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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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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs eye Gittens

A trio of Premier League club are reportedly battling to sign Dortmund star Jamie Gittens. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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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 cancelled. Was Mohamed Salah offside when he was sent through on goal?

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Should Konaté have seen red during vs. Wolves?

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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.

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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.

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.

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MAN UNITED'S MALAISE CONTINUES

Hutchison slams Ruben Amorim for being 'stubborn' in Spurs defeat

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Plagued by injuries, Amorim scrambles with limited options

Options on the United bench are down to youth players; will they be enough to save the season?

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.

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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.

MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER

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MLS jersey Power Rankings: Who's the best dressed in 2025?

All 30 MLS clubs have unveiled new jerseys for 2025, so who boasts the best (and worst) threads in the league? ESPN ranks them from worst to first.

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How Messi is rewriting the norms for teams across MLS, not just Inter Miami

Only Messi mania can explain MLS teams moving regular-season games to bigger venues.

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