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Premier League 2025-26 mega-preview: Key stats, questions, predictions for all 20 teams

The Premier League's back! Let's predict how each team will finish by assessing how Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Man United and all the rest look.

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What's new in the Premier League: War on holding, new goalkeeper rule, RefCam, more

The season gets started on Friday, and with it comes a series of tweaks to the laws and how the games will look.

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PREVIEWING OPENING WEEKEND

LIVE: Updates as Premier League managers speak ahead of new season

All the latest from the managers ahead of the start 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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LATEST TRANSFER INTEL

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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THE RIGHT MENTALITY

Mentality and experience counts: What it's like getting promoted to the Premier League

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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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona eye Vlahovic as Lewandowski successor

Barcelona have been following Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic's situation closely. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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Is PSV the best club for Pepi to cement his place as USMNT's No. 9?

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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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NEW SEASON, NEW KITS

Concept, design, launch: How a Premier League kit is created

Every kit tells a story. But if you think designing a jersey is easy, and that anyone can do it, then think again. Here's how a soccer kit is created.

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Manchester City's new 'rain-soaked' third kit is a total washout

Manc City have gone all out to make a big splash with their new third kit -- the dreary Mancunian drizzle.

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BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR THE SEASON

Predicting the 2025-26 European soccer season, from Premier League title race to most entertaining teams

The new season has arrived! Which teams will win silverware? Who is poised to surprise? We asked our writers to predict it all, then drop their boldest, spiciest take for the campaign.

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A NEW LALIGA SEASON

LaLiga 2025-26 burning questions: Barça, Real Madrid, title race, Mbappé vs. Yamal

The new LaLiga season is upon us! Will Barcelona and Real Madrid dominate? Will Atlético spoil the party? Will Mbappé or Yamal shine brightest?

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Do Barcelona have enough defenders to retain their LaLiga crown?

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