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After emphatic win over title rivals, Arsenal can dare to dream once more
Concern had been building at the Emirates, but Arsenal's triumph over Aston Villa sends them surging into the New Year.

How Arsenal 'proved a point' in Aston Villa win


TOP HEADLINES

TRANSFER SEASON LOADING
From Liverpool to Chelsea, ranking 8 Premier League clubs' transfer needs
The January transfer window is about to open, so let's look at which Premier League teams need to make moves to improve for the rest of the season.

TALKING POINTS
Was VAR right to give Chelsea a penalty vs. Bournemouth?
Was VAR right to intervene after Estêvão was bundled over by Antoine Semenyo in the Bournemouth penalty area?

Nicol backs Arsenal to win the Premier League after beating Aston Villa

Leboeuf: Enzo Maresca to blame for Chelsea draw vs. Bournemouth


BIG DECISIONS TO MAKE
Keep, dump or extend: What transfers should Man United make in January?
The January transfer window opens this week, and big clubs like Man United have plenty of big decisions to make -- including with Ruben Amorim himself.


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Barça eye Vlahovic as Lewandowski replacement
Barcelona are interested in signing Juventus' Dusan Vlahovic as a potential replacement for Robert Lewandowski. Transfer Talk has the latest news and rumors.

Manchester City trying to finalize deal for Antoine Semenyo


ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE
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.


AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS
Why Nigeria will head into the AFCON knockouts full of confidence


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

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.

Top Headlines
- Arsenal run riot in 4-1 win over Aston Villa
- Arsenal's Rice injury only short term - Arteta
- Chelsea defend Palmer sub amid boos at Bridge
- Emery denies Arteta snub after Arsenal beat Villa
- Winless Wolves hold Man United to a surprise draw
- Garner and Barry strike as Everton edge past Forest
- Palace agree £35m for Brennan Johnson - sources
- World's oldest footballer to play on again at 58
- Ronaldo won't retire until 1,000 career goals
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.
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