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Laurens' weekend preview: Liverpool's Salah drama, Tyne-Wear derby returns, more

What is Julien Laurens watching this weekend? In addition to big derby games in France, the Netherlands and England, we're all wondering if Mo Salah will feature for Liverpool.

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Have Liverpool found a blueprint for life without Mo Salah? How long will Xabi Alonso be given at Madrid? ESPN's experts answer all the burning questions from UCL Matchday 6.

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Manchester City get a huge win against Real Madrid in the Champions League, which only puts Madrid boss Xabi Alonso under more pressure.

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How long does Xabi Alonso have left at Real Madrid?

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