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Have Japan or Indonesia impressed most? Will Australia miss the World Cup? Who is Son's heir?

After matchday six of Asian World Cup qualifiers, ESPN writers Joey Lynch and Gabriel Tan answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down a wild set of results.

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Marselino too good to be out of the Indonesia starting XI, or stagnating in England

Marselino Ferdinan inspired a memorable Indonesia win to give a reminder that he belongs in the starting XI.

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PEP SET TO STAY

State of play at Man City: Guardiola's future, squad uncertainty and exec turnover

Four straight defeats and uncertainty around Pep Guardiola's future suggest that Man City are heading for a period of transition. Where do things stand around the club ahead of some critical games?

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How Pep's new deal changes Manchester City's season

Shaka Hislop and Ale Moreno discuss the impact of Pep Guardiola's contract extension at Manchester City.

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MISSING THE MARK

From Bruno Fernandes to Man City: Who are the worst shooters in the Premier League?

These are the Premier League players whom fans should stop yelling "SHOOT!" at when they have the ball at their feet in the open field.

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RATING THE SIGNINGS

From Rooney to Bellingham, which most expensive U19 signings were hits?

Gab Marcotti looks at the successes, shortcomings and learnings from the most expensive transfers of under-18 players in recent years.

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From Mbappé to Pulisic, which most expensive U21 signings were hits?

ESPN looks at the 25 most expensive under-21 signings made from 1999 to 2002 to determine whether those players met or broke their ceiling, or failed to live up to the hype.

BARCELONA'S CREATIVE GENIUS

Insolent and provocative: Dani Olmo's games are now must-watch affairs

Spain and Barcelona star Dani Olmo is in such a rich vein of form that his displays almost border on insolence.

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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal eyeing possible Güler move

Arsenal could look to bring in Real Madrid's Arda Güler in the upcoming transfer window. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Would Pulisic risk another move to the Premier League?

Mark Ogden sifts through the reports linking AC Milan's Christian Pulisic with a move back to the Premier League.

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UEFA NATIONS LEAGUE

UEFA Nations League: Finals, promotion, playoffs, 2026 World Cup impact

The new-look UEFA Nations League group stage is over, and there was much more at stake than you might think.

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