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Antonio Valencia set to return for United

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Antonio Valencia could return for Manchester United's home clash with Stoke on Monday night.The converted right-back has been out for almost a month with a hamstring injury but trained with Jose Mourinho's team in Dubai this week along with Michael Carrick, who has not played since September having undergone a procedure to treat an irregular heart rhythm.Ashley Young still has one match left to serve on his suspension while Eric Bailly (ankle) and Zlatan Ibrahimovic (knee) are missing once again.Stoke...</div><br/><div>Source: http://www.espnfc.com/preview?gameId=480683</div><br/><hr/><h4>Anthony Martial a doubt, Michael Carrick in line to return for Man United</h4><div>

The FC crew discuss Manchester United's interest in Man City target Alexis Sanchez and what it means for Arsenal.

        ESPN FC's Steve Nicol goes player-by-player to determine who should remain and who should depart Manchester United's back line. 

Anthony Martial is a doubt for Manchester United's clash with Stoke City on Monday while Michael Carrick is expected to return to the pitch for the first time in nearly four months.
Martial trained with the squad in Dubai last week but has returned with an injury and could miss the game at Old Trafford.
United's medical staff are hopeful the 22-year-old, who has scored nine goals this season, will be able to play, but with three away games against Burnley, Yeovil Town and Tottenham Hotspur before...




Cyrille Regis, former England and West Brom striker, dies at age of 59


Cyrille Regis spent seven seasons as a player at West Bromwich Albion.
Former England and West Bromwich Albion striker Cyrille Regis has died at the age of 59, the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) has announced.
Regis also played for clubs including Coventry City, Aston Villa and Wolverhampton Wanderers during a 19-year professional playing career.
The PFA said via its official Twitter account: "Terribly sad news this morning that footballing pioneer Cyrille Regis has died aged 59.
"A true gentleman and legend, he will be deeply missed. Our sympathies to...



Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain revelling in added responsibility at Liverpool


Paul Mariner has high praise for Liverpool's team performance, saying the midfield's ability to protect the back four was key.

        Paul Mariner has high praise for Liverpool's team performance, saying the midfield's ability to protect the back four was key.
            
        Paul Mariner has high praise for Liverpool's team performance, saying the midfield's ability to protect the back four was key.

LIVERPOOL -- Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has told BBC Radio 5 Live that he is benefiting from increased responsibility at Liverpool under Jurgen Klopp.
Oxlade-Chamberlain netted his fourth goal for Liverpool since moving from Arsenal, scoring the opening goal in the pulsating 4-3 win over Manchester City on Sunday.
The 24-year-old left Arsenal in the summer in a deal that could be worth &#163;40 million, with career progression and more opportunities in his preferred central midfield as reasons for...




Klopp's risk at Liverpool is rewarded, Arsenal's slide almost complete


Manchester City's unbeaten run in the Premier League has come to an end at the hands of Liverpool.

        Manchester City's unbeaten run in the Premier League has come to an end at the hands of Liverpool. 
            
        Steve Nicol and Gab Marcotti go back and forth about Liverpool's defence during their Premier League team of the weekend discussion. 

This was a weekend in which things happened as they were billed. Harry Kane scored, Manchester City versus Liverpool was a thrilling encounter between two terrific teams at the top of their game, and Arsenal were Arsenal.
Arsene Wenger claimed to be surprised at the errors that led to their defeat at Bournemouth, leading one to wonder if he's really been watching his side in the last few years. That defeat was as predictable as night following day, and the legacy-shredding losses continue to diminish...




Extra Time: NFL playoffs, Salah to Real, Szczesny vs. Buffon

The FC crew answer your tweets on Gab Marcotti's Philadelphia Eagles fandom, whether or not Real Madrid is in Mohamed Salah's future and much more.



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