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• Crystal Palace 2-3 Arsenal: We gave it our best shot - Roy Hodgson

  28-12-2017 23:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Roy Hodgson says Crystal Palace "gave it their best shot" despite losing 3-2 at home to Arsenal and says he hopes to strengthen his squad in the January transfer window.
  
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• Swansea's Carlos Carvalhal: Tactics nerd and Mourinho fan

  28-12-2017 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW: Just like his playing career, which started with hometown Braga and saw him never stay anywhere for long, Carvalhal's managerial career has been wildly nomadic.
  
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• James Haskell reveals Wasps limbo amid England battle

  28-12-2017 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Haskell revealed he is still in the dark about his future in England as he plots a way back into Eddie Jones's squad. The flanker, 32, was dropped by Jones for the autumn internationals.
  
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• Premier League predictions: Olympic gold medallist Campbell takes on Lawro

  28-12-2017 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Mark Lawrenson takes on Olympic gold medal-winning sprinter Darren Campbell in the latest round of Premier League matches.
  
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• Crystal Palace 2-3 Arsenal: Arsene Wenger praises Alexis Sanchez after double

  28-12-2017 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  Arsene Wenger says the commitment of Alexis Sanchez was "never in doubt" despite his contractual situation at Arsenal, after the Chilean's double helped them beat Crystal Palace 3-2.
  
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• Australian governor want to demolish Lord's: Charles Sale

  28-12-2017 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHARLES SALE — SPORTS AGENDA AT THE ASHES: This astonishing suggestion was made by governor Linda Dessau to MCC chairman Gerald Corbett during the fourth Test.
  
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• Virgil van Dijk has to hit ground running: Mark Lawrenson

  28-12-2017 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARK LAWRENSON: My fee was the talking point but I just put it to the back of my mind. The only thing you can influence is on the pitch. Transfers fees may have spiralled but nothing has changed.
  
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• Southampton eye Theo Walcott and Daniel Sturridge

  28-12-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Theo Walcott and Daniel Sturridge are among the players on Southampton’s shopping list as they look to spend the £75million recouped from Virgil van Dijk’s move to Liverpool.
  
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• RB Leipzig line up £16m swoop for West Ham defender Oxford

  28-12-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham defender Reece Oxford is wanted by Red Bull Leipzig. The 19-year-old has been on loan at Borussia Monchengladbach, who also want to sign him on a permanent deal.
  
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• Liverpool's Klopp won't rush Van Dijk despite record fee

  28-12-2017 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Holland centre back is eligible to play in the FA Cup third-round tie against Everton a week on Friday but Liverpool boss Klopp says there is no rush to throw him in so soon after his move.
  
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• Which Premier League club has the toughest festive schedule?

  28-12-2017 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Each Premier League team plays four games over the Christmas period, but how much recovery time do they have?
  
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• Newcastle were negative but our league is NOT embarrassing

  28-12-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: The way Newcastle United played against Manchester City is not typical of what we see in the Premier League. If it was, it would not have provoked such debate and comment.
  
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• Manchester City are playing some of the best football

  28-12-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: After Manchester City beat Bournemouth 4-0 just before Christmas, I could not believe it when I heard some City supporters say they were getting bored. How can that be the case?
  
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• Andy Murray comes out swinging as he prepares for comeback

  28-12-2017 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Murray went through his first public practice session in nearly seven weeks on Thursday as he hit in the winter sunshine of Abu Dhabi. He is still planning to play in the Brisbane International.
  
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• Sizing John off the pace in Leopardstown Christmas Chase

  28-12-2017 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Odds-on favourite Sizing John finished in distress as he suffered a shock defeat behind Road To Respect in Thursday's Grade One Leopardstown Christmas Chase.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for December 29

  28-12-2017 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Doncaster and Southwell.
  
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• Crystal Palace 1-1 Arsenal LIVE: Follow all the action

  28-12-2017 22:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Gunners - managed by Arsene Wenger for the 810th time in the Premier League - will move to within one point of Liverpool with a win. Crystal Palace could go as high as 13th.
  
