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• Match of the Day: Ian Wright and Martin Keown assess Premier League title race

  08-12-2018 23:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Match of the Day pundits Martin Keown and Ian Wright both agree that the Premier League title race is now on with Liverpool now leading Manchester City by one point.
  
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• Isaac Success story: Watford striker out to prove old boss Marco Silva wrong

  08-12-2018 23:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY MATT BARLOW: Life under Marco Silva had lost its shine and Isaac Success feared his Premier League dream was over before it had really began. 
  
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• Eddie Howe believes his side's 4-0 defeat to Liverpool could have been different

  08-12-2018 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe may have been left in awe of Mohamed Salah's performance but said the game could have taken a different course had his first goal been disallowed.
  
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• Wayne Rooney's agent Paul Stretford agent settles with 16 players over ‘secret payments’

  08-12-2018 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wayne Rooney's agent has agreed to pay out a settlement with a group of 16 footballers, after being accused in a legal action of taking secret payments from a financial advisor.
  
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• Yerry Mina: From earning £1.50 a day selling fruit to becoming a Premier League star

  08-12-2018 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Yerry Mina was 14 when he made a promise to his mum. The teenage Mina, his parents and his younger brother lived in Guachene, a small market town in Colombia. Not in a house, but a single room.
  
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• OLIVER HOLT: It may be naive to think Tyson Fury has changed but he can be a force for good

  08-12-2018 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT: Some say Fury’s talk of mental illness is a stunt. They say it’s a public relations ploy. I’ve never believed that. It's perhaps naive to think he's changed, but it's clear he can be a force for good.
  
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• 'We were outstanding except for five-eight minutes': Pep Guardiola rues Man City's luck at Chelsea

  08-12-2018 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  STEPHEN DAVIES AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Manchester City were knocked off the top of the Premier League after Chelsea stunned the champions at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Sol-mania it wasn't but Campbell is still smiling despite managerial debut defeat

  08-12-2018 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Head down, game face on, Sulzeer Jeremiah Campbell stepped off the Macclesfield Town team coach, out of the biting Essex wind and into the away dressing room.
  
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• Women's World Cup 2019: England-Scotland a 'dream pairing'

  08-12-2018 23:31 via bbc.co.uk
  Scotland's Jenny Beattie and ex-England goalkeeper Rachel Brown-Finnis explain why their Women's World Cup opener next year will be "full of emotion".
  
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• Jonny Bairstow in the frame to make England No 3 spot his own for Ashes

  08-12-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jonny Bairstow will be given the chance to make England’s No3 spot his own for the Ashes on next month’s tour of the Caribbean.
  
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• Rafael Benitez speaks passionately about why Newcastle are the ideal Premier League club to buy

  08-12-2018 23:30
  Rafael Benitez has spoken passionately about why Newcastle United are the ideal Premier League team to buy, as owner Mike Ashley edges closer to agreeing a deal to sell the club.
  
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• Marco Silva expects Richarlison to get even better as both gear up to face former club Watford

  08-12-2018 23:30
  Marco Silva will face former club Watford on Monday night certain there is a lot more to come from the star striker that followed him to Goodison Park.
  
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• Life's a riot for Finn Russell in Paris... and it's not down to the angry protests in French capital

  08-12-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY NIK SIMON: Russell is posing for photographs by the Arc de Triomphe when 15 police vans fly past with their sirens blaring.
  
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• Espanyol 0-4 Barcelona: Lionel Messi scores two stunning free kicks in derby romp

  08-12-2018 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON AT THE RCDE STADIUM: Not bad for the fifth-best player in the world. Messi made a mockery of being left off of the Balon d’Or podium with a stunning performance.
  
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• Sean Dyche clarifies comments after row with Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp

  08-12-2018 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Burnley manager Sean Dyche has sought to clarify his comments from earlier this week about Liverpool's Daniel Sturridge, stressing he did not label the striker a 'cheat'.
  
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• Maurizio Sarri says Chelsea were 'a bit lucky' to beat Manchester City

  08-12-2018 23:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Goals from N'Golo Kante and David Luiz saw Chelsea inflict City's first loss of the season, ending a 21-match unbeaten run in the league, which saw Guardiola's men relinquish top spot in the table.
  
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• Raheem Sterling: Chelsea and police investigate allegation he was racially abused

  08-12-2018 22:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Chelsea and the Metropolitan Police are investigating allegations Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling was racially abused.
  
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• Tottenham analysis: Mauricio Pochettino's supporting cast steps up but Aurier injury creates Barcelona headache

  08-12-2018 22:56
  With Tuesday's crucial Champions League group-stage finale at Barcelona ahead, Mauricio Pochettino left the attacking duo on the bench and Spurs suffered before Heung-Min Son broke the deadlock with a stunning goal on the stroke of half-time.
  
