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With 18 games played, Man City trail leaders Arsenal by just two points.
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The Cityzens last dispatched Nottingham Forest in last season’s FA Cup semifinals.
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Mohamed Salah, Raheem Sterling, Andreas Christensen and Kenan Yıldız all feature in the gossip.
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The Cityzens will hope to extend their seven-game winning streak in their final match of 2025.
Amanda Langell|
Man Utd host Newcastle and Aston Villa visit Chelsea in Gameweek 18’s standout fixtures.
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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
Jamie Spencer|
Mohamed Salah, Savinho, Antoine Semenyo, Jadon Sancho, Nico Williams and more feature in the gossip.
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Major sagas are already developing in time for the January transfer window.
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Liverpool’s recent resurgence has seen them rise up the standings.
Tom Gott|
Former Atlético Madrid sporting director Andrea Berta, now at Arsenal, has delivered some brilliant signings—and a few real duds—over the years.
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PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.
Grey Whitebloom|
Attacking midfielders offer something truly unique.
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The eight-time Premier League winners look set to be Arsenal’s biggest title rivals—and that could mean spending.
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

Leading the table at Christmas doesn’t guarantee the title, but it’s usually a strong sign of where things are headed.
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Ten more fixtures in the three days after Christmas will further shape the FPL season.
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Arsenal hold a narrow lead over Manchester City at the heart of the festive period.
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PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Team Leaders

There are plenty of big names likely who could be on the move over the winter period.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
Bradley Barcola, Karim Adeyemi, Raheem Sterling, Joshua Zirkzee, Yan Diomande and more feature in the gossip.
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Some of the game’s greats have flown under the radar by living in the shadow of others.
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PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS

The Arsenal manager explained the key factor behind the club’s approach to reinforcements in 2026.
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The summer of 2023 could prove to be a decisive year in the current Premier League title race.
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Arne Slot agreed with his captain’s damning verdict.
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Ruben Amorim has been full of praise for his recent performances.
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It’s not just the result against Aston Villa that could go against Enzo Maresca.
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Mikel Arteta was just as fulsome in his praise of the difference-maker.
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LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Franco Mastantuono is chasing down one of Lionel Messi’s World Cup records in 2026.
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