 2002, still remains a popular comedy

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Best players to sign for Man Utd on FIFA 18

Goal takes a look at which transfers you should make at Old Trafford if you take charge as Red Devils manager in FIFA 18's Career Mode

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Coutinho's Barcelona FIFA 18 position & stats

The Brazilian is now the world's second most expensive player following his move to Camp Nou, but where does he fit into the team in FIFA 18?

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When are FIFA 18’s winter stat upgrades?

A large number of players are set to receive ratings boosts at the end of the January transfer window, with some likely to get big ratings increases

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Who is Neymar's girfrield Bruna Marquezine?

The 25-year-old PSG forward has rekindled his romance with his former partner, who is an award-winning actress and model in her native Brazil

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Coutinho would have been mad to reject Barca

The Brazilian finally realised his dream move with a €160m transfer to Camp Nou, and has made the right choice despite Reds fans' protests

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Bayern Munich troll Man Utd after Robben volley

A stunning strike from the Dutchman evoked memories of the crucial strike which knocked United out of the 2010 Champions League

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FIFA 18 best cheap players in FUT

Goal looks at the best players for under 2,000 coins that you can buy for your Ultimate Team, including great value options from Europe's big five

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Footballers around the world celebrate Christmas

Many of the world's biggest names shared photographs and messages on their social media accounts, wishing fans a wonderful Christmas

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Man City set Premier League goalscoring record

The Citizens became the first team in the Premier League era to score over 100 goals in a single year, while also sealing a 17th consecutive win

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Ramos in Catalan controversy after Clasico

The defender has risked offending Barcelona supporters with his post-match comments after avoiding a red card in Saturday's El Clasico

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Klopp is wrong! Liverpool must drop Henderson

The 27-year-old has been defended by his manager following a number of unimpressive performances, but the Reds need to move on to be contenders

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Is Ter Stegen the best goalkeeper in the world?

The Barcelona shot-stopper leads the Champions League in both save percentage and clean sheets, and has quietly become one of the world's greatest

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Georgina shares first Ronaldo family photo

The Real Madrid forward's girlfriend has shared a lovely picture of the complete family, after welcoming their fourth child in November

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FIFA 18 Ultimate Team of the Week

The Premier League duo are included after impressive performances for their clubs, while Samir Handanovic and Nacho Fernandez also receive upgrades

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How can Dortmund save their season?

The Bundesliga giants finally parted company with Peter Bosz, but now face a difficult task turning their season around under new manager Peter Stoger

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No thanks, Lewy! MLS no longer a retirement league

The Bayern Munich striker has been linked with an eventual move to LA, but he will need to make the transfer in his prime if he wants to succeed

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Man Utd set to sign Swedish wonderkid

The 14-year-old is due to become Jose Mourinho's next signing at Old Trafford as United look to the future by adding the Sweden-based forward

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Aubameyang: From Real dream to personal nightmare

The striker sought to leave Borussia Dortmund for Madrid in the summer but saw his ideal transfer fail to materialise, and is now a frustrated figure

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Pogba ahead of CR7 in most tweeted stars of 2017

The Manchester United stars were the most discussed footballers on the social media site in 2017, with manager Jose Mourinho just behind them

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18 hidden gems to watch at World Cup 2018

Goal's Ronan Murphy has compiled a list of 18 future stars who are set to shine at next summer's competition in Russia.

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Domenech: I'd bite Neymar to stop him

The ex-Strasbourg boss has given advice to his former team on how they can stop the Brazil star from making a difference for PSG on Saturday

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'Zlatan is not a threat to Lukaku'

The Belgian has scored just once in his last 10 games for the Red Devils, but their former defender is not concerned by his form in front of goal

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FIFA: No warm balls at World Cup draw

Football's governing body has responded to claims that some of the balls are heated or cooled to ensure teams are kept apart in the group stage

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Caen leave player behind

The Ligue 1 club earned a point away in north-east France, but left without midfielder Ismael Diomande as he missed the bus to the airport

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Barca's Messi can never be the greatest ever

The 30-year-old will spend another three seasons at Camp Nou, and his unwillingness to prove himself abroad will taint his legacy

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'Everton have the players to get to the top of the league'

The Toffees midfielder does not think the club should be in the bottom-half of the Premier League table, claiming that things have been difficult

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Messi: Ronaldo & I have no relationship

The Barcelona star does not think he will become friends with his Real Madrid rival once both players retire at the end of their playing careers

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Sol Campbell wants USMNT coaching job

The Trinidad and Tobago assistant manager admitted that he would like to be involved with the United States as they look to replace Bruce Arena

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Soccer stars celebrate Thanksgiving

Footballers from Major League Soccer, the USMNT and clubs worldwide joined America to celebrate Thanksgiving 2017

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FIFA 18: Four new Prime ICONs released

Four new legends have been added to FIFA Ultimate Team, including a highly sought-after 93-rated version of the France forward

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Kimmich agent confirms Bayern talks

Rumours of a switch to England increased after the defender praised his former boss, but the 22-year-old's agent has revealed contract discussions

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Super Mario Gotze is getting back to his best

The Germany international was out of the game for seven months, but is starting to show his greatness once again with Borussia Dortmund

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Ronaldo set to break another CL record

The Real Madrid attacker is set to become the first player to ever score 17 goals in a single year in Europe's biggest club competition

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No Man Utd stars in Schmeichel's best XI

The Danish goalkeeper picked just one Red Devil in his squad, with Antonio Valencia on the bench, and has chosen two Man City players

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Gabriel: Arsenal vs Tottenham is like a war

The ex-Gunners defender revealed that he was told that he could lose to any other team except Spurs when he arrived in north London

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Obiang: Moyes has changed West Ham's mentality

The new Hammers boss has only been at the club a short time, but has already impressed the Spanish midfielder with his intensity in training

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