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Abhishek Parameswaran
Abhishek Parameswaran is a regular Scroll.in contributor
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Wenger, the Allfather Odin of Arsenal, leaves behind Premier League’s most influential legacy
In his 22-year stay, Arsenal finished in the top four for 21 consecutive seasons, winning the Premier League thrice and the FA a record seven times.
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The Premier League's six-way battle for the title sets up a dramatic second half of the season
In the middle of January, only 10 points separate Chelsea at the top and Manchester United at sixth.
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The underdog theme song blared loud and proud in the world of sports in 2016
2017 may revert to type, but the joy and incredulity this last year provided will live long in memory.
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Trending
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CAA is a letdown, but Bengali Hindus in Assam are unlikely to ditch BJP
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Australian journalist leaves country amid visa troubles, says ‘too difficult to do my job in India’
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Over 17,400 citizens write to EC seeking action against PM Narendra Modi for hate speech
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Rights group PUCL seeks disqualification of PM Narendra Modi for hate speech in Rajasthan
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What Sudhir Kakar (1938-2024) had to say on violence, secularism, and religion in India
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Festive fixtures will decide whether Manchester City have what it takes to go all the way
The New Year’s Eve match against Liverpool will determine whether Pep Guardiola's team have it in them to keep up with Chelsea.
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Clinical aggression, effortless swagger – Vijender Singh is a champion who can do no wrong
India’s super middleweight champion took less than ten minutes to knock out his challenger in a dominating victory.
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Saturday provides Vijender Singh the perfect chance to end a glorious 2016 on a resounding high
India’s reigning super middleweight champion will defend his title in Delhi against Tanzania’s Francis Cheka.
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Video
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Watch Anu Malik and Sonu Nigam’s impromptu performance of ‘Main Hoon Na’ at Farah Khan’s home
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Watch: Doordarshan newsreader faints on live TV in Kolkata owing to severe heat
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Watch: Spice Girls sing ‘Stop’ as bandmates reunite to celebrate Victoria Beckham’s 50th birthday
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Watch: Over 350 ballerinas come together to break the world record for standing on tip toes
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Eco India: How can India deal with its mounting tyre waste?
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Unlearning and relearning the key to Vijender’s rise to the top
Vijender will face Francis Cheka at the Thyagaraj Indoor Stadium on December 17.
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Adventurous Sevilla are unlikely to go all the way, but could provide twists and turns to title race
Jorge Sampaoli's men have been brave and ambitious, and while that is praiseworthy, such things are seemingly not meant to last in the Spanish league.
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A quarter of the season in, poor defending has made all the difference in the Premier League
The team that manages to defend consistently through the season is likely to win the title.
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The Reel
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Watch: Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ trailer
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Start the week with a film: A legend returns in ‘Bob Marley: One Love’
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In Cannes-bound ‘In Retreat’, a Ladakh that has rarely been seen before
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‘Trap’ trailer: M Night Shyamalan’s thriller stars Josh Hartnett as a serial killer
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Watch: Five directors shoot on iPhones for MAMI Mumbai Film Festival initiative
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From the stands: Watching Bengaluru FC achieve history and send 21,378 of us into delirious joy
There is a raw, unadulterated beauty to supporting and watching this team live at the stadium.
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With a stable defence and disciplined midfield, Delhi Dynamos have only their attack to worry about
Head coach Gianluca Zambrotta will be aiming for more goals from a team that flattered to deceive last season.
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Where in the world is Wayne Rooney? Is that confused, listless, mediocre No. 10 really him?
Maybe it's too late for Manchester United's former glory boy to be himself again.
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The Field
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Watch, highlights ISL 2023-24: Odisha FC beat Mohun Bagan Super Giant in first leg of semi-final
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Indian men’s and women’s compound teams through to finals
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ISL 2023-24: How first-time head coach Petr Kratky helped Mumbai City FC pick up the pieces
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IPL 2024: Marcus Stoinis helps Lucknow breach the Chennai fortress with unbeaten century
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Archery, World Cup Stage I: Jyothi Surekha Vennam finishes second in women’s compound qualification