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  • Chelsea and Strasbourg fans protest against their owner Blue-Co before Chelsea’s match against Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on 18 April 2026.

    double quotation markSlumbering giants Chelsea and United offer little for fans

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  • Mikel Arteta (left) gestures as he stands on the touchline next to Manchester City's Pep Guardiola

    double quotation markArteta’s desire for control may derail Arsenal’s title drive

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