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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Predicted XI

Hazard to drop out? How Real Madrid could line-up against Athletic Bilbao

The Belgian started the weekend game against Osasuna, but head coach Zinedine Zidane might rest him for Spanish Cup duties

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Predicted XI

Messi to miss out? How Barcelona could line-up against Real Sociedad

The Argentine was in some discomfort after the win against Granada, with a doubt now cast on his participation in the Super Cup

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Premier League

Expected Assists v Chances Created: Grealish the most productive

The Aston Villa captain has set up seven goals so far this season, but it should have been more...

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Team of the Week

Serie A Team of the Week: Record-breaking Ronaldo scores again

Juventus defeated Sassuolo 3-1 at the weekend, with the Portuguese superstar scoring the third and final goal late on

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Team of the Week

La Liga Team of the Week: Griezmann shines for Barcelona

The Frenchman put in one of his best performances of the season so far as the Blaugrana defeated Granada 4-0

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Predicted XI

Ederson to return - How Man City could line-up against Brighton

The Brazilian returned to the squad for FA Cup action at the weekend, and will now reclaim his place in the starting XI

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Premier League

Nuno: If football stops, it will result in a European Super League

The Wolves manager believes the Premier League and other leagues need to continue to ensure the future of smaller clubs

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Lionel Messi

Every single Lionel Messi goal for Barcelona, mapped

The greatest player in the Blaugrana's history has scored more goals than anyone in the history of the club, but from where on the pitch?

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Premier League

Who makes the most errors leading to chances in the Premier League?

Depending on a player's position, one little mistake could potential lead to their team conceding a goal

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Team of the Week

Bundesliga Team of the Week: Harit and Haaland the heroes

Schalke earned just their first win of the season at the weekend, largely due to the exploits of the 23-year-old midfielder

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Player of the Month

Premier League Player of the Month for December - Who deserves it?

Eight stars are up for the award for their exploits in the final month of 2020, but some are in with a better shout than others

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Predicted XI

Tonali back after suspension - How Milan could line-up against Torino

The former Brescia midfielder missed a key match during the week as Juventus defeated the Rossoneri 3-1 at San Siro

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Predicted XI

Ramos returns - How Real Madrid could line-up against Osasuna

The Madrid captain missed the win against Celta due to illness but is available to return for the league match on Saturday

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Predicted XI

Messi and Pedri start again - How Barcelona could line-up against Granada

The Blaugrana are coming off one of their more impressive victories of the season midweek so Ronald Koeman won't change much

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Predicted XI

Partey to return? How Arsenal could line-up against Newcastle

The former Atletico midfielder has missed a month of action due to a thigh issue, but has completed full training this week

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Bundesliga

Who are the Bundesliga's 2020/21 pass masters?

As always, there is a huge emphasis in possession in the German top flight these days, but which players are the best at finding their team-mates...

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Premier League

Who are La Liga's 2020/21 pass masters?

As always, there is a huge emphasis in possession in the Spanish top flight these days, but which players are the best at finding their team-mates...

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Team of the Week

Serie A Team of the Week: Chiesa in magical form for Juventus

In one of the biggest games of the season so far, the Bianconeri overcame title rivals 3-1 thanks to two goals from the winger

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Predicted XI

Hernandez in, Davies out? How Bayern could line-up against Gladbach

Hansi Flick nearly has a full squad to choose from for the crunch Bundesliga clash, and may opt to give his flying full-back a rest

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Predicted XI

Wholesale changes from Klopp - How Liverpool could line-up against Aston Villa

The German boss is set to rest some of his key players for FA Cup duty, presenting an opportunity for those on the fringes to shine

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Premier League

Who are the Premier League's 2020/21 pass masters?

As always, there is a huge emphasis in possession in the top flight these days, but which players are the best at finding their team-mates...

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Predicted XI

How Milan and Juventus could line-up in Serie A clash

In one of the biggest games of the season so far, defending champions Juve look to close the gap on the league leaders

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Player Ratings

River 0-3 Palmeiras: Best and worst performers from Copa Libertadores semi-final

The Brazilian side have taken a commanding lead in the tie after a dazzling first-leg performance in Buenos Aires

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Handball Rule

How many penalties were given for handball over the festive period?

La Liga continues to lead the way for the amount of penalties given for the ball touching the hand inside the box

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Predicted XI

Pochettino's first team selection - how PSG could line-up against Saint-Etienne

The Argentine head coach was appointed Paris Saint-Germain boss over the festive period after Thomas Tuchel was dismissed

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