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      LONDON, ENGLAND - MARCH 01: David Raya of Arsenal celebrates his side's second goal scored by team mate Jurrien Timber (not pictured) during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Chelsea at Emirates Stadium on March 01, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Shaun Botterill / Getty Images)
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      Arsenal v Chelsea player ratings: Raya 9, Saliba 8; Chalobah 8, Neto 5

      Gunners open up five-point lead over Manchester City at top of Premier League after 2-1 win over London rivals

      FootballMarch 02, 2026
      Eberechi Eze celebrates scoring in Arsenal's 4-1 win against North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur. PA
      Premier League predictions: Arsenal beat Chelsea in London derby

      We pick out the winners and losers from the latest round of English top-flight fixtures

      FootballFebruary 26, 2026
      Vinicius Junior celebrates after Real Madrid's Champions League play-off first-leg win over Benfica. Getty Images
      Vinicius will show he is 'one of best players on the planet' after racism row

      Portuguese side will be without suspended winger Prestianni and manager Mourinho for Champions League play-off second leg in Spanish capital

      FootballFebruary 25, 2026
      UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Isaac Del Toro celebrates after winning Stage 6 of the UAE Tour. AFP
      UAE Tour: Del Toro leaves Tiberi in wake to claim stunning Stage 6 win

      UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider will have 20-second lead going into final sprint stage around Abu Dhabi on Sunday

      CyclingFebruary 21, 2026
      Bukayo Saka, centre, celebrates scoring during Arsenal's midweek Premier League draw with Wolves. PA
      Predictions: Arsenal topple Tottenham in derby, Man City thump Newcastle

      We pick out the winners and losers from the latest round of English top-flight fixtures

      FootballFebruary 20, 2026
      Yellow Jersey overall winner Slovenian rider Tadej Pogacar, centre, of UAE Team Emirates celebrates with the crew and management of the team on the podium after winning the Tour de France 2025 following the last stage over 132. 3km from Mantes-la-Ville to Paris, France, 27 July 2025. EPA / MARTIN DIVISEK
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      ExclusiveHow data shows Pogacar is yet to peak, Del Toro's talent and UAE Tour's growth

      UAE Team Emirates-XRG's chief operating officer Andrea Agostini speaks to The National about group's journey to becoming the dominant force in world cycling

      CyclingFebruary 19, 2026
      Jose Mourinho won La Liga, the Copa del Rey and the Spanish Super Cup while he was manager of Real Madrid. AFP
      Benfica v Real Madrid: Mourinho hopes to dethrone 'kings of Champions League'

      Portuguese manager takes on former club in two-legged play-off just weeks after their dramatic win over Los Blancos in group phase

      FootballFebruary 17, 2026
      UAE Team Emirates rider Isaac del Toro secured 18 victories last season. Getty Images
      Rising star Del Toro steps into spotlight with Pogacar absent at UAE Tour

      Mexican rider has ability to become 'best in the world' according to UAE Team Emirates boss

      CyclingFebruary 13, 2026
      UAE Team Emirates will be looking to win the UAE Tour for a fourth time. AFP
      UAE Tour 2026: Riders, race route, stage times and all you need to know

      Isaac Del Toro will lead charge for UAE Team Emirates with Tadej Pogacar absent

      CyclingFebruary 12, 2026
      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.
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      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

      FootballFebruary 10, 2026
      Teammates celebrate after Manchester City's Norwegian striker #09 Erling Haaland (C) scored his team's second goal 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. /
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      Liverpool v Man City ratings: Szoboszlai 8, Ekitike 5; Silva 9, Haaland 7

      Pep Guardiola's side claim 2-1 win after incredible finish to match at Anfield

      FootballFebruary 09, 2026
      Arsenal are six points clear at the top of the Premier League table. Reuters
      Premier League predictions: Arsenal extend lead as Liverpool draw with Man City

      We pick out the winners and losers from the latest round of English top-flight fixtures

      FootballFebruary 06, 2026
      Dominic Solanke, right, scores a sensational second goal for Tottenham. Getty Images
      Tottenham v Man City ratings: Dragusin 4, Solanke 9; Cherki 8, Haaland 6

      Spurs fight back from 2-0 down to earn a point as City lose ground on Arsenal at top of the Premier League

      FootballFebruary 02, 2026
      Arsenal's Viktor Gyoekeres during the Champions League match against Kairat Almaty. Getty Images
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      Premier League predictions: Arsenal back to winning ways

      We pick out the winners and losers from this weekend's English top-flight fixtures

      FootballJanuary 30, 2026
      Antonio Conte's Napoli have won just two of their seven Champions League games so far this season. AFP
      Napoli v Chelsea: Conte on brink of another sorry chapter in Champions League

      Italian coach faces former club knowing he must beat English side to avoid embarrassing exit

      FootballJanuary 28, 2026
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