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Arsenal eke back to top of Premier League, but title race looks nervy from here on out

Arsenal's rocky win over Newcastle highlights their tough final stretch ahead in the Premier League title race.

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Spurs remember how to win, yet relegation fears remain

Tottenham Hotspur have their first win of 2026, but their Premier League relegation battle didn't get any easier.

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FA CUP SEMIFINAL WEEKEND

Rosenior's villain turns Chelsea hero: Enzo Fernandez books FA Cup final spot

No player embodied Liam Rosenior's hapless three-month reign like Enzo Fernandez. On Sunday, the midfielder was excellent in guiding Chelsea to the FA Cup final.

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Enzo goal sees Chelsea down Leeds in FA cup semi

Enzo Fernández headed a first-half winner as Chelsea beat Leeds United 1-0 at Wembley to seal their place in the FA Cup final four days after sacking head coach Liam Rosenior.

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BIG WEEKEND!

Orlando Pirates vs. Kaizer Chiefs - Bucs' title hopes hinge on Soweto Derby result

Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs will clash at FNB Stadium on Sunday in a Soweto Derby with far more than pride on the line - particularly for the men in black and white.

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Richards Bay vs. Sundowns - Pirates will hope the Rich Boys do them a favour

With their astonishing momentum slightly derailed in Wednesday's 1-1 draw with Stellenbosch, Mamelodi Sundowns will seek to get their Betway Premiership title defence back on track when they visit Richards Bay on Sunday.

CHELSEA SACK ROSENIOR

Why Rosenior failed at Chelsea, and what club must change for next manager

Liam Rosenior couldn't win over Chelsea's players or fans as manager. Now the club's owners must reevaluate the structure that led to his appointment.

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How Liam Rosenior's Chelsea stint unravelled in a winless (and goalless) run

The last time Chelsea went five league games without scoring was in 1912 -- the year the Titanic hit the iceberg... Metaphor alert!

NIGERIA

Nigeria coach to 'comb Europe' for talent, chasing Kayode

Nigeria coach Eric Chelle is looking towards Wrexham goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo and Brentford defender Michael Kayode to headline a new group of players at the Unity Cup in London.

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NWSL

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First-month grades for all 16 NWSL teams: From an A+ to F

Is your team acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the NWSL season? We grade them all!

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Spirit coach 'not obsessed with results' despite poor NWSL start

With just one win and three draws through their first five games, the Washington Spirit have made one of their poorer starts to an NWSL season. Still, head coach Adrián González is not concerned.

TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man United monitor AC Milan's Rafael Leão

AC Milan winger Rafael Leão is subject to attention from Manchester United, while Tijjani Reijnders could leave Manchester City this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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