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Miguel DelaneyChampions League

Get ready for chaos on Champions League’s final night

Uefa has successfully switched the format to guaranteed late drama in the initial phase of the competition, with Manchester City at risk of missing the play-offs

<p>Manchester City face a must-win clash with Club Brugge</p>

Richard JollyChampions League

Man City face ‘final’ with a difference that will define their future

Guardiola’s surprising view on Man City’s Champions League struggles

<p>Barcelona manager Hansi Flick watches over his team from the touchline</p>

Lawrence Ostlere

Why Barcelona’s kamikaze offside trap could change European football

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Arsenal pursue Chelsea target Tel but face one stumbling block

Transfer news LIVE! Arsenal in for Nypan after Sesko talks breakdown

The transfer window is approaching its final week as clubs in the Premier League and across Europe seek to close out deals

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Premier League

Manchester City need a win on Wednesday night (Martin Rickett/PA)

Wednesday’s briefing: City need win, Liverpool rest stars and Battle of Britain

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Five transfers that could happen, and the desperate clubs behind them

<p>Marcus Rashford was again left out of the squad at Fulham (Martin Rickett/PA)</p>

Rashford should be banished from Man Utd dressing room, says Scholes

<p>Former Premier League referee David Coote has disclosed that he is gay and revealed a lifelong struggle with his sexuality led to ‘really poor choices’ after he was dismissed from his post last year</p>

David Coote says struggles with sexuality led to ‘really poor choices’

European football

When is the Champions League draw? Date, start time, new format and TV

<p>Arsenal are almost certain of an automatic place in the final 16 </p>

What Arsenal need to qualify for Champions League last-16

<p>Manchester City need to win against Club Brugge to have any hope</p>

What Man City need to qualify for Champions League knockout rounds

International football

<p>Phil Foden has endured a difficult season so far</p>

Southgate played me out of position, claims Foden

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Afcon draw LIVE: Africa Cup of Nations groups revealed

<p>Domenico Tedesco has been sacked as manager of Belgium</p>

Belgium sack manager Tedesco after Courtois row

Football League

<p>Wrexham fans won’t be seeing their team in Europe via the Welsh League Cup</p>

Wrexham's European hopes squashed as Welsh clubs barred from new cup

<p>James McClean is undergoing medical checks after a car crash</p>

Wrexham star McClean involved in car crash on way to training

<p>The Welsh clubs in the English football pyramid want to be part of a new Welsh League Cup</p>

How Welsh football's future hinges on key vote amid English resistance

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