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With no official blueprint of what good looks like, there’s a mix of strategies implemented in the January market. But distinct patterns suggest there’s a number of desired outcomes that extend beyond simply winning.
Henry Winter|

HEADLINES

More tantalising Premier League fixtures grace the schedule this weekend.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
24 teams remain in this season’s competition heading into the knockouts.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Marcus Rashford, Dayot Upamecano, Yan Diomande and Arda Güler all feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Guardiola was in Barcelona three days before Man City’s clash with Spurs giving a talk about the conflict in Israel and Palestine.
Grey Whitebloom|
Pep Guardiola’s questionable record against Sunday’s opponents will be in the back of his mind.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Friday’s draw set up some tantalising fixtures to start the knockout stages.
Tom Gott|

The likes of Real Madrid, PSG and Newcastle all face a daunting series of two-legged playoffs to get into the round of 16.
Grey Whitebloom|
The league phase concluded in dramatic circumstances, leaving 24 teams still with a chance of being crowned European champions.
Toby Cudworth|
Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain are among the big sides waiting to discover their fate.
Tom Gott|
PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

Jude Bellingham, Raheem Sterling, Raphinha, Karim Benzema, Cristian Romero and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
Manchester City jumped in to sign the England centre back earlier this month.
Jamie Spencer|
Manchester City got straight into the Champions League round of 16 at Real Madrid’s expense.
Jamie Spencer|
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

The final day’s action saw plenty of change in the table and some major surprises.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Martin Ødegaard, Andy Robertson, Erling Haaland, Ferran Torres and many more feature in the gossip.
SI FC Staff|
The Cityzens are aiming to avoid a second consecutive appearance in the playoffs.
James Cormack|
PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Team Leaders

Only 24 teams survived an action-packed league phase.
Amanda Langell|
Pep Guardiola will be without his newbies for Wednesday night’s game.
James Cormack|
The league phase draws to a close with 18 games kicking off simultaneously.
James Cormack|
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PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS

Liverpool had to fend off Chelsea to seal a deal for the future.
Grey Whitebloom|
Bryan Mbeumo, Matheus Cunha and Amad Diallo have all been in great form, but Wayne Rooney is dishing out praise elsewhere.
Jamie Spencer|
Minutes have been hard to come by since a permanent exit collapsed during the summer.
Tom Gott|
The window closed with the Spanish giants only making one major move this January.
Amanda Langell|
Bolstering at the back was Chelsea’s priority this winter.
Tom Gott|
Mikel Merino’s serious injury has prompted Arteta to deliver a public call to action for emergency reinforcements.
Grey Whitebloom|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The fight for the Concacaf Champions Cup kicks off with 11 matches in the first round.
Ben Steiner|
Amanda Langell|
James Cormack|
James Cormack|
James Cormack|