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Brentford 1-3 Arsenal: Gunners blow Bees away with devastating second-half display to close gap on leaders Liverpool

Whether it was waking up from a hangover on New Year's Eve, or an exuberant half-time performance from Mikel Arteta, Arsenal had stepped up a gear. The stagnation on the ball, lack of pace and, in the case of David Raya, bad mistakes from the first half had been ironed out. It was a set-piece

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Mohamed Salah contract latest as Liverpool close in on crucial phase of talks

If Richard Hughes, Michael Edwards and the Liverpool/FSG power brokers got a 2025 calendar for Christmas, they would probably roll their eyes. At least for now they don't need them. The decision makers at Liverpool have known for some time now when 2025 will arrive, because as soon as the clock strikes midnight and the

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Chelsea Women: Sonia Bompastor has come close to perfection with incredible unbeaten run but there is surely more to come

“When we talk about ambitions, we have to put words into action,” said a frustrated Sonia Bompastor after Chelsea dropped their first points of the season to Leicester. “I want my players to be ready from the start of every match.” The demands at the top level are brutal, but Chelsea never rises to the

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‘Very close’… Conor McGregor reacts to Tyson Fury suffering second successive loss against Oleksandr Usyk

UFC superstar Conor McGregor was quick to react to Saturday night's big boxing rematch. Oleksandr Usyk defeated Tyson Fury over 12 rounds to defend his WBA, WBO and WBC heavyweight titles at the Kingdom Arena in Saudi Arabia. It was a close fight that could have gone either way, but ended with all three judges

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Premier League midfielder reveals he came close to making Atletico Madrid move

Atletico Madrid had been looking for a new central midfielder for a long time, and throughout 2024 they looked at many options. One of Mats Wieffer's leading players – they considered him in January and over the summer, although it didn't work out, and would eventually acquire the services of Conor Gallagher from Chelsea. In

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Dustin Poirier provides UFC comeback update after being told to retire by Khabib Nurmagomedov: ‘We are close’

Dustin Poirier is getting closer to announcing his retirement fight. 'The Diamond' has not fought since his fifth-round loss to lightweight champion Islam Makhachev at UFC 302 in June, which fans feared would be the last time they would see him in the Octagon. Dustin Poirier initially teased his retirement before confirming he would return

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Marseille president refuses to ‘close the door’ on Paul Pogba move

Marseille's president has refused to 'close the door' on bringing Paul Pogba back to France. Pogba's four-year drug ban was reduced to 18 months earlier this season, meaning the former Manchester United midfielder could return to the grass as early as March next year. Although his suspension was shortened by approximately two and a half

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Barcelona close to adding to Hansi Flick’s coaching staff

Barring any surprises, Barcelona will not be making any signings in the upcoming winter transfer window, although they could add to Hansi Flick's coaching staff. Over the summer, former midfielder Thiago Alcantara – who recently retired after leaving Liverpool – temporarily returned to Barcelona to help Hansi Flick in his first few weeks at the

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Ruben Amorim refuses to close door on Marcus Rashford’s career at Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim has refused to close the door on Marcus Rashford at Manchester United, despite the striker hinting he was ready for a fresh start away from Old Trafford. On Monday, Rashford told journalist Henry Winter that he is “ready for a new challenge” amid rumors that the club's INEOS owner is harboring plans to

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Ruben Amorim refuses to close door on Marcus Rashford’s career at Old Trafford

Ruben Amorim has refused to close the door on Marcus Rashford at Manchester United, despite the striker hinting he was ready for a fresh start away from Old Trafford. On Monday, Rashford told journalist Henry Winter that he is “ready for a new challenge” amid rumors that the club's INEOS owner is harboring plans to

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