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Articles written by Martin Macdonald
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: Lampard's Chelsea post under serious threat
The Blues legend suffered a damaging loss to Manchester City and reports suggest Chelsea are considering alternatives
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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
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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