‘Everything has to be perfect’, Arteta says Arsenal need to reach new heights for PL glory
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Here are some of the big questions that will be answered in 2026.
Can Arsenal end their 22-year wait for Premier League glory?
At the time, it was Thierry Henry, Patrick Vieira and Ashley Cole. Bukayo Saka, William Saliba and Declan Rice are currently the players hoping to lead Arsenal to Premier League glory.
It’s been a long time coming for Arsenal fans, but an unusual start to the season has filled them with optimism that the trophy could be lifted at the Emirates Stadium in May.
Wolves, on the other hand, face a huge challenge in maintaining their Premier League status after a shocking run of form with just two points from their first 16 games. They will need to produce something incredibly special under Rob Edwards if they are to avoid relegation.
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Will it be Tuchel’s victory or Ronaldo’s sad farewell?
The United States, Canada and Mexico will host the 2026 World Cup in what is expected to be the most glamorous competition ever seen.
There’s no doubt there will be plenty of spectacle to enjoy off the field, but the action on the field is sure to be even more enjoyable.
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Declan Rice, Jude Bellingham, Harry Kane
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Arsenal are perfect in Europe, but PSG are meandering
Mikel Arteta’s side are top of the league table, with Bayern Munich in second and defending champions Paris Saint-Germain in third.
Who is still standing and will finally lift the trophy in Budapest on May 30th?
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Highlights: Maduke’s performance as Arsenal beat Brugge
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Can the villa go to Istanbul?
All are well placed to avoid the play-offs, but Nottingham Forest, currently on 11 points, still have work to do if they are to achieve a top-eight finish.
Celtic, currently 24th in the table, will be looking to avoid early elimination, while Rangers have only managed one point so far and are almost eliminated.
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Highlights: Tielemans winner, Villa win over Basel
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Can champions Palace avoid an upset in the cup?
Elsewhere, Arsenal face Portsmouth, Liverpool host Barnsley and Grimsby face non-league side Weston-super-Mare.
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“Magic in the Cup!” – McCoist in stitches after slippery corner accident
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Can Bompastor help Chelsea win their seventh FA Cup?
Women’s FA Cup holders Chelsea have dominated the competition in recent seasons, winning four of the past five seasons.
In the previous tournament, they defeated Manchester United 3-0 in the final and achieved the domestic treble.
They will start their bid to remain in the league with a home draw against Crystal Palace on Matchday 4.
Last season’s defeated finalists United will face Burnley, Manchester City will face Bournemouth and Arsenal will face Aston Villa at home.
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Will Newcastle be able to win back-to-back titles?
They have made a good fist of retaining the trophy so far and will face Manchester City in the two-legged semi-final.
Eddie Howe’s side beat Bradford, Spurs and Fulham to reach the last four.
The other semi-final will be between London rivals Arsenal and Chelsea.
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