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NOTTM FOREST
There have been more VAR errors this season than during the first half of 2024–25.
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HEADLINES

The winter is open for teams to strengthen before the end of the season.
Toby Cudworth|
Some clubs are shooting for glory in 2026 as others simply seek survival.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
From confusing metaphors to fiery insults, sweeping conclusions and touching life lessons, the game’s players, manager and pundits had plenty to say in 2025.
Grey Whitebloom|
2025 has delivered another rollercoaster year of Premier League football.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Arda Güler, Raheem Sterling, Elliot Anderson, Marc Guéhi and Julián Alvarez all feature in the gossip.
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Aston Villa’s journey to Arsenal headlines a festive round of action.
Ewan Ross-Murray|

The Premier League has some great—and some not so great—badges.
Barnaby Lane|
There are five Premier League clubs valued at more than £3 billion.
Grey Whitebloom|
The attacking midfielder moved for £30 million in the summer but has barely played.
Toby Cudworth|
PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

The Cityzens last dispatched Nottingham Forest in last season’s FA Cup semifinals.
Amanda Langell|
Man Utd host Newcastle and Aston Villa visit Chelsea in Gameweek 18’s standout fixtures.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Gameweek 18 marks the penultimate round of fixtures in the first half of the 2025–26 Premier League, and also the division’s traditional ‘Boxing Day’ games. Tha
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PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Team Leaders

Major sagas are already developing in time for the January transfer window.
James Cormack|
Liverpool’s recent resurgence has seen them rise up the standings.
Tom Gott|
One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.
Grey Whitebloom|
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PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS

Cole Palmer, Bradley Barcola, Kenan Yıldız, Gabriel Martinelli, Julián Alvarez and many more feature in the gossip.
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The Spaniard fulfilled only a fraction of his three-year contract with Real Madrid.
Amanda Langell|
Just named as Enzo Maresca's successor at Chelsea, Liam Rosenior is already facing the first challenge of his tenure. The former RC Stasbourg manager has to make a decision over Raheem Sterling and Axel Disasi's future.
Quentin Gesp|
A new era at the 13-time Premier League winners could benefit some but affect others.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
The midfielder left Stamford Bridge in 2024 after 18 years with his boyhood club.
Jamie Spencer|
Things are already looking up after just one session under new interim boss Michael Carrick.
Jamie Spencer|

LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The reigning Copa del Rey champions continue their title defense in Santander.
Roberto Casillas|
Amanda Langell|
Jamie Spencer|
Grey Whitebloom|
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