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Next Game: Liverpool vs. West Ham United - Saturday, February 28 at 3pm in Premier League
| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 17 | Nottingham Forest | 27 | -14 | 27 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 27 | -17 | 25 |
| 19 | Burnley | 27 | -23 | 19 |
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Liverpool consider the future of Joe Gomez as the club prepares for a significant summer reshuffle of their defensive options.Feb 22, 04:02
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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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Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest team news ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash between West Ham United and Bournemouth.Feb 20, 17:30
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Bournemouth injury news: Andoni Iraola delivers Marcus Tavernier fitness update ahead of West Ham away trip
Bournemouth head coach Andoni Iraola provides an injury update on Marcus Tavernier ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.Feb 20, 15:53
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Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.Feb 19, 23:01
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