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Football Writer with particular focus on the Premier League and Chelsea.

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Front three good to go - How Liverpool could line up in Merseyside derby against Everton

Jurgen Klopp has several injury concerns, but his first choice front three of Mohamed Salah, Diogo Jota, and Sadio Mane are fit to play.

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Lukaku back in the starting XI? - How Chelsea could line up against Watford

Romelu Lukaku hasn't started a game for Chelsea since his injury against Malmo in the Champions League, but he could be handed a start against Watford

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Grealish and De Bruyne unavailable - How Man City could line up against Aston Villa

Jack Grealish looks set to miss his return to Villa Park having been absent from the past three matchday squads through injury

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Bale and Hazard still out - How Real Madrid could line up against Athletic Bilbao

Carlo Ancelotti will once again be without his two big name wingers, and will turn to the in-form Vinicius Junior to provide from the flanks

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No Benzema? - How Real Madrid could line up against Shakhtar Donetsk

Karim Benzema missed Los Blancos' trip to Elche at the weekend, and is a doubt for this crucial Champions League tie

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Messi to miss out - How PSG could line up against RB Leipzig

The Argentine is still yet to score a league goal for his new club, and injury will force him to sit out this Champions League tie

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Midfield issues again - How Liverpool could line up against Atletico Madrid

Jurgen Klopp will have to deal with a threadbare midfield once again as injuries pile up in the middle of the park.

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All change from Old Trafford? How Liverpool could line up against Preston

Jurgen Klopp's side battered Manchester United at Old Trafford, but in the EFL Cup, he could make several changes to the starting XI

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No changes from El Clasico? How Real Madrid could line up against Osasuna

Carlo Ancelotti's first El Clasico back at Real Madrid was a success and against Osasuna, he may stick with the same starting XI

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Aguero to finally start? How Barcelona could line up against Rayo Vallecano

Ronald Koeman's job is on the line, so he needs his Barcelona side to pick up three points against Rayo Vallecano. How will the Blaugrana line up?

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Rashford to start? How Man Utd could line up against Atalanta

After a disappointing 4-2 defeat to Leicester, Manchester United need a reaction, and their clash with Atalanta is the perfect chance to put things right.

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Aguero to start? How Barcelona could line up against Dynamo Kyiv

Sergio Aguero made his Barcelona debut off the bench against Valencia at the weekend, so is a first start expected in the Champions League?

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Mount and Silva to return? How Chelsea could line up against Malmo

Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side host Malmo in their third group stage game of this season's Champions League. What will the starting XI look like?

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How Juventus and Chelsea could line up in the Champions League

After they both won their opening group stage games, Juventus and Chelsea will be looking to make it two from two. How will each side line up?

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No Shaw or Maguire? - How Man Utd could line up against Villarreal

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side are on a relatively poor run of form, and against Villarreal, they'll have a shot at redemption after losing the Europa League final

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Fati to stay benched? - How Barcelona could line up against Benfica

Ronald Koeman takes his Barcelona side to Benfica with his job on the line, and it's likely to be too soon for wonderkid Ansu Fati to start

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How Man Utd, Chelsea and Arsenal could line up in the EFL Cup

With the Premier League left to the side, how will three of the league's biggest teams line up in EFL Cup action this week?

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Henderson to return? - How Liverpool could line up against Milan in the Champions League

Champions League football returns to Anfield with a crowd as Liverpool host AC Milan in their first group stage game. How will Jurgen Klopp set up?

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Big guns to return? - How England could line up against Poland

Gareth Southgate will be looking to make it three wins from three during this international break as England face Poland. How will the Three Lions line up?

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New signings to start? - How Arsenal could line up in Carabao Cup second round

Mikel Arteta will be hoping for a reaction after a dreadful start to Arsenal's Premier League campaign, but how will he set up his side against West Brom?