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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 2 | FC Krasnodar | 15 | 23 | 33 |
| 3 | CSKA Moscow | 16 | 12 | 33 |
| 4 | Zenit St Petersburg | 15 | 18 | 32 |
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Jean-Philippe Gbamin leaves Everton on loan to CSKA Moscow
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Nampalys Mendy is 'ready to leave Leicester City'
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West Ham United sign Nikola Vlasic from CSKA Moscow
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Leeds United's Ezgjan Alioski to sign for Trabzonspor?
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between CSKA Moscow and Wolfsberger, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Dec 1, 21:54
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Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between CSKA Moscow and Feyenoord, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 24, 10:27
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Sports Mole previews Thursday night's Europa League Group K clash between Feyenoord and CSKA Moscow, including predictions, team news and form guide.Nov 4, 18:57
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Xherdan Shaqiri agent expecting "many offers" this summer
The agent of Liverpool midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri is confident that there will be "many offers" for the Swiss international again when the transfer window reopens.Apr 25, 12:38
Sevilla 'to make mega offer for Xherdan Shaqiri'
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Liverpool 'willing to listen to Xherdan Shaqiri offers'
Liverpool place experienced attacker Xherdan Shaqiri on the transfer list, according to a report.Mar 28, 19:25
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Chelsea 'view Fedor Chalov as Moussa Dembele alternative'
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Chelsea planning £20m Fedor Chalov swoop?
Chelsea are reportedly ready to push through a £20m deal for CSKA Moscow forward Fedor Chalov during the January transfer window.Jan 1, 12:20
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