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THIS WEEK!

FOOTY BOOT LEAKS 10 El Clasico...................................................... 4 Hakim Ziyech............................................. 6 Juventus v Inter........................................ 7 Man. City Banned..................................... 8 MATCHY Cartoon .................................. 12 Win Carabao Cup Football ................. 13 Snapped.................................................... 14 Women’s League Cup Final ............... 18 Varane & Griezmann Interviews..... 20 FIFA 20 Winter Refresh...................... 22

EFL CUP FINAL 16 March Wall Planner............................... 24 Pokémon TCG: Sword & Shield ........ 26 Prem Footy Records ............................ 28 Footy On The Box ................................ 32 Predict The Result ............................... 34 Fantasy Footy........................................ 35 MLS 2020 Kick-Off............................... 36 Big MATCH Quiz..................................... 40 Match Attax Subscription Offer...... 45 Did You Know? ....................................... 46

MATCH GEAR 3

HAZARD’S TIME TO SHINE?

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These two are cle rest of the league, so whoever wins this match will be huge favourites for the title! Barça are aiming to win it for the fifth time in six years, and are narrowing the gap to Real’s all-time record of 33 – Los Blancos have won it twice in the last 11 seasons!

BARÇA’S STRIKER CRISIS!

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Ansu Fati made headlines with two goals in his first two La Liga games, but he’ll become a real star if he can find the back of the net at the Bernabeu!

Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo are just capable of stealing the sho for Real Madrid, though – which wonderkid will come out on top?

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Becks’ INTER MIAMI Bow!

David Beckham’s Inter Miami are making their MLS debut this weekend as the new season in America kicks off! Check out our full preview on page 36!

BLUES BAG ZIYECH! THE MOVE!

Ziyech had been linked with Arsenal and Liverpool in the past too, but Chelsea finally won the race for his signature. The Blues will pay an initial £33.3 million for the classy playmaker, but the fee could rise to £36.6 million, which would make him the club’s eighth most expensive signing ever!

AWESOME AUDITION!

It won’t be the Moroccan’s first visit to Stamford Bridge. He caught Chelsea’s eye big time when he played against them for Ajax in the Champo League in November – he bagged three epic assists in a 4-4 draw! We’ve heard that Frank Lampard wanted to sign him as soon as the final whistle blew!

PERFECT PLAYMAKER!

Ziyech will add loads of creativity to Chelsea! Since moving to the Netherlands he’s bagged more than 80 assists in the Eredivisie, plus another 11 in Europe!

His wand of a left foot will carve open g defences for fun!

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HOW HE FITS IN!

Blues legend Willian’s contract is up this summer, so he’s likely to leave Chelsea at the end of the season. Ziyech could take his place on The Blues’ wing, and should also take over set-pieces too – he’s scored more than ten free-kicks during his spell in the Eredivisie!

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Age: 26 Country: Morocco Position: Winger/ Attacking midfielder Boots: Nike Mercurial Vapor

GROUNDHOG DAY!

QPR’s draw with Swansea took them to 39 points in their 32nd match – that’s the same points tally after the same number of games three seasons in a row!

AUSSIE WONDERKID!

Adelaide United’s Mohamed Toure has just become the youngest scorer in the history of the A-League – he netted v Central Coast Mariners aged just 15!

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Inter have their own deadly strikeforce – Lautaro Martinez and Romelu Lukaku have hit over 30 goals between them in all comps!

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These two are the most successful clubs in Serie A history – between them they’ve won more than 50 titles, including 13 of the last 14!

Cristiano Ronaldo goes into this game in red hot form – it only took him 20 matches to score 20 Serie A goals this season!

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Inter boss Antonio Conte won three titles as Juve gaffer, and this is his first game back at the Juventus Stadium!

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It looks like being a three-way battle for the Italian title this season, with these two, plus Lazio, being the only clubs to bag 50+ points so far!

transfer winners & losers!

Stats experts at the Football Observatory have worked out the best and worst teams in the transfer market over the last year based on net spend…

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Chelsea’s transfer ban has helped them to first spot, although they might not stay there after completing the signing of Hakim Ziyech!

