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    AnalysisManchester United

    The Butcher is back! Martinez is a Man Utd game-changer

    Michael Carrick is getting the bulk of plaudits for Manchester United’s resurgence since he took charge, but there is another undeniable factor to consider when analysing the uplift in performances and results at Old Trafford. Lisandro Martinez admittedly made his long-awaited first appearance after 301 days out through injury while Ruben Amorim was still in charge, but the true impact of his return is only being felt now.

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    AnalysisTottenham Hotspur Women

    How UWCL-chasing Spurs became the WSL's surprise package

    Tottenham finished second-from-bottom in the Women's Super League last season. Since promotion seven years ago, their top-flight record against Chelsea, Arsenal, Manchester City and Manchester United stands at two wins, five draws and 42 defeats. Financially, they are not in the same place as the ‘big four’, not when Chelsea and Arsenal have both made £1-million transfers in the last year or so. And yet, despite all of this, Spurs are right in the fight with all of them for Women's Champions League qualification this season.

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    OpinionLiverpool

    'Little boy' no longer! Wirtz will be the EPL's next superstar

    At the tail end of October, Dimitar Berbatov appeared on Rio Ferdinand's podcast and pleaded for patience with Liverpool's struggling superstar summer signing Florian Wirtz. "He will be unbelievable, trust me," the Bulgarian told his former Manchester United team-mate. "I’m sure that everybody [at Liverpool] sees his quality, and they’ll give him that time that he needs to fit into the team. And I guarantee you, he’s going to be a success.

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    CULTUREWest Ham

    🎥 | GOAL's Front Three vs West Ham in ultimate quiz showdown

    Will West Ham get the better of GOAL's Front Three? We sent Yani Ourabah to east London to battle Hammers stars Crysencio Summerville and Jean-Clair Todibo in a series of football quiz challenges. Win against BOTH the winger and centre-back, and captain Jarrod Bowen awaits in the final! See how Yani gets on by clicking the play button above ⬆️

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    A. Oxlade-ChamberlainCeltic

    Oxlade-Chamberlain finds a new club!

    Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is set for a sensational return to professional football after agreeing to join Scottish giants Celtic on a free transfer. The 32-year-old midfielder, who has been without a club since his contract with Turkish side Besiktas was terminated in August, has been maintaining his fitness by training with Arsenal. Now, a short-term move to Glasgow awaits the Champions League winner.

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    Pep Guardiola has insisted he has "never, ever" criticised referees in his 10 years in charge at Manchester City following his outburst at Premier League official Farai Hallam. The Spaniard has come under fire for comments made about Hallam after his refusal to award a penalty to City in their 2-0 win over Wolves, although Guardiola has gone on the defensive and, albeit issuing an apology, has doubled down on his assessment of the debutant ref's performance.

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    OpinionC. Ronaldo

    Ronaldo's seven options if he leaves Al-Nassr

    Why does Cristiano Ronaldo always have so much bad luck?!... First, Erik ten Hag didn't recognise his unrivalled ability at Manchester United, then Fernando Santos ruined his 2022 World Cup bid with Portugal. And now, the powers that be in Saudi Arabia are conspiring to make sure his trophy drought in the Middle East extends to three-and-a-half seasons. Give the guy a break!...

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    L. YamalBarcelona

    Future winner? Yamal responds to Ballon d’Or question

    Lamine Yamal finished as runner-up in the 2025 Ballon d’Or vote and the Barcelona wonderkid insists that winning a Golden Ball is not something that he gives much thought to. The talented teenager would prefer to focus on collective trophy targets at Camp Nou, rather than individual accolades, with there still plenty for him to try and achieve in 2026.

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    P. PogbaMonaco

    Pogba DROPPED from Monaco's Champions League squad

    Paul Pogba has been removed from Monaco's Champions League squad ahead of their upcoming knockout round play-off with domestic rivals Paris Saint-Germain. Pogba was included in their European roster for the first half of the season despite battling with injuries and focusing on a return to full fitness, but will sit out their tie against the reigning champions of France and Europe.

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    Lionesses prospect leaves Man Utd for NWSL side Bay FC

    Manchester United have bid farewell to a highly-rated Lionesses prospect after Keira Barry ended her 10-year association with the club and joined NWSL side Bay FC. It's the second time this week that head coach Emma Coates has brought a familiar face over to the United States, having left her role in the England's youth national teams to take up this position in December.

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    AnalysisWSL

    Top 10 WSL signings of the January transfer window

    As investment in the women’s game continues to grow, each and every transfer window feels bigger and bigger, as both the anticipation and likelihood of new record transfers and big money moves for the game’s greatest stars increases. In that sense, January is never as headline-grabbing as the summer window, but there has still been plenty of eye-catching business over the last few weeks - especially in the Women’s Super League.

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