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   Player ratingsManchester City

   Phillips looks well short of a suitable Rodri replacement!

   Pep Guardiola's side limped out of the competition after dominating possession but doing little with it before being overpowered in the second half

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   Player ratingsArsenal

   Ramsdale isn't done yet! Arsenal 'keeper key in cup win

   The Gunners goalkeeper made two strong saves in front of a hostile crowd as he proved he still has what it takes to be the Gunners' No.1

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   Player ratingsLiverpool

   Dutch duo Gravenberch & Gakpo make their case to Klopp

   The Netherlands internationals linked up to help overturn an early deficit against the Championship leaders at Anfield

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   Player ratingsChelsea

   Palmer can be the man to unlock Jackson at Chelsea

   The summer signings combined to ensure the Blues' three-game winless run came to an end at Stamford Bridge

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   Player ratingsReal Madrid

   Brahim steps up in Bellingham's absence as Madrid cruise

   The former AC Milan loanee showed that Carlo Ancelotti's side can survive without their star man, at least against La Liga's lesser sides

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   AnalysisInter Miami

   It's do-or-die week for Messi & Inter Miami

   The club's campaign could be all-but over by the weekend as they prepare for a cup final and season-defining league games

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   Winners & LosersEngland

   Daly is a goal machine - the Lionesses need her in attack

   The reigning WSL Player of the Year continues to be shifted around by her international manager, which is neither benefitting the player nor the team

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   AnalysisManchester City

   Oscar Bobb: Man City's next Norwegian superstar

   The "magical" and "daring" winger was promoted to the first team by Pep Guardiola just as other academy hopefuls were forced to leave the club

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   Power rankingsChelsea

   Sterling & Enzo the only positives from Chelsea mess

   The Blues' woeful form has seeped into the new season, but who has shone brightest amid the doom and gloom?

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    AnalysisReal Madrid

    Forget his Newcastle struggles - Joselu now pivotal for Madrid

    The 33-year-old striker has made a strong impact at Santiago Bernabeu despite the pressure on him to step into Karim Benzema's shoes

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    Player ratingsBarcelona

    Raphinha makes his case to stay in Xavi's team!

    The Brazilian winger impressed with two goal contributions on an otherwise frustrating night

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    Player ratingsManchester United vs Crystal Palace

    Are Man Utd back?! Casemiro & Amrabat lead Red Devils revival

    The two midfielders dominated the lacklustre Eagles as the Red Devils began their Carabao Cup defence in style

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   Player ratingsEngland

   Earps cannot save Lionesses as errors gift Netherlands victory

   Sarina Wiegman's return to her homeland didn't go to plan as the 2023 Women's World Cup runners-up succumbed to a late goal in Utrecht

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   Power rankingsUnited States

   USWNT Olympics roster: Who will be heading to Paris 2024?

   GOAL breaks down how the player pool is shaping up ahead of the summer games in Paris

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   AnalysisBundesliga

   10 in five games! The Stuttgart striker outscoring Haaland

   The 27-year-old has exploded onto the scene this season and is scoring at a higher rate than some of the best strikers on the planet

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   AnalysisBarcelona

   De Jong injury is a crushing blow for Barcelona

   The midfielder could face up to six weeks on the sidelines after picking up an ankle problem, meaning he will miss some crucial fixtures

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   OpinionManchester United

   Pressing machine Hannibal is Man Utd's secret weapon

   The Tunisia international is the perfect antidote to the doom surrounding Old Trafford, as his unbridled enthusiasm can give the Red Devils an edge

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   AnalysisAjax

   Inside the crisis engulfing Ajax

   One of Europe's most storied clubs is at the lowest ebb in their modern history after a series of unfortunate incidents

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   OpinionEngland

   Football needs more diversity than just Wiegman coaching men

   After reaching four successive tournament finals, the Dutchwoman has been linked with a number of top jobs in the men's game

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   OpinionManchester United

   Ugly Man Utd in danger of losing their attacking identity

   United had pitiful levels of possession and offered little in attack beyond their stunning goal at Turf Moor - they badly need a defined style of play

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   Winners & LosersUnited States

   Rodman is ready to lead the new-look USWNT

   As one generation said goodbye in the September friendlies, several young stars are ready to step in ahead of the 2024 Olympics in Paris

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    OpinionChelsea

    Pochettino risks being sacked if he keeps this up

    Optimism surrounding the Argentine's appointment is already at risk of dissipating - he must adjust to alleviate the pressure

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    AnalysisUnited States

    Rapinoe retires as a true American soccer icon

    The two-time World Cup winner played her final international match on Sunday after a career that has changed the game on and off the field

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    Player ratingsUnited States

    Rodman shows why she's up next as Rapinoe says goodbye

    As the U.S. women's national team said goodbye to one superstar winger in Megan Rapinoe, Trinity Rodman showed why she may very well be next in line.

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    Winners & LosersReal Madrid

    Sorry Carlo - Bellingham isn't a left-winger!

    The Italian coach opted to start five central midfielders at the Metripolitano, but it didn't work at all as Los Blancos lost 3-1

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    Player ratingsReal Madrid

    Alaba's derby-day nightmare at heart of Madrid mess

    The ex-Bayern Munich centre-back looked lost as the Blancos' 100 percent start to the season was ended

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    Player ratingsPSG

    Kolo Muani & Ramos step up to cover for injured Mbappe

    The French champions were dominant against their most-hated rivals despite losing their star striker in the first half

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    Winners & LosersArsenal

    Rice injury a bigger blow than dropped derby points

    The England international was forced off at half-time with a back problem as Mikel Arteta's side twice threw away leads at the Emirates Stadium

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    Player ratingsArsenal

    Derby disaster for Jorginho!

    The Gunners likely would have been toasting a derby-day victory this evening, if not for a poor mistake from their substitute midfielder

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    Player ratingsLiverpool

    Majestic Mac Allister assist helps send Liverpool second

    The Reds ran out 3-1 winners at Anfield to maintain their unbeaten start to the season as Mohamed Salah and Diogo Jota also found the net