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The English Premier League is the top division of football in England. Set up in 1992 as a breakaway from the Football League, it is now the richest and most-watched football league in the world.
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9 September, 2024
Mikel Merino wheels away after scoring the second of his two goals in Arsenal’s 2-0 win at Leicester City. Photo: AFP
While you were sleeping

Arsenal keep hunting Liverpool, Manchester City star born, Anisimova’s Qatar joy

Mikel Merino keeps Gunners’ title hopes alive with double in Leicester victory, Haaland survives injury scare as City drub Newcastle.

Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

Load up on Aston Villa, Liverpool players, triple up on Salah for FPL Gameweek 25

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4 sent off as Everton draw last Goodison derby, ‘no alcohol’ at Saudi World Cup

Chelsea beat West Ham, City, Villa splash cash, injured Mickelson to miss LIV start

Lucky Chelsea make Graham Potter’s return an unhappy one, Manchester City take winter spending to US$223.8 million with Gonzalez signing.

A lucky deflection from a Cole Palmer shot was the difference between Chelsea and West Ham. Photo: AFP
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Arsenal thrash City, Rashford joins Villa, Hong Kong seal Davis Cup status

An end of two eras in Manchester, as Marcus Rashford leaves United and City crumble in face of Arsenal aggression.

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Liverpool continue Premier League title charge, Forest and Everton win big

Mohamed Salah bags double as Reds see off Bournemouth, Forest hit Brighton for seven, Ireland start Six Nations title defence with win.

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The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Talks advance for ‘big team’ in Hong Kong but first, some football legends

Promoter Paul Kam says star visitors will face local club, and targets sell-out in New Year Cup match, which has been given ‘M’ Mark status.

Brazilian World Cup winners Cafu (left) and Rivaldo will part of the World Legends team playing against Hong Kong Legends. Photo: Edmond So
Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

FPL: triple captain Salah, back Ndiaye, and keep an eye on transfer window

Rearranged Merseyside derby means Arne Slot’s Liverpool side have an extra outing in Double Gameweek, but Everton forward could cause upset.

Helicopter crash that killed Leicester owner was accidental, inquest finds

Thai tycoon Khun Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was killed along with four others when his helicopter crashed in the club’s car park.

Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

Crucial weeks lie ahead for FPL bosses, so why would you ditch Cole Palmer?

It’s Gameweek 23, and three of the top six play teams battling relegation. Goals galore beckon for Mo Salah, Alexander Isak and Palmer.

Opting to keep Chelsea’s Cole Palmer when others have dropped him could be a game-changer in the fight for Fantasy Premier League points. Photo: Reuters
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Chelsea up to fourth, City spend US$42 million on defence, Lion becomes a Bear

A 3-1 win at Stamford Bridge was the London club’s first win in six Premier League games, while French club Lens have just made a fortune.

Chelsea’s Marc Cucurella scores his side’s second against Wolves at Stamford Bridge. Photo: AP
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City roar, United whimper, Eagles fly and Murphy rediscovers winning feeling

Manchester City ‘are back’ says Guardiola, Amorim labels United team ‘the worst’ in club’s history, and Shaun Murphy is a champion again.

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Premier League title race drama: Liverpool win, Arsenal draw; rare Masters 147

Nottingham Forest could soon emerge as the Reds’ main title challengers after a potentially pivotal Saturday of football in England.

Kai Tak Sports Park

World’s biggest football clubs want Hong Kong games, despite Barca farce: promoter

Leading promoter talking to host of clubs over summer 2025 Kai Tak Sports Park fixtures, doubts Barcelona would consider Hong Kong visit.

Manchester United and Liverpool could transfer their domestic rivalry to Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Xinhua

Ex-Man Utd managers Jose Mourinho, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer set for battle in Turkey

Besiktas confirm Norwegian as new boss, with his Old Trafford predecessor in the dugout at Istanbul rivals Fenerbahce.

Former Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has been announced as boss of Turkish heavyweights Besiktas. Photo: EPA
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Forest deny Liverpool again, ‘tired’ City blow it, and Rast makes mark on slopes

Nottingham Forest are the team Liverpool cannot beat, while Manchester City are struggling to beat anyone at the moment.

‘It’s great to be back!’: Moyes returns as manager of EPL strugglers Everton

The 61-year-old made his name during an 11-year stint in charge at Goodison Park before he left to manage Manchester United and then West Ham.

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Son Heung-min

Spurs captain Son Heung-min to extend stay at club until at least 2026 season

The 32-year-old’s current deal was due to expire at the end of this season, but he will remain until the end of the following campaign.

Son Heung-min, who is also South Korean captain, is 11th on Tottenham’s all-time appearance list and the most prolific Asian player in EPL history. Photo: Reuters
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Forest keep on winning, Arsenal’s Nwaneri out for month, Saniz’s Dakar Rally over

Nottingham Forest make it six from six in the Premier League, while politicians have urged England’s cricketers to boycott Afghanistan game.

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Alexander-Arnold blasted over United display, Sainz flips out, Maher makes impact

Arne Slot calls 2-2 draw with Manchester United two points dropped, Roy Keane says Trent Alexander-Arnold only good enough for League Two.

Extreme weather

Heavy snow brings widespread disruption across UK and Germany

Snow and ice disrupt the end of the busy New Year holiday travel season.

Staff use tractors to help clear snow from around aircraft at Manchester Airport in Manchester, Britain. Photo: Reuters
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A bizarre penalty, Haaland finds his shooting boots, and Littler eyes greatness

Saturday’s Premier League action left Mikel Arteta scratching his head, Ange Postecoglou furious and Pep Guardiola eyeing a good night’s sleep.

Manchester City’s Erling Haaland scores his team’s third against West Ham United at the Etihad Stadium. Photo: AFP
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Sunday’s Liverpool-Man United clash Salah’s ‘last’, Luke Littler’s crushing win

Egypt forward is now able to speak to clubs outside England as he enters the final six months of his contract at Anfield.

Uefa Champions League

English Premier League: Liverpool v Man Utd a great rivalry that’s now a mismatch

While one is in contention for four trophies, the other is talking about top-flight survival – how did they take such divergent paths?

Fantasy Premier League (FPL)

Upshot of my recent Fantasy Premier League ranking falls? Do as I say, not as I do

The main tasks this week are to find a replacement for Wolves’ suspended Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha – and to make full use of the bench.

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Matheus Cunha will be suspended for two matches after an incident with Ipswich Town security officials last month. Photo: AP
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Ipswich stun Chelsea, United hit 60-year low, China into last 8, arise Sir Gareth

Ipswich finally win a Premier League game at home for the first time in 20 years, and relegation rears its ugly head at Old Trafford.

China’s Gao Xinyu celebrates her victory over Germany’s Laura Siegemund in Perth. Photo: AP
While you were sleeping

Liverpool thrash Hammers, City finally win again, Forest give league a 70s vibe

Liverpool continue their seemingly inevitable march towards the title, while Southampton stay on course to be the worst team in history.

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Alisson eyes Liverpool history, Italy title tilt; Littler, MVG in darts action

We’re now at that awkward period between Christmas and New Year but there was still the odd bit of sporting news to round up.

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