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• Spartak Moscow 1-1 Liverpool: Philippe Coutinho equalises

  26-09-2017 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  DOMINIC KING AT THE OTKRYTIE ARENA: It was the 80th minute when the ball fell to Roberto Firmino. Here was the opening Liverpool had worked for relentlessly. The finish was anything but handsome.
  
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• Harry Kane close to Messi and Ronaldo, says Ferdinand

  26-09-2017 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham striker Harry Kane is close to being on a level with Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, according to former defender Rio Ferdinand.
  
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• Apoel Nicosia 0-3 Tottenham: Harry Kane bags hat-trick

  26-09-2017 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT GSP STADIUM: As APOEL fans unfurled a protest banner demanding the return of the Elgin Marbles to Greece, Tottenham stole into the night with three more precious points.
  
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• Ipswich 5-2 Sunderland: Black Cats stay in relegation zone

  26-09-2017 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT PORTMAN ROAD: Simon Grayson said ahead of this trip to Ipswich that there is a long way still to go. But for Sunderland’s sorry supporters, that is far from comforting.
  
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• Cardiff 3-1 Leeds

  26-09-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RALPH ELLIS AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Neil Warnock felt 20 years younger as he watched his Cardiff side go three points clear at the top of the Championship.
  
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• Borussia Dortmund 1-3 Real Madrid: Ronaldo scores a brace

  26-09-2017 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON: Cristiano Ronaldo followed up Gareth Bale's wonderful volley with a brace as Real Madrid took apart Borussia Dortmund at the Signal Iduna Park on Tuesday night.
  
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• Ben Stokes' arrest has to be the tipping point for change

  26-09-2017 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PAUL NEWMAN'S COMMENT: For all the pledges from Ben Stokes to grow up and clean up his act, after each scrape with authority he has remained an accident waiting to happen.
  
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• Political fever continues to affect sports as UK tour aborts - The Star, Kenya

  26-09-2017 23:41
  Political fever continues to affect sports as UK tour aborts
  The Star, Kenya
  The electoral fever in the country has forced the national small-bore shooting team to call off their trip to the annual United Kingdom Bisley competition. The 50m .22 rifle prone team is mainly comprised of officers from the National Police Service ...
  
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• Ben Stokes don't throw it all away, says Nasser Hussain

  26-09-2017 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: Ben Stokes has the world at his feet and is well on the way to becoming a very special cricketer but he cannot keep flirting with the self-destruct button.
  
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• Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp defends Loris Karius over goal

  26-09-2017 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Karius was beaten by Fernando from 25 yards midway through the first half of Tuesday's Champions League tie. Though the free kick was well-struck, it did not go right in the corner.
  
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• Man City 2-0 Shakhtar Donetsk: Sterling seals routine win

  26-09-2017 23:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: If Manchester City are ever to crack the Champions League, there will be more nights like this. Pep Guardiola's team were not at their engaging best.
  
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• Burton Albion 0-4 Aston Villa

  26-09-2017 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ALAN BIGGS AT THE PIRELLI STADIUM: Emphatic evidence here that Villa are finally firing on most cylinders as Steve Bruce's side surged to a third successive victory.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp tells Liverpool they need killer edge after Moscow draw

  26-09-2017 23:32
  Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp tells the Reds to up their game as they claimed a second draw from two Champions League matches.
  
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• Ben Stokes set to be stripped of England vice-captaincy

  26-09-2017 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  English cricket is reeling after Ben Stokes was arrested early on Monday following a brawl outside a Bristol nightclub that left a 27-year-old man in hospital with facial injuries.
  
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• Sky to cut ties with £5m-a-year ambassador David Beckham

  26-09-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Sky will not be renewing David Beckham's ambassador contract which has cost the network an astonishing £20million over four years.
  
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• Marcus Trescothick passes 19,000 first-class runs as Somerset close in on safety

  26-09-2017 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  SOMERSET are closing in on securing their Division One status after building a winning position on day two of their Specsavers County Championship match against Middlesex.
  
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• Manchester Utd's Mourinho turns on charm offensive

  26-09-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT FROM MOSCOW: Jose Mourinho was stitched up before the trip had barely begun by a couple of Liverpool fans. But when he spoke yesterday his tone revealed he is still calm.
  
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• Ashes 2017/18: Ben Stokes leaves England plans in chaos after late-night arrest

  26-09-2017 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  BEN STOKES was talking about his new-found maturity as recently as Saturday morning in a magazine interview, so his England bosses will be disappointed a late night out has ended in a police cell.
  
