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January 31
- 5 big things from Barcelona 2-1 Atletico: Simeone out-thinks Enrique but MSN marvel
- How Hazard won back the fans: 5 things from MK Dons 1-5 Chelsea
January 30
- Why Elneny impressed on debut: 5 things from Arsenal 2-1 Burnley
January 29
- Dyke will leave FA when he figures out how doors work
- Vidic hangs up head
- La Preview: Barça-Atletico tops the bill as Zizou seeks further perfection
- Meet the 9 most exciting Brazilian youngsters yet to join Europe's big guns
- 15 of the Premier League's greatest volleys
- The Prem stat leaders revealed: Who are the creative kings? Best passers? Dirtiest foulers?
January 28
- 4 ways Barça can break down Europe’s best defence on Saturday
- Rapier-wielding Allardyce hijacks Debuchy transfer
- Red-hot Blue to bench-dwelling onlooker: What has happened to Juan Mata?
- 7 must-use tips for Football Manager 2016
- Why the Premier League would be better if Chelsea hired Jorge Sampaoli
- Analysed: Why Man United's full-back headache is compounding Van Gaal's misery
January 27
- 5 reasons why Leicester CAN win the Premier League title this season
- How Spain is treating G-Nev’s difficult start at Valencia
- Kelechi Iheanacho: I’m grateful to Pellegrini – but now I need to show him I deserve to be here
- Spain economy takes hit with Florentino Perez spendthrift promise
- Why Patrick Vieira is wrong about Arsene Wenger
January 26
- 13 Premier League players who should move to keep their Euro 2016 hopes alive
- Manchester United to punish Van Gaal with new contract
- Michael Cox: Why trump card Turan will help Barcelona get the best out of Messi
- How Hiddink helped fall guy Fabregas emerge from Mourinho malaise
- Van Gaal at Bayern: When Louis averted a crisis – then talked himself into a bitter exit
- The most mental semi-final ever: when Bobby Moore went in goal... and saved a penalty
January 25
- La Review: Barça play rubbish and still win as title rivals stumble
- Who could replace Van Gaal at Manchester United?
January 23
- Sergio Aguero saves City... again: 5 things from West Ham 2-2 Manchester City
- How Lallana responded to Teixeira bid: 5 things from Norwich 4-5 Liverpool
- Van Gaal running out of time: the big issues from Man United 0-1 Southampton
- Deep Dele, deadly Harry: 5 lessons from Palace 1-3 Spurs
January 22
- Focus: Why one player's absence could result in an easy afternoon for Spurs
- Focus: How Liverpool can hit Norwich where it hurts... again
- Focus: The under-radar Saints youngster who could expose vulnerable Man United
- Focus: The battle between ex-team-mates that could decide Arsenal vs Chelsea
- Revealed! Your Premier League club's bogey team
- Watch out, Barça: Why their city rivals are on the march – and might want Mourinho
- Louis van Gaal vs Ronald Koeman: a history of Dutch beef and bickering
- La Preview: Why Barça need to get nasty, and G-Nev needs a games console reboot
January 21
- Analysed: Why Liverpool boss Klopp prefers mobile Firmino to static Benteke
- Always the bridesmaid? How Higuain rebuilt his reputation to become Europe's most wanted striker
- Is social media killing football as we know it?
January 20
- 7 Real Madrid players who could benefit from the transfer ban
- Analysed: How Arsenal should fill the Ozil void next time they need to
- Marcelo Brozovic: Meet Inter’s Mancini-loved jack-of-all-trades at the middle of a super-club tug of war
January 19
- Football's age of personality scouting: why ability is only half of it these days
- Inside Premier League Productions: the company you know nothing about servicing 730m homes every matchday
- Pantilimon interest is nobody else’s business, embarrassed Watford insist
- MLS SuperDraft: What’s the point? Why this age-old system is now obsolete
- So who is new Swansea head coach Francesco Guidolin when he’s at home?
- Can Cristiano Bale out Real Madrid and outshine Benzema for good?
January 18
- Would Mauricio Pochettino really be suitable for a club like Manchester United?
- Michael Cox: How Firmino’s excellent false nine display almost led Liverpool to victory
January 17
- Jeepers keepers: 5 things to note from Stoke 0-0 Arsenal using Stats Zone
January 16
- Fabregas on form: 5 talking points from Chelsea 3-3 Everton using Stats Zone
- Third-gear Spurs find a way through: 5 important points from Tottenham 4-1 Sunderland
January 15
- Focus: Why Marouane Fellaini will be a help and a hindrance for United against Liverpool
- Focus: Why Spurs' Dele Alli is the key to unlocking Sunderland
- Focus: How Stoke's front three could punish Arsenal on the break
- Focus: How Cesc Fabregas could cost Chelsea defensively against Everton
- 5 big questions that need answering in the second half of La Liga
- Analysed: What your Premier League club’s biggest strength and weakness is
- Why Real Madrid's transfer ban is actually a good thing for them
- Exhausted fans call for winter break
- Video: Arsenal's Footpool trick shot challenge! Ozil and Mertesacker take on Giroud, Koscielny
- Playing against 10 men may actually be easier, suggests Hughes
- Is the rise of the Premier League's lower-league heroes about to end?
