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           <title><![CDATA[Carra: An elite manager would have fixed Liverpool]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Jamie Carragher was shocked by Arne Slot's sacking but believes an elite manager would have fixed Liverpool last season. ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13549469/arne-slots-liverpool-sacking-a-shock-but-an-elite-manager-would-have-fixed-club-last-season-says-jamie-carragher</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 09:34:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Iraola comes with risk for Liverpool – but Slot had to go]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Arne Slot's position as Liverpool head coach was untenable. The decision-makers at Anfield took a little longer than the supporters to realise that, but in the end it became clear that they could not risk disrupting next season with an autumn sacking.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13532418/andoni-iraola-to-liverpool-arne-slot-replacement-is-a-risk-but-dutch-coach-did-not-have-the-answers-to-their-problems</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:30:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Arsenal so close and growing – but this was still a missed opportunity]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Arsenal&#8217;s players stood there as Paris Saint-Germain celebrated. Myles Lewis-Skelly shook his head. Kai Havertz was still in discussions with the referee. Declan Rice and Gabriel applauded, almost forcing themselves to watch as their penance.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13549508/arsenal-lose-champions-league-final-to-psg-progress-but-was-this-a-missed-opportunity-for-mikel-arteta-in-budapest</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 31 May 2026 12:55:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Redknapp: Player power contributed to Slot exit - but Iraola can handle pressure]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Jamie Redknapp has suggested player power had a role in Arne Slot's sacking by Liverpool, but has backed Andoni Iraola to handle the pressure of replacing the Dutchman.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13549327/arne-slot-sacked-by-liverpool-jamie-redknapp-claims-player-power-contributed-to-dutchmans-dismissal-but-backs-andoni-iraola-to-handle-pressure</link>
           <pubDate>Sat, 30 May 2026 17:50:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Who is Ederson and what will he bring to Man Utd’s midfield?]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Manchester United midfield must be overhauled this summer and while Ederson alone is not the answer, his signing looks a step in right direction. The 26-year-old Brazil international from Atalanta can bring the dynamism that Michael Carrick needs.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13548882/manchester-united-transfer-news-ederson-can-adapt-to-the-premier-league-and-be-flexible-for-michael-carrick</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2026 10:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[CL final predictions: Arsenal can go from nearly-men to double winners]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Arsenal face Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final and by ending their wait for the Premier League title, the Gunners have removed the fear, tension and doubt that has haunted previous campaigns, writes betting guru Lewis Jones. He has three tips for the big one.....]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13548219/champions-league-final-predictions-and-best-bets-arsenal-to-go-from-nearly-men-to-double-winners-by-beating-psg</link>
           <pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2026 17:40:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[The Debrief: An alternative Premier League team of the season]]></title>
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           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13547873/the-debrief-alternative-premier-league-team-of-the-season-with-help-from-geniusiq-stats-you-might-have-missed</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 12:16:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['Pathetic' - Neville gives damning Spurs verdict as De Zerbi plots 'dream' team]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Tottenham avoided Premier League relegation but Gary Neville has branded their season "pathetic" and called on the ownership to conduct a thorough review of what has gone wrong. ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13547516/tottenham-gary-neville-labels-spurs-season-as-pathetic-as-roberto-de-zerbi-plans-to-build-a-dream-team</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 11:57:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Eze's Crystal Palace return and the players who could decide the fight for survival]]></title>
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           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13546533/eberechi-eze-to-cap-dream-season-with-crystal-palace-return-taty-castellanos-and-james-maddison-could-be-key-in-relegation-fight-the-radar</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 10:19:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Merson: Arsenal were also-rans, Arteta has brought them back]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[After Arsenal clinched the Premier League title this week, <em>Sky Sports</em> pundit Paul Merson assesses where the trophy was won and lost after a thrilling title race.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13546275/paul-merson-mikel-arteta-has-transformed-arsenal-from-also-rans-to-premier-league-champions</link>
           <pubDate>Thu, 21 May 2026 08:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Neville: I don't see how Arsenal waste this opportunity]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Sky Sports pundit Gary Neville says he does not see how Arsenal "waste this opportunity" to win their first Premier League title in 22 years, as Manchester City face a tough trip to Bournemouth on Tuesday night.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13545773/premier-league-title-race-i-dont-see-how-arsenal-waste-this-opportunity-says-gary-neville-as-man-city-face-tough-bournemouth-test</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 09:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Man Utd's firepower has made the difference - and they can get better]]></title>
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           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13544950/matheus-cunha-and-bryan-mbeumo-underline-man-utd-firepower-that-gives-michael-carrick-a-platform-to-build-on</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 09:30:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA['No intensity, no desire' - Keane slams 'schoolboy' West Ham]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[West Ham lacked intensity and desire in their damaging defeat at Newcastle, says Sky Sports pundit Roy Keane.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13545301/west-ham-roy-keane-hits-out-at-lack-of-intensity-and-desire-in-hammers-performance-during-defeat-at-newcastle</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 20:00:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Neville: I'd be fuming at Salah's comments if he was a Man Utd player]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Gary Neville says he would be "fuming" at Mo Salah's comments about Liverpool's season if the Egyptian was a Man Utd player.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13545005/liverpool-mohamed-salah-comments-show-his-unhappiness-but-id-be-fuming-if-he-was-a-man-utd-player-says-gary-neville</link>
           <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 11:46:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Carra: Liverpool have too many weak players]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Jamie Carragher believes Liverpool have far too many "weak" players in their team after they were "taken to the cleaners" by Aston Villa in their 4-2 loss on <em>Friday Night Football</em>.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13544518/jamie-carragher-liverpool-have-too-many-weak-players-and-dont-excel-at-anything-after-poor-defeat-to-aston-villa</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 22:32:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Anderson on Forest's rollercoaster season, Pereira magic and England hopes]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Nothing has been straight forward at Nottingham Forest this season. ]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13544315/elliot-anderson-on-nottingham-forest-rollercoster-season-vitor-pereiras-influence-and-world-cup-hopes-with-england</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 12:12:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Farke deserves more credit for Leeds transformation]]></title>
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           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13544228/daniel-farke-deserves-credit-for-leeds-transformation-jack-hinshelwood-shining-as-brightons-no-10-the-radar</link>
           <pubDate>Fri, 15 May 2026 07:58:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Spurs are survival favourites but do fixtures favour West Ham?]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[West Ham and Tottenham remain locked in a battle against relegation ahead of the final two rounds of Premier League fixtures. Which side will survive?]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13543132/tottenham-favourites-to-secure-premier-league-survival-but-do-west-ham-have-better-fixtures-in-relegation-shoot-out</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 13:56:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Merson: Liverpool will finish above Man Utd next season ]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Paul Merson says the fan reaction at Liverpool shows Arne Slot is up against it at Anfield, but the Sky Sports pundit is still confident they will finish above Man Utd next season.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13543010/paul-merson-arne-slots-up-against-it-at-liverpool-but-they-will-finish-higher-than-man-utd-next-season</link>
           <pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 09:34:00 BST</pubDate>
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           <title><![CDATA[Carra: Only people who don't want Arsenal to win PL thought VAR call was wrong]]></title>
           <description><![CDATA[Jamie Carragher believes only people who don't want Arsenal to win the Premier League title have an issue with the VAR call to rule out the Hammers' equaliser against Arsenal on Sunday.]]></description>
           <link>https://www.skysports.com/football/news/12037/13542862/jamie-carragher-david-raya-was-fouled-vs-west-ham-people-just-dont-want-arsenal-to-win-the-premier-league-title</link>
           <pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 20:30:00 BST</pubDate>
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