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Man United's Mkhitaryan problem

Henrikh Mkhitaryan has not been performing to the level expected at United. The midfielder hardly touches the ball when compared to his fellow No. 10s in the league and it's a concern for Jose Mourinho. Rob Dawson &#187
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/manchester-united/360/blog/post/3262401/henrikh-mkhitaryan-stats-at-man-united-dont-match-up-to-other-no-10s

Premier League in 90: Mourinho worried!

Get caught up in the weekend that was in the Premier League with the Exploding Heads' Premier League in 90 Seconds (plus stoppages).
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3261873/premier-league-in-90-mourinho-worried!

Marouane Fellaini in Besiktas' sights as contract stalemate continues

With the January window on the horizon, there's plenty brewing in the transfer market. All the latest deals and potential deals can be found <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3262179/marouane-fellaini-in-besiktas-sights-as-contract-stalemate-continues

Transfer Rater: Emre Can to Man City, Harry Winks to Barcelona

Things change in the blink of an eye in football.&nbsp;<a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/soccer-usa/3/post/3262429/transfer-rater-emre-can-to-manchester-city-harry-winks-to-barcelona

David Moyes happy with short-term contract plan at West Ham United

David Moyes has said he is comfortable with his initial six-month contract as West Ham manager. Former Everton, Manchester United and
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/west-ham-united/story/3262656/david-moyes-happy-with-short-term-contract-plan-at-west-ham-united

Arsenal, Arsene Wenger slammed by club legends Dixon, Petit, Graham

Arsenal and manager Arsene Wenger are facing a barrage of criticism from club legends after seemingly falling out the Premier League title
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/arsenal/story/3262556/arsenal-arsene-wenger-slammed-by-lee-dixon-emmanuel-petit-george-graham

Cristiano Ronaldo's frustration at lack of goals clear to see - Bernd Schuster

Former Real Madrid player and coach Bernd Schuster says you can see in Cristiano Ronaldo's face his personal frustration at having scored
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/real-madrid/story/3262399/cristiano-ronaldos-frustration-at-lack-of-goals-clear-to-see-bernd-schuster

Bayern to consider Lothar Matthaus' ideas, like targeting Christian Pulisic

Bayern Munich sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic has said he will take the ideas of Lothar Matthaus on board when signing new
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3262554/bayern-munich-to-consider-lothar-matthaus-transfer-ideas-hasan-salihamidzic

Barcelona's Ousmane Dembele may return for <i>Clasico</i> - specialist

Ousmane Dembele could be back in time for Barcelona's December Clasico against Real Madrid, the specialist who operated on his tendon
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/barcelona/story/3262724/barcelonas-ousmane-dembele-may-return-for-clasico-specialist

Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool's best 'by a mile' - Steven Gerrard

Steven Gerrard believes Mohamed Salah has been Liverpool's best player this season "by a mile." Salah took his tally in all
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3262458/mohamed-salah-has-been-liverpools-best-by-a-mile-steven-gerrard

Kevin Mirallas sorry for actions but denies exclusion from Everton training

Everton forward Kevin Mirallas has apologised for his behaviour in a training session last week but rejected suggestions he was disciplined
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/everton/story/3262691/kevin-mirallas-sorry-for-actions-but-denies-being-excluded-from-everton-training

Row over Spain World Cup shirt as colours linked to Republican flag

The Spain shirt that will be used in next summer's World Cup has sparked controversy after being linked to the country's Republican flag of
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/spain/story/3262664/row-over-spain-world-cup-shirt-as-colours-linked-to-republican-flag

Velez Sarsfield boss Omar De Felippe quits after supporter spits on him

Velez Sarsfield coach Omar De Felippe has resigned
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/velez-sarsfield/story/3262629/velez-sarsfield-boss-omar-de-felippe-quits-after-supporter-spits-on-him

New Balance vows to defend itself after Marouane Fellaini reportedly sues

New Balance says it will "vigorously
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3262154/new-balance-vows-to-defend-itself-after-marouane-fellaini-reportedly-sues

Trending: West Ham appoint David Moyes on initial six-month contract

Shaka Hislop says he'd be shocked and disappointed if West Ham appoint David Moyes to replace under-pressure Slaven Bilic. Tuesday's latest stories from the world of football in ESPN FC's What's Trending ...

WEST HAM: David Moyes has succeeded Slaven Bilic as the club's new manager, on an initial six-month contract lasting until the end of the season.
-&nbsp;Former West Ham defender Alvaro Arbeloa has taken a swipe at Slaven Bilic, saying the Hammers' decision to sack him was "better late then never."
-&nbsp;David Moyes is a on a run of failure and West Ham fans are unconvinced by his appointment. He finds himself...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/west-ham-united/371/blog/post/3262344/trending-david-moyes-confirmed-as-new-west-ham-manager


U.S. seize opportunity to name young, inexperienced squad to face Portugal


Max Bretos and Herculez Gomez delve into Kyle Martino's decision to leave NBC Sports to run for president of U.S. Soccer.

        Taylor Twellman was so impressed with Zack Steffen's performance that he expects to see the 22-year-old on the USMNT soon. 
            
        Dave Sarachan &amp; Co. have named a young USMNT squad, which is most welcome given the circumstances.

Dave Sarachan may only be a caretaker manager for the U.S. men's national team, but he has struck the right balance in naming his roster for the Nov. 14 friendly against Portugal.

In the wake of the U.S. team's failure to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, there was certainly a "throw the bums out" mentality permeating the U.S. soccer community. The anger and frustration is understandable but if the U.S. is to really turn the page from the debacle that was the 2-1 defeat to Trinidad & Tobago last...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/team/united-states/660/blog/post/3262712/united-states-dave-sarachan-name-young-squad-vs-portugal-john-brooks-weston-mckinnie


Players pay tribute to Pirlo's career

After Andrea Pirlo announced his retirement from football, players from across the world took to social media to pay tribute to his decorated career.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/major-league-soccer/19/video/3262719/players-pay-tribute-to-pirlos-career

WATCH: Half field stunner for Reading FC Women

Fara Williams scored a stunning goal from the halfway line to help Reading to a 2-1 win versus Arsenal in the Women's Super League.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/international/55/video/3262716/watch-half-field-stunner-for-reading-fc-women

Moyes 'honoured' to be West Ham manager

David Moyes has revealed that he turned down a lot of managerial job offers to manage West Ham due to the club's stature and history.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/english-premier-league/23/video/3262715/moyes-honoured-to-be-west-ham-manager

2018 World Cup: Who has qualified for the finals and who can get there?


With 23 teams having qualified, there remain nine places to be clinched on the Road to Russia 2018.
The qualifying process for the 2018 World Cup, which began on March 12, 2015, is reaching its climax.&nbsp;
So far, 23 nations have booked their place to join host nation&nbsp;Russia&nbsp;in next year's tournament.
Qualified nations: Russia (hosts),&nbsp;Argentina,&nbsp;Belgium, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Egypt, England, France, Germany, Honduras, Iceland, Iran, Japan, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama, Poland, Portugal, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Korea, Spain, Uruguay.
The final nine places are decided...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/fifa-world-cup/story/2484717/2018-world-cup-who-has-qualified-for-the-finals-and-who-can-get-there

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