1 hour ago Match of the Day pundits ranked: Struggling Wayne Rooney doesn't make the top five, ex

I set tongues wagging in this week's My Premier League Weekend column, in which I stated that Wayne Rooney does not make the top five current pundits on Match of the Day.

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1 hour ago Starting XI: Arne Slot Liverpool pressure, Man United injury blow and exciting Arsenal prediction

All you need to know ahead of the Premier League with Liverpool facing a crunch game against West Ham United

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2 h. ago Wrexham AFC receives £18m from government despite Hollywood backing

Welsh government grants used to fund football club even though it is owned by wealthy movie stars Wrexham AFC has risen meteorically through the English football leagues thanks to the deep pockets of Hollywood movie star owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney. Yet the club has also had £18m in help from other, unwitting backers: Welsh taxpayers.The club has received almost £18m in nonrepayable grants from the Welsh government via the local council, according to UK government state aid disclosures – far in excess of the direct aid listed for any other football club in Britain. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago It’s clear Liverpool need to change. But is Arne Slot the man do it?

Liverpool are conceding goals at an alarming rate but Slot has continued to trust his methods. Is it the definition of madness?

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2 h. ago Arsenal prepare Chelsea statement as Mikel Arteta makes 'huge' Declan Rice claim

Arsenal take on Chelsea in a crucial Premier League clash on Sunday afternoon, and Mikel Arteta has been speaking ahead of the game about Declan Rice

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2 h. ago Matheus Cunha issues Man Utd injury update after Ruben Amorim comments

Matheus Cunha has been ruled out of Manchester United's Premier League match against Crystal Palace on Sunday after sustaining an injury in training last week

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2 h. ago Arne Slot admits it's 'almost impossible' to change things for Liverpool vs West Ham

Liverpool manager faces intense scrutiny after ninth defeat in 12 games as Reds slump to bottom half of Premier League table in worst run of form for 72 years

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3 h. ago Tottenham XI vs Fulham: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

North Londoners looking to return to winning ways

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3 h. ago Man City XI vs Leeds: Predicted lineup, confirmed team news, injury latest for Premier League today

City were well beaten in midweek Champions League shock

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3 h. ago Matheus Cunha breaks silence on Man United injury after Ruben Amorim gives fresh update

The Manchester United star will miss Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace as he recovers from a knock sustained in training

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3 h. ago Manchester City look to bounce back in Premier League, Lionesses in action – matchday live

News and discussion as we build up to the day’s actionPremier League things | Get in touchPremier League: Matchday 13 where has the time gone? Can Manchester City get their title tilt back on track? How bleak will Rob Edwards’s winter be at Wolves? And has Estêvão put himself in starting contention against Arsenal?Our writers ponder all these talking points and more in our 10 things to look out for this weekend. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Cool Blues: Chelsea determined to stay grounded despite Barcelona demolition

Enzo Maresca’s young side face league leaders Arsenal on Sunday on a high but have moved on from the emotional swings of oldThe worst way for Chelsea to respond to their demolition of Barcelona would be to believe the hype. The problem is that emotions in football swing from one extreme to another, as the people running things at Stamford Bridge have quickly come to appreciate.They have faced plenty of ridicule for their alternative approach since buying the club from Roman Abramovich three years ago, so perhaps they are entitled to be a little sceptical now that Chelsea are being praised for their transfer strategy and talked up as potential title challengers before hosting Arsenal on Sunday. Continue reading...

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4 h. ago How to watch Tottenham vs Fulham: TV channel and live stream for Premier League today

North Londoners looking to snap losing run

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4 h. ago Five defining moments from Wrexham's season so far as Ryan Reynolds given warning

Wrexham's Championship campaign has been full of twists and turns as they seek Premier League glory

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5 h. ago Arsenal injury latest for Chelsea amid Gabriel update and major Mikel Arteta boost

Arsenal have a number of injury concerns ahead of their Premier League clash against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge with Mikel Arteta providing updates on several players.

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7 h. ago Arsenal news: Mega deal announced as Bukayo Saka decision reaches its conclusion

Arsenal are looking to stamp their authority on the Premier League title race as they prepare to face Chelsea this weekend, in what's shaping up to be a titanic battle between first and second

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7 h. ago Pep Guardiola defends himself from familiar Man City charge in revealing press conference answer

Manchester City face Leeds in the Premier League today on the back of a week that has dented confidence at the Etihad.

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8 h. ago Chelsea news: Enzo Maresca gives Declan Rice verdict as star still ‘hurt’ by exit

Chelsea are set to face Arsenal in a huge game at the top of the Premier League this weekend

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13 h. ago Little room for error in title race, says Man City boss Pep Guardiola

City have fallen seven points behind Premier League leaders Arsenal.

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13 h. ago ‘I don’t even have five defenders’: Slot rules out tactical shift to halt Liverpool’s slide

Under-pressure manager won’t change defensive shapeDutchman considering dropping Konaté for West Ham tripArne Slot has said he cannot make dramatic changes to arrest Liverpool’s slump given the squad is suited to his system and he has little time on the training ground to implement a new approach.Slot is under increasing pressure before Sunday’s Premier League visit to West Ham having presided over the club’s worst run in 71 years. He has faced calls to drop the under-performing Ibrahima Konaté and Mohamed Salah in recent days, or to shake up his style in an attempt to halt the slide. Continue reading...

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