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Transfer window preview: What do Europe's big clubs need?
The transfer window is set to open across Europe in January, so what are the top clubs planning? Who comes in? Who will go?
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TOP HEADLINES
Arsenal advance 8-7 on penalties
Arsenal win epic shootout to reach Carabao semis
Arsenal secured their place in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup after a marathon 8-7 sudden-death penalty shoot-out victory over Crystal Palace.
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Leboeuf: Big teams like Arsenal 'need all the trophies'
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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League overreactions: Are Villa in the title race? Can Wolves avoid history?
Just before we hit the crowded festive fixtures, we have plenty to overreact to in the Premier League, from the title race down to a potential record-breaking worst season.
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CHELSEA
English Premier League
Chelsea are using Strasbourg as a "farm team" -- is this the new blueprint for top clubs?
Strasbourg now exists as a training ground for Chelsea prospects, akin to baseball's farm system. Is this the future of European soccer?
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Man United eye England midfielders
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott is on Manchester United's radar. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.
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How close is Antoine Semenyo to joining Manchester City?
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SNOW JOKE
Feliz 'Mavidad'! Real Madrid turn Bernabéu into winter wonderland
After a tough first half of the season for Real Madrid, the Bernabéu will be filled with the joys of the festive season during LaLiga's winter break.
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MARCOTTI RECAPS THE WEEKEND
Liverpool win again, but lose Isak to injury. Now what? Plus: Barça ride their luck, more
Liverpool won a third straight game, but Alexander Isak's injury and some familiar issues mean the Reds still have a lot of work to do.
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Onuoha: Isak's injury could mean Mo Salah will stay at Liverpool
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After years away, Sunderland's Premier League return has revived the club and its city
WHAT WE HAVE LEARNED
Hunter's midseason LaLiga verdicts: Barca lead the way, but is there a title race?
Some things changed in the first half of LaLiga's 2025-26 season (Espanyol a contender?) and some things, like Lamine Yamal's brilliance, have stayed the same. Here's what Graham Hunter made of things before we hit 2026.
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Top Headlines
- Arsenal survive 'emotionally tough' Palace shootout
- Sources: City making progress on Semenyo move
- Palace's Richards stretchered off in Carabao Cup
- Frank: Van de Ven tackle's Isak was not reckless
- Lookman fires Nigeria to victory over Tanzania
- Newcastle contact refs' boss over Chelsea call
- Serie A now scraps plan for match in Australia
- Martha Stewart joins Swansea as minority owner
- Real Madrid's Endrick completes loan move to Lyon
ASEAN Club Championship
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How to watch the ASEAN Club Championship
12 teams will vie to be kings of Southeast Asian club football when the ASEAN Club Championship returns from Aug. 20 to May 27.
Tables, fixtures and scores
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