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European Goals of the Week, 17 Jan: A treble one-two in the Coppa Italia
Gonzalo Higuain and Paulo Dybala linked up superbly in Juve's win over Udinese.
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Five games to watch: Liverpool to inflict more damage on vulnerable United
Jurgen Klopp's men face the only side to have taken points off them so far this season.
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Football You Missed, Jan 14: January blues for Suarez, Zaniolo, and Demiral
The Barcelona star is out for four months, while it is worse news for the Serie A pair, who suffered ACL injuries.
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European Goals of the Week, 14 Jan: Simply the Brest
The Ligue 1 outfit have two strikes in our rankings this week, including a corker from Gaetan Charbonnier.
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Serie A Top Five, Round 19: Sampdoria impress with Brescia demolition
Jakub Jankto, Karol Linetty, and Fabio Quagliarella all played a pivotal role the Blucerchiati.
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Championship Top Five, Round 27: Bentley unbeatable for Bristol City
The goalkeeper made numerous saves in his side's win, and is joined by team-mates Jamie Paterson and Famara Diedhiou.
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Ligue 1 Top Five, Round 20: Neymar stars in match of the weekend
The Brazilian was involved in all three PSG goals as the champions drew 3-3 with Monaco.
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Premier League Top Five, Round 22: Aguero leads City rout
The champions have three players in this week's rankings, including the Argentine who scored a hat-trick.
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FC Player of the Day, 12 Jan: Aguero the record-breaker
The Argentine scored a hat-trick versus Aston Villa on Sunday.
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FC Player of the Day,11 Jan: Maxwel Cornet (Lyon)
The Ivorian's performance ensured Lyon's perfect start to the year continued.
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European Goals of the Week 10 Jan: A screamer from the Coupe de la Ligue
Luiz Araujo helped Lille defeat Amiens in spectacular style.
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Five Games to Watch: Two Serie A belters and Spurs host Liverpool
Inter face Atalanta and Roma take on Juventus.
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FC Player of the Day, 8 Jan: Mauro Icardi (PSG)
The Argentine scored a hat trick in the Coupe de la Ligue.
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Football You Missed, Jan 7: Retro Chelsea and Zlatan toppled
Plus two wonderkids from Ligue 1 who could be the next big thing(s).
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European Goals of the Week, 7 Jan: Curtis Jones, a star in the making
The FA Cup threw up a few crackers this weekend.
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Serie A Top Five, Round 18: First Serie A hat-trick for Ronaldo
He is joined in the rankings by team-mate Miralem Pjanic, while Josip Ilicic was magnificent for Atalanta.
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FC Player of the Day, 6 Jan: Cristiano Ronaldo (Juventus)
The Portuguese superstar scored his first Serie A hat-trick on Monday.
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La Liga Top Five, Round 19: Raphael Varane is Madrid's unlikely hero
Plus Luis Suarez and two Valencia players make the rankings.
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FC Player of the Day, 5 Jan: Andrea Belotti (Torino)
The Italian striker put down Roma with two goals.
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FC Player of the Day, Jan 4: Raphael Varane (Real Madrid)
The French defender scored two for Los Blancos as Getafe were defeated.
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Football You Missed, 3 Jan: The two faces of Mourinho, Agger hates VAR
Plus Charlton Athletic have FINALLY been taken over.
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Premier League Top Five, Round 21: Noble kickstarts Moyes era at West Ham
The Hammers captain scored two against Bournemouth, while Liverpool earn two late entries.
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European Goals of the Week, 3 Jan: New Year narrative belongs to Jahanbakhsh
The Brighton star's new-found form continued with a magical overhead kick.
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Championship Top Five, Round 25: Forest dominate the rankings
Brice Samba, Matty Cash, and Tobias Figueiredo were all key in the victory versus Wigan.
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European Goals of the Week, 30 Dec: Outrageous Ayew downs West Ham
Plus a couple of belters from the Championship.
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