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The top tier of the FTBL world ranking of midfielders changed fundamentally after yesterday’s games in major top leagues, with Chelsea’s Frank Lampard losing the top spot after the Blues’ shock loss at Manchester City: he dropped more than 35 rating points

Football fans could be forgiven to expect a serving of splendid football when Spanish champions Barcelona take on bitter rivals Real Madrid this coming Sunday at the Camp Nou in La Liga, with midfielder Xavi among the many expected to use the occasion

Arsenal’s Cesc Fabregas (pictured left) replaced Barcelona’s Xavi as the StaNo 1 Spanish midfielder in the FTBL ranking as the Gunners clobbered AZ Alkmaar 4:1 at the Emirates Stadium in the Champions League yesterday, while the Catalans were unable to

Real Madrid’s Spain international Xabi Alonso (pictured) returned in the top 8 of the FTBL world ranking of midfielders after the Merengues’ 2:0 win over Getafe in La Liga last Saturday.

Chelsea’s Frank Lampard (pictured) captured the top spot in the FTBL world ranking of midfielders with two goals as the Blues yesterday crushed Blackburn Rovers 5:0 at Stamford Bridge in the Premier League.