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• Tottenham 2-0 Newport: Lamela nets first goal in 504 days

  07-02-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT WEMBLEY: Mauricio Pochettino claimed football was all about tricking your opponent as in defence of Dele Alli. Sometimes it seems so much simpler than that.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino backs Erik Lamela to reach 'new level'

  07-02-2018 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  KIERAN GILL AT WEMBLEY STADIUM: Mauricio Pochettino has backed Erik Lamela to return to his very best and even reach a ‘new level’ following his injury hell.
  
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• No winners, only losers as Mahrez v Leicester dispute rumbles on

  07-02-2018 23:37
  Jim Daly on the stalemate at the King Power Stadium as a Foxes legend battles to leave the club
  
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• Luis Enrique to wait until summer to take over at Chelsea

  07-02-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Luis Enrique remains Chelsea's first choice to be Antonio Conte’s permanent replacement but the 47-year-old does not want the job before the end of the season. He is still on a year’s sabbatical.
  
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• England one-day captain Morgan postpones wedding

  07-02-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY RICHARD GIBSON: Morgan has been forced to rearrange his wedding later this year after changes were made to the itinerary for the tour of Sri Lanka.
  
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• Peter Beardsley booked to speak at three events

  07-02-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Peter Beardsley is scheduled to appear as guest speaker at three events in the coming weeks despite being suspended by Newcastle following allegations of racism and bullying
  
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• Federer grabs chance to claim No 1 ranking in Rotterdam

  07-02-2018 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He could surpass Andre Agassi as the oldest ever world No 1 - the American was 33 when his sixth stint at the summit of men's tennis ended in September 2003.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for February 8

  07-02-2018 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Thursday's meetings at Huntingdon, Towcester, Doncaster and Newcastle.
  
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• Maro Itoje puts friendship on ice in heat of battle with Alun Wyn Jones

  07-02-2018 23:00
  The England youngster’s duel with his Lions second-row partner could hold the key to victory in the Six Nations match against Wales at TwickenhamLast summer’s Lions tour to New Zealand is history but the unlikely friendships it forged endure. The partnership of Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje in the second row for the final two Tests, neither of which the All Blacks managed to win, was a conspicuous success and the Wales captain was even memorably caught on video chanting “Oh Mar
  
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• Five talking points from Tottenham's 2-0 FA Cup win over Newport County

  07-02-2018 23:00
  Ben Pearce picks out the highlights of Tottenham's FA Cup 5th Round defeat of Newport County
  
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• 6 Nations: Maro Itoje puts friendship on ice in heat of battle with Alun Wyn Jones

  07-02-2018 23:00
  Maro Itoje says he does not want to get drawn into the sociopolitical analysis of England’s Six Nations showdown with Wales.Last summer’s Lions tour to New Zealand is history but the unlikely friendships it forged endure.The partnership of Alun Wyn Jones and Maro Itoje in the second row for the final two Tests, neither of which the All Blacks managed to win, was a conspicuous success and the Wales captain was even memorably caught on video chanting “Oh Maro Itoje!” with t
  
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• Which country is most popular in the Premier League?

  07-02-2018 22:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang took to the field for Arsenal on Saturday night he became the latest star in the Premier League's worldwide pool of talent.
  
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• Leeds owner calls Thomas Christiansen appointment mistake

  07-02-2018 22:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani has apologised to the club's supporters over his 'mistake' of hiring Thomas Christiansen as manager and suggested the job was 'too big' for the Dane.
  
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• Pool betting service to replace the Tote is called Britbet

  07-02-2018 22:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The majority of British racecourses have joined together to create the successor to Betfred-owned Tote whose exclusive licence to operate Pool betting is coming to an end.
  
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• Lamela on target as Tottenham stroll into FA Cup fifth round

  07-02-2018 22:38
  Erik Lamela scored his first goal since 2016 as Tottenham saw off Newport County in their FA Cup fourth-round replay.
  
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• Valverde wants Luis Suarez to play with usual aggression

  07-02-2018 22:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde will not discourage Luis Suarez from playing with his usual aggressionin Thursday's Copa del Rey semi-final second leg.
  
