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Premier League superlatives: The 25 best and worst players at different skills
Who's the Premier League's fastest player? The slowest? Best passer? The worst? And more. Here are 25 superlatives from different skills.

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BREAKING DOWN THE WINS
It was Arsenal's turn to respond in the title race. Instead, flawed display invigorates Man City
Arsenal's draw at Brentford only put more pressure on themselves in the Premier League title race as they failed to respond to Man City's recent form.

Liverpool summon grit, resolve that could carry them to Champions League places
It was not a night for guile and finesse, but Liverpool showed the determination they've been missing.

GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

UEFA WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE
UWCL talking points: Can Arsenal retain title? Are Man United underrated?
Emily Keogh, Alex Kirkland and Connor O'Halloran answer our burning questions after the first legs of the UEFA Women's Champions League playoffs.

GEARING UP FOR ALL THE ACTION
Laurens' weekend preview: Ronaldo's return, Inter-Juve in potential Serie A title decider
Cristiano Ronaldo ends his protest of PIF, while the 255th Derby d'Italia has big implications. Here are Julien Laurens' weekend recommendations.

Julián Álvarez makes rasping finish as Atlético cruise in win over Barcelona

Premier League's 50 worst transfers of all time: Who is No. 1?


TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United eye UCL standout Stankovic
Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United are all monitoring Club Brugge midfielder Aleksandar Stankovic. Transfer Talk has the latest.

Scouting specialists: Which clubs sign the best players for each position and why?
An increasingly common strategy for many elite clubs is simply to raid the clubs who can.

'BEST SMALL CLUB IN THE WORLD'
Salford City hoping their rebrand, FA Cup run can help club's push for global recognition
With Man United legends Gary Neville and David Beckham leading the charge, Salford City are hoping to become 'the best small club in the world' by 2030. An FA Cup tie at Man City this weekend won't hurt either.

Top Headlines
- Source: Spurs seek interim head coach by Monday
- Slot rueful as Liverpool injury strikes again
- Rice tells Arsenal to ignore noise after PL lead cut
- Mbappé fit, will return for Madrid-Real Sociedad
- Barcelona taught 'lesson' by Atlético in Copa rout
- Tuchel 'not sure' if Bellingham fit for England
- 'Incredible' Álvarez leads Atleti thrashing of Barça
- United affirm 'inclusive' values amid Ratcliffe storm
- 👕 Reggae repping: Jamaica unveil snazzy kits
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