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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Ronaldo returns - How Juventus could line up against Sampdoria

The Portuguese superstar was given a rare rest midweek by Andrea Pirlo as the Bianconeri progressed in the Coppa Italia

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Premier League Team of the Week: City players dominate after West Brom demolition

Pep Guardiola's side were in superb form during the week as they swept the Baggies aside with a comprehensive 5-0 victory

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Mane, Salah, Firmino back together - How Liverpool could line up against Tottenham

The talented attacking trio of the champions have been separated from the starting XI over the past couple of games

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Tuchel's first game - How Chelsea could line up against Wolves

The former Dortmund and PSG boss has taken over the reins at Stamford Bridge following the dismissal of Frank Lampard

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Messi available, but rested? How Barcelona could line up against Rayo

The Argentine has served his two-match suspension after being sent off against Athletic Bilbao, but might not be thrown straight back into the action

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La Liga Team of the Week: West Ham target En-Nesyri smashes in a hat-trick

If the Hammers were on a scouting mission this weekend they certainly would have been impressed by the Sevilla striker

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How Inter and Milan could line up in the Derby della Madonnina

Both sides are coming off disappointing results from the Serie A weekend, but will be hoping to progress in the Italian Cup

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Serie A Team of the Week, Round 14: Milan can't handle maverick Ilicic

The Slovenian and team-mate Christian Romero were in outstanding form for Atalanta who won 3-0 at the San Siro

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Senior players to return after cup exit - How Real Madrid could line-up against Alaves

Zinedine Zidane made a raft of changes for Los Blancos' previous match, but the decision backfired spectacularly...

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Bundesliga Team of the Week, Round 13: Burki heroics not enough to save Dortmund

BVB failed to win for the second game in a row this midweek as they went down 2-1 away against Leverkusen

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Neymar and Mbappe to start - How PSG could line-up against Montpellier

The World Cup winner hasn't been in good form since Mauricio Pochettino took over, but should retain his place in the starting XI

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Matip to return? How Liverpool could line-up against Burnley

The central defender hasn't played since the end of last year but should be available for Jurgen Klopp this midweek

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UEFA Team of the Year

Fans vote Messi and Ronaldo into UEFA Team of the Year

The rivals didn't enjoy the best year of their careers in 2020, but remain popular enough among fans to make the line-up

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Messi suspended - How Barcelona could line-up against Cornella

The Argentine superstar was sent off for the first time in his career with the club in the Spanish Super Cup loss versus Athletic Bilbao

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Likely no Aguero - How Man City could line-up against Aston Villa

The Argentine is currently in isolation and will have to complete a negative coronavirus test before Wednesday in order to feature

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Pogba back to central midfield - How Man Utd could line-up against Fulham

The World Cup winner was shifted out to the right wing against Liverpool but should be moved into a more recognised position

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Serie A Team of the Week: Ibrahimovic back among the goals

The talismanic Swede hit the back of the net for the first time since late November following a spell out injured

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Premier League Team of the Week: Stones' renaissance continues

The Man City defender is back to his best in the Premier League after a period where it seemed his career at the Etihad was over

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The most assists in Premier League history - De Bruyne now in the top 10

The Belgian has now recorded 100 assists in all competitions for Man City, and 76 in the Premier League

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Bundesliga team of the week: Jovic back with a bang, Muller saves Bayern

The Serbian made his first appearance for Eintracht Frankfurt since arriving on loan from Real Madrid, and what an appearance it was

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Premier League

Who has the most shots per game in the Premier League?

Some players naturally have more attempts on goal than others, but who has the most, and who is successful...

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Neymar back in from the start - How PSG could line-up against Angers

The Brazilian started the cup game against Marseille on the bench, but should be restored to the starting XI for league duties

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Premier League

Who has the worst disciplinary record in the Premier League?

There are some players who have been tallying up the bookings in the first half of the season in the English top flight

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Which players are the most dominant in the air in the Premier League?

Looking at outfield players who have played at least 500 minutes in the English top flight, some surprising names pop up

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No Dybala or De Ligt - How Juventus could line-up against Genoa

Andrea Pirlo is set to make some changes to the Bianconeri side that defeated Sassuolo in Serie A at the weekend for this Coppa Italia tie

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