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Ibrahima Konaté, Jack Grealish, Marcus Rashford, Nico Schlotterbeck and many more feature in the gossip.
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HEADLINES

No two players from the same club grace the top 10 list of most valuable footballers.
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The Catalans are exploring the market to reinforce the heart of their defense.
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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.
Tom Gott|
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
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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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PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

Liverpool’s recent resurgence has seen them rise up the standings.
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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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One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.
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CHAMPIONS LEAGUE SCHEDULE

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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.
Ewan Ross-Murray|
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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PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Team Leaders

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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There are plenty of big names likely who could be on the move over the winter period.
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PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS

Chelsea host Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge just weeks after the two sides played out a drab goalless draw at Dean Court.
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Arsenal and Aston Villa’s clash at the Emirates could have a major impact on the Premier League title race.
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Manchester United will be confident of seeing off Wolves again after already thrashing them earlier in December.
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Jadon Sancho was a superstar in the making when he arrived at Old Trafford in 2021.
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Manchester United beat Wolves 4-1 earlier in December and will be aiming to repeat that dominant display at Old Trafford.
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Arsenal’s meeting with Aston Villa shapes up as the standout fixture of the Premier League season so far.
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LATEST SOCCER NEWS

The Red Dragons are within striking distance of the Championship playoff spots.
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Roberto Casillas|
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