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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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PREMIER LEAGUE IS BACK!

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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TRANSFER TALK

Transfer rumors, news: Man United push for Baleba, look at Wharton

Manchester United will make a concerted effort to sign Brighton midfielder Carlos Baleba or Crystal Palace's Adam Wharton. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

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McManaman: Guéhi should be the priority for Liverpool over Isak

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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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Will Real Madrid have a slow start to the LaLiga season?

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GREALISH SEARCHING FOR A FRESH START

After being stuck at Man City, Jack Grealish has a chance to shine again at Everton

After becoming the first big money English transfer when he joined Man City from Aston Villa, Grealish is searching for a fresh start on loan at Everton. How did we get here?

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COMPLETE REBUILD FOR LEVERKUSEN

Coach? Star? Captain? All gone. Leverkusen's rebuild is total

A year ago, Xabi Alonso led Bayer Leverkusen to their first Bundesliga title. Now without their genius coach and star players, the club is rebuilding.

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