Kick Off: Messi named La Liga Player of Month for Nov; Pogba 'wants Madrid move'

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TOP HEADLINES

OFFICIAL: Messi named La Liga POTM for November with 4 goals & 1 assist

FC Barcelona player Lionel Messi has scooped the November's LaLiga Player of the Month award. The Argentine striker was on fire once again, amassing four goals and one assist.

Pogba decides to leave Man Utd and prefers a move to Real Madrid (L'Equipe)

The front page of L'Équipe is devoted to Paul Pogba, with the headline "Chant du Départ", which literally translates as "Song of Departure". In other words, the possibility of the midfielder leaving Manchester United is back on the table.

Match Reports

Inter 0-0 Roma: Conte's side only 2 pts ahead of Juve after winning streak ends

Two of Serie A's most in-form sides nullified each other as Inter and Roma mustered up a goalless draw devoid of incident at San Siro.

Villarreal 0-0 Atleti: Rojiblancos fail to convert chances as dismal run goes on

Villarreal held Atletico Madrid to a 0-0 draw in a contest that was entertaining, but not a great exhibition of clinical finishing.

OFFICIAL & TRANSFER NEWS

OFFICIAL: Chelsea free to buy players in January after transfer ban reduced

Chelsea are free to sign players in January after their appeal against a transfer ban imposed by FIFA was reduced by half by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

OFFICIAL: Brendan Rodgers signs new Leicester City contract until 2025

Leicester City have confirmed their manager Brendan Rodgers signs a new contract until 2025 with the club.

WHAT THEY SAY

Martial doubtful & Pogba remains injured out for Manchester Derby - Solskjaer

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed that Paul Pogba will remain out of the squad with injury for the Manchester Derby this weekend.

Juventus can't play Ronaldo, Dybala and Higuain together, says Sarri

Maurizio Sarri has reiterated that Juventus cannot play with three forwards as he expressed confidence in his side's ability to bounce back from a disappointing draw with Sassuolo.

'We mistakenly followed Pep for 20 yrs!' - Allegri on the rise of counter-attack

Pep Guardiola's 'tiki-taka' philosophy mastered by Barcelona "was not for everyone", according to Massimiliano Allegri, who has been pleased to see the art of counter-attacking revived in recent times.

'Having Messi is decisive, but I think Real Madrid are more competitive'

Former Real Madrid academy graduate Aleix Febas will be taking on Barcelona this weekend with his current club Real Mallorca.

THESE THINGS HAPPEN

Injured Fati & Arthur out of Barca squad vs Mallorca, Busquets & Todibo return

Ernesto Valverde has not named Arthur Melo nor Ansu Fati in Barcelona's 18-man squad to face Real Mallorca at the Camp Nou on Saturday night.

Varane & Brahim replace injured Bale & Marcelo in Madrid squad vs Espanyol

Varane & Brahim replace injured Bale & Marcelo in Madrid squad against Espanyol, Hazard out as Vinicius in.

Man Utd squad vs Man City revealed as Martial included (MEN)

Anthony Martial has been included in the Manchester United squad for the derby at City on Saturday, according to MEN.

Chelsea hit out at FIFA for 'treating them entirely differently to Man City'

Even though Chelsea are now cleared to spend £150million in the January transfer window, the club has released a statement slamming the 'deeply unsatisfactory' approach to their case.

Mane, Son, Alli & Vardy lead nominees for PL Player of the Month for November

Premier League has announced the seven contenders for the Player of the Month award for November.

Klopp, Rodgers, Nuno & Wilder nominated for PL Manager of the Month for November

Premier League has announced the four contenders for the Manager of the Month award for November.

AF COLUMNS & IN-DEPTH

Friday Forecast: Man City host Utd, Madrid & Barca eye 4th successive league win

A much-expected Manchester Derby, Chelsea visiting new-look Everton, Juve and Inter both face a team from Rome. Here we bring you all the previews ahead of what promises to be a great weekend.

Arsenal & Utd players dominate AF November Flop of the Month, Dembele included

Here, we take a look at eleven players whose performances dip so spectacularly that some of their own fans are calling them to leave the club. Make sure you vote for the captain in the end as well.

VOTE: Who do you want Chelsea to sign the most after the transfer ban is lifted?

Chelsea are free to sign players in January after their transfer ban reduced. Here we provide you with a list of players who might be signed by Chelsea in January after the transfer ban is lifted. Who do you want the club to sign the most?

Who will Lampard buy with £150m to spend in Jan after transfer ban reduced?

Chelsea will be able to sign players in January after their transfer ban was reduced to just one window on Friday.

The Man City weakness that Man Utd can exploit this weekend in Manchester derby

Manchester United are tasked with trying to overcome their cross-town rivals Manchester City this weekend in the first senior men's derby fixture of the season.

VIDEO OF THE DAY

Lovely scenes! Lukaku and Smalling share a moment after a hard-fought draw

FIXTURES OF THE DAY

La Liga

UTC 2019/12/07 12:00 Real Madrid vs Espanyol

UTC 2019/12/07 12:00 Barcelona vs Mallorca

EPL

UTC 2019/12/07 12:30 Everton vs Chelsea

UTC 2019/12/07 15:00 Bournemouth vs Liverpool

UTC 2019/12/07 15:00 Tottenham vs Burnley

UTC 2019/12/07 17:30 Man City vs Man Utd

Serie A

UTC 2019/12/07 19:45 Lazio vs Juventus

Bundesliga

UTC 2019/12/07 14:30 Dortmund vs Dusseldorf

UTC 2019/12/07 14:30 M'gladbach vs Bayern

Ligue 1

UTC 2019/12/07 16:30 Montpellier vs PSG