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Legendary Juventus keeper GIANLUIGI BUFFON’s career is so long, he’s now played against four different fathers and sons! Earlier this month he took on Daniel Maldini, son of his former Italy team-mate Paolo, and he’s already faced both George and Timothy Weah, Enrico and Federico Chiesa and Lilian and Marcus Thuram!

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LA LIGA WINNERS!

Before this weekend’s massive El Clasico clash, we put a poll on our website asking who’s gonna win La Liga… and 70% of you voted for Barcelona!

We’re not sure if these bonkers Nike boots are actually gonna get made – or if they’re just a cool concept design from boot boss Gunt! MATCH wouldn’t be brave enough to wear them down the park anyway!

We’re expecting these adidas boots to be released at some point in March – and we can’t wait! Boot spies reckon they’re part of the brand’s ‘Tormentor Pack’, and will drop alongside a re-make of the 2002 ‘Japan Blue’ Predators. Sick!

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MLS STRIPS REVEALED!

Unlike in the Premier League, adidas create every single Major League Soccer side’s kit – and showed them all off at a special launch event recently!

KIT LAUNCH LOLS!

The MLS 2020 adidas kit reveal reminded us of this mad Bundesliga event from the 1970s, where people danced around in new kits! Well weird…

You’ll have to wait until the summer to see these boots in shops – they’re expected to be part of adidas’ ‘Uniforia Pack’ – celebrating the Euro 2020 tournament! They almost look like a custom-made Spain silo!

Like the Pre s above, these Nemeziz ks are thought to be part of t e same ‘Uniforia Pack’ We doubt Lionel Mes i will be wearing hese at the Copa America, though – he might have his own version for that tourno!

These retro-looking Nike cleats should be dropping around spring time! They’re a modern re-make of the classic ‘Air Zoom Total 90’ from 2002, which were worn by proper footy legends like Roberto Carlos and Luis Figo!

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Was Neymar wearing his hi-vis gear for a late-night cycle?

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Villa are huge underdogs for this clash! Nobody expects them to win, so they’re free to go out, try their best without any pressure and enjoy their day out at Wembley. Anthing else is a bonus!

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Jack Grealish inspired Villa to a famous Wembley win against Liverpool in the 2015 FA Cup semi-final. If he hits that form again, he could pull off another inspirational performance!

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This game is sandwiched in between a crazily-packed fixture list for Man. City – their best players might not be fully fit or available, and Villa could take advantage of being fresher!

Orjan Nyland was Villa’s hero in the semis v Leicester, but he also conceded six goals against Man. City in the Prem in January, so Pepe Reina should start in goal. The rest of the XI should be pretty similar to the one that beat The Foxes!

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City are chasing the EFL Cup for the third time in a row and fourth time in five years!

Only Liverpool have won it more in total, while Man. United are the only team to beat Guardiola in this comp!

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Their Wembley record is just as good – they hammered Watford 6-0 in last season’s FA Cup final, and haven’t lost in 90 minutes at the national stadium since the 2014 Community Shield!

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They’ve dominated Aston Villa in their two Premier League head-to-heads this season, beating The Villans by an aggregate score of 9-1, and totally bossing the possession stats!

With so many big matches, it’s hard to guess how Pep will line up! We’re expecting him to recall the big guns for this final and rest some players in the FA Cup midweek, which would be harsh on the likes of Bravo, Garcia and Foden...

All the evidence suggests City will run away with this, but we’re not so sure! They’re favourites, but this Villa side like a big occasion!

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This competition only started in 2011, but Arsenal have totally dominated it!

They’ve won it five times – more than every other team put together – but lost in last season’s final!

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The Gunners have a terrible record against The Blues, though. They’ve only beaten them once in their last nine head-toheads, and were stuffed 4-1 by their London rivals in the WSL in January!

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Arsenal are still in the race with Chelsea and Man. City for the WSL title, and lifting the cup could give them momentum going into the final part of the year as they try to hold on to their crown!

The Gunners could line up with a back three or a back four, but 4-2-3-1 allows them to pack the midfield to support star striker Vivianne Miedema. Kim Little is still recovering from foot surgery, while Beth Mead is a doubt as well!

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Chelsea are well in-form!

They’re one of the top goalscorers in the WSL, have an incredible home record and go into this game with their eyes on a domestic treble. Huge motivation!