- Granit Xhaka: The Prem-targeted midfielder destined for stardom – if he can control his temper
January 14
- The 9 fixtures that could decide the Premier League title this season
- Arsenal scouting report devoted more words to bear attack than Joe Allen
- When will Diego learn? 3 things to discuss from Chelsea 2-2 West Brom
- Andrea Ranocchia: The Liverpool target once considered one of Italy's next best defenders
- Michael Cox: How John Obi Mikel again showed why Guus gives him all the fuss
- Why Spurs needn’t worry: 5 big things to talk about from Tottenham 0-1 Leicester
January 13
- Fernando: Fernandinho and I are like brothers – but we’re not the same guy, you know?
- Why nobody wants to sign Alexandre Pato
- Quiz: Can you name the footballer based on their transfer trail?
January 12
- How Antoine Griezmann became this season's most important player in Europe
- Owen: Rooney isn't finished – any striker would struggle to score for Man United
January 11
- Analysed: How Joel Campbell can still play a big part in Arsenal's title challenge
- The 6 best female footballers in the world
- Do some bosses work better without the budget? Be careful what you wish for...
- Liverpool players enjoy first taste of actual football
- Toure furious at BAFTA snub
- He’s bringing sexy back: 5 tactical notes from Zidane’s first game in charge
January 10
- Boo boy Kane gets his way again: 5 things to discuss from Tottenham 2-2 Leicester
- The best editions of PES and FIFA: The games that shaped football’s greatest (virtual) rivalry
- Rated: 6 Arsenal stars who had points to prove against Sunderland
January 8
- Jesus Navas: I'm not homesick anymore – now I can focus on my football
- Thomas Partey: Atlético's latest hero who Simeone's protecting from Prem sharks
- Oumar Niasse: Meet the hard-working Senegalese striker wanted in England
- 9 strikers available for Tottenham to sign this month
- 5 Eredivisie stars getting European scouts hot under the collar
- Revealed: Why this Premier League season is the most bonkers yet
- Record breaker? Arsene Wenger's 9 most defining FA Cup moments
January 7
- Grzegorz Krychowiak exclusive: I’ve heard about Arsenal – but I leave it to my agent
- Unheralded Mikel could be the unlikely catalyst for Chelsea's revival
- Loan watch: How the Premier League big guns' future stars are faring
- The 9 best editions of Football Manager/Championship Manager
January 6
- Josh Lambo: Meet the Everton reject who became an NFL star
- Marko Grujic: Meet Liverpool's new Serbian World Cup winner
- Why Felipe Anderson isn’t the answer to Manchester United’s problems
- When will Florentino Perez take responsibility for the mess he’s left Real Madrid in?
January 5
- 4 former Castilla coaches who went on to hit the big time
- In the mag: The legend of Totti! Lukaku exclusive! Abidal One-on-One!
- Quiz: How well do you really know Zinedine Zidane?
- 5 reasons why Rafa Benitez couldn’t cut it at Real Madrid
- Florentino still suffering Madrid's butterfly effect
- The Zidane Clan: Meet Real Madrid’s other stars of the future
- 14 pieces of Zinedine Zidane's most majestic skills
- ‘Premier League scouts’ may work for Aston Villa, young players warned
- Europe's best managers: Gunes, Vanhaezebrouck, Schubert... Neville?
January 4
- Football in the pits: when Manchester United & Co. were fuelled by Britain's mines
- Zinedine Zidane the Manager: How Zizou positioned himself to lead Real Madrid
- 8 Football League stars who could be worth Premier League punts in January
- La Review: Atlético surge to summit as Big Two bumble
- Creative Carroll and 4 other tactical stats from Everton 1-1 Tottenham
January 3
- New year, fresh start for the champions: 5 things from Crystal Palace 0-3 Chelsea
- The 6 best goalkeepers in the world
January 2
- Rejuvenated Rooney relieves Van Gaal: 5 things from Manchester United 2-1 Swansea City
- Narrow-minded Arsenal squeak past new Newcastle: 5 things from the Emirates
- Has Klopp made a difference? 5 things from West Ham 2-0 Liverpool
January 1
- FourFourTwo’s Premier League 2015/16 power rankings: how does your club rate?