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Liverpool's next few games could cement a Premier League title or begin a dangerous slide
Liverpool face Aston Villa on Wednesday knowing they could go 10 points clear if they win, or see their lead cut to four if they lose. The team is looking tired, but could it be the start of a wobble?
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MAN UNITED'S MALAISE CONTINUES
Are Højlund's woeful shot numbers a root cause for Man United's tough season?
HØjlund's primary role in the Man United attack is to take shots and score goals. This season, he's doing neither, and it might be a key reason why they're mired near the bottom of the Premier League.
Hutchison slams Ruben Amorim for being 'stubborn' in Spurs defeat
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REVIEWING THE REVIEWS
VAR Review: Should Jota have been booked for diving on Liverpool's overturned penalty?
Why Liverpool's first penalty vs. Wolves stood and the second was canceled. Was Mohamed Salah offside when he was sent through on goal?
Should Konaté have seen red during vs. Wolves?
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TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona turn down Van Dijk, Kimmich moves
Barcelona have turned down the chance to sign both Joshua Kimmich and Virgil van Dijk. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
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LATEST FROM SPAIN
Marcotti: Bellingham red card lost in translation
Hutchison: Antony has 'found his level' at Real Betis
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WOMEN'S SUPER LEAGUE
James saves Chelsea, Kelly returns, Wolfsburg thrash Frankfurt
Catch up on the action from the women's game as Chelsea needed a late winner, Chloe Kelly made her debut for Arsenal and Wolfsburg made a statement.
Arsenal thrash Tottenham as Chloe Kelly begins bid for England return
Arsenal's WSL win has boosted hopes of an England recall for Kelly and European qualification for the Gunners.
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GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
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THE TOE POKE
Adidas' Euro 2025 away kits include abstract art and a Love Spoon
Euro 2025 is just around the corner and Adidas has furnished us with the away kit offerings for Spain, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Sweden and Wales.
USMNT's Josh Sargent has goal 'assisted' by furry pitch invader
Norwich's Kellen Fisher officially set up Josh Sargent vs. Hull, but a squirrel provided the key distraction.
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WEEKEND REVIEW
Bellingham's red costs Madrid and Arsenal might have a striker
Jude Bellingham's sending off for Real Madrid was the main talking point in LaLiga. That and more from around the continent in ESPN's Weekend Review.
Top Headlines
- Di María on Argentina losses: 'I'm still on meds'
- Arsenal fined for reaction to Lewis-Skelly red
- Madrid meet with refereeing body over VAR audio
- Casemiro keen to 'play more,' see out Man Utd deal
- Liverpool freeze season ticket prices for 2025-26
- Giménez credits Milan fans for his strong start
- Pep: Man City have 1% chance of bettering Madrid
- Kane misses Bayern training before Celtic clash
- Lamine Yamal can be world's best by 21
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