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In the last five years, they’ve won two FA Cups and two WSL titles, but this is their first-ever appearance in a WSL Cup final. Is this the year they add this cool cup to their trophy cabinet?

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When these two met in January, everyone was talking about Sam Kerr v Vivianne Miedema, and it was The Matildas’ star that came out on top, scoring in the 4-1 victory!

It was only a month ago that Chelsea thrashed Arsenal, so we’re expecting a similar starting XI to the one that beat The Gunners so convincingly. Sophie Ingle can protect the defence, while the other midfielders are free to attack!

If their most recent WSL meeting is anything to go by, The Blues have got the upper hand – they’ve got too much firepower in attack!

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THE MATCH BOOK OF...

FOOTY RECORDS THE LEGENDS!

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No hero has played more Prem matches than ex-Aston Villa, Man. City and Everton baller Gareth Barry – and he could add to that tally if West Brom get promoted!

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No Premier League manager has lifted more Prem titles than ex-Red Devils gaffer ex Ferguson!

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With 260 goals from 441 games, averaging 0.59 goals per match, ex-Blackburn and Newcastle net-buster Alan Shearer is the goalscore Premier League’s all-time record r alscorer!

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Ex-Man n. United and curre ent Wales boss Ryan Giggs holds th he record for m most all-time Prem assists!

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Retired keeper Petr Cech has more Prem clean sheets tthan anybody else – and is the only ame!

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7 Mesut Ozil holds the record for most consecutive Prem matches with an assist – he set up goals in h seven games in a row in 2015-16!

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Ex-Wales forward Craig Bellamy scored for seven different Prem clubs – Coventry, Newcastle, Blackburn, Liverpool, West Ham, Man. City and Cardiff!

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Ex-Man. City centre-back Richard Dunne is the only player to break double figures for PL own goals!

Brighton’s Lewis Dunk and ex-Liverpool CB Martin Skrtel hold the joint-record for most own goals in a single season!

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77 Feisty midfielder, and Fleetwood manager, Joey Barton was once banned for 12 games after being found guilty of violent conduct!

27 On-loan Bournemouth GK Asmir Begovic has mad de more erro ors leading to goals tha an any player in Prem history!

Ex-Crystal Palace boss Frank de Boer holds the record for shortest managerial reign – he was sacked after just 77 days when his side failed to score or get a point in their first four league games!

Duncan Ferguson, Patrick Vieira and Richard Dunne hold the record for most Prem red cards – eight!

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THE GOALS!

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Two p have scored Prem penalties with both feet – Bobby Zamora and Obafemi Martins!

forward James Vaughan holds the record as the Prem’s youngest scorer – he was 16 years and 271 days old when he busted net v Crystal Palace in 2005!

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’s scored in 54 PL matches, and he’s never lost a game that he’s busted net in – that’s a Prem record!

32 M 32 league goals in his debut campaign for Liverpool in 2017-18 was a Prem record for mos n in a single 38game season!

against Watfor in 2019 came 7.69 seconds after kick-off the quickest in Prem histor !

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No player has scored more Premier League hat-tricks than Sergio Aguero – he broke the record this season with his treble v Aston Villa!

olds Jamie Vardy ho most consecutive Prem matches scored in – his j w-dropp ng, fourmonth run la ted from August 2015 to Nov mber 20 5. Sick!

THE ONE & ONLY!

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goalkeeper Paul Robinson is the only GK to have scored, assisted and won a penalty in the Prem!

Maybe he should’ve played outfield…

Gareth Ba star to get a goal, assist, yellow card and own goal in the same Prem game – v Liverpool back in 2012!

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nited striker Brian Deane scored the firstever Prem goal – against Man. United in August 1992!

1 Thierry Henry is the only player to assist 20 goals in a single season – the ex-Arsenal ace did it in 2002-03. Hero!

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ondon is the only player to score a hat-trick of headers in a Prem match in the 21st century – for West Brom v Swansea in 2016!

Former Wolves manager Terry Connor is the only gaffer to take charge of more than ten Prem games and not win a single one!

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Over 40 miles separate these teams, but they’re still big rivals! In fact, Brighton’s nickname The Seagulls only came about in response to Palace fans shouting “Eagles” at them! It’s not just bragging rights up for grabs this week, though – both teams are in real danger of being sucked towards the PL relegation zone if they’re not careful!

