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Valencia set for Barcelona test

Under the impressive Marcelino, Valencia are on the up and second in Spain. But can they put together a sustained challenge for the Liga title? We'll find out more when they face leaders Barcelona at Mestalla on Sunday. Sid Lowe &#187
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/spanish-primera-division/15/blog/post/3281809/valencia-will-have-their-title-credentials-tested-when-barcelona-visit-mestalla

Man United's Juan Mata: Premier League can't be ruled by one club anymore

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has told ESPN FC that he believes the days of one club dominating English football are
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3282278/man-uniteds-juan-mata-premier-league-cant-be-ruled-by-one-club-anymore

Paris Saint-Germain favourites to sign Man United's Marouane Fellaini

With the January window on the horizon, there's plenty brewing in the transfer market. All the latest deals and potential deals can be
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/3282168/paris-saint-germain-favourites-to-sign-marouane-fellaini

Transfer Rater: Thibaut Courtois to Juventus, Marouane Fellaini to PSG

Things change in the blink of an eye in football. <a
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/blog/soccer-usa/3/post/3282354/transfer-rater-thibaut-courtois-to-juventus-marouane-fellaini-to-psg

Barcelona's Lionel Messi avoids talk of new contract at Golden Shoe awards

Lionel Messi avoided the chance to clear up the doubts about his Barcelona contract situation as he accepted the European Golden Shoe award
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/barcelona/story/3282496/lionel-messi-avoids-talk-of-new-barcelona-contract-at-european-golden-shoe-awards

Peru federation 'calm' over potential risk of World Cup expulsion

Peru Football Federation (FPF) president Edwin Oviedo has said there is no danger of the national team losing their World Cup
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/peru/story/3282435/peru-federation-calm-over-potential-risk-of-world-cup-expulsion

Man United's Carrick targets return for CSKA match after heart procedure

MANCHESTER -- Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick has undergone a minor heart procedure after making just one appearance this
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3282677/man-uniteds-michael-carrick-targets-return-for-cska-match-after-heart-procedure

Man United's Phil Jones, Eric Bailly out; Paul Pogba, Zlatan Ibrahimovic to play

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has confirmed that defenders Phil Jones and Eric Bailly remain out for Saturday's match against
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3282383/man-uniteds-phil-jones-eric-bailly-out;-paul-pogba-zlatan-ibrahimovic-to-play

Moyes earns first point with West Ham in draw with Leicester

West Ham secured their first point under David Moyes as Cheikhou Kouyate's header earned a 1-1 draw with Leicester. Things were looking bleak for
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/report?gameId=480781

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger: Mesut Ozil has a 'more determined attitude'

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims Mesut Ozil has a "more determined attitude" since returning to form for the Gunners in recent
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/arsenal/story/3282606/arsenal-boss-arsene-wenger-mesut-ozil-has-a-more-determined-attitude-now

Atletico Madrid strikers finding form can help us catch Barcelona - Simeone

Atletico Madrid coach Diego Simeone says he feels his team's attackers are now starting to hit form ahead of Saturday evening's La Liga trip
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/story/3282605/atletico-madrid-strikers-finding-form-will-help-us-catch-barcelona-simeone

Kaka to consider AC Milan return after making retirement decision

Kaka says he would love to return to AC Milan, although he says he has not yet decided whether or not to end his playing career. The
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/ac-milan/story/3282283/kaka-to-consider-ac-milan-return-after-making-retirement-decision

Liverpool players don't need lifting after Sevilla result - Jurgen Klopp

LIVERPOOL -- Jurgen Klopp says he does not have to lift his players after Liverpool's mid-week collapse at Sevilla, insisting "we are not in
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/liverpool/story/3282436/liverpool-players-dont-need-lifting-after-sevilla-result-jurgen-klopp

Chelsea's Victor Moses to return to squad at Liverpool after injury - Conte

LONDON -- Victor Moses will be on the Chelsea bench at Liverpool on Saturday after more than a month out with a hamstring injury, head coach Antonio Conte
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/chelsea/story/3282453/chelseas-victor-moses-to-return-to-squad-at-liverpool-after-injury-antonio-conte

Jose Mourinho punishing Henrikh Mkhitaryan for 'disappearing'

Jose Mourinho insists Manchester United were unlucky not to win and felt they dominated the game in their 1-0 defeat to Basel. MANCHESTER -- Jose Mourinho has accused Henrikh Mkhitaryan of "disappearing" this season and revealed the midfielder has been left out of Manchester United's last two squads as punishment. Mourinho has confirmed Mkhitaryan will return against Brighton at Old Trafford on Saturday after failing to make the bench against Newcastle or FC Basel. But the Armenian has been told by the United manager he wants to see a marked improvement after a string of disappointing performances.

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Source: http://www.espnfc.com/manchester-united/story/3282642/jose-mourinho-punishing-henrikh-mkhitaryan-for-dissappearing-for-man-united

West Ham 1-1 Leicester: Points split in London

Cheikhou Kouyate's header shortly before halftime helped West Ham overcome an early deficit to Leicester at London Stadium.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/premier-league-highlights/148/video/3282761/west-ham-1-1-leicester-points-split-in-london

Is the title race on if Valencia beat Barcelona?

The FC crew assess whether Real Madrid and Valencia can contend for the La Liga title if Valencia beat Barcelona at home.
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/video/espn-fc-tv/86/video/3282751/is-the-title-race-on-if-valencia-beat-barcelona

Trio of European clubs face charges over racist banners in Europa League

Zenit St Petersburg cheer for their team in a Europa League match against Vardar Skopje.
NYON, Switzerland -- Russian club Zenit St. Petersburg are facing a UEFA racism charge after their fans displayed a large banner honouring convicted war criminal Ratko Mladic.
Two Serbian clubs, Red Star Belgrade and Partizan Belgrade, were also charged for similar offenses of supporting Mladic at Europa League games on Thursday.
UEFA said Friday that all three clubs face charges of "racist behavior." No dates were set for disciplinary hearings.
Zenit fans unfurled the banner, about 10 metres in...
Source: http://www.espnfc.com/uefa-europa-league/story/3282728/trio-of-european-clubs-face-charges-over-racist-banners-in-europa-league