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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 1 | Bayern Munich | 10 | 29 | 28 |
| 2 | RB Leipzig | 10 | 7 | 22 |
| 3 | Borussia Dortmund | 10 | 9 | 21 |
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Preview:Hoffenheim vs RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Hoffenheim and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Nov 6, 19:46
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Transfer news: Man United, Liverpool, Barcelona among European clubs battling for £17m German gem dubbed the ‘next Toni Kroos’
Manchester United, Liverpool and Barcelona are reportedly among a host of Europe’s top clubs to join the race for a 16-year-old German gem who has been dubbed the 'next Toni Kroos'.Nov 6, 16:19
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Preview:RB Leipzig vs Stuttgart - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Stuttgart, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 30, 23:37
Preview:Energie Cottbus vs RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's DFB-Pokal clash between Energie Cottbus and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 26, 12:56
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Preview:Augsburg vs RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Augsburg and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 23, 15:37
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Barcelona transfer news: Manchester City, Leeds United among those waiting on £138m fees from La Liga giants
Barcelona allegedly still owe in the region of £138m in transfer fees with Manchester City and Leeds United among those still awaiting payments.Oct 22, 14:54
Preview:RB Leipzig vs Hamburger SV - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and Hamburger SV, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 16, 21:34
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Real Madrid transfer news: Arsenal, Tottenham Hotspur among six clubs 'determined' to sign star playmaker
Arsenal and Real Madrid are allegedly among six clubs who are interested in securing the signature of a Real Madrid star.Oct 13, 16:18
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Liverpool transfer news: Arne Slot faces Manchester United fight for 'top’ defender seen as ‘perfect’ Ibrahima Konate heir
Liverpool will reportedly face competition from Manchester United for a 'perfect' replacement for centre-back Ibrahima Konate next summer.Oct 10, 23:32
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Semenyo transfer news: Man City among 'four Premier League clubs' tracking Bournemouth star as Cherries outline January stance
Manchester City are reportedly among four Premier League clubs showing interest in signing Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo.Sep 30, 16:35
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Preview:Wolfsburg vs RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between Wolfsburg and RB Leipzig, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 25, 14:02
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Chelsea transfer news: Xavi Simons agent opens up on failed move as Enzo Maresca explains Alejandro Garnacho decision
The agent of Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Xavi Simons opens up on the Dutchman's failed move to Chelsea, revealing that 'certain constraints' were behind the summer transfer collapse.Sep 21, 07:38
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Preview:RB Leipzig vs FC Koln - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Bundesliga clash between RB Leipzig and FC Koln, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 18, 23:12
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Preview:Mainz 05 vs RB Leipzig - prediction, team news, lineups
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Newly-promoted Premier League side Sunderland reportedly agree a deal to sign a Netherlands international on transfer deadline day.Sep 1, 09:49
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Sunderland transfer news: Black Cats 'attempting to hijack' Marseille move for Bundesliga defender
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Xavi Simons forced to wait for Tottenham debut as £51.8m transfer, shirt number confirmed
Tottenham Hotspur confirm the signing of Dutch playmaker Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig as the former Paris Saint-Germain starlet takes an iconic shirt number in North London.Aug 29, 17:33
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Xavi Simons to Tottenham Hotspur: Dutch star in line for spectacular Spurs debut in fierce London derby
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Xavi Simons transfer news: Tottenham submit 'official offer' for Chelsea target with RB Leipzig star in London for talks
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly submit an official bid to sign Chelsea-linked Xavi Simons from RB Leipzig.Aug 28, 16:02
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