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Look out, Arsenal: Man City titles have been built on dominant midseason runs
Man City haven't been their typical best this season -- at least not yet, though the festive period is when their title wins have been built. Should Arsenal be worried?


OLD TRAFFORD TARGETS
Which of these 8 midfield targets would fit best at Man United?
Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder, with at least seven names are under consideration. But which one would fit best?


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Chelsea eye January move for Marseille's Bakola
Marseille midfielder Darryl Bakola is attracting interest from Premier League rivals Arsenal and Chelsea. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Will Liverpool need to sign a replacement for Isak in January?

Rating 2025's Christmas sweaters from top soccer teams


JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW
Transfer window preview: What do Europe's big clubs need?
The transfer window is set to open across Europe in January, so what are the top clubs planning? Who comes in? Who will go?

WSL transfer preview: Man United, Arsenal need depth; Liverpool need anyone
What will the Women's Super League window bring?


LATEST ON THE PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League overreactions: Are Villa in the title race? Can Wolves avoid history?
Just before we hit the crowded festive fixtures, we have plenty to overreact to in the Premier League, from the title race down to a potential record-breaking worst season.

After years away, Sunderland's Premier League return has revived the club and its city
By any measure, Sunderland is one of the revelations of the season. How high they can finish?

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
IS THIS THE FUTURE OF SOCCER?
Chelsea are using Strasbourg as a 'farm team' -- is this the new blueprint for top clubs?
Strasbourg now exists as a training ground for Chelsea prospects, akin to baseball's farm system. Is this the future of European soccer?

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- Barça's Bonmatí aims for April return to training
- USMNT's Richards stretchered off in Carabao Cup
- Arsenal survive 'emotionally tough' Palace shootout
- NWSL OK's 'Rodman rule' even as union objects
- Sources: City making progress on Semenyo move
- Slot calls tackle 'reckless'; Isak out 2 months
- Sources: Current to hire Armas as new head coach
- Martha Stewart joins Swansea as minority owner
- ❄️ Madrid turn Bernabéu into winter wonderland
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