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Along with Vitolo, Diego Costa was finally announced as an Atletico Madrid player on New Year's Eve, an event he'd been waiting for.

The former Chelsea marksman has had to be content with training for the last few months as the Rojiblancos served the final part of their FIFA ban.With that sanction over once the clock ticks into the new year, Costa can finally get to work on the pitch.

"I've been waiting for this moment for a long time," he said to reporters at his unveiling.

"I just want to get in shape to play as soon as possible, I'm tired of training.

"You can tell I've already worked and prepared well to play, I'm here to help the team and score goals.

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Manchester City were finally stopped from winning thanks to an admirable performance from Crystal Palace who certainly did more than their bit to make it a great contest.Crystal Palace, the team who lost their seven opening matches of the campaign before stunning Chelsea in October, looked did just that at Selhurst Park against none other than unbeaten Premier League leaders Manchester City.

The battling hosts came away with a point, which could have just as easily been three had it not been for Ederson's heroics. Despite starting on the front foot, Pep Guardiola's men struggled to dismantle the organised defensive scheme laid out by Roy Hodgson. The Eagles threatened City in equal measure, defending deep in their own half but proving a menace on the break and bringing the game to life with relentless tempo.

Clear openings came at a premium at either end even though Sergio Aguero's deflected shot bounced off the post midway through the first half. The Argentine started on the bench but was called into action when Gabriel Jesus fell to the turf in front of the dugout with what looked to be a knee injury. The Brazilian limped off the pitch in tears and Palace captain Scott Dann had to be stretchered off shortly after, injuring himself when cynically bringing down De Bruyne. Wilfred Zaha and Andros Townsend looked lively for the hosts as they exploited the gaps in the hosts' pacey forays up the pitch, while City attempted to claim control by taking the pace out of the game with time-consuming passing.

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Kevin De Bruyne was carried off on a stretcher late in Manchester City's 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Sunday, with Gabriel Jesus also leaving the pitch injured and in tears, Pep Guardiola later confirming the Brazilian would be out for one or two months.

He made his way to the dressing room in tears, consoled by City's medical staff.

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Speculation continues to surround the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, but with an eye on the long term, the Real Madrid number seven already knows what he wants to do: make films.

The Portugal international remains focused on his footballing career for now, but at 32-years-old, it is normal that he is considering his options for post-retirement."I'd like to make movies, I have my hotels, my gyms, my clothing line with Nike... I see myself as a business man," he told Alessandro del Piero in an interview for Sky Italia, which will be published in January.

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We take a look ahead to today Premier League game between Liverpool and Leicester at Anfield.

Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp will be without captain Jordan Henderson, who could be out until February with a hamstring injury. Left-back Alberto Moreno (ankle) remains sidelined along with fellow defender and long-term absentee Nathaniel Clyne (back). Daniel Sturridge may miss out through illness.

Leicester: Daniel Amartey is once again available for selection after he missed the Boxing Day defeat to Watford through suspension. He may slot in at right-back, with Danny Simpson expecting to miss out once again, along with fellow defender Robert Huth and midfielder Matty James.

Possible lineups:

Liverpool: Mignolet, Gomez, Matip, Lovren, Robertson, Wiljnaldum, Can, Coutinho, Mane, Firmino, Salah....

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10. Lilian Thuram (41.5m euros)

Parma to Juventus (2001/02)

9. Leonardo Bonucci (42m euros)

Juventus to Milan (2017/18)

8. Thiago Silva (42m euros)

Milan to PSG (2012/13)

7. Nicolas Otamendi (44.6m euros)

Valencia to Manchester City (2015/16)

6. Rio Ferdinand (46m euros)

Leeds United to Manchester United (2002/03)

5. David Luiz (49.5m euros)...
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The 10 most expensive defenders in history?

10. Lilian Thuram (41.5m euros)
Parma to Juventus (2001/02)

9. Leonardo Bonucci (42m euros)
Juventus to Milan (2017/18)

8. Thiago Silva (42m euros)
Milan to PSG (2012/13)

7. Nicolas Otamendi (44.6m euros)
Valencia to Manchester City (2015/16)

6. Rio Ferdinand (46m euros)
Leeds United to Manchester United (2002/03)

5. David Luiz (49.5m euros)
Leeds United to Manchester United (2002/03)

5. David Luiz (49.5m euros) ....

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Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi, Robert Lewandowski and Edinson Cavani have all had incredible years in front of goal, but one man stands out above them all: Harry Kane.


Kane went into the game against Southampton on Tuesday needing two goals to move above Messi and claim the title of 2017's top goalscorer and he duly did so, netting a second hat-trick in succession.

The first goal saw him draw level with Messi on 54 goals and also beat a 22-year Premier League record in the process. The second, a simple tap-in after good work from Dele Alli and Son Heung-Min, took his tally to 55 goals in 52 games for club and country in 2017, an incredibly tally for a man who Spurs boss Mauricio Pochettino believes can still improve. Not content with a brace, Kane added a third in the second half with a beautiful dink, meaning that he finishes 2017 on 56 goals for the year, ahead of Messi (54), Cavani, Lewandowski and Ronaldo (53)....

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