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Unai Emery plays down Aston Villa’s English Premier League title bid

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacting during the 2-0 English Premier League win at Newcastle United at St James' Park on Jan 25, 2026.
Aston Villa manager Unai Emery reacting during the 2-0 English Premier League win at Newcastle United at St James' Park on Jan 25, 2026.

Senegal football boss says hosts Morocco acted badly at Afcon

Senegal's national football team celebrate winning the Africa Cup of Nations atop an open bus during a trophy parade in the streets of Dakar on Jan 20, 2026.
Senegal's national football team celebrate winning the Africa Cup of Nations atop an open bus during a trophy parade in the streets of Dakar on Jan 20, 2026.

Michael Carrick says Manchester United must ride wave of confidence

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick celebrating after the 3-2 English Premier League win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Jan 25.
Manchester United manager Michael Carrick celebrating after the 3-2 English Premier League win over Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on Jan 25.

Chelsea pile more pressure on slumping Crystal Palace with 3-1 EPL away win

Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring Chelsea's second goal in their 3-1 English Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Jan 25, 2026.
Brazilian striker Joao Pedro scoring Chelsea's second goal in their 3-1 English Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Jan 25, 2026.

Trinity Rodman scores in first US national team appearance in nine months

United States forward Trinity Rodman celebrating after scoring the fourth goal in the 6-0 win over Paraguay at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Jan 24, 2026.
United States forward Trinity Rodman celebrating after scoring the fourth goal in the 6-0 win over Paraguay at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California, on Jan 24, 2026.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Jan 25, 2026

A Minneapolis police officer throwing a can of tear gas at people gathered on Nicollet Avenue following a fatal shooting by federal agents.
A Minneapolis police officer throwing a can of tear gas at people gathered on Nicollet Avenue following a fatal shooting by federal agents.

Liverpool running on empty in away EPL defeat by Bournemouth, says manager Arne Slot

Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - January 24, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot before the match REUTERS/Toby Melville EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..
Soccer Football - Premier League - AFC Bournemouth v Liverpool - Vitality Stadium, Bournemouth, Britain - January 24, 2026 Liverpool manager Arne Slot before the match REUTERS/Toby Melville EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO USE WITH UNAUTHORIZED AUDIO, VIDEO, DATA, FIXTURE LISTS, CLUB/LEAGUE LOGOS OR 'LIVE' SERVICES. ONLINE IN-MATCH USE LIMITED TO 120 IMAGES, NO VIDEO EMULATION. NO USE IN BETTING, GAMES OR SINGLE CLUB/LEAGUE/PLAYER PUBLICATIONS. PLEASE CONTACT YOUR ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVE FOR FURTHER DETAILS..

Liverpool crisis deepens after last-gasp Bournemouth winner

Amine Adli scores the winning goal for Bournemouth in the 95th minute.
Amine Adli scores the winning goal for Bournemouth in the 95th minute.

Manchester City success ‘despite’ refereeing calls, claims Pep Guardiola

Antoine Semenyo (left) celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal against Wolves with teammate Marc Guehi.
Antoine Semenyo (left) celebrates scoring Manchester City's second goal against Wolves with teammate Marc Guehi.

Mikel Arteta wary of revitalised Manchester United against ‘far from perfect’ Arsenal in EPL

Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan v Arsenal - San Siro, Milan, Italy - January 20, 2026 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli
Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Inter Milan v Arsenal - San Siro, Milan, Italy - January 20, 2026 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta applauds fans after the match REUTERS/Matteo Ciambelli

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.