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Leeds

Also known as: Leeds United · The Yorkshire club · Daniel Farke's Leeds

Leeds United — football club that advanced to the FA Cup semi-finals in 2026 after defeating West Ham on penalties.

Sport

Arsenal lead title race as City face Liverpool test

The News

Arsenal hold a six-point lead in the Premier League and can extend it to nine points with victory over Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester City travel to Liverpool on Sunday seeking to overcome a poor away record against their rivals. Behind the top two, Aston Villa's midfield injuries have allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to close in on Champions League qualification.

7 February 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 7 February

  1. Arsenal lead title race as City face Liverpool test

    Arsenal hold a six-point lead in the Premier League and can extend it to nine points with victory over Sunderland on Saturday, while Manchester City travel to Liverpool on Sunday seeking to overcome a poor away record against their rivals. Behind the top two, Aston Villa's midfield injuries have allowed Manchester United, Chelsea and Liverpool to close in on Champions League qualification.

    7 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 4 February

  1. Arsenal reaches League Cup final, beats Chelsea

    Arsenal defeated Chelsea 1-0 in the League Cup semi-final second leg, with Kai Havertz scoring in stoppage time to secure the club's first final appearance in eight years. Arsenal will face either Manchester City or Newcastle at Wembley on March 22, seeking their first League Cup trophy since 1993.

    4 February 2026 · The Namibian

Saturday 31 January

  1. Arsenal seek to halt wobble, City face resurgent Spurs

    Arsenal travel to Leeds on Saturday seeking to prevent a Premier League slump as they hold a four-point lead but have taken just two points from their past three games. Manchester City face Tottenham on Sunday, where the Spurs will attempt to replicate their impressive Champions League form.

    31 January 2026 · The Namibian

Friday 23 January

  1. Arsenal-Man United Premier League clash weekend preview

    Arsenal hunt a fifth consecutive home win against Manchester United this weekend as they aim to maintain their title lead over faltering rivals Manchester City and Aston Villa, who have failed to capitalize on the Gunners' recent 0-0 draws. Manchester City have not won in the Premier League since 2025 and suffered an embarrassing 3-1 Champions League defeat to Bodo/Glimt, while Tottenham manager Thomas Frank faces potential exit if they fail to beat relegation-zone Burnley.

    23 January 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 21 January

  1. Mohamed Salah returns to Liverpool after Egypt's AFCON campaign

    Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah has returned to Merseyside after AFCON duty with Egypt and will be assessed ahead of the Champions League match against Marseille. Salah's return comes a month after departing amid a public dispute with head coach Arne Slot, during which he accused the club of throwing him "under the bus" and questioned his future at the club.

    21 January 2026 · New Era

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