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Ian Darke breaks down dramatic Premier League run-in, Champions League race

A Premier League season that has defied expectations sets up a thrilling finish as Champions League qualification remains tight. Ian Darke breaks it down.

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Is Rashford back to form for Villa, England? Or is it a false dawn?

Few players divide opinion like Man United's Marcus Rashford but is the England forward, on loan at Aston Villa, on the path to redemption or failure?

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ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

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Reranked: Who is the MVP for each of the top Premier League clubs?

Based on a simple combination of ability and tactical importance, we've reranked the best players in order at the Big Six Premier League clubs.

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Will Alexander-Arnold's contract saga taint his Liverpool legacy?

Liverpool have three star players out of contract in the summer, and one looks likely to join Real Madrid. But the club need the noise to stop quickly.

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TRANSFERS

Transfer rumors, news: Man United and 'half of Europe' chasing goalkeeper Joan García

Espanyol keeper Joan García is wanted by many of Europe's biggest clubs including Man United. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Nicol: Isak would make Arsenal Premier League title favourites

Steve Nicol explains why Newcastle United's Alexander Isak would be a difference-maker for Arsenal.

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THE SECRET TRANSFER SPACE

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One room, 300 clubs, 80 agencies, 3,500 meetings: Inside football's secret transfer space

The "speed dating" of the football world happens at TransferRoom, where over 300 clubs and 80 player agencies meet to talk deals 15 minutes at a time. Rob Dawson was there to see it.

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How transfer 'speed dating' helped Viktor Gyökeres to Sporting

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WORLD CUP QUALIFIERS

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Will South Africa's shocking 'admin error' hand Nigeria a World Cup lifeline?

It's been a compelling and chaotic week of international football across Africa, with the World Cup qualifying campaign hotting up, headlined by South Africa fielding an ineligible player against Lesotho.

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2026 WORLD CUP

What's up with Brazil? Can anyone stop Paraguay? Questions from World Cup qualifying

With four games left until the end of the CONMEBOL qualifiers, what are the big questions hanging over South American teams on their quest to reach the 2026 World Cup?

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LME's World Cup Onside/Offside: Argentina repeat? Will Spain win? USA look bad

With the international break done and dusted with all the major World Cup contenders in action, who's looking sharp right now and who needs work in the next 14 months? LME breaks it down.

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LALIGA'S TITLE RACE

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With 10 games to go, who wins LaLiga? Our experts answer the key questions

LaLiga returns with Atleti, Barça and Madrid all after the title. ESPN's Alex Kirkland, Sam Marsden, Sid Lowe, Graham Hunter answer the key questions.

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