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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Premier League

Thiago Silva unable to explain Chelsea's poor form

The Brazilian was part of the side that was comfortably outperformed by Man City on Sunday afternoon at Stamford Bridge

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Job Security

Job Security: Lampard's Chelsea post under serious threat

The Blues legend suffered a damaging loss to Manchester City and reports suggest Chelsea are considering alternatives

  • 5 years
Premier League

Solskjaer: Man Utd aren't in a title race yet

The Norwegian boss thinks it is too early to place the Old Trafford side, or anyone else, as definite contenders for the league

  • 5 years
Chelsea

Things in danger of turning 'ugly' for Lampard at Chelsea - Sutton

The Blues have won just one game out of their last five and have dropped down to sixth in the Premier League

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Predicted XI

Hazard to make an appearance? How Real Madrid could line-up against Elche

The Belgian returned to the Blancos squad in the routine win over Granada, but didn't make it off the bench

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Predicted XI

Thiago back in the squad? How Liverpool could line-up against Newcastle

The Spain international has missed the last two months of action due to a knee injury, but could feature against the Magpies

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Predicted XI

Cavani to start? How Man Utd could line-up against Wolves

The Uruguayan came off the bench against Leicester at the weekend and might be in line for a place in the starting XI

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Premier League

Everton versus Man City postponed due to coronavirus outbreak

The game was set to take place on Monday evening but has been cancelled due to several members of the City camp testing positive

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Adama Traore

No Premier League goal for a year - Is Adama Traore worth the hype?

The Spain international can be unplayable when on form, but is yet to find top performances so far in 2020/21

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Team of the Week

Premier League Team of the Week: Meslier masterclass earns Leeds a win

The young Frenchman was in magnificent form in goal for Marcelo Bielsa's side, helping to keep Burnley at bay with a string of saves

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Predicted XI

Aubameyang to return - How Arsenal could line-up against Brighton

The Gabonese forward was left on the bench for the Gunners' impressive victory against Chelsea but should be recalled on Tuesday

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Predicted XI

Lampard set to rotate - How Chelsea could line-up against Aston Villa

With just 48 hours between fixtures over the festive period, the Blues boss is set to shuffle the back after the loss against Arsenal

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Predicted XI

De Bruyne back - How Man City could line-up against Newcastle on Boxing Day

The Belgian was left out of the squad for City's League Cup victory against Arsenal during the week but should return for Premier League action

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Team of the Week

La Liga Team of the week: Near perfect Messi continues Barca's improved run

The Argentine maestro was magnificent as the Blaugrana comfortably swept Real Valladolid aside this midweek

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Team of the Week

Serie A Team of the Week: Calhanoglu puts Milan top at Christmas

The Turkish attacking midfielder was in magnificent form for the Rossoneri, helping them to a dramatic win against Lazio

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Lionel Messi

Oblak highlights why Messi is the best in the world

The Argentine recently broke Pele's record for the most goals scored with a single club following his effort versus Real Valladolid

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Premier League

Everton assistant compares Calvert-Lewin to Cristiano Ronaldo

The Everton striker has been in cracking form this season and is the target of praise from Davide Ancelotti

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Player Ratings

Real Valladolid 0-3 Barcelona, Player Ratings: Maverick Messi the difference again

The Argentina superstar was in sublime form for the Blaugrana as he helped them make it four games unbeaten

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Premier League

Neville highlights 'one thing' Arteta must do to improve Arsenal

The Gunners are currently on a shocking run of results and find themselves 15th in the Premier League table heading into Christmas

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Feature

Which players have played the most minutes in 2020?

The Manchester United captain has, by some distance, clocked up the most minutes this year ahead of all of his colleagues from around the globe

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Predicted XI

How Arsenal and Man City could line-up in the League Cup

Both sides put their Premier League commitments to one side for the moment as they chase the first silverware of 2020/21

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Team of the Week

Serie A Team of the Week: Ronaldo and Morata dominate

The former Real Madrid pair were in fine form over the weekend as the Bianconeri swept Parma aside

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Predicted XI

Ziyech and Hudson-Odoi available? How Chelsea could line-up against West Ham

The last Premier League match before Christmas takes place on Monday in a crunch London derby

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Predicted XI

Dybala available - How Juventus could line-up against Fiorentina

The Argentine missed the weekend's win against Parma, but should be fit enough to make a return to the squad for midweek action

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Predicted XI

Rabiot in for Arthur - How Juventus will line-up against Parma

The former Barcelona midfielder was forced off against Atalanta after suffering bruising to his thigh, and is a doubt for this one

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