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UCL talking points: Man City, Madrid and PSG in crisis; Liverpool and Inter flying high
After matchday five of the newly formatted Champions League, our writers answer the burning questions, provide analysis and break down performances.
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Liverpool remain perfect in Europe as Madrid misery continues
Liverpool have few concerns on top of the UCL table. However, Real Madrid have reason to worry.
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
WEDNESDAY'S MATCHES
LIVERPOOL DOMINATE REAL MADRID
Leboeuf: I don't recognise Kylian Mbappé right now
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Burley: No surprise to see Liverpool outplay Real Madrid
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WILL RUBEN AMORIM SUCCEED?
Is managing Man United an impossible job? Amorim will soon find out
Ruben Amorim is the sixth permanent manager to try fixing Manchester United since Sir Alex Ferguson left in 2013. Talking to those who've tried over the past decade, it's always harder than you'd think.
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Ogden: Man United prioritized profit over success for the past decade
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MLS CUP PLAYOFFS
Conference finals predictions: What's our ideal MLS Cup? Who will surprise?
There are four teams left in the MLS postseason as we head into the conference finals. Who will make it to MLS Cup, and whose fans are most deserving?
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Why LA Galaxy are MLS Cup favorites
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Messi could extend his Miami contract
Inter Miami will reportedly look to extend Lionel Messi's contract through 2026. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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Marcotti: Liverpool would be 'stupid' to give Salah anything he wants
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MAN CITY IN FREE FALL
Guardiola's new Man City deal means nothing if stars don't sign extensions, too
Man City have extended Pep Guardiola's contract to 2027, but 16 players, including Erling Haaland, Phil Foden and Rodri, have deals due to expire by then.
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Burley: Guardiola will be losing sleep over Man City's Liverpool trip
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The cold, hard numbers behind Kylian Mbappé's malaise at Real Madrid
ARSENAL RIDING HIGH
Arsenal get their statement road win in Champions League as Odegaard dazzles
Arsenal needed to make a statement after a run of underwhelming form and thanks to the return of Martin Odegaard, they got it with an emphatic display at Sporting.
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Top Headlines
- Carlo: Pen miss shows Mbappé 'lack of confidence'
- Slot glad to end Liverpool's 15-year Madrid 'pain'
- USMNT's Pepi, Tillman lead PSV comeback win
- LAFC declines 2025 option for club legend Vela
- Guardiola walks back self-harm remark after draw
- Bayern apologize as fans bash plutocrat PSG prez
- Naeher: 'Nervous' to tell Hayes about retiring
- Luis Suárez signs Inter Miami contract extension
- Chelsea back playing at high level again
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