Match of the Day: Top 10

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Gary Lineker, Alan Shearer and Micah Richards discuss the greatest Premier League full-backs in the latest Match of The Day: Top 10 podcast.

There some cracking players to grace the list which you can see in full here.

Don't forget to rank yours too.

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The Football Association of Wales (FAW) has become the first footballing body to sign the Muslim Athlete Charter.

By signing the pledge, the FAW will be committed to recognising Muslim needs in football for players, staff and spectators attending games.

The FAW will aim to become fully accredited to the Nujum Sports Muslim Athlete Charter , externalin the future.

Chief executive Ebadur Rahman said the organisation will assist the FAW to "aspire to be even more inclusive".

Read more here.

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Remember, you can hear more about last night's big moments over on the Football Daily Podcast.

Enjoy!

Will: Coming from a Man City fan, I’d probably say that Salah is the most well balanced player in the world at the moment. Maybe not the best in every category, but always in the top 3. Going to be a tough ask to beat Liverpool if he keeps up his current form

Anyone remember Jon Dahl Tomasson?

If you're old enough you probably will.

The former Denmark international notched 112 caps for his country scoring 52 times, won the Champions League with AC Milan and also had a spell in England with Newcastle.

He is now the head coach of Malmo and will be bringing his side to Stamford Bridge.

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So what about Chelsea's Swedish opponents Malmo?

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel was weary about what they might cause his side if they are not careful.

"They play with confidence in their own style and they trust in what they are doing.

"They are not maybe used to this highest level that's why they are maybe struggling a little bit in the beginning of the group phase because the league in Sweden is not the same level like the Champions League.

"But still they have a certain style and we should absolutely not underestimate them.

"They have a very successful coach and as players, they are individually good. They are a team that can hurt you at any minute if we are not awake."

Malmo have yet to pick up a point from their two Champions League games, but they currently top the Swedish top flight on goals difference.

They come into Wednesday's game off the back of a 3-0 win at Ostersunds.

Chelsea

Ahead of Wednesday's game Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel said he felt some of his players are suffering because of the busy schedule for club and country.

The 48-year-old thinks the crowded calender is taking its toll on players like Mason Mount, Jorginho and Romelu Lukaku, who hasn't scored in six games for Chelsea.

"In this very moment I feel Romelu is a bit overplayed, I think he played too many competitions over the summer, too many competitions with the national team," said Tuchel.

"I feel he's a bit tired - not that we have a concern, but for me it's that he doesn't fully enjoy it without having second or third thoughts. For me he is overplayed a little bit. And this is the key point.

"And it's the same for some other players too, Mason and Jorginho. They have a lot of weight to carry for their countries. They take it and they love it, they are competitors.

"But if you play a thousand matches a year it can feel a bit heavy, although they love the game. They are such good guys but this is what I feel just between the lines."

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Christian Pulisic is close to a return from injury but it will not come in Chelsea's Champions League Group H game with Malmo.

Blues boss Thomas Tuchel says that the USA international is his only absentee for Wednesday's game.

The forward is in the final stages of his recovery from ankle trouble according to the German manager.

"He was already so close to coming to team training last week, then had a little setback," said Tuchel.

"A little reaction, some pain but nothing serious, and from there we go on."

Chelsea are second in Group H after two games, three points behind leaders Juventus.

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Time to take a quick look at what the latest gossip is.

Chelsea are willing to make England midfielder Mason Mount one of their top earners as the club prepare to open contract talks with the 22-year-old, according to Goal., external

That's the main story from today's gossip column.

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Mohamed Salah is in the form of his life at the moment and some of the goals he is scoring are just brilliant, particularly the ones against Manchester City and more recently Watford.

He was on the scoresheet again last night and as mentioned earlier he is now Liverpool's highest scorer in the Champions League and is the first player in the club's history to score in nine consecutive appearances in all competitions.

So, is he the best player in the world right now, hard to argue but you might think someone else is and if so do let us know who is?

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Manchester United

Let's hear more from Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, whose side resume their European campaign against Atalanta this evening.

"Of course it is not a gimmicky, jovial and happy camp," he said.

"We are focussed and determined. You look at yourself and ask what you can do to help the team.

"I have seen a reaction. Conceding four goals [against Leicester] is a big eye-opener and we need to improve on different levels and on loads of detail.

"Winning at home against Atalanta would be massive and a big boost."

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is not affected by suggestions Manchester United need to change their manager in order to win the biggest trophies.

