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A last-gasp penalty was needed to decide the pair’s first meeting in September.
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HEADLINES

An intriguing round of fixtures concludes with a blockbuster clash.
Grey Whitebloom|
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|
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|
Man Utd host Newcastle and Aston Villa visit Chelsea in Gameweek 18’s standout fixtures.
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PREMIER LEAGUE SCHEDULE

Schedule

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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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.
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PREMIER LEAGUE STATS

Team Leaders

One club would theoretically jump eight places in a world where VAR did not have a say.
Grey Whitebloom|
Leading the table at Christmas doesn’t guarantee the title, but it’s usually a strong sign of where things are headed.
Barnaby Lane|
Arsenal hold a narrow lead over Manchester City at the heart of the festive period.
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PREMIER LEAGUE NEWS

Frank had some very concerning injury news for Spurs ahead of Tuesday’s crucial Champions League clash with Borussia Dortmund.
Grey Whitebloom|
Arsenal missed the chance to move nine points clear of Manchester City on Saturday after a typically frustrating away game.
Grey Whitebloom|
An injury crisis saw Man City force themselves to the front of the queue for the in-demand defender.
Tom Gott|
A number of high-profile positions could soon become available.
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LATEST SOCCER NEWS

Many players fighting for a spot in Mexico’s World Cup roster have been phenomenal in the early days of 2026.
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Ben Steiner|
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