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• Roy Hodgson dismisses accusation that Crystal Palace have lost their attacking edge

  01-01-2019 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson has dismissed suggestions Crystal Palace have lost their creative streak as they prepare to visit Wolves on Wednesday. He thinks his side are still creating plenty of chances.
  
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• Wolves complete signing of exciting young winger David Wang

  01-01-2019 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The youngster looks set to be immediately shipped out on loan with Wolves close to agreeing a deal for him to join Sporting Lisbon until the end of the season.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino praises Tottenham players after victory at Cardiff

  01-01-2019 23:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mauricio Pochettino praised his Tottenham players after an 'important' 3-0 win at Cardiff banished the memories of Saturday's shock home defeat by Wolves.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to jet Manchester United squad away for £350-a-night warm weather training

  01-01-2019 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer will take his Manchester United players away to a £350-a-night warm weather training camp in Dubai following their FA Cup tie with Reading this weekend.
  
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• Parents of Cardiff academy player allegedly bullied by Craig Bellamy want investigation

  01-01-2019 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The parents of a Cardiff City academy player removed their son from the club in 2017 because of alleged bullying by Craig Bellamy and say they called for the coach to be investigated.
  
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• Inter Milan willing to offer Manchester United defender Ashley Young two-year deal

  01-01-2019 23:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Inter Milan are willing to offer a two year contract to Manchester United's Ashley Young. The 33-year-old is free to talk to foreign clubs as he is out of contract in the summer.
  
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• Maurizio Sarri says Callum Hudson-Odoi must wait – Chelsea wins come first

  01-01-2019 23:37
  Callum Hudson-Odoi wants more first-team opportunities but Chelsea’s manager, Maurizio Sarri, said the winger had played more top-level matches than most 18-year-olds.
  
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• Sheffield Wednesday set to appoint Steve Bruce as their new manager

  01-01-2019 23:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The vastly-experienced Bruce has been Wednesday's top target to succeed Jos Luhukay following the Dutchman's sacking last month after just under a year in charge at Hillsborough.
  
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• Michael van Gerwen coasts past Michael Smith to win World Darts Championship

  01-01-2019 23:35
  • Van Gerwen prevails 7-3 after exploiting Smith’s nerves
  • Defeat of Smith takes Dutchman to third world titleThe eyes bulged, the fists pumped and Michael van Gerwen’s lips pursed as he let out a booming whoop. The Dutchman celebrated his third PDC World Championship title like a pantomime giant stomping on to the stage, as he brought this seasonal festival of darts to a fittingly colourful close.Van Gerwen beat Michael Smith 7-3 in the best-of-13-sets final that, outside
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, January 2

  01-01-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's races at Wolverhampton,Ayr, Hereford and Newcastle.
  
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• Rafael Benítez hoping home truths help keep Newcastle in Premier League

  01-01-2019 23:30
  • Out-of-form Newcastle face Manchester United on Wednesday
  • ‘Everyone, players, staff, has to realise it is so difficult for us’José Mourinho’s often stark candour won few hearts and minds at Manchester United but Rafael Benítez believes his own brand of brutal honesty can help keep Newcastle United in the Premier League.As Benítez prepared to welcome a team from Old Trafford under Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s interim care to Tyneside on We
  
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• Rafa Benitez insists honest-approach is the best policy as he tells Newcastle the need a miracle

  01-01-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Magpies endured a tough December, picking up just one win in seven league outings and now sit just three points clear of the relegation zone.
  
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• Police reject terror fears ahead of Manchester City's clash with Liverpool

  01-01-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police have no plans to alter their security operation for Manchester City’s clash with Liverpool on Thursday, despite the terror-related attack in Manchester city centre on New Year’s Eve.
  
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• 'I'll restore Marcus Rashford's X-factor,' says Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

  01-01-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The United manager has seen glimpses from Rashford of the sparkling form that marked him out as a future star back in 2015. Now, he plans to imbue his own experience to improve the youngster.
  
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• And they're off: Viewers are the winners as Sky join the race with ITV

  01-01-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  TV REVIEW BY LAURA LAMBERT: For one, the start of 2019 came with a certain level of confidence, bringing in the new year with the big names at Cheltenham and an established set-up.
  
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• Michael van Gerwen cruises to third world title as he beats Michael Smith

  01-01-2019 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michael van Gerwen started this tournament by having a pint thrown over him but finished it wearing the grin of a man with a £500,000 cheque after clinching his third world title.
  
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• Wolves lead the race for Chelsea striker Tammy Abraham

  01-01-2019 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Molineux club are in talks over a £2million deal to sell defender Kortney Hause to Villa, which will include a sell-on clause, but want Abraham ahead of competition from Huddersfield and Burnley.
  
