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Atletico's Barcelona heist, Liverpool thump Spurs, more: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Atletico Madrid pulled off an epic heist at Barcelona to claim top spot in LaLiga at Christmas, and we learned a little about Tottenham and Liverpool from the Reds' 6-3 win. Here's what you missed this weekend.

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Man City's star loyalty sees prodigies leave -- and flourish

As Man City look to the transfer market to fix their free fall, the academy starlets they let get away could've been the answers to their problems.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Bayern Munich shortlist Borussia Dortmund's Jamie Gittens

Bayern Munich list Jamie Gittens as a summer target. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Dawson: No big European teams want Rashford

Rob Dawson believes that Marcus Rashford might have to stay at Manchester United after revealing that none of the major European clubs are interested in signing him.

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PREMIER LEAGUE

In thumping Spurs, Liverpool show that they are a class apart

The Premier League's title contenders have had their mettle tested by Tottenham. Not Liverpool, who dominated in a 6-3 win in North London on Sunday.

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Amorim had warned that a 'storm' would hit Man United. It's here now

Ruben Amorim wasn't kidding when he said "the storm will come." After his Man United team's latest defeat, his biggest worry right now is results.

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TRANSFER WINDOW

Transfer window preview: Needs for Liverpool, Man United, more

The January transfer window is set to open soon, so what are the top clubs planning? Who comes in? Who will go?

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WSL transfer window preview: What do all 12 teams need?

The transfer window is open for the WSL on Jan. 1, but what do the 12 teams need to do? And who are they targeting?

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FIVE YEARS OF ARTETA

The key moments that define Arteta's 5 years as Arsenal manager

Mikel Arteta has restored Arsenal as credible contenders since taking over as manager in 2019, but it hasn't all been plain sailing for him.

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RACE FOR THE EXTRA PLACE

The battle for extra Champions League places: England stretches out in front

Who will be rewarded with extra places in next season's Champions League? This is how it works, and which leagues are leading the race.

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