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Lavia and Botman amongst top ten international debutants to watch

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Lavia and Botman amongst top ten international debutants to watch The domestic calendar is halted and attention turns to the final international break of the season, with fixtures from Euro 2024 qualifiers, AFCON qualifiers and friendlies. We take a look at the ten debutants to keep an eye out for during the international break. Ivan Toney – England It feels...

Watch: Xavi guides Barcelona to derby win in first game in charge

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Watch: Xavi guides Barcelona to derby win in first game in charge A new era at Camp Nou kicked off on Saturday night as Xavi took charge of Barcelona for the first time following his appointment. The Blaugrana hero was named Ronald Koeman's permanent replacement earlier this month on a contract until June 2024 after the Dutchman failed to have the desired effect f...

Arsenal quartet among potential debutants to watch this international break

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Arsenal quartet among potential debutants to watch this international break The final round of UEFA World Cup qualifiers takes place this month, yet despite so much at stake for some, international managers are rewarding those in good club form with a first call up for their country. The likes of Arsenal, Aston Villa, Espanyol and Marseille are among the club sides represen...

LaLiga returns! Remembering the in-form players pre-lockdown

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LaLiga returns! Remembering the in-form players pre-lockdown LaLiga graces our screens this week as the second of Europe's top five leagues returns. Spain's top tier resumes in fine fettle, too, with the Seville Derby kicking off the final 11 games of the domestic campaign. Here, using WhoScored.com's unique rating, we take a look at the pre-lockdown form gui...

Real Madrid bruiser pipped by Barcelona star in LaLiga monthly standings

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Real Madrid bruiser pipped by Barcelona star in LaLiga monthly standings With January over, there is a familiar face atop the LaLiga player rating standings as Lionel Messi again showcased his exceptional quality to the watching world. The Barcelona ace beat LaLiga stars from rivals Real Madrid and Espanyol to take home the player of the month award for January as we cou...

Arsenal and Liverpool target among our Football INDEX buy tips

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Arsenal and Liverpool target among our Football INDEX buy tips Football INDEX is the world’s first football stock market where you can buy and sell shares in footballers with real money. Football INDEX offers fans a chance to bet on the future success of football players compared to the short-lived outcome of betting on football results. Intrigued by what...

Money to be made in this week's top match accumulator

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Money to be made in this week's top match accumulator Manchester City vs Liverpool – match previewThe biggest game in the Premier League this weekend comes from the Etihad Stadium, where Manchester City host Liverpool. The duo have taken seven points of a possible nine this season and Saturday’s early kick off promises to live up to the bil...

How Espanyol are profiting from pragmatist Quique Sanchez Flores

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How Espanyol are profiting from pragmatist Quique Sanchez Flores Many would have been surprised when Watford announced that they would not be retaining Quique Sanchez Flores’ services at the end of the last Premier League campaign.The Spanish coach had guided the Hornets to a 13th-placed finish on their return to the English top-flight, coaxing plenty of go...

Countdown: The most clinical teams in Europe this season

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Countdown: The most clinical teams in Europe this season Much has been made of the profligacy of the likes of Manchester rivals United and City in particular of late, with neither side able to make their dominance count at the weekend, but who are the teams at the opposite end of the spectrum? With only one Premier League side featuring, and none from Ser...

The smart money on this weekend's biggest games in Europe

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The smart money on this weekend's biggest games in Europe Serie A have their faith in the hands of Roma this weekend as Juventus could realistically wrap up the title race before Christmas with a win over Luciano Spalletti's side. Chelsea could also move a step closer to securing the Premier League crown, but they could do this without kicking a ball as Ma...