The attention was largely on Chelsea as they dealt with their downturn in form ahead of the January transfer window, with Mauricio Pochettino hoping to strengthen his underperforming side.
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Elsewhere, Arsenal are eyeing a midfielder in January while Manchester United also worked on rebuilding their squad after a dismal Champions League exit to Bayern Munich.
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