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The state of Barcelona's finances: How bad are they? Can they be fixed?
Despite asset sales, Barcelona's finances remain a major problem. After their Champions League exit and El Clasico defeat, how bad is the situation?
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EVALUATING 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.
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ARSENAL ROUT CHELSEA
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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SOCCER TRANSFERS
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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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
WEDNESDAY'S GAMES
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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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FROM YOUTH CAMP TO THE NATIONAL TEAM
Pulisic & McKennie reminisce about childhood memories together
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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, more
Real Madrid's athleticism and depth again made the difference against Barcelona. Plus: Why Man United's win over Coventry feels like a defeat, as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.
Top Headlines
- Sources: Ten Hag faces pay cut if he stays at Utd
- Sources: Liverpool open talks over manager Slot
- Haaland to miss Brighton clash through injury
- Rangnick on Bayern talks: 'Do I even want it?'
- Pochettino on Chelsea thrashing: 'We gave up'
- PSV want Dest return despite serious knee injury
- PSG on cusp of Ligue 1 title before Lorient clash
- Tévez in hospital for checks after chest pains
- Ranking Ten Hag's moves for Man United
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JOSEP LAGO/AFP via Getty Images Can Barcelona ever close the gap to Clasico rivals, Real Madrid?
Last season, Barcelona won LaLiga over Real Madrid by a considerable margin; this season, the tables have turned dramatically. With Barca suddenly in crisis, what would it take for them to catch up?
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Updated tables from the Premier League, Champions League, LaLiga, English Football League and more.
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