Chelsea Weigh January Swoop for Barcelona’s Frenkie de Jong
Chelsea are reportedly considering a January move for Barcelona midfielder Frenkie de Jong, though the Spanish club want at least £50 million for a player under contract until 2029.
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Carrick Confirms Double Injury Blow for Manchester United Before Atletico Madrid Trip
Luke Shaw and Kobbie Mainoo will miss Manchester United’s Champions League trip to Atletico Madrid after Michael Carrick confirmed both picked up injuries against Tottenham.
Verstappen Finally Conquers Singapore as Russell’s Title Bid Hits Trouble
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Champions League Returns: PSG Lead as Man City Host Title Holders
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Belloumi off the bench to rescue Hull City in 2-2 draw with Everton
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Glasner’s Selhurst Return Turns Sour as Palace Hit Three Past Forest
Goals from Daichi Kamada, Jefferson Lerma and Yeremy Pino overturned Dan Ndoye’s early opener as Crystal Palace came from behind to beat Nottingham Forest 3-1.
Glasner Calls It ‘Karma’ After Forest Threw It Away at Selhurst Park
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Haaland and Doku Stun Anfield as City Lead 10 Men Liverpool
Erling Haaland and Jeremy Doku scored as Manchester City took a 2-0 lead over Liverpool, who were down to 10 men after Ryan Gravenberch’s second yellow card.