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• Five things we learned as Sanchez leads Arsenal to all three points at Crystal Palace

  28-12-2017 22:14
  Arsenal claimed all three points at Selhurst Park on Thursday night, dominating the match for long periods and running out 3-2 winners thanks to two fine goals by Alexis Sanchez and a Shkodran Mustafi strike.The Gunners had one or two nervy moments and were put under pressure in the final minutes after James Tomkins headed a late goal from a corner, but they held on for an important victory.Has Sanchez refound his appetite?
  
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• Coutinho backed to take Barcelona by storm by Camp Nou legend Rivaldo

  28-12-2017 22:10
  The Liverpool playmaker continues to be heavily linked with a big-money transfer to Catalunya, with a fellow Brazilian convinced he will be a success
  
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• Ronaldo beats Hamilton and Federer to Best European Sportsperson award

  28-12-2017 21:02
  The Real Madrid superstar has added another trophy to his enviable collection, with his achievements acknowledged by news agencies around the world
  
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• Crystal Palace v Arsenal LIVE: Follow all the action

  28-12-2017 20:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Gunners - managed by Arsene Wenger for the 810th time in the Premier League - will move to within one point of Liverpool with a win. Crystal Palace could go as high as 13th.
  
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• George Weah to become president of Liberia

  28-12-2017 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  George Weah will be elected president of Liberia after dominating the run-off election in his homeland. Ex-Chelsea star Weah has won 61.5% of the vote with 98.1% of ballots counted.
  
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• Cristiano Ronaldo named Best European Sportsperson of 2017

  28-12-2017 20:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After playing a key role in winning five titles with Real, the Portuguese forward has been chosen as the Best European Sportsperson of 2017 in a vote by 26 international news agencies.
  
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• Liverpool's Klopp prepares to 'collect the bones'

  28-12-2017 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A thumping 5-0 win over Swansea on Boxing Day is put to the back of the collective mind as the Reds prepare to take on Leicester on Saturday before travelling to Burnley on Monday.
  
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• Почему понты дороже безопасности?

  28-12-2017 19:51 via anchous.info
  Мы вроде все из 90х. Просто кто то застал уже в довольно зрелом возрасте, а кто по расска
  
  
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• Vincenzo Montella appointed as new Sevilla manager

  28-12-2017 19:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sevilla have appointed ex-AC Milan boss Vincenzo Montella as their new manager to replace Eduardo Berizzo. Berizzo was dismissed from his position as Sevilla manager on Friday.
  
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• This is fuelling my passion - Villas-Boas on Dakar Rally

  28-12-2017 19:40 via bbc.co.uk
  Former Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas tells Football Focus that his family connections and "great passion" for motor sports led him to compete in the 2018 Dakar Rally.
  
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• Novak Djokovic will face Roberto Bautista Agut in comeback

  28-12-2017 19:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Novak Djokovic's comeback match in Abu Dhabi will be against Spain's Roberto Bautista Agut. Djokovic has not played a match since shutting down his season at Wimbledon.
  
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• Kick It Out demands action over racist chants at Millwall

  28-12-2017 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Kick It Out has urged the Football Association to act with 'urgency' over alleged racist chanting during Millwall's Sky Bet Championship match with Wolves on Boxing Day.
  
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• Millwall face Football Association investigation after Wolves claim fans racially abused their players

  28-12-2017 18:51
  Millwall face Football Association investigation after Wolves claim fans racially abused their players
  
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• Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino looks to spend

  28-12-2017 18:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Southampton boss Mauricio Pellegrino hopes to recruit at least two new players following the £75million sale of Virgil van Dijk to Liverpool. Van Dijk will be available at Anfield from January 1.
  
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• Australia's fourth-Test sledging hasn't been up to scratch

  28-12-2017 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BUMBLE ON THE TEST: Australia told us they were going to be ruthless with their sledging in this Test but a third-day scoreboard of 491 for nine suggests they haven't been up to scratch. 
  
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• Manchester United man Luke Shaw raises the festive spirit

  28-12-2017 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United defender Luke Shaw brought a touch of much needed festive cheer to the club's training ground over Christmas after ordering 50 hampers for the staff.
  
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• Carlos Carvalhal bullish ahead of relegation battle

  28-12-2017 18:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Carlos Carvalhal insists Swansea can avoid Premier League relegation following his surprise appointment as Paul Clement's successor.
  
