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Lukasz Fabianski of West Ham United saves a penalty from Riyad Mahrez of Manchester City during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Manchester City at London Stadium on May 15, 2022 in London, England

West Ham United v Manchester City – Premier League

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The Premier League Title Race Is Still On

Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne celebrates after scoring his team fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City at the Molineux stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on May 11, 2022.

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Kevin De Bruyne Is Still Manchester City’s Expert Assassin

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Watford v Leeds United – Premier League

Jesse Marsch, Please Cool It

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Mason Holgate celebrates with Richarlison of Everton after scoring their team's second goal during the Premier League match between Leicester City and Everton at The King Power Stadium on May 08, 2022 in Leicester, England.

Leicester City v Everton – Premier League

The Premier League Relegation War Is The Best Show In Town

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Ray Ratto

Real Madrid CF v Getafe CF – La Liga Santander

Carlo Ancelotti, Everyone’s Cool Soccer Uncle, Just Keeps Winning

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - MAY 01: Richarlison of Everton celebrates with a flare after scoring their team's first goal during the Premier League match between Everton and Chelsea at Goodison Park on May 01, 2022 in Liverpool, England.

Everton v Chelsea – Premier League

Everton Made Desperation Work

Harry Maguire of Manchester United looks on as Sadio Mane of Liverpool runs with the ball during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield on April 19, 2022 in Liverpool, England.

Liverpool v Manchester United – Premier League

Liverpool Has So Many Cool Guys

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 19: Owner Tom Ricketts of the Chicago Cubs is seen on the field before the Cubs take on the St. Louis Cardinals at Wrigley Field on September 19, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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English Premier League

No Chelsea For The Rickettses

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Liverpool And Manchester City Never Disappoint

Everton FC v Arsenal FC – Premier League

How Do You Explain A Disaster Like Everton?

SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Sacramento Kings owner Vivek Ranadivé sits court side at the start of the second half of their game against the Dallas Mavericks at Golden 1 Center on January 15, 2020 in Sacramento, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

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America’s Most Feckless Owners Want In On Chelsea

Manchester City's English midfielder Phil Foden (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring his team third goal during the English FA cup quarter-final football match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, Southern England on March 20, 2022.

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Manchester City’s Lack Is Our Gain

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Ziptie Guy Is Man Of The Match

Liverpool's Portuguese striker Diogo Jota celebrates scoring the opening goal with Liverpool's Colombian midfielder Luis Diaz during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium in London on March 16, 2022.

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Manchester City And Liverpool Are Inseparable Once Again

Leeds United player Raphinha celebrates his goal during the Premier League match between Leeds United and West Ham United at Elland Road on September 25, 2021 in Leeds, England.

Leeds United v West Ham United – Premier League

Raphinha Showeth And Raphinha Taketh Away

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Chelsea Belongs To The U.K. Now

Bukayo Saka of Arsenal celebrates with (out of frame) Gabriel Martinelli of Arsenal after he scored during the Premier League match between Watford and Arsenal at Vicarage Road on March 06, 2022 in Watford, England.

Watford v Arsenal – Premier League

Arsenal Is On The Assault

Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at Etihad Stadium on February 19, 2022 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Tottenham Hotspur – Premier League

Harry Fucking Kane

Newcastle United's French midfielder Allan Saint-Maximin (2nd L) vies with Everton's English midfielder Dele Alli (2nd R) during the English Premier League football match between Newcastle United and Everton at St James' Park in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, north east England on February 8, 2022.

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Newcastle Is Not Worthy Of Allan Saint-Maximin, But It’s Getting There

Julian Alvarez of Argentina plays the ball during a training session on January 31, 2022 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

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Please, Manchester City, Do Not Ruin Julián Álvarez

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Mason Greenwood Arrested Following Rape And Assault Allegations

Manchester City's Belgian midfielder Kevin De Bruyne is tackled by Southampton's Ghanaian defender Mohammed Salisu during the English Premier League football match between Southampton and Manchester City at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton, southern England on January 22, 2022.

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Mohammed Salisu Wrecked Manchester City’s Shit

Norwich City v Everton – Premier League

That Couldn’t Have Gone Any Worse

Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Philippe Coutinho (C) shoots to score the opening goal of the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Swansea City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 26, 2017.

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Coutinho Has Another Chance To Be Coutinho Again

Kai Havertz of Chelsea interacts with Virgil van Dijk of Liverpool during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on January 02, 2022 in London, England.

Chelsea v Liverpool – Premier League

Liverpool Has Lost Control