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• Ashes 2017/18: Ben Stokes could lose Test vice-captaincy over nightclub incident

  26-09-2017 23:30 via feedproxy.google.com
  BEN STOKES could lose the England Test vice-captaincy if an ECB investigation decides he was at fault in the incident that led to his arrest in the early hours of Monday morning.
  
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• Real Madrid news: I'm delighted for Ronaldo and Bale after Borussia Dortmund win - Zidane

  26-09-2017 23:28 via feedproxy.google.com
  REAL MADRID boss Zinedine Zidane has heaped praise on Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale for their performances against Borussia Dortmund last night.
  
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• Harry Kane fires another Tottenham hat-trick...and reacts to a lavish claim from a Spurs legend

  26-09-2017 23:25
  Harry Kane speaks out after scoring his perfect hat-trick in the Champions League away to APOEL Nicosia.
  
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• Diego Costa writes emotional message to Chelsea fans after sealing Atletico Madrid return

  26-09-2017 23:25 via feedproxy.google.com
  DIEGO COSTA has penned an emotional message to Chelsea fans after completing his return to Atletico Madrid.
  
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• Cardiff 3 - Leeds 1: Kenneth Zohore hits a brace as Cardiff return to Championship summit

  26-09-2017 23:23 via feedproxy.google.com
  KENNETH ZOHORE returned to goal-scoring form to send Cardiff striding back to the top of the Championship.
  
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• Brentford 1-1 Derby: Ollie Watkins earns the hosts a point

  26-09-2017 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AT GRIFFIN PARK: Joe Ledley needed just 16 minutes to make his mark in a Derby County shirt but Ollie Watkins earned Brentford a much-needed and deserved point.
  
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• Man City fans return to booing Champions League anthem

  26-09-2017 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: If there's one thing you're sure to hear at the Etihad on nights like this besides the Champions League anthem, it's the chorus of boos from home fans.
  
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• Cricket: England facing Ashes dilemma ahead of selection announcement

  26-09-2017 23:22
  While Ben Stokes' arrest was hogging the headlines, there were still key decisions for the England selectors to make ahead of the Ashes.
  
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• England look for foreign heir to Eddie Jones

  26-09-2017 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stephen Brown, the union's new chief executive, revealed on Tuesday that he will be prioritising the search for a successor to Jones who has transformed the national team.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp discusses why Liverpool failed to beat Spartak Moscow - 'We must be clinical'

  26-09-2017 23:17 via feedproxy.google.com
  LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp says his side have to be more clinical after they drew 1-1 with Spartak Moscow.
  
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• Jordan Henderson: Liverpool defended well v Spartak Moscow… finishing is bigger problem

  26-09-2017 23:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  JORDAN HENDERSON bemoaned Liverpool’s lack of ruthless edge as they were held to a 1-1 draw away to Spartak Moscow in the Champions League.
  
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• Kane, Aurier and all Tottenham talking points from Spurs' 3-0 win over APOEL

  26-09-2017 23:08
  Ben Pearce talks us through the main learning points as Tottenham stroll to victory in Cyprus, courtesy of Harry Kane.
  
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• Rugby Union: RFU to deny Eddie Jones his wish of playing England's World Cup 2019 warm-up games in Japan

  26-09-2017 23:06
  The Rugby Football Union will force England to play their 2019 Rugby World Cup warm-up matches at Twickenham unless there is a clear performance advantage of taking one of them to Japan, despite head coach Eddie Jones’ desire to maximise his squad’s chances of adapting to the country.
  
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• Rugby Union: England will replace Eddie Jones with 'best man for the job' regardless of nationality

  26-09-2017 23:06
  Eddie Jones will be replaced as England head coach by “the best man for the job” and not necessarily a homegrown coach if he leaves the position after the 2019 Rugby World Cup as expected, the new chief executive of the Rugby Football Union has confirmed.
  
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• Arsenal news: Granit Xhaka wants Alexandre Lacazette to score away from the Emirates

  26-09-2017 22:57 via feedproxy.google.com
  GRANIT XHAKA has been impressed by Alexandre Lacazette’s goalscoring prowess for Arsenal but he wants the France international to deliver the goods away from the Emirates Stadium.
  
