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Crespo exacts revenge on Al Hilal as Al Ain reach AFC Champions League final
A year on from a humbling 7-0 loss, Hernán Crespo has got his revenge on Al Hilal.
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Al Ain advance to ACL final at Al Hilal's expense
Al Ain advanced to the AFC Champions League final despite losing 2-1 to Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal in Riyadh on Tuesday.
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ASSESSING MAN UNITED'S MOVES
When big spending falls flat: Ranking all 16 Man United player moves under Erik ten Hag
Man United spent more on players than all but two clubs in the world under Ten Hag, but the team still isn't good. Let's go through all 16 signings to figure out why.
Dawson: Man United's recruitment the worst of any big club
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ARSENAL PILE ON CHELSEA'S MISERY
Arsenal highlight everything that is wrong with Pochettino's Chelsea
Arsenal's 5-0 win over Chelsea not only demonstrated how serious the Gunners are on their quest to win the Premier League, but also how different they are compared to their London rivals.
Burley: Arsenal absolutely wiped the floor with Chelsea
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TRANSFER TALK
LIVE Transfer Talk: Arsenal, Man City to battle for Bruno Guimarães
Man City and Arsenal are interested in signing Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimarães, according to reports. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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WILL HE STAY OR WILL HE GO?
Is there a chance Xavi stays at Barcelona? Don't count it out
Barcelona have had an impressive run of form since Xavi announced he would be leaving, but is there a chance that the club and manager find a way to continue together?
Should Xavi Hernandez stay at Barcelona?
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MAKING WAVES IN EUROPE
European Team of the Week: Goretzka, Gakpo, Olise impress
ESPN and WhoScored bring you the best players from Europe's top five leagues from the latest round of action.
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MARCOTTI'S MUSINGS
Madrid's depth (again) too much for Barca, Man United's nervy win
Real Madrid's athleticism and depth again made the difference against Barcelona. Plus: Why Man United's win over Coventry feels like a defeat.
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THE VAR REVIEW
Forest are enraged over 'extremely poor' VAR decisions. But are they right?
Unpicking Nottingham Forest's outrageous VAR complaints at Everton, plus Jack Grealish's contentious handball.
Do Forest have a right to fume at VAR after Everton defeat?
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AFC U-23 ASIAN CUP
Thailand left to rue missed opportunity after U-23 Asian Cup collapse
Thailand will rue what could have been after failing to capitalise on a bright start at the U-23 Asian Cup.
Indonesia produce tantalising display to keep dream U-23 Asian Cup debut going
Indonesia are into the quarterfinals of the AFC U-23 Asian Cup on debut. And they've done it in style.
Top Headlines
- Poch defends Chelsea for giving up in Arsenal loss
- Source: Giroud signs deal with LAFC
- Sources: Liverpool consider Slot to replace Klopp
- Ten Hag: Reaction to Utd FA Cup win 'a disgrace'
- Weah sets up decider as Juve reach Coppa final
- PSG on cusp of Ligue 1 title before Lorient clash
- UEFA select Attwell as a VAR for Euro 2024
- Ex-Chelsea dir.: Agent sent threat over Zouma fee
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