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2025-26 English Premier League

On an emotional night, Liverpool summon inner strength for dramatic win in Premier League opener

In Liverpool's first Premier League match since Diogo Jota's tragic death, late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah sealed victory in an opening match to remember.

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Salah, Chiesa score late in emotional 4-2 win

The 2025-26 season has arrived! Liverpool led 2-0, conceded twice, then rallied for a 4-2 victory.

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    Transfer rumors, news: Dortmund eye Man United's Højlund

    Borussia Dortmund are keeping tabs on Manchester United's Rasmus Højlund. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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    USMNT World Cup countdown: Sargent makes claim to be Pochettino's No. 9

    While Josh Sargent is scoring early and often in 2025-26, Matt Turner is on the move in search of minutes. ESPN has the latest on the player pool.

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    Is Pulisic right to hit back at USMNT criticism?

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    WHO COULD BE ON THE MOVE?

    What we're hearing in the transfer window: Liverpool still after Guéhi, more signings

    The summer transfer window is open, but what are our reporters hearing about deals that could be done? Get the latest every Friday.

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    Why Liverpool signed Giovanni Leoni, how he fits at Anfield

    After spending big in attack, Liverpool have signed an 18-year-old to bolster their defence.

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    GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD

    Leverkusen dominate Grossaspach in German Cup win

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    LATEST NEWS FROM ENGLAND'S TOP TIER

    Premier League opening weekend news conferences - as they happened

    Hear from all the managers ahead of the opening weekend of the 2025-26 Premier League season.

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    Predicted starting XIs: Liverpool, Arsenal, Man City, more

    After a busy summer, here's how we expect all the top clubs to line up this weekend.

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    TWO-HORSE RACE?

    Will Real Madrid be good enough to close the gap on Barcelona?

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    Do Barcelona have enough defenders to retain their LaLiga crown?

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    ON THE WAY UP?

    After Ange's Europa League success, has Frank got Spurs ready for a Premier League revival?

    Following a summer in which Ange Postecoglou was fired as Tottenham coach after winning the Europa League, can Thomas Frank build on that triumph?

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    THE PREMIER LEAGUE IS BACK

    Mentality, experience count: What it's like for Premier League promoted teams

    ESPN FC analyst and ex-Man City defender Nedum Onuoha, who won promotion with QPR, reveals how a team prepares for promotion to the Premier League.

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    Premier League preview: Key stats, questions, predictions for all 20 teams

    Here's how our writers see the season playing out, with a rundown on what has changed for each club.

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