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• Spartak Moscow vs Liverpool: Philippe Coutinho has Ferdinand and Lampard purring

  26-09-2017 22:55 via feedproxy.google.com
  PHILIPPE COUTINHO’s goal for Liverpool against Spartak Moscow this evening was enjoyed in the BT Sport studio.
  
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• Coutinho stunner earns Liverpool draw as Jurgen Klopp's men stutter again

  26-09-2017 22:49
  Liverpool settled for a second successive Champions League draw to kick off their campaign as their clash with Spartak Moscow finished 1-1.
  
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• Liverpool player ratings: Did anyone impress against Spartak Moscow?

  26-09-2017 22:47 via feedproxy.google.com
  EXPRESS SPORT brings you Liverpool’s player ratings from their stalemate with Spartak Moscow.
  
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• Kevin de Bruyne leads City to victory over Ukraine champions Shakhtar

  26-09-2017 22:45
  Sergio Aguero missed a penalty and the chance to equal the club's all-time goalscoring record in a 2-0 win over Shakhtar Donetsk.
  
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• Napoli stroll to Feyenoord win as Italians dedicate goals to injured Milik

  26-09-2017 22:44
  Napoli made light work of Feyenoord in the Champions League on Tuesday, taking time out to pay tribute to injured star Arkadiusz Milik.
  
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• Spartak Moscow 1 - Liverpool 1: Abject finishing lets down dominant Reds

  26-09-2017 22:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  PHILIPPE COUTINHO continued to show why Barcelona were so desperate to sign him – and why Liverpool were so determined not to sell.
  
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• Spartak Moscow vs Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp WRONG to defend Loris Karius - Rio Ferdinand

  26-09-2017 22:41 via feedproxy.google.com
  LIVERPOOL boss Jurgen Klopp is wrong to defend goalkeeper Loris Karius following his performance against Spartak Moscow tonight.
  
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• Ronaldo brace seals Real Madrid win on 400th appearance

  26-09-2017 22:38
  Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo gave Real Madrid a win over Borussia Dortmund as the Portugal star reached another milestone.
  
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• Man City 2 - Shaktar Donetsk 0: De Bruyne and Sterling strike as City cruise

  26-09-2017 22:38 via feedproxy.google.com
  KEVIN DE BRUYNE’s dead-eye precision maintained Manchester City’s perfect Champions League group start although Sergio Aguero’s uncharacteristic penalty miss delayed the Argentinian forward’s appointment with history.
  
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• Harry Kane bags perfect Tottenham hat-trick as Spurs romp APOEL

  26-09-2017 22:38
  England striker Harry Kane scored with his right foot, left foot and his head to record his sixth treble in the calendar year.
  
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• APOEL 0 - Tottenham 3: Harry Kane nets hat-trick to send Champions League warning

  26-09-2017 22:35 via feedproxy.google.com
  APOEL employed someone called Jesus to mark Harry Kane last night. But the Cypriot side soon found out that the striker has a God-given talent for scoring goals as he netted a hat-trick.
  
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• Malaysian Grand Prix: A final farewell to the Sepang circuit

  26-09-2017 22:32 via bbc.co.uk
  The final Malaysian Grand Prix could represent the end of the era of expensive, hard-to-get-to enormo-tracks.
  
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• Chelsea's Diego Costa to join Atletico Madrid on January 1

  26-09-2017 22:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Diego Costa's protracted return to Atletico Madrid from Chelsea is official after the two clubs confirmed the deal on Tuesday. The £58million deal will go through on New Year's Day.
  
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• Liverpool news: Philippe Coutinho not good enough for Barcelona yet - Rio Ferdinand

  26-09-2017 21:42 via feedproxy.google.com
  LIVERPOOL star Philippe Coutinho must improve his goalscoring record to be recognised as one of the best players in the world, according to pundit Rio Ferdinand.
  
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• British Masters 2017: Lee Westwood thrilled with star names on show at Close House

  26-09-2017 21:40 via feedproxy.google.com
  LEE WESTWOOD admits he is flattered and surprised by the strength of field he has been able to attract for this week's British Masters.
  
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• Liverpool fans absolutely slam Roberto Firmino during Spartak Moscow clash

  26-09-2017 21:39 via feedproxy.google.com
  LIVERPOOL fans are not impressed with Roberto Firmino’s performance against Spartak Moscow.
  
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• Chelsea transfer news: Diego Costa agrees terms for January move to Atletico Madrid

  26-09-2017 21:33 via feedproxy.google.com
  CHELSEA have announced the sale of Diego Costa to Atletico Madrid.
  
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