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Articles written by Martin Macdonald
Does home advantage still matter with no fans in stadiums?
A major advantage is having your own fans cheering you on, but how does having empty stands impact on-pitch results?
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Aubameyang signs new Arsenal deal until 2023
The Gunners striker had been linked with a potential move away from the Emirates this summer but has now committed his future to the club
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Fernando Torres comments on Liverpool title triumph
The Spaniard was a fan favourite at Anfield before making a £50m transfer to Chelsea in 2011
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Jack Grealish signs new five-year contract with Aston Villa
The 25-year-old had been linked with a move away in this transfer window but has now committed his future to the club
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Barcelona and Real Madrid left disappointed as Martinez set to stay at Inter
The Argentine has been linked with a big-money move away from San Siro this summer but his agent has confirmed he is staying put
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Neymar admits he acted like a 'fool' but reiterates racism claims
The Brazilian was one of five players sent off in Le Classique on Sunday evening, from which the fallout still continues
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Lampard: Chelsea have aspirations of competing with Liverpool
The Blues won their opening Premier League game of the season against Brighton
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Odegaard excluded from first Madrid squad of the season
The Norwegian is reportedly fit and healthy but has been left out by Zinedine Zidane for the friendly against Getafe
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Bellingham becomes BVB's youngest ever goalscorer with debut strike
The Englishman made a big-money move from Birmingham City this summer and has made an instant impact with the German side
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Barcelona agree fee with Lyon for Memphis
The Dutchman is close to joining compatriot Ronald Koeman at the Camp Nou for the 2020/21 campaign
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Alaba's father accuses Bayern of spreading 'dirty lies' about contract negotiations
The Austrian is in talks with the Champions League winners about an extended deal, but the relationship between club and player is turning sour
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Man City make huge bid for Atletico's Gimenez
Pep Guardiola is keen to further bolster his defensive unit before the end of the transfer window
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Suarez 'could spend season in the stand' if Juve move breaks down
The Uruguayan has been told by new head coach Ronald Koeman that he is surplus to requirements at the Camp Nou
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Lampard amused by Klopp's Chelsea spending dig
The Liverpool boss said that the club didn't have the same spending power as those owned by countries and oligarchs
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Tuchel and Villas-Boas respond to Neymar's racist comment claim
The Brazilian alleged that racist language was used by Marseille's Alvaro Gonzalez, but neither head coach heard anything
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How Liverpool could line-up against Leeds
With no raft of signings this summer, Jurgen Klopp will field a similar starting XI that brought the Reds the title
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Mourinho: I want and need a new striker
The Tottenham boss is looking for some competition for Harry Kane in the centre-forward role
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Valencia fire sale: "Everyone knows our squad is weak"
Javi Gracia is desperate for more players at the Mestalla after the club sold off a number of key stars
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How Arsenal could line-up versus Fulham in Premier League opener
Gunners boss Mikel Arteta has some selection headaches as his side travels across London for their first game of the campaign
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Mourinho tipped to 'definitely' win trophies with Spurs
The Portuguese's former player Luka Modric has faith that that silverware is on the horizon for the North London side
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'Messi will play for Barcelona until he is 38'
Barcelona legend Rivaldo has tipped the Argentine to remain at the Camp Nou for years to come
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Bielsa confirms he will manage Leeds in the Premier League
The current manager of the Yorkshire side had his current contract expire in the summer, but he is close to triggering an extension
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Van Gaal unsure if Memphis can succeed at Barca
The Dutch coach worked with the player with the Netherlands and Manchester United
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Ozil names his dream team-mate XI...and includes just one Arsenal player
The German international enjoyed a period of success at the Santiago Bernabeu before moving to North London
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Bale set for Premier League move as Madrid to pay 50% of wages
The Welshman has been deemed surplus to requirements at the Santiago Bernabeu by head coach Zinedine Zidane
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