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Man United earn Liverpool draw, Pellegrini redeemed at Roma and more: Marcotti recaps the weekend
Sunday's 2-2 draw at Liverpool showed how Man United are "getting it" under Ruben Amorim, while under-fire Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou can't have it both ways when it comes to VAR.
The VAR Review: Why Brighton's penalty vs. Arsenal stood; explaining De Ligt's handball
Examining Brighton's penalty against Arsenal, and why did Matthijs de Ligt concede a penalty at Liverpool?
TOP HEADLINES
CARABAO CUP
SEMIFINALS BEGIN ON TUESDAY
Ranking the teams that need to win the Carabao Cup the most this season
Arsenal, Liverpool, Newcastle and Tottenham all want Carabao Cup glory, for various reasons. But which of this season's semifinalists needs it most?
THE TIME IS NOW FOR LIVERPOOL
Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool future needs settling soon, for everyone's sake
After his lackluster display against Manchester United, resolving Trent Alexander-Arnold's contract situation feels all the more urgent for Liverpool.
TRANSFER TALK
Transfer rumors, news: Spurs plot move for PSG's Kolo Muani
Spurs are reportedly keen to bolster their attack with PSG forward Randal Kolo Muani. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.
Decision time for Bayern Munich with star contracts set to expire
GLOBAL SOCCER SCOREBOARD
MONDAY'S GAMES
Man United's well-earned draw at Liverpool gives Amorim hope
Sunday's 2-2 draw at Liverpool was as good as Manchester United have looked under Ruben Amorim, providing a glimpse of what they could soon become.
Why Manchester United looked so much better against Liverpool
PREMIER LEAGUE REACTION
Savinho and Erling Haaland give Manchester City hope for 2025
Manchester City started 2025 with a comfortable 4-1 win over West Ham United, thanks to the performances of Savinho and Erling Haaland.
Chelsea's missed chances vs. Palace show why they're not in title race
Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca claims his side isn't ready to challenge for the title, despite its place in the table.
WHAT'S GOING ON WITH BARCA?
Why Barcelona can't play Dani Olmo or Pau Víctor ... for now
Barcelona's summer signings, Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, face six months with no football due to the club's financial issues. What is going on?
WHAT DID WE LEARN?
Premier League festive lessons: Liverpool are best, Man United won't finish top-four
Liverpool reeled off a string of wins over the holidays to strengthen their grip on the title race as 2025 begins. What else did we learn over the festive period?
Top Headlines
- Salah posts cryptic snap with TAA, Van Dijk
- Pep wants Grealish form of treble winning season
- Dalot: Utd motivated by Amorim's leadership plea
- Slot: United quality, not Madrid links affected TAA
- Source: City in talks to sign Lens CB Khusanov
- Amorim: Everyone 'too comfortable' at Man United
- Robinson named U.S. men's player of the year
- Corinthians' Garro charged with manslaughter
- Best fits, predictions for 2025 free agents
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How set piece specialists are thriving in the Premier League
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Soccer's best of 2024: Players of the year, best goal, games
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