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6 days ago | 
thedeck.news | Arne Slot |Mikel Arteta |Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
Welcome to The Match Sheet, where each weekend we find some of the best games to look out for. As the end of the season draws another week closer, we have yet more superb fixtures to sink our teeth into this weekend. The battle of the UCL hots up, as big games in the Premier League, Bundesliga, and Serie A will decide some teams’ fates. Meanwhile, the Liga Portugal title is on the line, as the Derby de Lisboa promises to be a thrilling one and El Clásico is played in Spain.
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1 week ago | 
thedeck.news | Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
With a cheesy grin and unerring confidence, he quickly upped his ears before waving his hands to stir up further discontent in the stands of San Diego FC’s Snapdragon Stadium. Boos rained down on Real Salt Lake’s number eight but based on the smirk on his face, Diego Luna loved the spotlight. He’d just opened the scoreline with a delightful curled finish after a driving run.
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1 week ago | 
thedeck.news | Jon Worthington |Richie Wellens |Arne Slot |Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
Welcome to The Match Sheet, where each week we look at five games to look out for this weekend. In this edition, we look at potential title winners and EFL relegations, as well as a special La Liga derby. It’s the final matchday in the English Football League, with permutations waiting to be decided through each league. Meanwhile, on the continent, the Basque Country is the focus in Spain, whilst the league leaders in Italy and Germany have big games to play.
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2 weeks ago | 
thedeck.news | Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
The Railwaymen’s 2024/25 League Two campaign will end in mid-table obscurity but for Crewe Alexandra duo, Omar Bogle and Ryan Cooney, it could also spell the end of their Alex career. Despite being second in January, Crewe go into the final matchday of the season in 12th position. There’s potential that last season’s beaten Playoff finalists could finish as low as 15th.
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2 weeks ago | 
thedeck.news | Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
Paul Pogba is in for a surprise return to football as the midfielder opens negotiations with Major League Soccer franchise, DC United. The former French international has not played professional football for over 18 months but looks set to enter the pitch soon with Wayne Rooney’s former side one of several suitors. As reported by Samuel Meade, Mirror, DC United holds the MLS discovery rights for the midfielder and has opened negotiations for his shock return to football.
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4 weeks ago | 
thedeck.news | Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
Welcome to The Match Sheet; each week we pick a series of the biggest games of that matchday and explain exactly why they’re so important. There’s plenty to play for with European qualification on the line, promotions to be won and relegations to fight. The early-evening Ligue 1 clash on Saturday sees second take on sixth in the fight for UEFA Champions League qualification.
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4 weeks ago | 
thedeck.news | Mikel Arteta |Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
Arsenal are reportedly looking to bolster their backline for the 2025/26 Premiet League season by bringing in current Brentford star, Nathan Collins. Mikel Arteta’s side are currently working on identifying new targets to revamp the squad ahead of another title charge next season. Although their striker troubles are well documented, it seems the Gunners are also looking to add to their defence.
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1 month ago | 
thedeck.news | Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
This weekend, clubs across Europe’s top leagues and beyond clash in another set of key fixtures in their league’s closing stages. There are some big rivalry matches and jeopardy at both ends of the tables in their respective games across Europe as clubs enter the business end of their campaigns. Survival places, European places and/or titles are still up for grabs, with some big games taking place over the next few days. The Bavarian hosts have all but confirmed their status as German champions.
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1 month ago | 
thedeck.news | Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
Manuel Pellegrini’s Real Betis side have gone six wins in a row in La Liga, having continued that superb win with an intense victory over city rivals, Sevilla FC. As the heavily tattooed and topless Ezequiel Ávila, embraced by Marc Bartra, stands on the advertising boards and screams into a sea of green, Antony is sitting on the shoulders of former Liverpool keeper Adrian, as he waves a gigantic flag.
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1 month ago | 
thedeck.news | Russ Fearn |Ryan Whelan
“We mean business;” a statement of intent from Wilfred Zaha as he takes his first steps in US soccer. But after joining one of Major League Soccer’s newest expansion sides, how is the former Premier League star fairing State-side? Is he making an impression on MLS? The casually charismatic and almost nonchalant way that Zaha carries himself is underpinned by a burning passion and desire to win. A type of fire that all top-level footballers contain.
