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Chelsea and Manchester City will meet in WSL, UWCL and League Cup for four games in 12 days, but what can they learn from history about how to play the team so many times in a short spell of time?
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Everything you need to know about the Subway Cup final between Manchester City and Chelsea.
Liverpool's Slot looking to follow Klopp as Newcastle chase history
Liverpool face Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, and it would be a fitting way to open Arne Slot's account, as it was Jurgen Klopp's last trophy.
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Tuchel: England's World Cup 'journey' starts now
Thomas Tuchel has warned that England's World Cup preparations must start now with only 60 days together before the finals begin next summer.
Tuchel refuses to answer question in German at Wembley

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Transfer rumors, news: Newcastle eye Kolo Muani as replacement for Isak
Newcastle are interested in Juventus striker Randal Kolo Muani, but could face competition from other Premier League clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Why Geovany Quenda can be Chelsea's answer to Saka
Chelsea look set to land Sporting CP teenager Geovany Quenda in 2026, and he has been compared in style to Arsenal star Bukayo Saka.

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Premier League injury news, predicted lineups, fantasy updates
Find out who is missing through injury and who is in a race against time to prove their fitness in the Premier League this weekend.
Maresca: Chelsea have to close point gap from Arsenal
Fernandes sparks Manchester United as Europa League hopes continue
Bruno Fernandes showed his quality as Manchester United captain, as he continues to play a crucial part in the Europa League for Ruben Amorim's team.
Why can't Man United play like this on a regular basis?

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
TALKING POINTS
Champions League quarterfinal predictions, from Real Madrid-Arsenal to Villa-PSG
So, the round of 16 is over and after some amazing Champions League action, what will happen in the next round? ESPN FC's experts give their knee-jerk picks for the quarterfinals.
How 11 English teams can play in Europe next season
Take a look at how a staggering 11 English teams could potentially play in Europe's top three competitions next season.

UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
ALVAREZ'S PENALTY FRAME-BY-FRAME
Oblak reveals 'no-one slept well' after Atleti Champions League exit
UEFA release Julian Alvarez penalty frame-by-frame footage
Footage provided by UEFA shows Julian Alvarez making "minimal" contact with the ball for his penalty during Atletico Madrid's Champions League defeat to Real Madrid.
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- Pep laughs off Capello calling him 'arrogant'
- Madrid's Courtois in Belgium squad after fallout
- Amorim on Utd growth: No longer 'losing our minds'
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Julian Finney/Getty Images Premier League Top 50 returns to rank best players of 2025
The Premier League Top 50 returns to rank the best players from Liverpool, Arsenal, Man United and more. Who tops our first ranking of 2025?
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