A full midweek Premier League programme and a transfer deadline – what a feast for Natalie Sawyer, Gab Marcotti, Oli Kay, James Gheerbrant and George Caulkin.
Liverpool miss the chance to go 7 points clear but do extend their lead to 5 points at the top of the Premier League. Did the Reds show weakness and has it been coming? And are we being too harsh on Manchester City given the points total they are on course to reach?
Maurizio Sarri was shamed by his players once again as Chelsea were humiliated 4-0 at Bournemouth. Do Chelsea players lose interest? Or is Sarri playing too many of them too often?
Elsewhere we’ve got the low-down on Newcastle’s new boy and we close the curtain on the Fellaini era.
Paddy von Behr provides advice ahead of the fantasy football weekend. For free Fantasy Premier League tips from The Sweeper, visit thetimes.co.uk/fantasyfootball
Is it ever ok not to support your team?
The best alternative team of the season ever!
Ancelotti masterless; Ten Hag car crash.
What's the future for Ange-ball and are Chelsea good?
Can Sancho and Dier make Euro squad?
Title down to two and will Salah leave?
Klopp crushed
A Wembley rollercoaster and does it matter who the officials support?
What’s the future for Haaland and City?
Is the title race over?
Will it be a City v Arsenal semi final?
Squad strength and who is the most adaptable player in the Premier League..?
Advantage Liverpool, will they hold on..?
Who starts for England at the Euros?
How to make England better..?
Is Mainoo the answer to England's midfield issues?
The best game of the season...?
The Dark Arts…
The best title race in years – so who wins?
Is European football becoming boring?
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