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Dani Olmo stepped off the bench to score before Ferran Torres' late strike gave Barcelona a 2-0 win over struggling Las Palmas at Estadio de Gran Canaria. Hansi Flick's side return to the La Liga summit, a point ahead of Atletico Madrid.

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The debate over what is wrong with Cole Palmer will only intensify after he extended his run without a goal or an assist as Chelsea suffered a fourth consecutive away defeat. All the top players go through a lean spell and Palmer is showing he is human after all. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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Aston Villa come from behind to beat Chelsea 2-1 at Villa Park. Marco Asensio's double, provided by fellow new boy Marcus Rashford, move Unai Emery's side up to seventh. Enzo Maresca's side suffer back-to-back defeats on the road.

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Mikel Arteta described himself as “very angry” as Arsenal slipped to a 1-0 home defeat to West Ham to leave their title hopes hanging by a thread. Is he the man to deliver a first top flight title since 2004? 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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Arsenal’s 15-game unbeaten Premier League run came to an end as West Ham thwarted their attempt to reduce the gap at the top of the table. Today represented a chance for Arsenal to increase the pressure on Liverpool, but they could not capitalise. 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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Brighton & Hove Albion thumped bottom club Southampton 4-0 at St. Mary's. Brighton are unbeaten in all seven of their Premier League away games against Southampton, who have themselves lost each of their last eight Premier League home games.

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Crystal Palace won their fourth successive Premier League away game with another 2-0 win - this time against Fulham at Craven Cottage. Goals from Joachim Andersen and Daniel Munoz meant Oliver Glasner's side have won four in a row for the first time on the road in the top-flight.

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Spurs beat Ipswich Town 4-1 to register their first win at Portman Road since August 1994. Kieran McKenna's side remain the only side without a win in the Premier League so far in 2025, drawing two and losing five - their longest run without a win at the start of a calendar year since 1990.

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Matheus Cunha scored his 14th goal of the season as Vitor Pereira's side moved five points clear of the Premier League trapdoor. Wolves are unbeaten in all five of their Premier League away games against Bournemouth, who missed out on the chance to leapfrog Manchester City into the top four.

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West Ham United deliver a hammer blow to Arsenal's title hopes. Jarrod Bowen's goal was the difference as Mikel Arteta's side were reduced to 10 men for the fifth time this season after Myles Lewis-Skelly was sent off. Arsenal now trail Liverpool at the top of the Premier League by eight points.

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Arsenal are down to 10 men for the fifth time this season. Myles Lewis-Skelly was perhaps unfortunate to be sent off against Wolves, but following a VAR intervention, he is given his marching orders again for denying an obvious goalscoring opportunity after Mohammed Kudus caught him in possession.

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Brighton are unbeaten in all six of their Premier League away games against Southampton - and they look set to make it seven. Goals from Joao Pedro and Georginio Rutter mean Southampton look destined to lose their last eight Premier League home games.

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West Ham United won at the Emirates Stadium last season and they lead Arsenal again. Aaron Wan-Bissaka stands up a cross and Jarrod Bowen heads home to put the visitors ahead.

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GOAL! Joachim Andersen? (OG) 1-0 Palace but claimed by Lacroix regardless Hughes' corner is sort of scrambled in from close range. Andersen furious, says Sarr pushed him in the back - not sure that's true Haven't seen a good enough replay to be clear on who actually got the last touch #CPFC

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Matheus Cunha scores for the fourth successive game to register his 14th goal of the season and put Wolves in front against 10-man Bournemouth. Illia Zabarnyi, who has played every minute for Bournemouth this season, was earlier sent off after the Ukrainian defender's challenge on Rayan Ait-Nouri.

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Brennan Johnson's double has put Tottenham Hotspur in command against Ipswich Town at Portman Road. No side has won fewer games (one) or scored fewer goals (nine) at home in the Premier League this season than Kieran McKenna's side.

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Did Manchester United 'get away with one' against Everton? 📝 @mjcritchley.bsky.social 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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Manchester United survive a late penalty shout after referee Andrew Madley changed his mind after being sent to the monitor by the VAR. Goals from Bruno Fernandes & Manuel Ugarte's first for the club saw Ruben Amorim's side fight back from 2-0 down at Goodison Park to earn a point against Everton.

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Everton were denied a stoppage time penalty at Goodison Park after Ashley Young was upended by a combination of Matthijs de Ligt and Harry Maguire. Referee Andrew Madley originally awarded a penalty, but after an intervention from the VAR, he was sent to the screen and changed his mind.

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Manchester United are level out of nowhere! Manuel Ugarte scores his first Premier League goal for the club with a wonderful volley on his left foot. Will we see a winner?

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Bruno Fernandes gives Manchester United a lifeline. The captain fires home a wonderful free-kick with United's first shot on target. Can Ruben Amorim's side find another one at Goodison Park?

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It's going from bad to worse for Manchester United at Goodison Park. Abdoulaye Doucoure reacts quickest to Andre Onana's save to double Everton's lead. Harry Maguire did not cover himself in glory there.

