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Cherki caper, Haaland power help Man City flatten Arsenal: MOTW

Man City flattened Arsenal to put another intriguing twist in a Premier League title race that promises to go down to the wire.

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Stats: Haaland's 11 powers City, Salah equals Gerrard's record 9, Bayern win record 34th title

ESPN brings you the best stats from this weekend's football action.

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At a crucial stage in the season, Man City take control of the title race over Arsenal

Manchester City's 2-1 win over Arsenal becomes a huge confidence boost for Pep Guardiola's side in the Premier League title race.

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VAR review: Should Arsenal's Gabriel have been sent off for headbutt on Haaland?

Arsenal defender Gabriel got a yellow card following an altercation with Manchester City's Erling Haaland. What happened?

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Leboeuf: Arteta will be to blame if Arsenal don't win the title

Frank Leboeuf says mistakes from Mikel Arteta have allowed Manchester City back into the Premier League title race.

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Guardiola hails 'legend' Bernardo Silva after Man City beat Arsenal

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Arteta won't stop believing that Arsenal can win the title

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    INDIAN SPORTS DAILY UPDATES

    Punjab FC take on Inter Kashi in ISL: Indian Sports LIVE, April 20

    Here are all the updates from Indian sports on April 20, 2026.

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    SUNDAY IN THE PREMIER LEAGUE

    Van Dijk hands Liverpool a UCL boost and reason to believe after more late drama

    Liverpool beat Everton 2-1 with a 100th-minute winner to go seven points clear of Chelsea in the race for the Champions League. And how they needed it.

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    Salah keen to end Liverpool career 'the right way'

    Mohamed Salah has said he wants to end his time at Liverpool "the right way" after scoring in the Reds' 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday.

    20hBeth Lindop

    NBA PLAYOFFS

    East playoff takeaways: Magic shock Pistons, Celtics dominate Sixers

    Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Eastern Conference's first round.

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    West playoff takeaways: Thunder, Spurs roll in Sunday's games

    Here's what has stood out from the latest playoff games of the Western Conference's first round.

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    SATURDAY'S PREMIER LEAGUE ACTION

    Man United close in on UCL return by beating increasingly toxic Chelsea

    Michael Carrick seems to have the blueprint to get Man United back to Europe's top competition after beating Chelsea, whose season is quickly slipping away.

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    Spurs find silver lining vs. Brighton, but not a desperately needed win

    Tottenham still haven't won in the Premier League in 2026, following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Brighton. Nevertheless, there are positives to take.

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    Rosenior admits Chelsea have a 'mountain to climb' for UCL finish

    Liam Rosenior reflects on Chelsea's 1-0 loss to Manchester United in the Premier League.

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    Rosenior: Estêvão in tears after 'devastating' injury

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    In charts: Tottenham's relegation form explained and can they still escape the drop?

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    Does Michael Carrick deserve to stay at Man United next season?

    The 'FC TV' crew react to Manchester United beating Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League.

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    Man Utd give Chelsea 'mountain to climb' for UCL

    2dRob Dawson

    Laurens: Chelsea fans have turned on Liam Rosenior after defeat vs. Man United

    The 'FC TV' crew react to Manchester United beating Chelsea 1-0 in the Premier League.

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    De Zerbi: I'm proud of Tottenham's performance vs. Brighton

    Roberto De Zerbi draws positives from his sides performance despite conceding an equalizer in the 95th minute.

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    Does Roberto De Zerbi deserve credit despite Tottenham's draw vs. Brighton?

    ESPN'S Steve Nicol reacts to Tottenham's 2-2 draw against Brighton in the Premier League.

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