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  "id": 2867800,
  "title": "EPL table: Brighton overtake Arsenal at top, Liverpool draw at Newcastle",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/epl-table-brighton-overtake-arsenal-at-top-liverpool-draw-at-newcastle",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-23T20:51:19.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
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    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/08/23/epl-table-brighton-overtake-arsenal-at-top-liverpool-draw-at-newcastle/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Brighton have now moved into the top spot of the Premier League table, overtaking Arsenal after a commanding 4-0 victory over Aston Villa on Sunday. The Seagulls scored all four goals in the first half, thanks to an own goal by Victor Lindelof and two goals from Maxim De Cuyper, one of which was a brace. Meanwhile, Arsenal suffered a heavy defeat as they opened the season with a 4-0 loss. Elsewhere, Manchester City began their new season with a thrilling come-from-behind win over Bournemouth, scoring two late goals from Marc Guehi and Josko Gvardiol. In the late match, Newcastle were held to a 2-2 draw by Liverpool, with Dominik Szobozslai netting a last-minute penalty.",
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        "published": "2026-08-23T15:14:42.000Z"
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        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Szoboszlai's last-gasp leveller rescues Liverpool in Newcastle draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/szoboszlais-last-gasp-leveller-rescues-liverpool-in-newcastle-draw",
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        "title": "EPL: Liverpool hold Newcastle to draw, Man City claim late win",
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        "title": "Man City secure stoppage-time winner as Liverpool snatch last-gasp draw",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/man-city-secure-stoppage-time-winner-as-liverpool-snatch-last-gasp",
        "published": "2026-08-23T18:54:53.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Liverpool and Newcastle play out thrilling 2-2 draw in Premier League opener",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/liverpool-and-newcastle-play-out-thrilling-2-2-draw-in-premier-league",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:41:28.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "EPL: Late Szoboszlai penalty earns Liverpool 2-2 draw against Newcastle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/epl-late-szoboszlai-penalty-earns-liverpool-2-2-draw-against-newcastle",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:54:16.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Late Szoboszlai penalty rescues point for Liverpool at Newcastle",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/23/late-szoboszlai-penalty-rescues-point-for-liverpool-at-newcastle",
        "published": "2026-08-23T19:55:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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