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Next Game: PEC Zwolle vs. AZ Alkmaar - Saturday, January 17 at 5.45pm in Eredivisie
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 7 | Sparta Rotterdam | 18 | -11 | 26 |
| 8 | AZ Alkmaar | 16 | 3 | 25 |
| 9 | Heerenveen | 18 | 3 | 24 |
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils 'bidding' to beat Barca, Real Madrid to potential Kobbie Mainoo midfield partner
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