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Cristiano Ronaldo looking pensive in a Manchester United game, in May of 2022.

Brighton & Hove Albion v Manchester United – Premier League

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Cristiano Ronaldo And Kevin Durant Can Choose To Leave, But Not What Comes Next

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Billy Haisley

Romelu Lukaku of Belgium celebrates after scoring their side's third goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Belgium and Russia on June 12, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

Belgium v Russia – UEFA Euro 2020: Group B

Inter Is Giving Us Our Romelu Lukaku Back

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Tom Ley

Everton v Chelsea – Premier League

Everton Couldn’t Go Where Richarlison Wanted To Take Them

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Sadio Mane (C) is presented as new player of FC Bayern Munchen by members of the board Oliver Kahn (L) and Herbert Hainer (R) at Allianz Arena on June 22, 2022 in Munich, Germany.

FC Bayern Muenchen Unveils New Signing Sadio Mane

Sadio Mané Helped Build A Liverpool That No Longer Needed Him

Manchester City's English midfielder Jack Grealish attends an event for fans with members of the Manchester City football team following an open-top bus parade through Manchester, north-west England on May 23, 2022, to celebrate winning the 2021-22 Premier League title.

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Jack Grealish Went Lad Mode At Manchester City’s Title Parade

Ilkay Guendogan of Manchester City celebrates after scoring their team's third goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Manchester, England.

Manchester City v Aston Villa – Premier League

The Premier League Got The Chaotic Ending It Deserved

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - MAY 22: Manchester City fans celebrate winning the Premier League title on the pitch by swinging on the cross bar and lounging on the roof of the net after the Premier League match between Manchester City and Aston Villa at Etihad Stadium on May 22, 2022 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

English Premier League

The Pitch Invasion Is Back

Everton's fans invade the football pitch to celebrate at the end of the English Premier League football match between Everton and Crystal Palace at Goodison Park in Liverpool, north west England on May 19, 2022. - Everton staged a dramatic fightback from two goals down to preserve their Premier League status with a 3-2 win against Crystal Palace.

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It Doesn’t Get Better Than That

Arsenal goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale reacts after the Premier League match between Newcastle United and Arsenal at St. James Park on May 16, 2022 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.

Newcastle United v Arsenal – Premier League

It’s Still A Little Too Early For Arsenal

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

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

Watford v Leeds United – Premier League

Jesse Marsch, Please Cool It

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

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 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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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