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2022-23 English Premier League
Chelsea's £600m spending spree runs the risk of not delivering much
Chelsea's transfers have so far appeared to be scattergun and extravagant, which will prove costlier if Graham Potter can't make it all work out.
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Chelsea's attacking woe vs. Fulham overshadows bright debut by record signee Enzo Fernandez
Enzo Fernandez, the Premier League's record signee, enjoyed a promising debut for Chelsea, though familiar issues in front of goal remain.
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TRENDS AND PATTERNS OF THE JANUARY WINDOW
From desperate spending to the real Super League: January transfer window's trends
With the January transfer windows firmly and a four-month sprint left to finish up the season, let's take a look at some of the lessons around spending, strategy and what clubs did.
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THE RACE FOR OSIMHEN
Man United, PSG summer target Victor Osimhen could cost more than €100m
The January window has just closed, but two clubs are already eyeing a summer move for a nine-figure fee. ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Pogba's future at Juventus unclear amid prolonged injury
Juventus are losing patience with Paul Pogba and considering a transfer or even terminating his contract. Transfer Talk is LIVE with the latest.
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Why signing Jorginho is a 'fantastic move' for Arsenal
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CLUB WORLD CUP
The Saudi Arabia WC heroes looking to cause another upset at CWC with Al Hilal
Having starred in Saudi Arabia's historic World Cup win over Argentina, several Al Hilal players will look to do the same at the Club World Cup.
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Why are Al Hilal representing Asia at CWC even though they haven't won last season's ACL?
Al Hilal will compete at the FIFA Club World Cup as Asia's "representatives" rather than its champions, but why is this the case?
ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
How will Premier League's top-four race play out after hectic January transfer window?
The January transfer window is now closed, so teams are locked for the rest of the season. How will late signings impact the race for the top four?
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OVERACHIEVERS, UNDERACHIEVERS SINCE WORLD CUP
The European teams that have defied the odds since World Cup break
Projection models couldn't account for a World Cup in the middle of the club season. What does data say about teams changing narratives?
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HOPPE REDISCOVERING HIS GAME
After missing World Cup and struggling for form, Matthew Hoppe's focusing on what he can control
Two years ago, Matthew Hoppe lit up the Bundesliga. But after missing out on the World Cup, the U.S. striker is rediscovering his game in Scotland.
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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League without VAR: Liverpool 6 points above relegation, Man Utd out of top four
Fans always argue about which Premier League teams get the better of the VAR decisions, and this season we aim to find the definitive answer.
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Top Headlines
- Guardiola, Klopp puzzled by Chelsea's spending
- Aubameyang removed from Chelsea UCL squad
- Ten Hag refuses to discuss Greenwood's future
- Bayern coach dismisses 'vague' Mbappe injury
- Spurs assistant: Conte could return vs. City
- FIFA reject Barcelona move for Galaxy's Araujo
- Ronaldo scores first Al Nassr goal in thrilling draw
- Benfica chief slams Fernandez for Chelsea move
- Martinelli signs new long-term Arsenal contract