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2025-26 English Premier League

Can Amorim win without Bruno Fernandes?

AFCON absences, Aston Villa's title hopes, questions over Kobbie Mainoo and more talking points ahead of Aston Villa's clash with Manchester United.

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Which of these 8 midfield targets would fit best at Man United?

Manchester United are in the market for a midfielder, with at least seven names are under consideration. But which one would fit best?

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    ESPN INDIA'S END OF THE YEAR AWARDS

    Emerging athletes of the Year: Tanvi, Suruchi, Samrat break through in 2025

    Tanvi Sharma, Suruchi Phogat and Samrat Rana are ESPN India's emerging athletes of the year for 2025.

    6hAaditya Narayan
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    Quotes of the Year: Neeraj's 'kaam chalega nahin', Chaubey's 'bad name' about Messi, 15yo Maaya feeling 'old'

    ESPN India summarises 2025 with some of the best quotes from Indian sport this year.

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    INDIAN SPORTS DAILY UPDATES

    City Football Group exit Mumbai City: Indian Sports LIVE, December 26

    Follow all the updates from Indian sports on December 26, 2025.

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    This will be the Premier League's quietest Boxing Day ever: Where did all the games go?

    The day after Christmas is usually jam-packed with great Premier League matchups, but not this year. What gives?

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    Emmanuel Adebayor: Jamie Carragher's treatment of Mohamed Salah is disrespectful

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    Look out, Arsenal: Man City's titles have been built on a dominant midseason run

    Man City haven't been their typical best this season -- at least not yet, though the festive period is when their title wins have been built. Should Arsenal be worried?

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    AFRICA CUP OF NATIONS

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    Salah penalty saves 10-man Egypt from chaotic Bafana defeat

    South Africa were relentless in attack in the second half against Egypt on Friday at the Africa Cup of Nations, but they could not get past the Pharaohs' defence as Mohamed Salah's penalty secured the 1-0 win in Agadir.

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    ENGLISH PREMIER LEAGUE

    Will Arsenal's finishing troubles aid Brighton end winless run?

    Arsenal's finishing troubles, Brighton's injuries and more talking points from the Premier League clash.

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    Can Wolves shock injury-hit Liverpool?

    Liverpool's injury crisis, Wolves' miserable season and more talking points from the Premier League clash.

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    Reasons for optimism and pessimism for all 10 NBA teams that played on Christmas

    ESPN analyst Zach Kram picks two stats for the teams that played on Dec. 25, and breaks down why fans should be happy and worried about their title aspirations.

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