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Barcelona cannot win without Messi's magic

The Spanish champions look awful without their talisman in top form. Is this a preview of life after Leo? PLUS: Liverpool stay perfect in the Premier League and Inter rule Milan.

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LIVE Transfer Talk: Barcelona scouting Napoli duo Koulibaly, Fabian

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Why Man United’s loss to West Ham wasn't a surprise

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has a plan to transform Man United back into title challengers, but Sunday showed -- again -- the size of his task.

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Rashford adds to Man United's injury crisis

Man United lost Marcus Rashford to injury in a 2-0 loss to West Ham. Craig Burley analyzes the roster crisis Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is facing.

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Solskjaer plays down Mourinho criticism

Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer responded to the criticism from former Red Devils boss Jose Mourinho after the side's 2-0 loss to West Ham.

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