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• Robin Goodfellow's Racing Tips: Best bets for Monday, January 2 

  01-01-2017 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow gives his best tips for Monday's meetings at Plumpton, Ayr and Southwell.
  
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• Sadio Mane, Idrissa Gueye and Riyad Mahrez set for final games before jetting off... the players your club will miss during the Africa Cup of Nations 

  01-01-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Several Premier League stars are jetting off to the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon, which runs from January 14 until February 5. Some players have already been summoned to training camps.
  
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• Pep Guardiola blows his top as the Manchester City manager finally lets his mask slip after defeat by Liverpool 

  01-01-2017 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An hour after the final whistle, standing outside City’s dressing room there was a revealing insight into Guardiola’s state of mind as he engaged in a deep conversation with Txiki Begiristain.
  
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• Cesc Fabregas is still going strong after 100 assists... but does the Chelsea playmaker make my team of the week?

  01-01-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JAMIE REDKNAPP: Cesc Fabregas always seems to be singled out for what he can’t do. He is criticised for not covering every blade of grass, or not always tracking his runners but he really is a class act.
  
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• Everton --- Southampton: Match Report

  01-01-2017 23:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  Everton boss Ronald Koeman issues warning to SouthamptonRonald Koeman has warned former club Southampton that Everton will be a different
  
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• Georginio Wijnaldum urges Liverpool to turn up the pressure on leaders Chelsea

  01-01-2017 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Klopp believes Liverpool are starting to irritate Chelsea by matching them win for win and those at Stamford Bridge will be wondering how a 13-straight wins has only left them six points clear.
  
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• Willy Twiston-Davies rides Cogry to victory in the Betbright Casino Handicap Hurdle

  01-01-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 22-year-old, who has spent the last five seasons riding on the Flat and who swept to a first Royal Ascot win last summer, has returned to work alongside his jump-trainer father Nigel this winter.
  
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• Grade One Challow Hurdle winner Messire Des Obeaux set for Cheltenham Festival

  01-01-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Messire Des Obeaux, winner of the Grade One Challow Hurdle at Newbury on Saturday, will be aimed at the two and a half mile Neptune Investment Novices' Hurdle at Cheltenham.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino insists whole Premier League wants Tottenham to halt Chelsea's winning charge: 'We want the country's support'

  01-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino believes the rest of the Premier League will be cheering on Tottenham when they try to bring down Chelsea on Wednesday.
  
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• Kasper Schmeichel stops the rot for Leicester as rare clean sheet helps champions stave off relegation fears

  01-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  For all the focus on the struggles of Mahrez and Vardy in a difficult second album, more fundamental to the flirtation with relegation has been a defence failing to sustain its high standards.
  
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• Demarai Gray sorry for hippy crack video as Leicester discipline winger with club fine over 'poor judgement'

  01-01-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gray was criticised by the club for 'poor judgement' over the incident, which occurred in the hours after Leicester's Boxing Day defeat by Everton, according to the Sunday Mirror.
  
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• Sergio Aguero is a selfish striker, Granit Xhaka has more influence every week and Eric Dier's versatility is vital for Spurs - 10 THINGS WE LEARNED  

  01-01-2017 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RALPH ELLIS has studied all the statistics from the New Year's weekend for the Premier League and beyond to bring us his customary round-up of things we've learned from the latest action.
  
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• Rudy Gestede arrives on Teeside to complete medical as Aston Villa striker moves closer to Middlesbrough switch

  01-01-2017 23:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rudy Gestede is on Teeside to complete a £6million move to Middlesbrough. The Aston Villa striker held talks with the club and was due to undergo a medical ahead of completing a move.
  
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• Strong finish: No. 5 Penn St, No. 9 USC roll into Rose Bowl

  01-01-2017 22:47
  
  PASADENA, Calif. (AP) — The matchup in the 103rd Rose Bowl would have seemed preposterous in late September.
  
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• Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud sends Twitter into meltdown after scoring outrageous scorpion kick against Crystal Palace

  01-01-2017 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Olivier Giroud has often been criticised for a supposed lack of athleticism but the Arsenal striker showed it in great abundance with a superb 'scorpion kick' goal against Crystal Palace on Sunday.
  
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• The Latest: Trent Baalke says he's been fired as 49ers GM

  01-01-2017 22:42
  
  The Latest on Week 17 of the NFL regular season (all times local):
  
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• Everton boss Ronald Koeman not after revenge but warns Southampton to expect a different game to St Mary's

  01-01-2017 22:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Koeman quit Southampton to take charge at Goodison Park in the summer and Everton marked his first return to St Mary's with a poor display in a 1-0 defeat at the end of November.
  