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• National League: Hartlepool call in police to investigate potential financial irregularities

  07-02-2018 21:33
  Hartlepool’s long-suffering fans have helped raise funds but the club are facing a fourth winding-up order in 18 months.Hartlepool have become the subject of a police investigation into potential financial irregularities and face a fourth winding-up petition in 18 months.In a statement the struggling National League club, who are up for sale, said the police had responded “to a request by the club” and no one involved in the current regime is the subject of investigation.
  
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• Dave Whelan agrees deal in principle to sell Wigan

  07-02-2018 21:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wigan owner Dave Whelan has agreed in principle to sell his Sky Bet League One club to the Hong Kong-based company IEC. Whelan has owned the club since 1995 but has opted to sell.
  
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• The Premier League's central problem: the role of midfield controller

  07-02-2018 21:00
  There was a strange and strangely protracted period in the modern history of the England football team when coaches, spectators and pundits became collectively convinced that something called “the left-sided problem” existed.
  
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• Virat Kohli's unbeaten 160 helps India batter South Africa

  07-02-2018 20:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  South Africa couldn't deal with India spinners Yuzvendra Chahal and Kuldeep Yadav, who took eight wickets between them at Newlands as the home team was bundled out for 179 in 40 overs.
  
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• Watford striker Troy Deeney escapes FA punishment

  07-02-2018 20:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Watford striker Troy Deeney will avoid a formal punishment from the FA over his goal celebration in the 4-1 victory over Chelsea on Monday night. Deeney seemed to make an offensive gesture.
  
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• Another Oro Y Paz Stage Win For Fernando Gaviria

  07-02-2018 20:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Quick StepsFernando Gaviria made it two out of two with victory on the second stage of theOro y Paz race in Colombia..
  
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• Luis Enrique preparing to move to England as heat turns up on Antonio Conte at Chelsea

  07-02-2018 20:00
  Luis Enrique is preparing to restart his managerial career in England with Chelsea rated as the Spaniard’s most likely destination.
  
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• Evra trains with West Ham team-mates for first time

  07-02-2018 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Frenchman trained with his new team-mates on Wednesday, hours after the Hammers announced the deal on Twitter accompanied with a video of the full-back blowing bubbles.
  
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• Neymar, Alexis Sanchez, Ronaldo at Nike Mercurial event

  07-02-2018 19:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Some of the biggest stars in world football came together to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Nike's iconic Mercurial football boot.  
  
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• Barnsley want Danny Cowley but no approach has been made

  07-02-2018 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barnsley have put Lincoln boss Danny Cowley top of their shortlist for the vacant manager’s job at Oakwell. Sportsmail has been told that there has been no approach for Cowley or his brother and assistant Nicky.
  
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• How Chelsea went from masters of the transfer market to a thin squad in need of serious investment

  07-02-2018 19:21
  The manager had gone to the club hierarchy before the season began and implored them to greatly lift and broaden “the Champions League level” of the squad, especially in a season with so many more fixtures.
  
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• Wenger and Klopp MUST prove that fast and furious can be successful

  07-02-2018 19:20
  Graham Ruthven can see how exciting Arsenal and Liverpool are but wonders if they have the winning formula
  
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• New York Knicks named NBA's most valuable team

  07-02-2018 19:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The New York Knicks have retained their spot as the NBA's most valuable team for a third consecutive year, according to an annual list published by Forbes on Wednesday
  
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• Firmino has repaid Klopp's faith and 'delivered' - Fowler

  07-02-2018 19:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Brazilian arrived from Hoffenheim in the summer of 2015 and was more accustomed to playing an attacking midfield role, but having requested the number nine shirt at the start of this season.
  
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• Tottenham vs Newport LIVE score - FA Cup 4th round replay

  07-02-2018 18:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham's quest to enter the fifth round of the FA Cup continues on Wednesday night when they face Newport County. Follow all the action as it happens with Sportsmail.
  