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• Son Heung-min stunner the highlight as efficient Tottenham make light work of Leicester

  08-12-2018 22:46
  Tottenham Hotspur’s supporters like to remind us that Mauricio Pochettino is magic and this was another of those nights where their manager could do no wrong.
  
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• Espanyol 0 Barcelona 4: Lionel Messi nets stunning free kick double in derby thrashing

  08-12-2018 22:35
  Barcelona remain at the top of La Liga after thrashing Espanyol in the derbi barceloní.L
  
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• Unai Emery dismisses that his Arsenal players were distracted by the 'hippy crack' controversy

  08-12-2018 22:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unai Emery insisted his under-fire Arsenal players were not distracted by the ‘hippy crack’ controversy. Arsenal have reprimanded the players and Emery will also speak to them.
  
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• Chelsea 2-0 Manchester City: Champions lose in league for first time this season

  08-12-2018 21:52 via bbc.co.uk
  Chelsea inflict a first Premier League defeat of the season on champions Manchester City to breathe life into their own title challenge.
  
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• Espanyol vs Barcelona LIVE: Lionel Messi and Co seek derby victory

  08-12-2018 21:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona visit neighbours Espanyol in Saturday night's headline La Liga offering. Messi and Co are top of the table ahead of the game, but level on points with rivals Sevilla and Atletico Madrid.
  
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• Leicester vs Tottenham LIVE – Follow all the Premier League action

  08-12-2018 21:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Foxes are unbeaten in their last six league games and have moved into the top-half of the table. Spurs began the day sitting in third place after midweek victory over Southampton at Wembley.
  
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• Henderson's all-conquering Altior claims 15th successive victory in Tingle Creek Chase thriller 

  08-12-2018 21:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Altior landed the £150,000 Betfair Tingle Creek Chase on Saturday with a performance as polished as it was brilliant to surely settle any doubts that he is the best steeplechaser currently in training.
  
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• Jose Mourinho tells Paul Pogba what he has to do to get back in Man United's starting lineup

  08-12-2018 21:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United ran out comfortable 4-1 winners over Fulham on Saturday afternoon as their record signing watched on from the bench.
  
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• Palace suffer double blow as star men Zaha and Tomkins are both banned for Leicester clash

  08-12-2018 21:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT THE LONDON STADIUM: With Roy Hodgson's position as manager coming under more scrutiny with every passing week, the Eagles were dealt two very late blows.
  
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• Promotion-chasing West Brom eye move for Newcastle defender Ciaran Clark

  08-12-2018 21:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Clark, signed from Aston Villa for £5million in 2016, has been back-up to preferred defensive pairing Jamaal Lascelles and Federico Fernandez while Rafa Benitez also has Fabian Schar to call on.
  
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• Manchester United set to sign French wonderkid Noam Emeran in January

  08-12-2018 21:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United have held talks over a compensation package for Amiens teenager Noam Emeran. The 16-year-old forward has opted to join United despite interest from Paris St Germain.
  
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• Pep Guardiola's side do have a weakness and the Blues always perform against the champions at home

  08-12-2018 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea ended Manchester City's unbeaten run thanks to goals from N'Golo Kante and David Luiz. Here, Sportsmail brings you a round-up of the things you may have missed.
  
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• Exeter 19-27 Gloucester: Chiefs' Champions Cup campaign in tatters after defeat

  08-12-2018 21:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Exeter's hopes of European glory were almost extinguished as they crashed to a surprise defeat at the hands of Gloucester at Sandy Park.
  
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• Chelsea 2-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola has 'no regrets' after defeat at Stamford Bridge

  08-12-2018 21:04 via bbc.co.uk
  Man City boss Pep Guardiola says his side were "fantastic" during their 2-0 defeat by Chelsea and has "no regrets" over the way they played.
  
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• Chelsea 2-0 Manchester City: Kante and Luiz bring Pep Guardiola's unbeaten run crashing down

  08-12-2018 21:02 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  OLIVER HOLT AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Until they arrived at Stamford Bridge, Manchester City had only been behind in Premier League games for 12 minutes this season.
  
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• Chelsea 2-0 Man City: Blues 'mentality' makes Maurizio Sarri 'very happy'

  08-12-2018 20:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri is "very happy" with the way his side played and feels they fully deserved their 2-0 win over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• David Luiz was immense for Chelsea... his goal was also a glorious moment for Maurizio Sarri

  08-12-2018 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ROB DRAPER AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: That great head of hair soaring high to meet the ball must warm the hearts of Chelsea fans. David Luiz was principally engaged in defence.
  
