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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

How Bayern and Atletico could line-up in the Champions League

In the previous game between the pair, the German side ran out emphatic 4-0 winners against Diego Simeone's outfit

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Premier League

'Mourinho doesn't like it when Lampard stands up to him'

It will be master versus apprentice this weekend when table-topping Tottenham take on Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

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Diego Maradona

Mourinho: Maradona used to say 'Jose, you're the best' after a defeat

The Tottenham boss was full of kind words for the Argentine legend, who sadly passed away this week aged 60

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Predicted XI

Conte needs a win - How Inter could line-up against Sassuolo

The Nerazzurri were comfortably defeated by Real Madrid in the Champions League during the week and haven't convinced lately in Serie A either

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Back four again - How Juventus could line-up against Benevento

Andrea Pirlo still has a number of first-team defenders currently missing so will be forced to move away from his preferred 3-4-3

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De Bruyne back - How Man City could line-up against Burnley

The Belgian was rested from Champions League duties during the week against Olympiakos, but is free to return versus the Clarets

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Premier League

Azpilicueta hopes Chelsea can repeat 'Battle of the Bridge' win versus Spurs

The infamous game in 2016 saw the Blues end their London rivals' hopes of winning the Premier League

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Bayern

'Insane professional' Neuer is in the form of his life - Flick

The Bayern head coach has heaped praise on his legendary goalkeeper, who was in outstanding form in the Champions League midweek

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Manchester Utd

Bruno Fernandes cares about success, not making mistakes, says Nani

The former Man Utd winger believes his compatriot is perfect for life at Old Trafford due to his approach to the game

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Marcus Rashford

Rashford to be honoured with special BBC award for charity efforts

The Manchester United striker has received huge praise this year for his efforts to combat child food poverty in the UK

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Puskas Award

The 2020 FIFA Puskas Award nominations revealed

The award for the best goal scored over the past year is at hand, with Heung-min Son leading the race after his solo effort versus Burnley

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Predicted XI

Bale back in - how Tottenham could line-up against Ludogorets

The Welshman failed to make it off the bench against Manchester City so will be raring to go for Europa League duties

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Predicted XI

Aubameyang rested? How Arsenal could line-up against Molde

The Gunners are on the cusp of qualifying for the knockout stage of the Europa League, but their captain may sit this one out from the start

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No Ibrahimovic - How Milan could line-up against Lille

The big Swede will miss the next few matches for the Rossoneri after picking up a hamstring injury versus Napoli

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Real Madrid

'Role model' Sergio Ramos writing his name into the history books, says Casemiro

The Brazilian has heaped praise on his veteran team-mate, who continues to be a key player for Los Blancos both on and off the pitch

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Manchester Utd

Who is the best player Wayne Rooney played with at Man Utd?

The former England international, who is currently in temporary charge of Derby, spoke with the official Manchester United podcast

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Predicted XI

Aguero to return? How Man City could line-up against Olympiakos

The Argentine returned to the squad for the weekend's match against Spurs, but didn't make it off the bench as City lost

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Team of the Week

Ronaldo, Ibrahimovic, and Lukaku lead star-studded Serie A Team of the Week

The Belgian was the best performer of the weekend as he spared Inter's blushes against Torino

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Team of the Week

Aspas impresses in defeat to make La Liga Team of the Week

One Barcelona player features in our line-up despite the damaging defeat at the hands of Atletico Madrid

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Predicted XI

Defensive crisis - How Juventus could line-up against Ferencvaros

Andrea Pirlo is missing three senior central defenders for the match in the Champions League this midweek

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Bundesliga

Moukoko relishing Haaland partnership: 'It won't be fun for opponents'

The 16-year-old could become Dortmund's youngest ever Bundesliga player this weekend if he features against Hertha

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Lionel Messi

Rakitic: There's only one number one player ever - Lionel Messi

The Croatian said he was fulfilling a dream of his to play alongside the mercurial Argentine during their time at Barcelona

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Premier League

Klopp: There are eight teams in the Premier League title race

The Liverpool boss is expecting one of the most tightly contested championship battles in years in the English top flight

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Predicted XI

De Ligt to return - How Juventus could line-up against Cagliari

The Dutchman is yet to feature for the Bianconeri this season after recovering from shoulder surgery

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Man City

Guardiola: I have unfinished business at City

The Spaniard signed a new two-year deal with the club on Thursday and is keen to bring success back to the Etihad

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