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Darke: Expect more twists in Premier League title race between Man City, Arsenal
Pep Guardiola and Man City are in better form, but Arsenal aren't out of the title race yet as Ian Darke predicts one or two more twists in the plot yet.


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PREMIER LEAGUE TAKES ON EUROPE
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.

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.


SPANISH LALIGA
How Barcelona can wrap up La Liga title with Clásico win over rivals Real Madrid
As the LaLiga season draws to a close, Barcelona find themselves with a commanding lead atop the table.


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How Arsenal can overtake Man City and win the WSL
ESPN breaks down how Arsenal could pull pip Manchester City to the WSL title.

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.


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.

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.


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.


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.

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


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?

Could 133 Eredivisie matches be replayed? The crisis consuming Dutch football

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- Wrexham calling on experience in promotion push
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UWCL coming to Disney+
Alex Burstow/Arsenal FC via Getty Images Disney+ becomes new home of Women's Champions League in Europe
Disney+ will show the UWCL in Europe from next season after securing rights for the next five years.
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Gareth Copley/Getty Images Are strikers overrated? Liverpool, Man City, Arsenal hint yes
Strikers get the limelight and the money. But just ask Liverpool, Man City and even Arsenal if strikers are really necessary to win soccer games.
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Kylian Mbappé has reached 100 Real Madrid games at a low point, but his scoring contribution compares favorably to some legends from the club's past.
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