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Critics won't like it but this evening it makes sense for Spurs to press more heavily than ever, and for Southampton to play out even more ...

Three of our writers look at each club's issues this season, how their managers are coping and what to expect in the match ...

Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema still draw attention but will that help them as Saudi Arabia builds towards the 2034 World Cup?

Salah's cross to Cody Gakpo against Fulham took him to 100 assists for Liverpool in all competitions. We look at some of his best ...

Marco Silva says Antonee Robinson's performance against Liverpool was so impressive it left him lost for words. The 27-year-old set up both of Fulham's goals in the 2-2 draw at Anfield as he continued to show why he's the most creative left-back in . ...

What makes the Dane stand out on and off the field - according to those who know him best ...

The Brazlian is not getting the playing time he would have hoped for after 18 months of waiting for his move to Madrid. What's going on?

Solskjaer, Cole and Evra on arriving and playing at Maine Road, winning three in a row at the Etihad and why this is a proper derby ...

As we approach another weekend of action in the Premier League, our writers predict the line-ups for the upcoming games ...

Tim Spiers is here with his look at the sillier side of football this week ...