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Beto just can't stop scoring. He scores his fifth goal in four games to put Everton ahead against Manchester United, despite a lengthy VAR check. The home fans serenade United with chants of, 'going down, going down'...

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Leicester City became the first team in English top-flight history to lose six consecutive home games without scoring after a 4-0 defeat against Brentford. With just seven points in 13 games, should more scrutiny be on manager Ruud van Nistelrooy? 🔗 www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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West Ham United head coach Graham Potter says Michail Antonio’s recovery from a broken leg is “moving in the right direction”. "It’s not a case of rushing it but it’s certainly positive." www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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Ruben Amorim was asked why Everton have made a flying start under David Moyes while Manchester United are struggling under him...

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Sheffield Wednesday are the latest Championship side to be shut out by Burnley... Who will find a way through Scott Parker's side? 🧱

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Leicester City make unwanted history as Brentford make them pay. Brentford's 4-0 victory at the King Power means they have now won their last four Premier League away games.

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Portugal and England begin their Nations League campaigns with a 1-1 draw. Alessia Russo's first half strike was cancelled out by Kike Nazareth's fine effort in the 75th minute.

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Some Leicester City fans aren't sticking around for the second half against Brentford. Can Ruud van Nistelrooy's side rally or will Thomas Frank's men make an ugly night even uglier for their hosts?

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Four shots, three goals for Brentford, who are punishing a dreadful Leicester City. Christian Norgaard's header from a free-kick gives Thomas Frank's side a 3-0 lead. Ruud van Nistelrooy's team are all over the place.

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A sublime flick from Mikkel Damsgaard cuts Leicester City open — Yoane Wissa takes full advantage. Damsgaard is now on nine assists in the Premier League this season. His latest sets up Wissa's 12th goal of the campaign.

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Belgium thought they had earned a famous victory over Spain... Lucia Garcia and Cristina Martin-Prieto had other ideas. Their 92nd and 96th minute strikes saw the world champions snatch victory from the jaws of defeat. From 2-0 down, Spain win 3-2 in the Nations League.

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Fulham head coach Marco Silva says Reiss Nelson could miss the remainder of the season after undergoing hamstring surgery. The Arsenal loanee has been sidelined since suffering a hamstring injury against Brighton and Hove Albion on December 5. www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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❌ 0-3 vs. Wolves ❌ 0-2 vs. Manchester City ❌ 0-2 vs. Crystal Palace ❌ 0-2 vs. Fulham ❌ 0-2 vs. Arsenal ❓ X-X vs. Brentford Leicester City could become the first side ever to lose six home games in a row without scoring in an English top flight season when they face Brentford this evening.

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A deal for the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers to purchase a 51 per cent controlling stake in Rangers is expected to be completed in the next few months, sources close to the deal have told The Athletic. More from Jordan Campbell ⤵️ www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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The Court of Arbitration for Sport has dismissed former Spanish FA chief Luis Rubiales’ appeal against his three-year suspension from football-related activity. www.nytimes.com/athletic/615...

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An email sent to broadcasters, seen by The Athletic, makes clear that Tottenham do not want to be referred to as 'Tottenham', but rather 'Tottenham Hotspur' or 'Spurs'. But for many fans the name of the area is synonymous with the club... ✍️ @jackpittbrooke.bsky.social

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Nunez, Jackson, Havertz (or Jesus) or Hojlund? Three major clubs have had issues with their No 9. The other — Arsenal — have looked to bring in a new one. So, would any of these clubs take a striker from another team? The Athletic asked our experts ⬇️

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Real Madrid have lost their appeal against Jude Bellingham’s two-match ban in La Liga.

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Manuel Ugarte, Leny Yoro and Christian Eriksen will all return to Manchester United’s matchday squad for their Premier League game at Everton but Ruben Amorim’s side remain without several first-team players. More from @mjcritchley.bsky.social & @colinmillar.bsky.social

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Chelsea last played Copenhagen in 2011 — this was their starting XI...

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Chelsea have been drawn against Copenhagen in the Conference League... #UECL

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Manchester City striker Erling Haaland faces a late fitness test ahead of Sunday’s Premier League game against Liverpool. More from @lukebosher.bsky.social

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Enzo Maresca has welcomed public backing from Chelsea director Jonathan Goldstein over his future as head coach and insists he does have the ambition to succeed this season. More from @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social

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If Fenerbahce make it to the Europa League final, they could play three of Jose Mourinho's former clubs: 🐺 Roma 🔴 Manchester United ⚪️ Tottenham

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The Europa League draw has been made: 🔴 Manchester United will face Real Sociedad ⚪️ Tottenham will face AZ Alkmaar 🐺 Roma will face Athletic Bilbao 🟡 Fenerbahce will face Rangers

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Atletico Madrid will play Barcelona three times & Real Madrid twice in their next nine games...

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The Champions League draw has been made. Which two teams do you think will make it to the final in Munich in May? #UCL

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Chelsea winger Noni Madueke has been ruled out until after the international break due to injury. More from @sjohnsonsport.bsky.social

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