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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Team of the Week

Great Grealish makes Premier League Team of the Week

The England international didn't deserve to be on the losing side at the weekend as Villa were defeated by Southampton

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Man City

Pep Guardiola: European games are 'getting harder'

The Manchester City boss reckons teams are more well-drilled and more prepared for the European competition than ever before

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Team of the Week

Pukki powers Norwich to victory - Championship Team of the Week

The Finland international scored two goals as the Canaries defeated Bristol City away from home on Saturday

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Serie A

Ronaldo returns? How Juventus could line-up against Spezia

The former Real Madrid star has successfully tested negative for coronavirus after a period of isolation

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Manchester Utd

Giggs: It could be 20 years before Man Utd win the league again

The former captain of the Red Devils doesn't think there is a quick fix for them to reach the levels of Man City and Liverpool

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Predicted XI

Hazard to start? How Dortmund could line-up against Arminia

The Belgian has made two recent appearances off the bench and may be handed a start this weekend by Lucien Favre

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Predicted XI

How Man Utd and Arsenal could line-up this weekend

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switched to a diamond formation during the week to huge success, and could opt to do so again

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Predicted XI

Gnabry to start? How Bayern could line-up against Koln

The former Arsenal winger returned to the squad for the Champions League during the week after a period of coronavirus quarantine

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Predicted XI

Silva to return - How Chelsea could line-up against Burnley

The Brazilian didn't make the trip to Krasnodar in the Champions League, but it wasn't injury related so is fine to return in the Premier League

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Predicted XI

Sterling to lead the line - How Man City could line-up against Sheffield Utd

Fresh off an impressive away performance in the Champions League, Pep Guardiola's side return to league action with their tails up

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Predicted XI

No Neymar - How PSG could line-up against Nantes

The Brazilian superstar was taken off in the first half during the win against Basaksehir in the Champions League

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Predicted XI

No Lukaku - How Inter will line-up against Parma

The Belgian suffered a hamstring injury in the Champions League draw against Shakhtar during the week

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Predicted XI

First league start for Williams - How Liverpool could line-up against West Ham

Jurgen Klopp has a defensive crisis at the moment with only one senior centre-back fit for the game against the Hammers

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Premier League

Willian 'frustrated' but learning a lot from Arteta

The Brazilian is a new signing at the Emirates after joining the Gunners from London rivals Chelsea

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Premier League

Ndombele denies suggestions Mourinho motivated him with criticism

The Frenchman came under fire for his performances last season from his manager, but has since found some good form

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Transfers

Barcelona and Real Madrid to swoop for free agent David Alaba

Bayern have failed to reach a contract extension agreement with the Austrian defender for the third time

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Champions League

Barcelona in 'GOAT' dig to Juventus and Ronaldo

Lionel Messi was the star of the show for the Blaugrana as they won at the Allianz Stadium in the Champions League on Wednesday

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Europa League

How Tottenham could line-up against Antwerp

The Welshman enjoyed his starting second debut in the Europa League last week

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Lionel Messi

Lionel Messi is the 'Harry Potter of soccer', says Vieri

The Italy legend has lavished praise on the talents of the Argentine, calling him a magician

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Champions League

Champions League Team of the Week: Hat-trick off the bench for Rashford

Man Utd turned in one of the performances of the round as they blew away RB Leipzig at Old Trafford

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Europa League

Back four for the Gunners? How Arsenal could line-up against Dundalk

Mikel Arteta has only two senior central defenders at his disposal which could force his hand in the Europa League

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Adverts

The cage, the airport and football's greatest ever adverts

From Nike to Adidas, with Pepsi in between, brands have provided some truly memorable commercials over the years

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo enraged about missing Barca game: Covid tests are 'bullsh*t'

The Juventus star insists he is feeling fine despite handing in another positive coronavirus test this week

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Champions League

Mbappe back in the starting XI - How PSG could line-up against Basaksehir

The Frenchman was rested from the starting line-up for the weekend win over Dijon...but did come off the bench to score two goals

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Champions League

Ziyech's first start? How Chelsea could line-up versus Krasnodar

The former Ajax forward has made three substitute appearances in a row since recovering from injury

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