Football

Arsenal’s Martin Zubimendi (L) celebrates with team mate Declan Rice after scoring the 1-0 lead goal against Sunderland during the English Premier League match between Arsenal FC against AFC Sunderland in London, Britain, 07 February 2026. EPA/ANDY RAIN EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos, 'live' services or NFTs. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.

Premier League predictions: No change at top as Arsenal and Man City win

We dig out the crystal ball ahead of the English top-flight midweek fixtures

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Redknapp backs Carrick for Man United job and says Frank needs time at Tottenham

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Manchester City's Portuguese midfielder #20 Bernardo Silva (front L) shoots to score his team's first goal to equalise during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Silva feared title race 'was probably over' before City's win at Liverpool

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Liverpool v Man City ratings: Szoboszlai 8, Ekitike 5; Silva 9, Haaland 7

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Mbeumo on Man United's win-streak and the team's 'big mentality'

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Zico on Brazil, the World Cup and 'grandeur' of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

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Tennis

Zeynep Sonmez in action at the recently concluded Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open. Chris Whiteoak / The National

InterviewZeynep Sonmez on Ons Jabeur friendship and flying the flag for Turkey in tennis

Sonmez won hearts for her exploits at the Australian Open, including coming to the aid of a ballkid

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Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Bejlek savours victory at 'favourite tournament'

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Sara Bejlek returns the ball. Ekaterina Alexandrova (pink) takes on Sara Bejlek (black top) in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open singles final. International Tennis Centre, Abu Dhabi. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Bejlek beats Alexandrova to win Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

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Indonesia's tennis sensation Tjen grateful for 'quicker than expected' rise

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Bencic on returning to world's top 10 and advising mom-to-be Jabeur

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ExclusiveEala on Abu Dhabi return, incredible Filipino support and hitting with Nadal

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