Everton were in the relegation zone when Marco Silva was sacked in December, but now they’re fighting for European footy!

The home fans will be hoping their side can produce a similar display to the one against The Red Devils last year – they won 4-0 at home, with the game over after 60 minutes!

Harry Maguire and co will have other ideas…

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El Clasico isn’t the only massive European title-decider going on this weekend – Serie A’s top teams are going head-to-head, as well! Juve just edged the reverse fixture

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and they’ll be faves again this weekend – they haven’t lost at home to title rivals Inter since the 2012-13 campaign!

Inter have failed to score a single goal on their last five trips to Juve’s stadium.

Gotta hurt!

No team’s lost fewer home games this season than Cardiff, so this is a tough match for promotion chasers Forest!

The Baggies want automatic promotion to the Premier League, while Preston are hoping for a place in the play-offs!

These play-off chasers are known for playing attractive footy, so this could end up being like a game of keep ball!

The Canaries picked up a point in the reverse fixture, but they really need three if they want to somehow survive!

The only Hull player to score against Leeds in their last five meetings was Jarrod Bowen, but now he’s left them!

Watford have beaten Man. United and Wolves at home, and drew with Spurs, since boss Nigel Pearson took charge!

These League One giants have both still got a shot of getting one of the automatic promotion spots. Big game!

Can League One Pompey pull off a shock at home against The Gunners in the first FA Cup fifth round fixture?

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We reckon James Maddison will pop up with a second-half winner!

MATCH SAYS YOU SAY

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The Blues are gonna get revenge for the 1-0 home loss in December!

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Hammers fans are getting more and more frustrated every week!

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We’ve got a sneaky feeling there could be tons of drama in this one!

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Both teams will huff and puff, but they won’t be separated... Draw!

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We hope Allan Saint-Maximin can add some flair, or this could be dull!

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The Reds have won the last four with an aggregate score of 15-0!

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The away side has won four of the last five head-to-heads. Omen?

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The Bluebirds’ home form will help them get a point against Forest!

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An Aleksandar Mitrovic brace saw Fulham win last time! Same again!

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We see Inter shocking home fans with their first Turin win in ages!

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Arsenal’s young guns are gonna turn on the swagger for a big win!

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The Baggies can get a grip at the top of the Championship table!

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This should be a dominant win for The Whites in this Yorkshire derby!

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It’s Coventry’s turn to nick a vital last-minute goal in this fixture!

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JAMIE VARDY

SERGIO AGUERO

£9.7 million

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FW ★ Man. City

FW ★ leicester Vards has gone off the boil a bit lately, but we’re backing him to get back on the goal trail against Norwich’s leaky defence!

With Man. City playing in the EFL Cup final on Sunday, get Kun out and turn to Vardy or Firmino instead this weekend!

ALLAN SAINT-MAXIMIN

PIERRE-EMERICK AUBAMEYANG

£5.4 million

£10.8 million

Fw ★ Arsenal

MF ★ Newcastle

Auba’s another striker to ship out to free up some cash with The Gunners not in action in gameweek 28!

The Magpies man is mega unpredictable but, at home to Burnley, he could be the player to unlock The Clarets!

ROBERTO FIRMINO

KEVIN DE BRUYNE

£9.7 million

£10.8 million

FW ★ Liverpool

With neither Man. City nor Arsenal in Prem action this weekend, get Firmino up front!

Watford away could equal points galore!

MF ★ Man. City

You need Salah or Mane in your XI this weekend, and chopping mega expensive KDB could allow you to afford that!

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2 I used to play for EFL Cup semi-finalists Leicester!

2 I’m a tricky winger who loves busting out jawdropping tekkers!

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Sport Switch: Dean Smith.

Who Am I?: Riyad Mahrez.

Nickname Game: 1A; 2D; 3B; 4C. Transfer Tracker: 2013-2019 – Southampton; 2018 – Fulham.

Grounded: Sheffield Wednesday.

Wordfit: See right.

Footy At The Films: Bethany England.

Spot The Ball: A5.

Guess The Winners: 2019 – Man. City; 2018 – Arsenal; 2016 – Man. City; 2013 – Arsenal.

Footy Mis-MATCH: See above.

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