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PREMIER LEAGUE

Leeds United's Ao Tanaka (center) scores his side's second goal against Sheffield United in Sheffield, England, on Monday.
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Feb 25, 2025
Tanaka scores in Leeds' late-show win over Sheffield United
Ao Tanaka headed into the top corner two minutes from time to spark delirious scenes among the traveling fans.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah shoots past two Manchester City players during their match in Manchester, England, on Sunday.
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Feb 24, 2025
Liverpool strikes potentially decisive blow in Premier League title race
Liverpool is now on course to match Manchester United's record of 20 league titles.
Arsenal's Takehiro Tomiyasu celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2024.
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Feb 19, 2025
Arsenal defender Tomiyasu undergoes knee surgery
Tomiyasu did not mention an expected return date, though British media reported he would likely be sidelined for the remainder of the season.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou celebrates after his team win over Manchester United on Sunday.
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Feb 17, 2025
Pressure on Postecoglou eases as Tottenham avoids 'car crash' against United
The Australian has been under intense pressure with his injury-hit team languishing in the lower reaches of the league table and bowing out of both domestic cups last week.
Manchester City's Erling Haaland (center of three) looks dejected after Thomas Partey scores Arsenal's second goal on Sunday.
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Feb 6, 2025
Manchester City’s troubles spread from Premier League to politics
After years of dominance, this season Man City is regularly losing matches. But it is events off the pitch that risk undoing one of the world's biggest soccer clubs.
FC Porto's Nico Gonzalez celebrates after scoring a goal during a game in October.
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Feb 4, 2025
Manchester City makes move for Gonzalez as Tel joins Spurs on deadline day
Pep Guardiola's men, who find themselves in a battle just to qualify for next season's Champions League, will hope Gonzalez fills the void left by the injuried Rodri.
Porto's Spanish midfielder Nico Gonzalez (right) will be bringing his talents to Manchester City in a £50 million deal.
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Feb 4, 2025
Winners and losers from the Premier League transfer window
Nico Gonzalez's transfer to Manchester City and Mathys Tel's loan move to Tottenham were the major deals of an otherwise quiet transfer deadline day.
Marcus Rashford joined Manchester United at the age of 7 and emerged from the youth academy as a teenage prodigy in 2016, but recent years have been marked by controversy.
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Feb 4, 2025
Once Manchester United's golden boy, Marcus Rashford's run ends in divorce
Rashford appeared to have the world at his feet when he signed a new five-year contract with United in July 2023, but the relationship recently soured.
Marcus Rashford trains with Manchester United in Carrington, Britain, on Jan. 22. Rashford signed with Aston Villa on loan on Sunday.
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Feb 3, 2025
Aston Villa signs Marcus Rashford on loan from Manchester United
Villa moved to bolster its attacking options after selling Colombia striker Jhon Duran to Saudi Pro League club Al Nassr on Friday.
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah during a match against Nottingham Forest on Jan. 14.
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Feb 1, 2025
Slot urges Salah to sign new Liverpool deal after Saudi links
Salah has been in sensational form this season but is out of contract in June, with speculation persisting that the Saudi Pro League could be a possible destination.
Arsenal midfielder Myles Lewis-Skelly (second right) reacts after being sent off by referee Michael Oliver on January 25, 2025.
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Jan 29, 2025
Arsenal boss Arteta urges stop to abuse after red card rescinded
The referees' body, PGMOL, said the police were investigating threats and abuse directed at referee Michael Oliver following the game.
Referee Michael Oliver officiates the match between Arsenal and Wolverhampton at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, on Saturday.
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Jan 27, 2025
Police investigating threats against Premier League referee Michael Oliver
The Premier League said in a statement the red card was "checked and confirmed by VAR."
Manchester United Ruben Amorim watches his team's match against Fulham at Craven Cottage in London on Sunday.
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Jan 27, 2025
Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim defends stance on Marcus Rashford
Rashford has not played for United since mid-December.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou has seen his club lose six of its last seven Premier League matches.
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Jan 27, 2025
Ange Postecoglou uncertain about future after Tottenham hits new 'low'
Postecoglou's side suffered its sixth defeat in its last seven Premier League matches to increase the pressure on the Australian.
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo scores his side's fourth goal during the club's win over Ipswich Town on Saturday.
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Jan 26, 2025
Liverpool and Arsenal both win as Nottingham Forest thrashed by Bournemouth
Liverpool cruised to a 4-1 win over Ipswich Town while Arsenal overcame the loss of defender Myles Lewis-Skelly to a harsh straight red card to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-0.
Manchester City's Phil Foden (left) and Mateo Kovacic celebrates after the team's first goal against Ipswich Town in Ipswich, England, on Sunday.
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Jan 20, 2025
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City back on track after routing Ipswich
City struck three times in the first half in its biggest league win this season.
Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez shoots and scores his team's first goal against Brentford on Saturday.
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Jan 19, 2025
Liverpool tightens grip after late flurry as Arsenal held by Villa
Liverpool looked set for a third successive draw until substitute Darwin Nunez's stoppage-time double sent the club to 50 points from 21 games.
Arsenal's  Leandro Trossard celebrates after scoring against Tottenham during their match in London on Wednesday.
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Jan 16, 2025
Confident Mikel Arteta says Arsenal back in Premier League title race
Desperately needing a win to close the gap on Liverpool at the top of the table, Arteta's side staged a stirring rally after Son Heung-min's early opener for Tottenham.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (left) congratulates midfielder Jeremy Doku as he leaves the pitch after being substituted off during an FA Cup third round match against Salford City in Manchester on Saturday.
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Jan 14, 2025
Manchester City mood lifted by three wins, says Guardiola
"Before, it was impossible to win one, so now we've won three and that helps us," Guardiola said.
A ruling on whether Manchester City is guilty of breaching multiple financial regulations is expected early this year.
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Jan 10, 2025
Man City's troubles on field would pale in comparison to loss in legal case
While form is temporary and fixable, a much larger and darker cloud has stationed itself over the Abu Dhabi-owned club.

Longform

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