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EFL Preview: The race to finish top/not bottom at Christmas begins
6 December 2024 Off

EFL Preview: The race to finish top/not bottom at Christmas begins

By Total Football News

League One leaders Wycombe may have seen their impressive 11-match winning run end, but this week’s spirited draw at Exeter stretched their unbeaten record to 15 games.

Boss Matt Bloomfield is the poster boy for the feet-on-the-ground managers out there, saying their record so far is “irrelevant” and is making sure his side doesn’t dare dine out on what they’ve achieved, which, Bloomfield is quick to point out ahead of

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Premier League title race: Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea – state of play after 11 games
10 November 2024 Off

Premier League title race: Liverpool, Manchester City, Arsenal, Chelsea – state of play after 11 games

By Total Football News

Arsenal fans were hoping this was going to be their season after pushing Manchester City close in each of the past two campaigns.

And with City faltering – on the back of four consecutive defeats in all competitions – this might have been their ideal chance.

But Liverpool are performing better than anyone could have imagined under new boss Arne Slot, with 28 points out of a possible 33.

And

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Abu Kamara: Hull and Luton in race to sign Norwich winger
27 August 2024 Off

Abu Kamara: Hull and Luton in race to sign Norwich winger

By Total Football News

Hull City and Luton Town remain in transfer talks with Norwich City over winger Abu Kamara.

Both sides have made offers in the region of £2.5m for the 21-year-old.

The Tigers are still looking for attacking reinforcements, having sold Jaden Philogene back to Aston Villa this summer, while Luton are close to selling winger Chiedozie Ogbene to Ipswich Town for about £8m.

Portsmouth, where Kamara spent last season on loan

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Premier League: Compelling title race a relief at end of turbulent season
15 May 2024 0

Premier League: Compelling title race a relief at end of turbulent season

By Total Football News

This weekend will be the 10th time that the Premier League title has been decided on the final day of the season.

But rarely before will those in charge of the competition have been so grateful for a captivating conclusion to the campaign.

Liverpool’s challenge ultimately faded, scuppering their fans’ dreams of a triumphant farewell for departing manager Jurgen Klopp and the prospect of an unprecedented three-way battle going the

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Arsenal stay in Premier League title race with Manchester United win
12 May 2024 0

Arsenal stay in Premier League title race with Manchester United win

By Total Football News

Arsenal’s ugly win came on an ugly day but it has set the stage perfectly for the final day of the season.

They have asked Manchester City the question. It is one they have answered successfully so often in the past but all Arsenal could do was put it in front of them and, in this context, it was mission accomplished.

It all came on a ground where they have

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Premier League title race: ‘Arsenal left praying while Man City shine as end game nears’
4 May 2024 0

Premier League title race: ‘Arsenal left praying while Man City shine as end game nears’

By Total Football News

We are nearing the end game now.

As Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola rather succinctly put it: “One week left, three games left. Nine points and we will be champions. Seven, six or three points, Arsenal will win the Premier League.”

Guardiola is not placing much faith in Manchester United then, given he expects Arsenal to win every game and the Gunners visit Old Trafford on 12 May.

But, then,

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Manchester City: My players like pressure – Pep Guardiola on title race
15 April 2024 0

Manchester City: My players like pressure – Pep Guardiola on title race

By Total Football News
Erling Haaland and Pep Guardiola
Manchester City have won their past three Premier League games and are unbeaten in 27 matches in all competitions

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola believes his players are thriving under the pressure of the Premier League title race.

City are two points clear at the top after their title rivals Liverpool and Arsenal both lost on Sunday.

The champions thrashed Luton 5-1 a day earlier and are now favourites to

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Premier League title race: ‘Arsenal and Liverpool stumble as momentum shifts in Man City’s favour’
15 April 2024 0

Premier League title race: ‘Arsenal and Liverpool stumble as momentum shifts in Man City’s favour’

By Total Football News
Arsenal midfielders Jorginho and Declan Rice contemplate what went wrong against Aston Villa after the full-time whistle
Arsenal suffered their fifth league defeat of the season against Aston Villa

Arsenal revelled in a scene of high anticipation when they walked out to face Aston Villa but were left looking at a sea of empty red seats 90 minutes later as the Premier League title race took a potentially pivotal twist.

Liverpool stumbled first in a shock home defeat by Crystal Palace before Arsenal’s supporters, well at least

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Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal: ‘Stern and steely Gunners not going away in Premier League title race’
31 March 2024 0

Manchester City 0-0 Arsenal: ‘Stern and steely Gunners not going away in Premier League title race’

By Total Football News
William Saliba blocks Erling Haaland's shot
Manchester City failed to score in a home Premier League game for the first time since October 2021

Arsenal are almost a year on from the start of the collapse that cost them dearly in last season’s Premier League title race so all vital signs will be placed under the fiercest scrutiny as they face the same pressures again.

The ultimate test remains a visit to Manchester City, who forced

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Premier League title race: Will Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City win?
28 March 2024 0

Premier League title race: Will Arsenal, Liverpool or Manchester City win?

By Total Football News
There's just one point separating Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City with 10 games to go of the 2023-24 Premier League season
There’s just one point separating Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester City with 10 games to go of the 2023-24 Premier League season

Sunday is shaping up to be a huge day in the Premier League title race, with Liverpool playing Brighton and Manchester City hosting title rivals Arsenal.

The Reds would go top if they pick up a point or more against the Seagulls – before current leaders Arsenal go to

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