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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6907311 > 12/21/2025 > arsenal-christmas-top-arteta-everton

Arsenal are top at Christmas but history shows they cannot rest on their laurels

Arsenal are top at Christmas but history shows they cannot rest on their laurels5+ hour, 19+ min ago This isn't the Grinch speaking, but Arsenal cannot dwell upon being top of the Premier League at Christmas after their victory at Everton. They have been here four times before " in the 2002-03, 2007-08, 2022-23 and 2023-24 seasons " and the Festive advantage they enjoyed…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6907248 > 12/21/2025 > antoine-semenyo-bournemouth-big-six-analysis

Antoine Semenyo fits perfectly into Bournemouth’s system, but could he flourish elsewhere?

Antoine Semenyo fits perfectly into Bournemouth’s system, but could he flourish elsewhere?5+ hour, 35+ min ago Robin Jones - AFC Bournemouth/AFC Bournemouth via Getty Images It was midway through the second half when Bournemouth were presented with their 12th opportunity of the afternoon to break the deadlock against Burnley. Josh Laurent slipped while attempting to clear the…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6893409 > 12/20/2025 > tottenham-liverpool-result-isak-premier-league

Tottenham 1 Liverpool 2: Slot’s side hold on, Isak injury, Spurs down to nine men

Tottenham 1 Liverpool 2: Slot’s side hold on, Isak injury, Spurs down to nine men22+ hour, 32+ min ago Hugo Ekitike celebrates scoring Liverpool's second Catherine Ivill - AMA Record-breaking centre-forward Alexander Isak came on to put his team ahead and then Huge Ekitike scored a proper centre-forward's header to secure victory for Liverpool against Tottenham Hotspur. But this was…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6907040 > 12/20/2025 > thomas-frank-hugo-ekitike-goal-liverpool-tottenham

Thomas Frank calls decision to award Hugo Ekitike goal in Tottenham’s Liverpool loss ‘a mistake’

Thomas Frank calls decision to award Hugo Ekitike goal in Tottenham’s Liverpool loss ‘a mistake’1+ day, 47+ min ago Tottenham Hotspur head coach Thomas Frank believes Hugo Ekitike's goal during Saturday's defeat to Liverpool should have been disallowed for a foul on Cristian Romero. Ekitike scored his side's second during the 2-1 win at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, climbing above…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6906801 > 12/20/2025 > alexander-isak-liverpool-injury-update

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak set for scan on injury sustained after scoring against Tottenham

Liverpool’s Alexander Isak set for scan on injury sustained after scoring against Tottenham1+ day, 2+ hour ago Justin Tallis / AFP via Getty Images Alexander Isak is set to undergo a scan to determine the extent of the injury he suffered in Liverpool's 2-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur. Isak, 26, made a significant impact off the bench as he broke…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6906284 > 12/20/2025 > enzo-maresca-chelsea-suspension

Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca to serve touchline ban for Aston Villa game

Chelsea’s Enzo Maresca to serve touchline ban for Aston Villa game1+ day, 6+ hour ago Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca has been given a one-match touchline ban after receiving his third yellow card of the season during Saturday's 2-2 draw with Newcastle United. The 45-year-old will serve his second touchline ban of the season for Chelsea's…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6902506 > 12/19/2025 > premier-league-underdog-winners-newcastle-wolves-nottingham-forest

Picking Premier League underdog winners: Newcastle bounce back and Wolves win?

Picking Premier League underdog winners: Newcastle bounce back and Wolves win?1+ day, 20+ hour ago As the season of giving ramps up, unfancied sides across the Premier League will be hoping for a surprise present from their opponents this festive period. Here's why three underdogs among this week's fixtures may well see Christmas come early....

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6904736 > 12/19/2025 > mohamed-salah-liverpool-apology-comments-curtis-jones

Mohamed Salah has apologised to Liverpool team-mates after explosive comments, Curtis Jones says

Mohamed Salah has apologised to Liverpool team-mates after explosive comments, Curtis Jones says2+ day, 2+ hour ago Curtis Jones has said that Mohamed Salah apologised to the Liverpool team after his incendiary comments earlier this month and they have "moved past it. Salah said, after the Leeds United match, he felt "thrown under the bus by the…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6893517 > 12/19/2025 > joel-drakes-thomas-crystal-palace-kups

Joel Drakes-Thomas: The Crystal Palace academy prospect justifying the hype

Joel Drakes-Thomas: The Crystal Palace academy prospect justifying the hype2+ day, 5+ hour ago Whatever happens next in Crystal Palace's first European adventure, there is every chance the campaign will be remembered for one primary reason: the first-team debut of 16-year-old Joel Drakes-Thomas. In becoming the fourth-youngest player in the club's history he had…...

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The Athletic
nytimes.com > athletic > 6902778 > 12/19/2025 > cody-gakpo-liverpool-injury-news

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo has ‘positive’ injury scan but out of Tottenham, Wolves games – Arne Slot

Liverpool’s Cody Gakpo has ‘positive’ injury scan but out of Tottenham, Wolves games – Arne Slot2+ day, 9+ hour ago Liverpool forward Cody Gakpo will be available sooner than initially feared after positive scan results, Arne Slot has said. The Dutch international picked up a muscle injury during the 3-3 draw with Leeds United and missed the victories over Inter Milan…...