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• Neil Warnock wants Tottenham to play rest of season at Wembley after continued delays to new stadium

  01-01-2019 23:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Neil Warnock has called for the Premier League to force Tottenham to play the remainder of their home games this season at Wembley for the sake of the competition’s integrity.
  
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• Monaco aiming to seal January deal for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas

  01-01-2019 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fabregas has been frustrated by a lack of opportunities under Maurizio Sarri and has started only one Premier League game this season.
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham’s win at Cardiff gives us title belief

  01-01-2019 23:04
  Mauricio Pochettino admitted it was vital for Tottenham Hotspur to start the new year with a bang and record a “massive” victory at Cardiff City that reignites their hopes of staying in the Premier League title race.
  
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• Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond insists he is no bully after accusations

  01-01-2019 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steve Diamond mounted a staunch defence of himself and his club yesterday - denying that he presides over a bullying culture at Sale, in the wake of a clash with a journalist last weekend.
  
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• Sale director of rugby Steve Diamond says 'case is closed' over bullying claims

  01-01-2019 23:00
  With his piercing green eyes and a frown permanently etched into his forehead, Sale Sharks director of rugby Steve Diamond is a man of many faces. 
  
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• Aston Villa 2-2 QPR: Tammy Abraham hits brace as hosts are held

  01-01-2019 22:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tammy Abraham made clear his value to Aston Villa with two more goals - and boss Dean Smith played down claims the on-loan forward is on his way out of Villa Park.
  
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• No news is good news – Pochettino not worried about Eriksen contract talks

  01-01-2019 22:51
  Christian Eriksen's Tottenham contract expires after the 2019-20 season, but Mauricio Pochettino is not worried about the situation.
  
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• West Ham plotting loan move for out-of-favour Everton midfielder James McCarthy

  01-01-2019 22:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Ham are exploring the possibility of signing Everton midfielder James McCarthy on loan. The 28-year-old is fit again after a double fracture of his right leg but has not been selected by Marco Silva.
  
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• Tottenham should play at Wembley for rest of season - Neil Warnock

  01-01-2019 22:16 via bbc.co.uk
  Tottenham should be forced to play at Wembley for the rest of the season, says Cardiff manager Neil Warnock.
  
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• Leading owners tell trainers not to enter horses at Cheltenham over injury fears

  01-01-2019 21:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leading owners Clare and Paul Rooney have instructed their trainers not to enter horses at Cheltenham in a move which will ensure the welfare debate remains a hot topic.
  
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• Graeme Souness hails Tottenham star Christian Eriksen after inspiring win over Cardiff

  01-01-2019 21:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The midfielder produced a sterling performance and scored a sensational goal to help Tottenham return to winning ways after last weekend's shock defeat against Wolves.
  
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• Sir Alex Ferguson, Denis Law and Class of 92 legends watch Salford

  01-01-2019 21:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester United legends were in abundance at the Peninsula Stadium on New Year's Day as Salford beat Wrexham in the National League.
  
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• Unai Emery 'understands' jeers from Arsenal fans after substituting Alexandre Lacazette

  01-01-2019 21:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unai Emery played down a negative reaction from some Arsenal supporters after his decision to replace Alexandre Lacazette in the win over Fulham was met with jeers.
  
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• Cardiff 0-3 Tottenham: Pochettino congratulates Spurs players' 'fantastic effort'

  01-01-2019 21:33 via bbc.co.uk
  Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino praises his players for their "effort and commitment" after they strolled to a comprehensive win at Cardiff City.
  
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• Cardiff 0-3 Tottenham: A home fan issues hands-off warning over Neil Warnock - THINGS YOU MISSED 

  01-01-2019 21:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  First-half goals from Harry Kane, Son Heung-Min and Eriksen done the job and sealed the three points for Mauricio Pochettino's men. Here, Sportsmail outline the things you may have missed.
  
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• Atletico Madrid star Diego Costa wakes up brother with fireworks display in hilarious video 

  01-01-2019 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Diego Costa proved he has lost none of his mischievousness since leaving Chelsea for a return to Spain in 2017 by playing a hilarious prank on his brother.
  
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• Cardiff 0-3 Tottenham: Spurs leapfrog Manchester City

  01-01-2019 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: Maybe Tottenham just prefer to give chase. Perhaps it’s all just that bit more fun when the target on their backs is smaller.
  
