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Man City humbled, Barcelona's wake-up call, Amorim's Man United debut: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Man City's latest loss has the club scrambling for answers, but if anyone can turn things around, it's them. Barcelona also gets a wake-up call of their own vs. Celta Vigo.

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As Man City spiral, Liverpool open historic lead in title race

With Man City slumping, Liverpool look like they could put the Premier League title race to bed.

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MLS CUP PLAYOFFS

MLS playoffs conference semis: Galaxy the last giant standing

With favorites like Inter Miami, Columbus, Cincinnati and now LAFC out, the stars seem to be aligning for the LA Galaxy in the MLS Cup playoffs.

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WRAPPING UP NWSL TITLE GAME

So close, yet so far for NWSL runners-up Washington Spirit

Washington Spirit had a season that most teams dream of, yet finished the campaign empty-handed after a lone mistake in Saturday's NWSL Championship.

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Orlando Pride's historic NWSL title shows capability of coach Seb Hines, Black coaches

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Chelsea battle for Isak

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is being tracked by two Premier League rivals. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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How desperate are Manchester City to sign players in January?

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THE VAR REVIEW

The VAR Review: Why Nørgaard saw red, Southampton's penalty, foul on Palmer

Was the VAR right to advise a red card for Brentford's Christian Nørgaard at Everton? Was Southampton's penalty against Liverpool the correct decision?

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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

RESUMES ON TUESDAY

Champions League injury and suspension news, predicted lineups, fantasy updates

Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in the next round of the UEFA Champions League.

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AMORIM HAS MANY ISSUES TO ADDRESS

Man United's draw at Ipswich reveals enormity of Ruben Amorim's task

Eighty-one seconds into his debut, Ruben Amorim's team led. But the remaining 88 minutes were more telling of what awaits the new Man United boss.

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WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE

Chelsea's win over Man United to stay perfect is a warning sign for rest of WSL

That Chelsea beat Manchester United, the WSL's only other unbeaten team, without really kicking into gear is a big concern for the rest of the league.

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