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Abdukodir Khusanov: Pep Guardiola heaps praise on "really special" Man City January signing
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Preview:Iran vs. Uzbekistan - prediction, team news, lineups
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Preview:Uzbekistan vs. Kyrgyzstan - prediction, team news, lineups
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Man City sign Abdukodir Khusanov: Why Citizens fans should be excited by arrival of "silent warrior", Hugo Viana "influence" discussed
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Abdukodir Khusanov joins exclusive club after completing £33.5m Man City transfer: Shirt number, contract length confirmed
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Man City medical tests 'approved' after agreeing £33.5m deal with Lens
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Abdukodir Khusanov: Lens chief outlines transfer stance amid Man City, Tottenham interest
Man City and Tottenham are informed by Lens chief Pierre Dreossi that they must table "good bids" if they wish to sign promising defender Abdukodir Khusanov in January.Jan 6, 18:10
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Tottenham and Newcastle are reportedly set to battle for the signature of Ligue 1 breakout star Abdukodir Khusanov and have seemingly discovered Lens' asking price for the centre-back.Dec 3, 09:40
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Preview:Uzbekistan vs. United Arab Emirates - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's World Cup Qualifying - Asia clash between Uzbekistan and United Arab Emirates, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Oct 13, 16:34
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