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• 49ers GM Trent Baalke confirms firing to radio station

  01-01-2017 22:37
  SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP) — San Francisco 49ers general manager Trent Baalke says he has been fired by the team.
  
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• College Football Playoff viewership on ESPN rises slightly

  01-01-2017 22:31
  
  Both New Year's Eve College Football Playoff semifinals drew a bigger television and online audience than the games last season, but there were still far fewer people watching the games than when they were played on New Year's Day two seasons ago.
  
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• Fitzpatrick, Powell lead Jets past bumbling Bills 30-10

  01-01-2017 22:23
  
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — Ryan Fitzpatrick threw two touchdown passes in what was likely his final game for the Jets and New York ended a dismal season on a winning note with a 30-10 over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
  
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• Gary Anderson survives a Peter Wright comeback to book his place in the World Darts Championship final

  01-01-2017 22:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After initially looking in control, the Flying Scotsman had to dig deep after Wright battled back to level the contest at 3-3, but from there stormed ahead to book his place in the final.
  
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• Michael Vick returns: Former Falcons QB attends Dome finale

  01-01-2017 22:18
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Vick has returned to the Georgia Dome for the Atlanta Falcons' final regular-season game in the stadium.
  
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• Tony Romo tosses TD pass, Cowboys lose 27-13 to Eagles

  01-01-2017 22:12
  
  PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Tony Romo threw his first touchdown pass in nearly 14 months and the playoff-bound Dallas Cowboys played it safe in a 27-13 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday.
  
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• 'Like the Four Horsemen arriving' - Garth's team of the week & pick yours

  01-01-2017 22:11 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Who descended like the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse? And who is 'in the mood' like Glenn Miller? It's Garth's team of the week.
  
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• Brady throws for 3 scores to help Pats beat Miami 35-14

  01-01-2017 22:06
  
  MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. (AP) — Tom Brady threw for 276 yards and three scores Sunday, and the Patriots clinched home-field advantage throughout the AFC playoffs by beating the Dolphins 35-14.
  
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• AP Source: Jets keeping Bowles, Maccagnan for next season

  01-01-2017 22:00
  EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (AP) — A person with direct knowledge of the decision says the New York Jets are making no changes in leadership, meaning both coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan will remain with the team next season.
  
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• Knee injury rules Manu Tuilagi out of England training camp

  01-01-2017 21:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Manu Tuilagi has been ruled out of England's training camp in Brighton next week after a knee injury forced him to limp out of Leicester's 16-12 de
  
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• The Latest: Bradford on verge of setting an NFL passing mark

  01-01-2017 21:52
  
  The Latest on Week 17 of the NFL regular season (all times local):
  
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• Redskins have TE Reed, RB Kelley, LB Kerrigan active vs NYG

  01-01-2017 21:43
  Playoff-hopeful Washington has tight end Jordan Reed, running back Rob Kelley and linebacker Ryan Kerrigan active against the New York Giants.
  
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• Olivier Giroud's back-heel goal was art, says Wenger – video

  01-01-2017 21:14
  
  Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that the reflex necessary to convert Olivier Giroud’s back–heel strike into a goal, transformed the movement into art. Wenger, who spoke after Sunday’s 2–0 win over Crystal Palace, suggested that it could be remembered as the Giroud goal that nobody will forget. Of the team’s performance, Wenger’s only complaint was that his side did not kill the game off quickly enoughOlivier Giroud’s brilliant back-heel helps Arsenal
  
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• Goal transformed into art: Wenger lauds Giroud's 'scorpion'

  01-01-2017 21:11
  
  LONDON (AP) — With Alexis Sanchez's cross floating into the penalty area behind him, Olivier Giroud only had one choice: A back-heeled overhead flick.
  
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• Brendan Rodgers hails temperament of his Celtic side in win over Rangers: 'You need to stay calm in the Old Firm'

  01-01-2017 20:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers was so worried his team would get caught up in Saturday's Old Firm frenzy he made them practise with 10 men - and Scott Brown was given a early booking.
  
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• Arsene Wenger says Olivier Giroud's goal will live long in the memory

  01-01-2017 20:54 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Arsene Wenger praised Olivier Giroud's finish as "art" after the striker scored what could prove the goal of the season in Arsenal's 2-0 defeat of
  
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• National League round-up: Forest Green and Torquay share 10 goals as Lincoln City return to the summit 

  01-01-2017 20:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Forest Green Rovers and Torquay United shared 10 goals in their second thriller of the festive period.Elsewhere in the National League, Lincoln returned to the top with a win over Guiseley.
  
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• Can Clemson's D-line match Alabama's?

