Martin Macdonald

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Football Transfers Live Blog Editor with almost 10 years experience in producing up-to-the-minute live action around European football and beyond. Regular FootballCritic contributor.

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Firmino to return - How Liverpool could line up against Brighton

Roberto Firmino has missed six games for Liverpool due to a muscular issue but could return against Brighton

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Gavi suspended - How Barcelona could line up against Galatasaray

Barcelona will be without wonderkid midfielder Gavi in the Europa League due to a suspension

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Thiago to return? - How Liverpool could line up against Inter

Thiago hasn't played for Liverpool since the League Cup victory over Chelsea a couple of weeks ago

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Kroos injured - How Real Madrid could line up against Real Sociedad

Toni Kroos has suffered a hamstring injury and is a major doubt for Real Madrid's game against Real Sociedad

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Firmino still out - How Liverpool could line up against West Ham

Roberto Firmino is struggling with a muscular injury and will not be available for selection against West Ham

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How Chelsea and Liverpool could line up in League Cup final

The first domestic trophy of the season is up for grabs as Chelsea and Liverpool face-off at Wembley

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Kroos back in - How Real Madrid could line up against Rayo Vallecano

Toni Kroos was rested for last weekend's league match against Alaves but should return to the starting XI for Real Madrid

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Pique to return - How Barcelona could line up against Napoli

Gerard Pique was suspended for Barcelona's last match in La Liga but will return for Europa League action

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Varane to return - How Man Utd could line up against Leeds

Raphael Varane missed Man Utd's last game due to illness but is expected to return to Premier League action this weekend

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Rodrygo to start? - How Real Madrid could line up against Alaves

Real Madrid are coming off a disappointing result against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League

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Walker to return - How Man City could line up against Tottenham

Kyle Walker was suspended for Champions League duties during the week, but should return against Tottenham

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Aubameyang to start? - How Barcelona could line up against Napoli

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is in line to make his first start for Barcelona in the Europa League this week

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Tomiyasu out? - How Arsenal could line up against Wolves

Arsenal could be without influential defender Takehiro Tomiyasu for this Thursday's Premier League clash against Wolves

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Benzema to return - How Real Madrid could line up against Granada

Karim Benzema missed the last Real Madrid match due to a hamstring injury but should be available for Sunday

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Aubameyang straight in? - How Barcelona could line up against Atletico Madrid

Barcelona secured the signing of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang on transfer deadline day

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Kepa to start - How Chelsea could line up against Plymouth

After the winter break, Chelsea return to action in the FA Cup as they host Plymouth at Stamford Bridge

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Fati injured - How Barcelona could line up against Alaves

Ansu Fati picked up an injury in the recent defeat against Athletic Bilbao and will be unavailable for Barcelona

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How Liverpool could line up against Crystal Palace

Liverpool are still missing key players Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane for the game against Crystal Palace

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McTominay fit - How Man Utd could line up against West Ham

Scott McTominay was withdrawn late on against Brentford but should be passed fit to face West Ham in the Premier League

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Dias to return - How Man City could line up against Southampton

John Stones was selected ahead of Ruben Dias for Manchester City's win over Chelsea, but the Portuguese could return

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How Real Madrid could line up against Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid face Athletic Bilbao in the final of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia

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How Liverpool could line up against Brentford in the Premier League

Liverpool are still without Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations

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Ronaldo fit - How Man Utd could line up against Aston Villa

Cristiano Ronaldo missed Man Utd's last match due to a hip problem but should feature in the Premier League

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How Manchester City and Chelsea could line up in the Premier League

One of the biggest fixtures of the Premier League season so far takes place as Man City face Chelsea at the Etihad

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Jones to start again - How Man Utd could line up against Aston Villa

Manchester United manager Ralf Rangnick could be without club captain Harry Maguire for the FA Cup

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