Solskjaer, 48, was responding to former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher's comments on Sky Sports that United need a new manager to challenge for titles.

"It doesn't affect me," Solskjaer said.

"I believe in myself, as long as the club believes in me. I am pretty sure Jamie Carragher's opinion is not going to change that."

Solskjaer has come under increasing pressure with his team lying fifth in the Premier League table after a 4-2 defeat at Leicester City on Saturday.

Read more here.

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Manchester United will be without injured France pair Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial for their Champions League game with Atalanta on Wednesday.

Edinson Cavani and Fred could return after missing the defeat by Leicester City because of the late finish of South American internationals.

Right-back Aaron Wan-Bissaka returns from suspension after his Uefa ban was halved to one game.

United side sit third in Group F on three points after losing their opener to Young Boys before coming from behind to beat Villarreal.

Read more here.

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Manchester United are in action tonight and it has been quite a year for forward Jesse Lingard.

He started it firmly out of the picture at Manchester United but a loan spell at West Ham reignited his form and now he's providing assists for Cristiano Ronaldo and finding himself a wanted man in the Premier League again.

A return to the Hammers had appeared to be an option over the summer while Newcastle, fresh from their recent big-money takeover, are thought to be contemplating a move for the forward in January's transfer window.

The Champions League has seen the best and worst of Lingard this season and he will be hoping to get another chance to make an impression when Manchester United host Atalanta on Wednesday evening.

But does Lingard - who is out of contract next summer - see his long-term future at Old Trafford? Or would he be better off heading elsewhere? Read more here.

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Real Madrid got back to winning ways in Group D after thrashing Shakhtar Donetsk 5-0.

An own goal by Sergiy Kryvtsov, gave Real a one-goal lead at half-time.

That was then followed by a brace from Vinicius Junior scoring both goals in five minutes.

Rodrygo got the fourth before Karim Benzema slid home late on.

Match report

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Mark: Very successful manager & team but have to say there’s not much to like about either Simeone or Atletico. Antics & attitude on the pitch certainly reflects the manager

Former West Ham striker Sebastien Haller scored his sixth Champions League goal in three games to cap off a 4-0 win for Ajax over Borussia Dortmund.

Marco Reus' own goal put the Dutch side ahead and Daley Blind drove home a second from Haller's pass.

Antony curled in a third for the hosts, also set up by Haller.

Ivory Coast forward, Haller - who had never played in the Champions League before this season - headed in Blind's cross with 18 minutes to go.

Match report

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Lionel Messi scored twice as Paris St-Germain came from behind to beat RB Leipzig in the Champions League.

Kylian Mbappe put the hosts ahead, slamming into the bottom corner on the counter-attack.

But Andre Silva and Nordi Mukiele scored from Angelino crosses to put the German side ahead.

Messi had a shot tipped onto the post and tapped the rebound into an empty net - and then scored a Panenka penalty to win the game.

PSG won a penalty deep into injury time, but instead of Messi stepping up for a hat-trick, Mbappe took it instead - and skied it over the bar.

Read more here.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp speaking to BT Sport: "A tough game which we expected. We did surprisingly well at the beginning. Did we expect it to be that defensive? Probably not. It was not so easy. We scored two wonderful goals then played good football.

"It was 2-0 then obviously Atletico are not too bothered about having possession. The first goal we gave away then the second, it was nice play but the gaps we had there...That was not alright. At half time I think everyone in the stadium thought it was only going one way and we thought 'let's give it a proper try again.'

"We played a really solid second half in a tough game with intense football from both teams. We got the penalty, then there was a red card and obviously it was in our favour.

"They just won the balls and we didn't do the right stuff anymore. We chose the easy pass but we needed to play between the lines. The last line was pretty deep. Then they came with wing-backs and midfielders and we stayed there instead of accelerating. The game was too slow and that was what they wanted. That was why the momentum changed.

"I saw it and our penalty is a penalty. I think the other one is not a penalty but I didn't expect it. I think it's the right decision. The red card was for sure unlucky but it is a red card. A foot in the face. It can happen. It was a tough game. Honestly, how we win it, I couldn't care less! On a night like this, getting three points is really nice."

On Diego Simeone not shaking his hand: "We don't like that but yes the situation is clear. I want to shake his hand. His reaction for sure, like mine, was not so cool. The next time we see each other we will shake hands definitely. It's nothing. He was obviously angry, not with me but with the game. There is nothing else."

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