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Why these 8 Premier League teams will -- or won't -- qualify for Champions League

The race for a Champions League spot is hotter than ever, and eight Premier League clubs could go either way. Who will make it, and who will fall short?

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DRIVING FORCE BEHIND LIVERPOOL

How Dominik Szoboszlai became the beating heart of Liverpool's midfield

If Liverpool win the title, Salah will rightly earn much of the acclaim. But Szoboszlai has been one of the most vital cogs in Slot's machine.

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EYE ON SALAH

Poor Mo Salah, scoring all these goals without hope of a Ballon d'Or

Egypt striker Mohamed Salah's breathtaking season for Liverpool will further cement his place in the upper echelon of African stars, so it's a shame he'll never win the Ballon d'Or unless he plays in a major tournament...

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ANTONY'S RENAISSANCE

Away from Man United, Antony is enjoying a renaissance at Real Betis

Real Betis loanee Antony is a man transformed, scoring goals and providing assists with ease. Manchester United fans and staff must be in disbelief.

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

From bad to worse? Man City facing battle just to qualify for Champions League

Manchester City have enjoyed an era of Premier League dominance, but in their new reality nothing is guaranteed -- not even a Champions League place.

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WEEKEND IN REVIEW

Musings: Liverpool's title push, Napoli lose again, and Modric magic

Napoli fall from top spot in Serie A and Arsenal's goal woes continue as Gab Marcotti recaps the weekend.

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Why the VAR cancelled Everton's penalty vs. Man United, and what exactly happened

Why Everton's overturned penalty against Manchester United is not as straightforward as you might think.

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MLS Power Rankings: Miami snatches point, San Diego stuns defending champs Galaxy

MLS is back for the 2025 season and so are our Power Rankings! Which clubs impressed and failed to impress on the opening weekend?

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