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Will Arsenal, Spurs opt for caution?

After spending years in Arsenal's shadow, Tottenham now rule North London. But has this shift in power affected their tactical battle? We break down five crucial elements of Saturday's North London derby. Michael Cox &#187
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Title contenders Man City, Man United and Chelsea face 47 crucial days

You know that old cliche about
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Premier League weekend team news: Injuries and suspensions update

SATURDAY'S GAMES

ARSENAL VS. TOTTENHAM

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Fellaini, Rojo have improbably gone from whipping boys to fan favourites at United

Marouane Fellaini has refused a new improved Manchester United contract, but the club will work hard to keep him and will not sell him in
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Man United boss Jose Mourinho slams FA medical team over Phil Jones

MANCHESTER -- Jose Mourinho has launched a stinging attack on the FA's medical team by claiming Phil Jones had six injections before
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Lukaku, Ibrahimovic can play together at Manchester United - Mourinho

MANCHESTER -- Jose Mourinho says he is ready to play Romelu Lukaku and Zlatan Ibrahimovic in tandem up front now that the Swedish striker is
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Man United's Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Paul Pogba and Marcos Rojo all fit to return

MANCHESTER -- Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Paul Pogba and Marcos Rojo have been included in Manchester United's squad for this weekend's clash with
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No rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and Sergio Ramos, insists Zinedine Zidane

There is "no problem" between Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos, coach Zinedine Zidane insisted on the eve of Saturday's derby
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Borussia Dortmund's Peter Bosz laments 'ridiculous' Stuttgart goals

Borussia Dortmund manager Peter Bosz has slammed the "ridiculous" goals his side conceded in Friday's 2-1 loss to Stuttgart.
The loss
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Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang upset by Borussia Dortmund suspension

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has defended himself after being suspended by Borussia Dortmund, <a
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Mauricio Pochettino wouldn't trade Spurs progress for Arsenal cup wins

LONDON -- Mauricio Pochettino has said he would not swap Tottenham Hotspur's progress for Arsenal's recent FA Cup victories.
The
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Sadio Mane a doubt to face Southampton, Klopp OK after illness

LIVERPOOL -- Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will have to wait to see whether Sadio Mane will be fit for Saturday's match with his former club
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La Liga's Javier Tebas warns Camp Nou could be closed over chants

Barcelona's Camp Nou stadium could be temporarily closed if supporters are found guilty of using insulting chants about Spain, La Liga president Javier
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Paris Saint-Germain set to sign Fluminense's Wendel - source

PARIS -- Paris Saint-Germain are on the verge of making their signing of Fluminense midfielder Wendel official, a source close to the French
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Matildas' star Sam Kerr finalist for top Asian player of 2017

Jason Dasey and Gary Phillips assess what Australia must improve upon ahead of the 2018 World Cup.

        Australia won the inaugural Tournament of Nations with their third and most decisive victory of the competition over Brazil. 
            
        Australia's Mark Milligan and Bailey Wright recap a long qualifying campaign and what to expect from them at the World Cup.

Australia's Sam Kerr is on the three-player shortlist for the Asian Women's Player of the Year, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) announced on Saturday.
Kerr was controversially excluded from the final list of nominees for FIFA equivalent award in September, despite a stellar season for the Matildas and Perth Glory. Japan's Saki Kumagai and Sung Hyang-Sim of North Korea are also on the shortlist, but Kerr is the front runner to win the top prize.
The 24-year-old's exclusion from the final shortlist...
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Tim Cahill move rumours 'tittle-tattle' - Melbourne City boss Joyce

Tim Cahill talks the importance of Mile Jedinak to Australia despite his countless injuries.

        Jason Dasey and Gary Phillips assess what Australia must improve upon ahead of the 2018 World Cup. Melbourne City coach Warren Joyce has refused to answer questions about his reportedly strained relationship with Tim Cahill, amid speculation the Socceroos' veteran could be looking for a move.

Joyce said he had not even spoken to Cahill since he completed his international commitments on Wednesday night and didn't know when he would be available for A-League duty again.
Cahill wasn't considered for selection for City's 3-1 defeat to Brisbane Roar on Friday. But he was the hot topic of the night...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/australia/story/3273931/tim-cahill-move-rumours-tittle-tattle-melbourne-city-boss-joyce

'Main man' Andre Bikey looking to make a difference

File photo of Andre Bikey in action for Middlesbrough.
When Jamshedpur FC become the ninth club to play in the Indian Super League (ISL) during their season opener against NorthEast United FC in Guwahati on November 18, it will be a bittersweet homecoming of sorts for Cameroon's Andre Bikey.
Formerly of Reading, Burnley and Middlesbrough, Bikey was one of NorthEast's best performers on his ISL debut in 2015, capping off nine appearances across defence and midfield with a vital goal in a 3-2 win over FC Pune City at home in their last league encounter,...
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Debutants Jamshedpur look to play the Steve Coppell way

Steve Coppell, Jamshedpur coach
Steve Coppell comes to Jamshedpur FC with a simple philosophy: Don't be fake. Be Steve Coppell. Be the best Steve Coppell you can be.
But he was never meant to be here in the first place.
Coppell's India odyssey took a sharp turn in July 2017. Indian Super League's (ISL) newest entrants, Jamshedpur FC, had convinced the man - who was on the verge of getting back to the Kerala Blasters for a second season - to sign for them for their first outing in professional football. "I had agreed a new deal...
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Transfer Talk: Barcelona have yet to make move for Arsenal's Mesut Ozil

Recent reports in Spain suggest Barcelona will table an offer for Mesut Ozil in January.

It seems all but certain that Mesut Ozil will not be an Arsenal player for much longer, but the London Evening Standard reports that Barcelona "have yet to make formal contact" despite increasing speculation about a move.

For more on Ozil and Barca, as well as other rumours, check out Transfer Talk by clicking here.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/club/barcelona/83/blog/post/3273925/transfer-talk-barcelona-have-yet-to-make-move-for-arsenals-mesut-ozil

Real Madrid may sell injury-prone Gareth Bale to Manchester United

Alejandro Moreno contends that the addition of a healthy Gareth Bale to the Real Madrid squad might not be enough to reverse Ronaldo's fortune.
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 here.
TOP STORY: Third time lucky for United in Bale chase?

For a fair while, Manchester United have been reported to be in the frame for Real Madrid's Gareth Bale -- and the Mirror reports that they could finally land him in the summer.
It says La Liga and Champions League winners Madrid "have grown tired of Bale's ongoing injury problems and are believed...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3273920/real-madrid-are-ready-to-sell-injury-prone-gareth-bale-to-manchester-united

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