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• Celtic 5-1 Kilmarnock: Killie crushed by title rivals as Forrest bags brace in Parkhead rout 

  08-12-2018 20:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Celtic leapfrogged Kilmarnock to the top of the Ladbrokes Premiership with a stunning 5-1 victory in their clash at Parkhead.
  
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• Mourinho praises Manchester United's improved attitude with Pogba on bench again – video

  08-12-2018 20:34
  José Mourinho praised his team’s effort after Manchester United thrashed Fulham 4-1 at Old Trafford. The result ended United’s run of four games without a win and Mourinho said the convincing nature of their victory should earn the ‘respect’ of fans.He confirmed that Paul Pogba, an unused substitute against Fulham, will return to the starting lineup against Valencia next week, adding that the game would be a chance for the France midfielder to ‘show everyone
  
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• Juan Mata: 'That is the Manchester United that we want to see'

  08-12-2018 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Juan Mata said on Saturday night that more performances of the kind that put Fulham to the sword were required to reveal 'the Manchester United that we want to see.'
  
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• City lose their first league game of the season as Chelsea give Pep the Blues

  08-12-2018 20:27
  David Luiz of Chelsea celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal in the victory over Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.Now, perhaps, we can understand why Pep Guardiola did not want to entertain any questions before this match about the possibility of Manchester City going unbeaten through the entire season.For starters, there is no point out-passing opponents without outscoring them, as City did here before N’Golo Kante put Chelsea into a surprise lead just before half-time.
  
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• Women's World Cup 2019: Phil Neville excited by 'mouth-watering' match against Scotland

  08-12-2018 20:19 via bbc.co.uk
  Manager Phil Neville says England women's World Cup opener against Scotland will provide his team with a tough test.
  
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• England drawn together with Scotland in 2019 Women's World Cup

  08-12-2018 19:50
  England will face Scotland at next summer's World Cup in France, after being drawn in the same group along with Japan and Argentina. 
  
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• Slavisa Jokanovic LIKES tweet calling for him to take Crystal Palace job

  08-12-2018 19:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Slavisa Jokanovic has caused a stir on social media, by suggested he's up for taking the Crystal Palace job after 'liking' a tweet linking him to the role.
  
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• England and Scotland drawn in same group for 2019 Women's World Cup

  08-12-2018 19:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Scotland are making their debut while England are looking to improve on a semi-final showing four years ago. The clash between the two home nations will be the first match for both teams.
  
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• Jordan Larmour’s try for champions Leinster is a bad break for Bath

  08-12-2018 19:08
  • Bath 10-17 Leinster
  • Sam Underhill shines in Bath’s lost causeBath have been flagging of late, one victory in 10 matches before welcoming the Champions Cup holders, which is maybe why they decided to confiscate 1,500 Leinster flags before the match on health and safety grounds. They succeeded in lowering the province’s standard, but could not stop it fluttering on an afternoon when the conditions and defences prevailed.The province’s supporters’ club had inte
  
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• Burnley win for the first time since September against Brighton thanks to Tarkowski

  08-12-2018 19:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Burnley win for the first time since September after James Tarkowski's strike against Brighton helps struggling Clarets out of the relegation zone. Tarkowski opened the scoring for the hosts. 
  
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• England and Scotland to meet in their Women’s World Cup opener

  08-12-2018 19:07
  • Home nations also draw Argentina and Japan
  • Hosts France face Norway, Nigeria and South KoreaEngland and Scotland have been drawn together in Group D for the Women’s World Cup in France next summer and will play each other in their opening match, in Nice on Sunday 9 June. Scotland are making their debut while England are looking to improve on their semi-final showing four years ago. Speaking on BBC Two, The Scotland and Manchester City defender Jen Beattie said: “I think
  
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• Schalke 1-2 Borussia Dortmund: Sancho stars again with late winner

  08-12-2018 18:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 18-year-old, who has scored five goals and set up six in a sparkling season so far, started a quick move down the left and then deftly slotted home the winner in the 74th minute.
  
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• Paul Pogba watches from the bench as Man United rediscover their mojo

  08-12-2018 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Before anyone gets too carried away, it was Fulham. Without a win in 11 Premier League games, losing seven in a row, Fulham. That said, this was another very encouraging performance
  
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• West Ham 3-2 Crystal Palace: Anderson and Snodgrass light up London Stadium

  08-12-2018 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT LONDON STADIUM: Manuel Pellegrini’s side achieving a run of results and goals that has not been achieved by West Ham since October 1982.
  
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• Man Utd 4-1 Fulham: 'Intense & happy' first half pleases Jose Mourinho

  08-12-2018 18:36 via bbc.co.uk
  Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is delighted with the way his side played "intense and happy" football, particularly in the first half of their 4-1 win over Fulham at Old Trafford.
  
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