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Liverpool show grit in Merseyside derby win, but is Van Dijk in decline?
Liverpool had to sweat it out to win the latest Merseyside derby, but it was enough to see Arne Slot's team move closer to the Premier League title.

Nicol: Liverpool win nothing special, more about 'getting result'

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TALKING POINTS
Dan Thomas, Steve Nicol get heated over quality of EPL this season
Leboeuf: 'Leicester have given up and they're ready to be relegated'
Elanga is proof of how Man United desperately need to improve transfer strategy
Man United have seen more players leave and find success than those still at the club now: Elanga, Rashford and Antony, to name a few. That must change.
Bukayo Saka's return provides a glimmer of hope in Arsenal's injury-riddled season
Bukayo Saka made his return for Arsenal after three months, making an instant impact and giving Mikel Arteta's Gunners hope for what lies ahead.
Leboeuf expected more from Arsenal vs. Fulham

TRANSFERS
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal begin talks with Nico Williams
Arsenal are reportedly plotting a move for Spain starlet Nico Williams this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Slot: Liverpool not affected by Alexander-Arnold transfer talks

KANE SPEAKS TO ESPN
Kane: Winning a trophy will stop the noise around me
Harry Kane unsure about Premier League return

COPA DEL REY
How Barcelona staved off Atletico Madrid in Copa del Rey
Burley: Real Madrid's mistakes gave Sociedad good opportunities
Should football start looking at contract years the way MLB and the NBA do?

THE RACE FOR EUROPE
How Premier League teams can qualify for Champions League, Europe this season
The Premier League season is edging toward its climax, but how can clubs qualify for the Champions League, Europa League and Conference League?
When can Liverpool win the Premier League title?
Liverpool have built up a 12-point lead at the top of the table and seem destined to be crowned champions.
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- Pep hails Grealish after dedicating goal to brother
- Simeone defends Atlético's season after Copa exit
- Stuttgart beat Leipzig to reach German Cup final
- Antony: Betis loan move 'best decision I've made'
- Prosecutors to appeal Alves rape acquittal case
- Tonali, Isak strike as Newcastle edge Brentford
- Gotham bans fan for abuse of Orlando's Banda
- Rashford scores again as Villa beat Brighton
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