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Why are Arsenal so good this season? The same reason Messi's Barca were: The pullback

A decade after the pullback became how Messi's Barcelona dominated, the maneuver is everywhere in the Premier League -- and it might be how Arsenal win the title.

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LIVE Transfer Talk: Saudi clubs eye Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro

Man United stars Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro have been linked with moves to the Saudi Pro League. Transfer Talk has the latest.

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Arsenal's gritty win, Mbappe's weird PSG farewell: Marcotti recaps the weekend

Arsenal took a low-risk approach to beating Man United, and Kylian Mbappe's final home game at PSG was a strange coda to a phenomenal seven-year era.

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Gab & Juls left confused by PSG's 'strange' farewell for Mbappe

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NWSL: KC Current remain undefeated, Bay FC drop

KC Current keep going strong and remain top, while Bay FC drop down in our NWSL Power Rankings.

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MLS: Messi's Miami stay top, Portland Timbers struggle

Lionel Messi and Co. fought for a comeback win, but the Portland Timbers are facing hard times.

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