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• Marcelino claims Valencia must be clever to beat Barcelona

  07-02-2018 18:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Marcelino has urged Valencia to play with their heads as well as their hearts as they attempt to edge past Barcelona into the Copa del Rey final. The sides meet in the second leg on Thursday.
  
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• Paris Olympics in 2024 to be from July 26 to August 11

  07-02-2018 18:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 2024 Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11 in Paris, organisers have announced. Paris will become the second city after London to host the Olympics three times.
  
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• FA to investigate Rochdale pitch invasion in Milwall win

  07-02-2018 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Football Association are to look into the pitch invasion at League One Rochdale that marred the end of their FA Cup fourth round replay tie against Millwall on Tuesday night.
  
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• Rangers star James Tavernier praises Hibs response

  07-02-2018 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  James Tavernier praised Rangers' response as they bounced back from Saturday's setback against Hibernian to beat Partick Thistle. 'I'm really happy with the goal,' said Tavernier.
  
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• FIFA 18 Team of the Week 21 has Batshuayi and Mkhitaryan

  07-02-2018 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It was goals galore in the footballing world this week- leaving FIFA 18 fans salivating for the latest Team of the Week. The Ultimate Team Team Of The Week 21 includes multiple hat-trick heroes.
  
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• Johanna Konta and Heather Watson win in Fed Cup

  07-02-2018 18:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Victories for Johanna Konta and Heather Watson gave Great Britain a convincing start to their Fed Cup campaign with a dominant win against Portugal in Tallinn.
  
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• Deontay Wilder: 'No one in the US knows Anthony Joshua'

  07-02-2018 18:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joshua and Wilder are on a collision course to meet for the title of undisputed champion – with the two unbeaten heavyweights being lined up to meet in a stadium blockbuster later this year.
  
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• Theo Walcott confident Toffees can avoid relegation threat

  07-02-2018 18:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Winger Theo Walcott admits points are now the priority as Everton bid to stave off a fresh threat of relegation this season. The Toffees have only won one of their last eight league games.
  
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• Nigeria release 2018 World Cup shirts

  07-02-2018 18:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nigeria shirts for the 2018 World Cup were launched with the help of Premier League trio Wilfied Ndidi, Alex Iwobi and Kelechi Iheanacho as well as ex-Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel.
  
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• Chelsea: On-loan defender Matt Miazga fined for groin grab

  07-02-2018 18:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On-loan Chelsea defender Matt Miazga has been fined by Vitesse Arnhem after grabbing the groin area of an opposing player in the Eredivisie. The incident occurred during a 1-1 draw with Heerenveen.
  
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• Where Has It Gone Wrong For Chelsea?

  07-02-2018 18:00
  With their season hanging in the balance, we take a look at just why Chelsea are struggling so much this year
  
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• Arsène Wenger’s young signings no longer succeed – has he lost his touch?

  07-02-2018 18:00
  The arrivals of Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in the January transfer window marked a significant change in Arsenal’s transfer policy under the Frenchman.
  
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• 6 Nations: We've got to handle the pressure better, says Scotland's Hamish Watson

  07-02-2018 18:00
  Hamish Watson has admitted that Scotland need to step up their performance in the “must-win” Six Nations encounter with France this weekend and meet the level of expectation that is on them in this year’s championship.
  
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• Blackpool won't be jeopardised by dispute with Oystons

  07-02-2018 17:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Blackpool's minority owner Valeri Belokon has promised fans his bitter dispute with the Oyston family will not jeopardise the club and said he hopes a 'new chapter' is about to begin at Bloomfield Road.
  
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• Revealed! The biggest bargains of the January transfer window.... and who paid over the odds for their signings!

  07-02-2018 17:48
  Sam Elliot dissects the numbers as the CIES Football Observatory draw together a table of signings over the January transfer window.
  
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• Giorgio Chiellini on life under Chelsea's Antonio Conte

  07-02-2018 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - ADAM CRAFTON: There is real depth to Giorgio Chiellini's character and an hour in his company this week revealed the Italian to be among the sport's most profound thinkers.
  
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