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Nottingham Forest can dream of UCL after frenetic win -- but vs. Emery's Aston Villa, this isn't over

Nottingham Forest and Aston Villa may be at differing ends of the Premier League table but you couldn't tell in a frenetic first leg of their Europa League semifinal, writes ESPN's Tom Hamilton.

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Nottingham Forest 1-0 Aston Villa: Player ratings as Lucas Digne struggles and England duo dazzle

ESPN's Aiman Khalid rates every player after Nottingham Forest's 1-0 victory over Aston Villa in their Europa League semifinal first leg.

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LOOKING AHEAD TO A BIG WEEKEND

Weekend predictions: Can Man United beat Liverpool to seal Champions League return?

Manchester United will look to qualify for next season's Champions League, while Ipswich Town look to return to the Premier League. Julien Laurens makes his predictions.

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Slot relieved Salah will return before end of season

Arne Slot has said it is a "big relief" that Mohamed Salah will be able to play for Liverpool again this season after scans revealed the forward's muscle injury is only minor.

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Sources: Utd explore coach options, Carrick leads race

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Wayne Rooney: Age has gotten to Salah and VVD

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Slot relieved Salah will return before end of season

42mBeth Lindop

Kobbie Mainoo signs new Man United contract

22hRob Dawson

Nuno: Relegation battle not two-horse race

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Chelsea's Mudryk appeals over 4-year doping ban

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Sources: Man United won't enter Anderson bid war

2dRob Dawson and Mark Ogden

TITLE AND PROMOTION PERMUTATIONS

How Arsenal can overtake Man City and win the WSL

ESPN breaks down how Arsenal could pull pip Manchester City to the WSL title.

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Breaking down the dramatic promotion battle in WSL 2 ahead of the season finale

The Women's Super League 2 (WSL 2) is set for a dramatic, winner-takes-all finale, with Charlton Athletic and Birmingham City locked in a tense promotion battle.

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UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUE

PSG, Bayern Munich show how fun football can be. Why don't we see this more often?

Tuesday's nine-goal thriller between PSG and Bayern Munich had all the makings of an instant (and all-time) classic. But there are reasons why games like this are an outlier, not the norm.

16hBill Connelly
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UCL talking points: Are PSG favorites? Arsenal right to be aggrieved?

What to make of a 5-4 humdinger and a nervy 1-1 draw? ESPN's Julien Laurens, Mark Ogden, Gab Marcotti and Sam Tighe weigh in on all the moments that mattered from the UCL semifinal first legs.

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Atlético, Arsenal still have all to play for after hard-fought first leg

2dAlex Kirkland and James Olley

VAR Review: Arsenal's second penalty should've been allowed

1dAndy Davies, Special to ESPN

Was PSG vs. Bayern Munich the highest-level match in recent seasons?

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PSG vs. Bayern was one of the greatest matches Champions League has ever produced

2dMark Ogden

FOOTBALL

HISTORY IN BRUNO'S SIGHTS

Could Bruno Fernandes break long-standing Premier League assist record?

Bruno Fernandes is on the verge of equalling the record for the most assists registered in a single Premier League season.

3hHannah Ryan
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MILOS KERKEZ EXCLUSIVE

Inside Kerkez's debut Liverpool season: Salah bromance, media criticism

Milos Kerkez sits down with ESPN to reflect on his debut season at Liverpool, including his close friendship with departing legend Mohamed Salah.

2dBeth Lindop
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Milos Kerkez: Liverpool will miss Mohamed Salah's professionalism and experience

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NEWCASTLE IN TROUBLE?

Premier League

Should Newcastle be concerned about relegation?

Newcastle's poor run of form, and the results of their nearest rivals, has them in danger of getting sucked into the relegation conversation - are they safe from the drop?

3hJamie Barton
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EFL FINAL DAY

Who can be promoted, relegated on EFL final day?

Who could be promoted or relegated on the final day of the English Football League?

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