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    Egypt's forward Mohamed Salah walks past the trophy after losing the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2021 final

    AFCON 2025: Everything You Need to Know

    The Africa Cup of Nations begins next week, coinciding with Europe’s winter schedule. Key players in the top 5 leagues will miss minutes with less than a week between release and kickoff, creating a mid-season test of team depth. Table of ContentsScheduleDetailsLate Tournament ArrivalThe GroupsCompetition FavouritesThe HostsTournament ReadyDefending ChampsHeavy PressureDark…

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    SUNDERLAND, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 3: Granit Xhaka of Sunderland celebrates scoring the first Sunderland goal during the Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at Stadium of Light on November 3, 2025 in Sunderland, United Kingdom.

    Sunderland’s Fairytale Start: The Formula Behind The Black Cats’ Fast Start

    After 8 years out of the Premier League, Sunderland finally took the step up to the top-flight, and through ten games, they look to belong. Their momentum from May’s promotion has not faded, and they have been playing with a strong identity, which has been proven with promising results to…

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    Everton's English midfielder #18 Jack Grealish celebrates after scoring their second goal during the English Premier League football match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, north west England on October 5, 2025. (Photo by Darren Staples / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

    Rating the Best Summer Signings in the Premier League so far

    There’s a familiar feeling to the Premier League in late October. The new arrivals have finally settled, the chaos of transfer season has calmed, and we can actually tell who’s delivering the goods. Some players make an immediate impact; others take their time, needing a winter to find their rhythm.…

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    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 14: Erling Haaland of Manchester City celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on September 14, 2025 in Manchester, England.

    What have we learned so far in the Premier League?

    Six rounds in and the Premier League picture is already pleasingly weird. Liverpool glide, Arsenal simmer, and Pep Guardiola’s team have the division’s scariest finisher even when he is merely average by his own alien standards. Crystal Palace are carving out a top-four impersonation with a grown-up, coherent plan. Sunderland…

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    MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - AUGUST 17: Matheus Cunha of Manchester United in action during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on August 17, 2025 in Manchester, United Kingdom.

    What we learned from week one of the Premier League

    The Premier League’s opening weekend is always a strange mix of chaos, overreaction, and faintly ridiculous storylines. One round of matches and suddenly we’re all tactical experts, fortune tellers, and amateur analysts diagnosing whether Gyokeres‘ first performance means he’ll hit 20 goals or struggle to get three. It’s silly, of…

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    Sunderland's Jobe Bellingham celebrates his second goal during the Sky Bet Championship match between Sunderland and Rotherham United at the Stadium Of Light, Sunderland on Saturday 19th August 2023.

    Championship Playoff Final Preview: The World’s Most Valuable Game

    The EFL Championship Playoff Final will see Wembley Stadium buzzing with 90,000 fans, the air thick with anticipation, and the stakes higher than a skyscraper. The final, often dubbed the “richest game in football,” is about to kick off, with Sheffield United and Sunderland battling for a golden ticket to…

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