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• Wada accused of being ‘played’ after Russians miss doping data deadline

  01-01-2019 20:36
  • Deadline was main measure in ending Russia’s sporting ban
  • Usada accuses world body of being ‘a total joke’The World Anti-Doping Agency has been accused of being “played by the Russians” and a “total joke” after it confirmed it had not retrieved or received crucial doping data from the Moscow laboratory by its 31 December deadline.The Wada president, Sir Craig Reedie, who had been “confident” the data would be collected a few wee
  
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• Christian Eriksen shows cool class as Tottenham cruise to victory over Cardiff

  01-01-2019 20:30
  Harry Kane was again on the receiving end of new year’s honours after helping Tottenham Hotspur turn up the heat on their title rivals by snatching back second place in the Premier League. Four days after being awarded an MBE, Kane opened the scoring after 141 seconds and, in doing so, broke his duck against Cardiff City at the fourth time of asking, having netted against every other one of the 27 top-flight teams he has faced.Kane was the catalyst in a game that was over inside half an ho
  
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• Championship round-up: Sheffield United go third with victory at Wigan

  01-01-2019 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United moved up to third in the Championship, two points behind second-placed Norwich, after they won 3-0 at Wigan and West Brom lost away at Blackburn.
  
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• Brentford 1-1 Norwich: Daniel Farke's side cut Leeds' advantage to two points

  01-01-2019 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Daniel Farke believes Norwich did well to cope with injuries and refereeing decisions as they took a point at Brentford and cut Leeds' lead at the top of the Championship to two points.
  
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• League Two round-up: MK Dons hit Cambridge for six

  01-01-2019 19:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The hosts, who had not won any of their last three matches, were 3-0 up inside 12 minutes as Rhys Healey, Kieran Agard and Chuks Aneke found the target.
  
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• LEAGUE ONE ROUND-UP: Portsmouth go five points clear with win over Wimbledon

  01-01-2019 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ortsmouth extended their lead at the top of Sky Bet League One to five points after edging a late 2-1 victory over struggling AFC Wimbledon at Fratton Park.
  
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• Hull 6-0 Bolton: Nigel Adkins' men demolish struggling Wanderers

  01-01-2019 19:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The East Yorkshire side had looked prime relegation candidates earlier in the season and were even bottom of the Sky Bet Championship in October.
  
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• World Cup 2022 host Qatar to introduce 100 percent alcohol tax

  01-01-2019 19:41
  World Cup 2022 host Qatar is set to introduce a 100 percent tax on all alcohol sales.
  
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• Jurgen Klopp... or David Brent? Video appears to show Liverpool boss dancing

  01-01-2019 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp doesn't need any excuse to bring in the new year with a jig. Liverpool are seven points clear at the top of the Premier League and face a potential title decider at the Etihad Stadium.
  
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• NBA plays of the week, featuring Doncic's brilliant buzzer beater

  01-01-2019 19:12 via bbc.co.uk
  A brilliant buzzer-beater from Dallas Mavericks rookie Luka Doncic features in this week's NBA plays of the week.
  
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• Arsenal 4-1 Fulham: Unai Emery pleased with 'important' Gunners win

  01-01-2019 19:11 via bbc.co.uk
  Arsenal boss Unai Emery describes his side's 4-1 win over Fulham at Emirates Stadium as "very important" following their thrashing at Liverpool.
  
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• Bernardo Silva: Manchester City's title hopes could be over if showdown with Liverpool ends in defeat

  01-01-2019 18:43
  Bernardo Silva has told his Manchester City team-mates it will be “very difficult” to pull back Liverpool if they do not win Thursday’s title crunch match at the Etihad Stadium.
  
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• Bernardo Silva: Manchester City's title hopes could be over if showdown with Liverpool ends in defeat

  01-01-2019 18:43
  Bernardo Silva has told his Manchester City team-mates it will be “very difficult” to pull back Liverpool if they do not win Thursday’s title crunch match at the Etihad Stadium.Pep Guardiola warned on Sunday night, after City beat Southampton, that it would be “almost impossible” for City to catch Liverpool if they drop points on Thursday.City clearly know the stakes, that Thursday is effectively their last chance to save their title defence, and Bernardo Silva said
  
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• Marco Silva criticises his players after Everton slump to defeat at home to Leicester City

  01-01-2019 18:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Everton boss Marco Silva felt his players had been 'too nervous and anxious' during the 1-0 New Year's Day loss to Leicester at Goodison Park. As a contest it was low on quality and entertainment.
  
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• Nottingham Forest 4-2 Leeds: Jack Colback hits brace as Marcelo Bielsa's visitors battle with 10 men

  01-01-2019 18:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  AMITAI WINEHOUSE AT THE CITY GROUND: Leeds were dealt a fresh blow in their bid to win promotion to the Premier League as Jack Colback nets a brace in a six-goal thriller at the City Ground.
  
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