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How a crushing loss to Aston Villa exposed Newcastle’s major weakness
Jamie Braidwood
Arsenal shocked by a blow they didn’t see coming in Champions League
Miguel Delaney
Real Madrid sabotaged a winning team and now history may repeat itself

<p>Arsenal are left frustrated by a home draw against Crystal Palace</p>

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Arsenal held by Crystal Palace but Liverpool celebrations still on ice

Arsenal 2-2 Crystal Palace: Jean-Philippe Mateta’s sublime finish snatched a point for Palace but Liverpool must still wait a few more days to seal the title

Chelsea on the brink of sixth straight WSL title after Palace rout

<p>Rangers have been engaged in talks about a takeover since late in 2024</p>

Rangers edge closer to takeover by US consortium

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Guardiola is teaching everyone a lesson by saving Man City’s season

Premier League

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe has returned to work after recovering from pneumonia (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe returns to work after recovering from pneumonia

Morgan Rogers believes there is no limit to his potential at Aston Villa (David Davies/PA)

Morgan Rogers ‘can 100 per cent compete with the best players in Europe’

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What Liverpool need to win the Premier League title on Sunday

Marcus Rashford wants to be playing in the Champions League next season (Adam Davy/PA)

Marcus Rashford wants to be playing Champions League football next season

European football

<p>Inter and Napoli are neck and neck with five games to go </p>

How the Serie A title could be decided by a penalty shootout

<p>Genoa were scheduled to host Lazio</p>

Four Serie A matches postponed after death of Pope Francis

<p>Schalke 04 are one of the many fallen giants of Germany's second tier</p>

Germany’s fallen giants and the undying support that keeps them alive

International football

<p>Dorival Junior has been sacked as Brazil manager</p>

Brazil sack Dorival Junior after humiliating defeat to Argentina

<p>Holders Argentina have already qualified for the 2026 edition after beating Brazil 4-1 this week</p>

World Cup 2026: Who is through and how does qualifying work?

<p>Thomas Tuchel has kept Harry Kane on as England skipper</p>

Inside Tuchel’s first England camp – and how the players really feel

Football League

<p>Leeds were frustrated by a late Swansea equaliser that stopped them returning to the top of the Championship</p>

Leeds’ Championship title chances dented and Burnley close the gap

<p>MIlutin Osmajic has been charged after an allegation or racist abuse</p>

Preston striker Osmajic charged by FA over alleged racist abuse

<p>Mohamed Salah scores a goal for eventual champions Liverpool in June 2020</p>

American money and Premier League power: How Covid changed football

Football betting

<p>There’s no shortage of football betting sites and we’ve highlighted our favourites</p>

Best football betting sites in the UK 2025

<p>Our racing journalist Sam Turner has picked out his top 10 betting sites</p>

Best Betting Sites UK: Top Online Bookmakers Ranked and Reviewed

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