24 h. ago How Arsenal are laying the foundations for a title challenge

Change behind the scenes has set up a blockbuster summer transfer window

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69 h. ago Celtic 'not expected to spend big' this summer as Rangers title challenge hopes dismissed

Former player discussed window activity and title chances

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7 d. ago Thomas Partey: the former Arsenal midfielder facing five rape charges

Ghanaian left club this week after playing a central role in Premier League title challenges under Mikel ArtetaFor the first time since Thomas Partey left his home town of Krobo Odumase in eastern Ghana at the age of 11, he woke on Tuesday without a club. Three days later the midfielder, who had departed Arsenal after his contract expired, was charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault.What happens next with Partey’s career will be determined by the outcome of legal proceedings scheduled to start with his appearance at Westminster magistrates court on 5 August. The allegations relate to three women who reported incidents between 2021 and 2022. Partey denies all the charges and “welcomes the opportunity to finally clear his name”, his lawyer said. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Wimbledon 2025: 22 British hopefuls including Emma Raducanu and Jack Draper

Jack Draper goes into Wimbledon as a legitimate title challenger for the first time while the remainder range from teenage debutants to veterans potentially taking their final shot at SW19

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2 w. ago Padraig Harrington says keep the head and solve mysteries for US Senior Open joy

Irish star looking forward to challenge of landing another Major title

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2 w. ago Harvey Elliott delivers England U21 reality check ahead of huge Euros final

Harvey Elliott's brace sent England's U21s into the final of the Euros and the Liverpool star has challenged his team-mates to retain their title come the final

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2 w. ago Arsenal transfer news: Benjamin Sesko and Marc Guehi calls made as U

Arsenal are set for a busy summer in the transfer market as they look to sign a new striker, winger and midfielder to aid their latest Premier League title challenge

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3 w. ago Liverpool may be forced to give Chelsea millions due to genius transfer clause agreement

Chelsea may challenge Liverpool in the Premier League title race next season but the Blues could be set to benefit from the Reds' spending in the transfer market

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3 w. ago Lando Norris loses Nico Rosberg's backing after his actions at Canadian Grand Prix

Lando Norris' F1 title challenge has been undermined by a series of errors in qualifying and races, prompting Nico Rosberg to change his championship prediction

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3 w. ago Arsenal transfer news: Gunners reach striker 'agreement' as Thomas Partey decision made

Arsenal have been pushing to sign a striker all summer and it appears that boss Mikel Arteta may now finally get his wish as he bolsters his squad ahead of another title challenge

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3 w. ago Arsenal working on six transfer deals as Mikel Arteta makes priority clear

Arsenal have work to do in the transfer window if they want to challenge Liverpool for the Premier League title next season but are yet to announce a new signing this summer

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3 w. ago Arsenal transfer news: Viktor Gyokeres offered mega payday as Nico Williams favours move

Arsenal are expected to splash the cash this summer as Mikel Arteta looks to build a squad capable of challenging for the Premier League title

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3 w. ago Finn Russell savours Bath win as he looks forward to Lions test

Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before switching focus to British & Irish Lions challengeHad Handré Pollard done his homework he might have known what was coming. For Finn Russell has previous with intercepts when attacking Twickenham’s south stand. It was playing that way that he picked off Owen Farrell’s pass before streaking clear in the madcap 38-38 draw between England and Scotland in 2019. And he was at it again on Saturday, coming up with the decisive moment in Bath’s dogged Premiership final victory over Leicester.On this occasion he did not finish off the try himself – you suspect he probably could have – instead flinging a nonchalant pass inside to the onrushing Max Ojomoh. In a final short on champagne moments, it put the fizz in Bath’s performance, extending their lead to 20-7 before a second penalty of the match proved pivotal in ensuring the 29-year wait for a Premiership title was over. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago ‘A special moment’: Russell revels in Bath glory as focus turns to Lions

Fly-half relishes end to his 10-year wait for a league title before homing in on British & Irish Lions challengeHad Handrè Pollard done his homework he might have known what was coming – for Finn Russell has previous with intercepts when attacking Twickenham’s south stand. It was playing that way that he picked off Owen Farrell’s pass before streaking clear in the madcap 38-38 draw between England and Scotland in 2019. And he was at it again on Saturday, coming up with the decisive moment in Bath’s dogged Premiership final victory over Leicester.On this occasion he did not finish off the try himself – you suspect he probably could have – instead flinging a nonchalant pass inside to the onrushing Max Ojomoh. In a final short on champagne moments, it put the fizz in Bath’s performance, extending their lead to 20-7 before a second penalty of the match proved pivotal in ensuring the 29-year wait for a Premiership title was over. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago 'Desperate' Pep Guardiola under huge pressure to win title as Liverpool challenge emerges

Manchester City went without a trophy last season as Pep Guardiola's side were hit by injuries and a run of inconsistent form but the Etihad boss will want to put things right this season

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