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Could Lens really dethrone PSG as the champions of France?

On February 8, Ousmane Dembele proudly proclaimed Paris Saint-Germain were back to their treble-winning best. Luis Enrique's men hadn't played particularly impressively during the first half of the 2025-26 campaign, so they wanted to send a warning to all of their domestic and European rivals in La Classique - and they realised that objective in emphatic fashion, inflicting a brutal 5-0 beating upon Marseille at Parc des Princes.

RANKED: The 10 best signings of the European season so far

The Christmas period is upon us, which means we are somehow already more or less at the midway point of the 2025-26 football season. As many of Europe's leading leagues pause for the winter break, it's time to take stock and reflect on four scintillating months of action. It's also the opportune moment to assess those players who completed transfers across the continent in the summer, now that they have a decent sample size of games under their belts.

Thauvin in line for shock France return after six-year absence

Florian Thauvin's impressive revival at Lens has earned him a pre-call-up to the French national team for the first time in over six years. The 2018 World Cup winner, who believes he is now a "much more complete" player, is in contention for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers after a journeyman career path.

Thauvin reveals Balotelli food mix-up that left striker WEEPING

Former Marseille star Florian Thauvin has revealed the time Mario Balotelli wept and had sweat pouring down his face after a hilarious food mix-up.

Big spenders Newcastle United Isak Joelinton

From Tonali to Isak - How Newcastle spent over £1b

Newcastle United have raised some eyebrows with their transfers in recent times and are on their way to breaking the £1b mark

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Frequently asked questions

: Bukayo Saka plays as a right winger for Arsenal, using his stronger left foot to cut in from the right flank and shoot on goal. He prefers playing close to the touchline.
: Bukayo Saka was born in West London's Ealing district in England.
: Bukayo Saka dons the No. 7 jersey for Arsenal in the Premier League.
: Bukayo Saka stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He loves to use his ability to invade infield which, along with his low centre of gravity, makes him a terrifying prospect for the opposition defences.
: Bukayo Saka weighs 72kg (158 lbs) and is among the best wingers in the world.
: Bukayo Saka joined the Arsenal academy in 2008, at the age of seven. This was after playing for the Watford youth teams.
: Bukayo Saka is yet to become a parent.
: Bukayo Saka is dating Tolami Benson, a senior planning executive for Zenith in London.

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