  01-01-2017 20:51
  
  GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Alabama's defensive line often gets credited with being the best in college football. The way the Crimson Tide's big guys have overpowered opponents the past few years, it would be tough to argue against.
  
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• Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits scorpion kick wonderstrike DID have an element of luck about it

  01-01-2017 20:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud admits his sublime scorpion kick in the win against Crystal Palace had an element of luck, despite many placing it among the greatest Premier League goals of all time.
  
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• Improved Tottenham face massive game at home to Chelsea

  01-01-2017 20:47
  By Martyn Herman LONDON (Reuters) - Tottenham Hotspur have improved on last season's Premier League title push but the searing pace being set at the top by Chelsea means defeat in Wednesday's home clash with their London rivals could consign them to also-rans with half the season remaining. Mauricio Pochettino's side bagged a fourth consecutive victory on Sunday, launching the New Year with a 4-1 victory at Watford with Harry Kane and Dele Alli scoring two apiece. It left Tottenham on 39 points
  
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• Sam Allardyce's hat, Olivier Giroud's roller coaster ride and a clean crossbar at the Emirates: Eight things you missed from Arsenal's victory over Crystal Palace

  01-01-2017 20:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  While the action was taking place on the pitch, there was plenty going on around the periphery which may well have passed you by. Sportsmail takes a look at the things you may have missed.
  
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• Olivier Giroud has the best goals per minute ratio in the Premier League but is he good enough to start for Arsenal?

  01-01-2017 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT THE EMIRATES: Olivier Giroud: discuss. The general consensus is he isn't fit to lace the boots of a striker such as Karim Benzema or Diego Costa. Here he added to the debate.
  
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• Sale Sharks 23-24 Bristol: Tom Varndell equals Mark Cueto's record of 90 Premiership tries 

  01-01-2017 20:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tom Varndell equalled Mark Cueto's Aviva Premiership try-scoring record as Bristol superbly came from behind to defeat Sale Sharks 24-23 at the AJ Bell Stadium.
  
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• Peach Bowl was a typical day for 'Bama's high-scoring D

  01-01-2017 20:15
  
  ATLANTA (AP) — Ryan Anderson no longer holds the unhappy distinction as probably the best Alabama defender without a touchdown.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino insists whole Premier League wants Tottenham to halt Chelsea's winning charge  

  01-01-2017 20:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino believes the rest of the Premier League will be cheering on Tottenham when they try to bring down Chelsea on Wednesday.
  
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• Worcester 24-17 Harlequins: Ben Te'o stars for struggling Warriors

  01-01-2017 19:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Harlequins' dreadful away form continued as they crashed to a 24-17 Aviva Premiership defeat at the hands of struggling Worcester Warriors at Sixways Stadium on Sunday.
  
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• The Latest: Cowboys QB Romo makes season debut at Eagles

  01-01-2017 19:50
  
  The Latest on Week 17 of the NFL regular season (all times local):
  
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• Falcons invite Vick back to Atlanta for Dome finale

  01-01-2017 19:49
  ATLANTA (AP) — Michael Vick is set to return to the Georgia Dome for the Atlanta Falcons' final regular-season game in the stadium Sunday.
  
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• Ahmed Elmohamady and Dieumerci Mbokani given permission to play for Hull City before jetting to AFCON

  01-01-2017 19:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Hull have been given a boost before Monday's Premier League trip to West Brom after Egypt agreed to let Ahmed Elmohamady turn up late for Africa Cup of Nations duty.
  
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• Leicester Tigers 12-16 Saracens: Manu Tuilagi suffers another injury setback

  01-01-2017 19:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manu Tuilagi's injury curse struck again at Welford Road on Sunday, leaving Leicester, England and the beleaguered centre awaiting urgent updates on the state of his damaged right knee.
  
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• Hal Robson-Kanu gives Tony Pulis food for thought after scoring winner in West Brom's win at Southampton 

  01-01-2017 19:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tony Pulis believes Hal Robson-Kanu has all the requisite qualities to command a regular starting berth at West Brom. The Welsh striker scored their winning goal at Southampton.
  
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• Arsenal 2-0 Crystal Palace: Olivier Giroud goal delights Arsene Wenger

  01-01-2017 19:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger praises Olivier Giroud's "exceptional reflexes" after the French striker's amazing 'scorpion' goal helped the Gunners beat Crystal Palace 2-0.
  
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• Olivier Giroud's 'scorpion' goal for Arsenal inspired by Henrikh Mkhitaryan

  01-01-2017 19:26 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud says he was inspired by Henrikh Mkhitaryan after his own 'scorpion kick' helped to secure a 2-0 win over Crystal Palace.
  
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