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• Bayer Leverkusen say they've had no offers for Leon Bailey

  28-12-2017 18:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bayer Leverkusen have received no offers for their highly-rated forward Leon Bailey, according to the club's general manager Jonas Boldt.
  
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• Steven Caulker leaves QPR by mutual consent

  28-12-2017 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  QPR centre back Steven Caulker has left the Championship outfit by mutual consent with an immediate effect. The 25-year-old has not appeared for the R's since September.
  
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• Brighton's Chris Hughton defends use of negative tactics

  28-12-2017 17:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chris Hughton has defended the right of the so-called smaller clubs to set up negatively against the likes of Manchester City after Newcastle drew criticism from some quarters on Monday night.
  
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• Liverpool prodigy Rhian Brewster opens up on racist abuse

  28-12-2017 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England Under-17 World Cup winner Brewster has revealed the multiple incidents of horrific racist abuse he has already suffered in his career - and he feels UEFA do not care enough about the issue.
  
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• Burnley boss Sean Dyche says awayday blues are in the past

  28-12-2017 17:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Burnley are no longer intimidated by the prospect of difficult Premier League fixtures on their travels, manager Sean Dyche said after his side recorded two draws and a win in their last four away games.
  
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• Liverpool splash the cash and is Kane's record a big deal? – Football Weekly Extra

  28-12-2017 17:46
  Max Rushden and co assess whether Virgil van Dijk will save Liverpool’s defence, if George Weah will make a good president of Liberia and the significance of calendars in footballRate, review, share on Apple Podcasts,Soundcloud, Audioboom, Mixcloud, Acastand Stitcher, and join the conversation on Facebook, Twitter and email.Max Rushden is joined by Simon Burnton, Sachin Nakrani and Jonathan Wilson for a festive Football Weekly Extra where they reflect on all the Boxing Day action as well a
  
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• Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger felt sorry for Sol Campbell

  28-12-2017 17:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gunners legend Wenger will break Sir Alex Ferguson's 810-game record for the highest number of Premier League matches managed after his side visit West Brom on New Year's Eve.
  
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• Liverpool: Virgil van Dijk can be the best in the world

  28-12-2017 17:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leicester manager Claude Puel says Southampton star Virgil van Dijk can be the best defender in the world following his record £75million move to Liverpool.
  
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• Ashes wine advert jokes about England's opening batsmen

  28-12-2017 17:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A wine advert at the Melbourne Cricket Ground was made to look rather silly after its joke about England's lack of opening batsman was played alongside Alastair Cook's double century.
  
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• George North announces engagement to cyclist Becky James

  28-12-2017 17:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Northampton Saints and Wales rugby star George North has announced his engagement to Olympic cyclist Becky James on Twitter. The 25-year-old made the news public on Wednesday.
  
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• Joe Root must be harder on himself if he wants to be great

  28-12-2017 16:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NASSER HUSSAIN: At some point, Root is going to have to sit down and ask himself whether he's working out those percentages properly. He's got all the shots in the world.
  
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• Dan Ashworth admits ‘lessons must be learned’ over Mark Sampson’s sacking

  28-12-2017 16:55
  Dan Ashworth praised the achievements of England’s representative sides in a year that has seen the Under-17s and Under 20s become world champions and the women’s team end 2017 as the No1 ranked side in Europe.Dan Ashworth has acknowledged “lessons have to be learned” by the Football Association over the handling of Mark Sampson’s sacking as manager of England’s women’s team, with the technical director recognising “the distress caused to the playe
  
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• Tony Pulis takes Middlesbrough training for the first time

  28-12-2017 16:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After watching his new charges beat Bolton at the Riverside Stadium on the day he was announced, Pulis will take charge for the first time when they host Aston Villa on Saturday.
  
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• West Ham to recall Reece Oxford from Monchengladbach loan

  28-12-2017 16:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham are ready to scupper Borussia Monchengladbach’s hopes of signing Reece Oxford on a permanent deal by recalling the starlet from Germany next month.
  
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• Ajax appoint Erik ten Hag as the club's new head coach

  28-12-2017 16:13
  The Dutch side have recruited the former Bayern Munich II coach to replace Marcel Keizer on a two-and-a-half-year contract
  
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