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| 4 | Manchester United | 27 | 11 | 48 |
| 5 | Chelsea | 27 | 17 | 45 |
| 6 | Liverpool | 27 | 7 | 45 |
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Champions League draw: How to watch, who is involved, everything you need to know
Sports Mole rounds up everything you need to know about the draw for the 2025-26 Champions League last 16, including how to watch and live streaming options as Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea wait to learn their fates.00:23
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Chelsea, West Ham United duo singled out after fines for mass injury-time brawl revealed
Two players are singled out by an Independent Regulatory Commission as Chelsea and West Ham United are handed major fines for an injury-time brawl in a Premier League fixture last month.12:28
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Real Madrid transfer news: Clear favourite emerges from Los Blancos' five-man 'midfield shortlist'
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Chelsea transfer news: Omari Kellyman opens up on Blues future, comments on Liam Rosenior relationship
Cardiff City loanee Omari Kellyman opens up on whether he still holds ambitions to represent Chelsea in the future.Feb 24, 18:27
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Chelsea 'leading' Liverpool, Man City in summer race for £50m Premier League goalkeeper
Chelsea are reportedly leading Manchester City and Liverpool in the summer race for Sunderland goalkeeper Robin Roefs.Feb 24, 15:10
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Chelsea transfer news: Nicolas Jackson update provided by Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany provides an update on the future of Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson, who is on loan at the Allianz Arena.Feb 24, 11:46
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Arsenal news: Gyokeres reveals 'heated' team meeting helped put Gunners back on track
Arsenal delivered the best possible response after drawing with the Premier League's bottom side last week: they thrashed bitter rivals Tottenham 4-1 away from home and staved off, at least for now, another collapse after leading the table.Feb 24, 09:42
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Which managers have taken charge of most Premier League matches in history?
Sports Mole takes a look at the top 20 managers who have taken charge of the most Premier League games in history since the 1992-93 season.Feb 24, 08:00
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Best football teams in the world: Where do Arsenal, Man City, Liverpool, Chelsea rank?
Who are the best football teams in the world right now? Sports Mole ranks the current top 10 clubs, including four from the Premier League and two from La Liga.Feb 24, 07:00
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Micky van de Ven: Spurs contract talks 'on hold' amid interest from Euro heavyweight and domestic giants
A major twist in Tottenham Hotspur's squad planning emerges as the hierarchy put a lucrative extension on ice amid ongoing relegation fears.Feb 24, 02:36
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Bournemouth transfer news: Marcos Senesi 'unlikely' to join Serie A giants this summer
Italian giants Roma are reportedly set to experience disappointment in the pursuit of Bournemouth defender Marcos Senesi.Feb 23, 19:26
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Chelsea injury news: Blues dealt fresh blow as starlet suffers 'serious' fitness setback
Chelsea youngster Kendry Paez suffers a serious shoulder injury whilst on loan at River Plate in South America.Feb 23, 16:36
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Aston Villa transfer news: Morgan Rogers ‘update’ comes as a blow for Liverpool, Man Utd and Tottenham
Aston Villa are handed a major boost in their hopes of keeping star attacker Morgan Rogers this summer amid reported interest from Liverpool, Man United and Tottenham.Feb 23, 09:25
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Who has the most Premier League assists? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most assists in the division, including the likes of Wayne Rooney.Feb 23, 08:00
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Liverpool set Premier League record with Alexis Mac Allister goal vs. Nottingham Forest in blow to Chelsea, Manchester United
Alexis Mac Allister's winner for Liverpool against Nottingham Forest helps set a Premier League record, and the goal could be key in the race for the Champions League.Feb 23, 00:40
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Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Lucas Bergvall allegedly takes a specific stance on his future amid speculation of interest from Chelsea.Feb 22, 23:08
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Chelsea's Wesley Fofana shares sickening racist messages he received following Saturday's 1-1 Premier League draw with Burnley, as the Blues issue a statement.Feb 22, 06:59
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