Manchester City’s 3-1 victory lifted it over Arsenal and into first place in the Premier League. But the title race is far from over.
Category: Soccer
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Manchester City Beats Arsenal, and the Premier League Season Pivots
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P.S.G.-Bayern: Choupo-Moting Shows Benefits of the Slow Burn
The New York Times – Sports:Eric-Maxim Choupo-Moting was never a can’t-miss talent. But as he leads Bayern Munich against P.S.G., he has proved he belongs right where he is.
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Champions League Overcrowding Was a ‘Near Miss’ for UEFA
The New York Times – Sports:Independent investigators concluded it was only a “matter of chance” that the dangerous scenes at last year’s Liverpool-Real Madrid final did not lead to deaths.
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Champions League or Super League? No One Wins.
The New York Times – Sports:Proponents of a European superleague do not lack for opposition. Those on the other side rarely have to explain why the status quo is worth saving.
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Harry Kane and the Power of Individual Achievement
The New York Times – Sports:Soccer prefers to recognize collective triumphs ahead of personal milestones as the true measure of success. But glory comes in many forms.
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The English Soccer Streak That Is ‘Just Statistically Ridiculous’
The New York Times – Sports:Bristol City has gone 65 games since its last penalty kick, a drought that has baffled the team and its fans. It has to end eventually, right?
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Soccer Player Christian Atsu Is Rescued From Turkey Earthquake
The New York Times – Sports:Just hours before Christian Atsu was trapped, he had scored the winning goal for the Turkish soccer club Hatayspor.
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It’s Not Just About What Manchester City Won
The New York Times – Sports:Players, and fans, can accept losing. It is part of sports. It is different, though, if they find out one side wasn’t playing by the same rules.
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The Premier League’s Charges Against Manchester City, Explained
The New York Times – Sports:Could City really get tossed out of the Premier League? The rules are clear. The outcome of a complicated case is not.
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Manchester City Charged With Dozens of Financial Violations
The New York Times – Sports:The Premier League accused City, one of the most successful teams in soccer, with persistently breaking rules about reporting its revenues, sponsorships and costs.
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The Danger Lurking Behind the Premier League’s Wealth
The New York Times – Sports:Teams that can’t match England’s spending now face a choice: Accept that they can no longer compete for the best talent, or risk everything to try.