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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 14 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 27 | 2 | 34 |
| 15 | Leeds United | 27 | -9 | 31 |
| 16 | Tottenham Hotspur | 27 | -4 | 29 |
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Leeds United transfer news: Whites join Tottenham, Aston Villa in race for Ligue 1 star?
Leeds United are reportedly battling against the likes of Atletico Madrid and Tottenham Hotspur for Lyon midfielder Pavel Sulc.22:36
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Most Premier League appearances of all time: Where do James Milner, Gareth Barry, Ryan Giggs rank?
Who has made the most Premier League appearances? Sports Mole counts down the 10 players with the most games in the division.08:00
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Most Premier League assists of all time: Where do Mohamed Salah, James Milner rank in top 10?
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.08:00
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James Milner's Milestone: A look back at the five best moments from the Premier League’s Ironman
Sports Mole take a look back at the five best moments from James Milner's Premier League career after becoming the all-time top appearance maker.Feb 21, 21:08
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Saturday's Premier League results and roundup: Burnley stun 10-man Chelsea with late leveller at Stamford Bridge, while Aston Villa rescue late point against Leeds United
Sports Mole provides a roundup of all Saturday's Premier League results and storylines as top-four hopefuls Chelsea and Aston Villa are both held to home draws.Feb 21, 19:24
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Saturday's Premier League predictions and previews including Man City vs. Newcastle, Chelsea vs. Burnley
Sports Mole provides predictions and previews for all of Saturday's Premier League fixtures, including Man City vs. Newcastle and Chelsea vs. Burnley.Feb 21, 00:00
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Team News: Aston Villa vs. Leeds injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United.Feb 20, 15:00
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Aston Villa vs. Leeds United: Unai Emery's side bidding to end 26-year streak in Premier League showdown
Aston Villa will be bidding to end a 26-year streak when they play host to Leeds United in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.Feb 20, 11:32
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Aston Villa lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Leeds United.Feb 19, 16:05
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Leeds lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday’s Premier League clash with Aston Villa.Feb 19, 16:05
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Preview:Aston Villa vs Leeds United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Feb 19, 16:00
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Aston Villa vs. Leeds: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Leeds United and Aston Villa.Feb 19, 08:00
Aston Villa vs. Leeds United: How to watch date, time, live stream, TV channel for Premier League clash
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Leeds United.Feb 18, 23:28
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Man Utd transfer news: Red Devils ‘continue to monitor’ £30m midfielder wanted by four other Premier League clubs
Manchester United will continue to monitor Middlesbrough’s Hayden Hackney as they shape their midfield recruitment plans ahead of the summer transfer window, according to a report.Feb 17, 12:40
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We asked AI to simulate who makes the FA Cup final after fifth-round draw - and there's one big shock
We asked AI to predict who makes the FA Cup final and wins after the fifth-round draw, with a shock result along the way.Feb 17, 12:40
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Man City 'outline' transfer stance for James Trafford amid interest from Premier League rival
Manchester City are reportedly willing to let James Trafford leave on loan elsewhere, but they are reluctant to sell him directly.Feb 16, 20:02
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Ivan Toney future: The Premier League clubs who could sign Al-Ahli striker after latest transfer update
Ivan Toney has refused to rule out a return to the Premier League after turning down January offers in favour of staying at Saudi Pro League side Al-Ahli.Feb 16, 16:42
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Sunday's FA Cup predictions and previews including Arsenal vs. Wigan Athletic and Birmingham City vs. Leeds United
Sports Mole provides previews and predictions for Sunday's FA Cup fourth-round fixtures, including Arsenal vs. Wigan Athletic.Feb 15, 00:00
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Rodri: What could come next for Man City star after FA charge over referee remarks?
Manchester City midfielder Rodri is charged by the Football Association following comments he made about referees after the Citizens’ 2-2 Premier League draw with Tottenham Hotspur earlier this month.Feb 13, 15:40
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Raheem Sterling 'wanted by Premier League club' prior to Feyenoord confirmation
Leeds United were reportedly considering a move for ex-Chelsea man Raheem Sterling during the January transfer window.Feb 13, 12:02
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