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Ian Darke's Premier League Best XI: Who stands out halfway through the season?
Will it be Donnarumma or Raya for best goalkeeper? Which two Sunderland players are in? Here are the season's top players as we near the halfway point.

Will Arsenal overcome their 'blip' in the title race?


TOP HEADLINES

ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
Why Michallik is 'not impressed' by Spurs' win over Crystal Palace

TALKING POINTS
Marcotti: Højlund has a better coach at Napoli compared to Man United

What's the best position to play Florian Wirtz at Liverpool?

With Salah away and Isak out, Wirtz's first Liverpool goal comes at a crucial time
With Mohamed Salah at the Africa Cup of Nations and Alexander Isak injured, Florian Wirtz's first Liverpool goal could hardly have been better timed.

For a team topping the Premier League table, Arsenal haven't looked convincing enough
Arsenal relied on an own goal for their fourth straight match, and it's not as convincing as it should be from the team topping the Premier League.

Who should everyone else worry about? Aston Villa, the Premier League's hottest team
Aston Villa are on a historic hot streak, and they can absolutely challenge for the Premier League title. Arsenal and Man City better watch out.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Real Madrid eye AZ midfielder Smit
Could Real Madrid sign the latest young talent straight out of the Dutch league? Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

How close is Antoine Semenyo to joining Manchester City?

Makeshift Man United scrap to win over Newcastle, offering hope for rough stretch ahead
Man United's win over Newcastle on Boxing Day may be Ruben Amorim's most satisfying yet as they overcame a depleted squad.

Did Man United look better without Fernandes in win vs. Newcastle?


ESPN'S FC WOMEN'S RANK
The 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, ranked!
Here are the 50 best women's soccer players in the world for 2025, as ranked by an expert panel of coaches, GMs and journalists.

Aitana Bonmatí 'grateful' to win ESPN FC Women's Rank

Top Headlines
- Pep credits Club World Cup for lifting 'fog' at City
- Hakimi, set for Morocco debut, issues plea to fans
- Messi, Miami to tour South America in preseason
- Spurs ease pressure on Frank with win at Palace
- Ronaldo equals Juve tally, misses personal best
- Arteta: 'Composure' needed to close out games
- Glaser: 'Clear' Palace need to invest in January
- Iraola 'quite clear' on Semenyo transfer stance
- Watkins brace seals Villa an 11th consecutive win
ASEAN Club Championship
SPORTFIVE How to watch the ASEAN Club Championship
12 teams will vie to be kings of Southeast Asian club football when the ASEAN Club Championship returns from Aug. 20 to May 27.
Tables, fixtures and scores
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