'Ugly' or 'beautiful'? Set-pieces prove decisive for Arsenal again
2026-03-01 22:08 UTCArsenal move five points clear in the Premier League title race but is their reliance on set-pieces an issue?
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Liverpool are looking to respond with renewed determination after their 1-1 draw against a resilient Sunderland on Wednesday night. The squad is eager to shift the momentum in their favour. Midfielder Ryan Gravenberch noted that the team intends to rely on its collective strength and intensity to secure a positive result at Elland Road.
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| Time (UTC) | Home | Away | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00:00 | Fulham | Tottenham Hotspur | Craven Cottage |
| 16:30:00 | Arsenal | Chelsea | Emirates Stadium |
| 14:00:00 | Manchester United | Crystal Palace | Old Trafford |
| 14:00:00 | Brighton and Hove Albion | Nottingham Forest | American Express Stadium |
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