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Premier League check-in: The state of Liverpool, Man City, Man United, Chelsea, Arsenal and Spurs
The Premier League is back! After an international break and temporary pause, it's time to look at the state of the league's big six heading into a grueling run of fixtures before the World Cup. How does everyone look?
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INSIDER NOTEBOOK
Football
Man United and Frenkie de Jong: The saga continues
Think the Frenkie De Jong saga is over at Man United? Think again. ESPN's Insider Notebook has the latest.
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TRANSFERS
LIVE Transfer Talk: Real Madrid plot Cancelo signing, then Haaland
Real Madrid are looking ahead for the chance to sign both Joao Cancelo and Erling Haaland from Manchester City. Transfer Talk has the latest.
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FOOTBALL
FIFA WORLD CUP
Inaki Williams' Ghana decision ensures family's 'divided heart' at World Cup
Inaki Williams' first real Ghana game lacked a fairy-tale ending, but it was a perfect night for him and his brother Nico, who will represent Spain.
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Is Africa heading towards World Cup humiliation?
We present a status report for each of Africa's five Qatar-bound teams, including the key areas they need to improve.
PREMIER LEAGUE
FOOTBALL
Can Martinez stop Haaland from scoring again?
Lisandro Martinez stopped Erling Haaland from scoring in the Champions League last season. Can he do it again in the Manchester derby?
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Arsenal and Spurs eye statement win, but home advantage counts
Arsenal are top of the table and haven't lost at home to rivals Tottenham since November 2010, but can Antonio Conte fix Spurs' big-game mentality?
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VAR IN PREMIER LEAGUE
Premier League without VAR: Man United, Liverpool and Chelsea slump
Fans always argue about which Premier League teams get the better of the VAR decisions, and this season we aim to find the definitive answer.
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A COUNTRY ON EDGE
Why Iran's players are under more pressure than any other World Cup side
As protests continue after the death of a young Iranian woman, will national team players be free to express their views at the World Cup?
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FOOTBALL
Liverpool, Man United, Real Madrid? Which club suits Bellingham?
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Jude Bellingham can basically pick his next club. His transfer may cost €120m but where should he go?
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Can Man City convince Pep Guardiola to renew his contract or will the coach move on?
Pep Guardiola didn't stay at Barcelona or Bayern Munich as long as he has been at Manchester City, but he may be ready for his next challenge.
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- Xavi calls for calendar reform after injury crisis
- Spain's W coach: I won't quit over 'farce' mutiny
- Pep: City must be 'perfect' to beat Ten Hag's Utd
- Potter on Chelsea Prem debut: 'Itching to go'
- Sources: Nkunku in Chelsea medical checks
- Ten Hag throws support behind under-fire Maguire
- Klopp backs Alexander-Arnold after England snub
- Ronaldo's sister slams 'sick' criticism of No.7
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Predicting every game at the World Cup
Who will claim soccer's biggest prize in Qatar? Wonder no longer: Ryan O'Hanlon has picked every single game, from group stage to final.
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World Cup draw: Group-by-group previews
Finally, the groups have been drawn and we know who's playing whom in Qatar this November. We pick favorites, games to watch and X-Factors.
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