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• Barcelona goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen ruled out for six weeks with calf injury 

  01-02-2019 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona's stand-in goalkeeper Jasper Cillessen has been ruled out for six weeks with a torn calf muscle and will miss both legs of the Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Saturday, February 2

  01-02-2019 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Saturday's meetings at Sandown, Leopardstown, Lingfield, Chelmsford and Kempton.
  
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• Cheltenham countdown: Four to watch on Saturday, February 2 ahead of Festival

  01-02-2019 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The countdown to the Cheltenham Festival is well underway with the meeting kicking-off on March 12. Sportsmail's Racing Correspondent Marcus Townend picks four to watch on Saturday.
  
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• Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde expecting great tie against Real Madrid in Copa del Rey

  01-02-2019 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ernesto Valverde feels Barcelona's Copa del Rey semi-final against Real Madrid will be a 'fascinating tie' The clubs will meet at the Nou Camp next Wednesday.
  
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• England captain Owen Farrell insists his 'hothead' days are behind him

  01-02-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England captain Farrell has declared that his 'hothead' days are behind him, after Ireland were urged to target the playmaker in Saturday's Guinness Six Nations opener in Dublin.
  
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• What exactly is Arsenal’s identity under Unai Emery?

  01-02-2019 23:30
  Eight months after the manager was appointed, evidence of a stylistic shift away from years of Wengerism remains cloudyUnai Emery has been studying. The primary aspiration this season was always writ large: get Arsenal back into the Champions League any which way. So to try to get the measure of where his team stand, what their chances are and also forage for clues to improvement, he has been busy examining Premier League trends to bring reassurance they are on the right track.“I use a lot
  
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• Surgery fear for Joe Gomez as Liverpool defender continues to struggle with injury

  01-02-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Joe Gomez will see a specialist to determine whether he requires surgery to rectify the injury that has left him a spectator in Liverpool's title challenge.
  
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• Punters fear ruin as betting syndicate and racing owners club, Layezy Racing, folds

  01-02-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SPORTSMAIL INVESTIGATIONS TEAM: Thousands of horseracing fans fear they have lost their life savings following the sudden closure of a betting syndicate and racing owners club.
  
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• Claudio Ranieri wants Aleksandar Mitrovic to fire Fulham to safety

  01-02-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mitrovic joined the Cottagers a year ago Thursday and it was his double which saw them come from 2-0 down to win 4-2 against Brighton in midweek. That took him to 10 goals this season.
  
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• Newcastle set to confirm departure of former U23 coach Peter Beardsley

  01-02-2019 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Newcastle United are ready to announce Peter Beardsley has left the club following their investigation into allegations of racism and bullying.
  
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• England's buccaneering raiding party repelled by sturdy West Indies resistance 

  01-02-2019 22:47
  Day two of the second Test rolled back the years to when the Caribbean Sea was the Spanish Main. Joe Root’s men were pirates - armed with Dukes balls if not cutlasses - striving to board a ship laden with gold bullion, if the Wisden Trophy can be so-called.
  
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• England star Alex Hales set for scan on shoulder injury after BPL exit

  01-02-2019 21:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Although they are not anticipating the problem being serious, England are treating player discomfort with increased caution ahead of the World Cup and the Ashes later this year.
  
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• Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson didn't know Michy Batshuayi deal was done until Friday morning 

  01-02-2019 21:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Roy Hodgson did not learn about Crystal Palace securing the signing of Michy Batshuayi until Friday morning - and the striker didn't even arrive at the club until late on Friday afternoon.
  
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• Man City players hold hands in training ahead of clash with Arsenal

  01-02-2019 20:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  City's stars will be desperate to hold onto Liverpool's coat-tails in the title race. But they were holding onto each other during Friday's training session as they partnered up and held hands.
  
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• Salah, Van Dijk and Co get down to work ahead of Liverpool's clash at West Ham

  01-02-2019 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp's side travel to the London Stadium on Monday night where they will be looking to extend their lead at the top of the table. Liverpool are currently five points ahead of Manchester City.
  
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• Premier League team news: Discover who's in and out with Sportsmail's boot room guide

  01-02-2019 20:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Keep track of all the team news ahead of this weekend's matches.Man City's game vs Arsenal is the pick of the weekend matches, while Spurs host Newcastle and Liverpool travel to West Ham.
  
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• High jumper Robbie Grabarz set for 2012 silver medal as 12 Russians are sanctioned for doping

  01-02-2019 20:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  British high jumper Robbie Grabarz is set to be upgraded to a silver medal from London 2012 after Russia's Ivan Ukhov was handed a retrospective sanction for doping on Friday.
  
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• Marouane Fellaini completes £10.4m from Man Utd to Chinese side Shandong

  01-02-2019 19:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The midfielder passed a medical on Thursday afternoon and the paperwork has now been completed with United confirming that Fellaini has left.
  
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• George North seals Welsh comeback against France in thrilling Six Nations opener

  01-02-2019 19:04
  Wales staged a remarkable second-half comeback to stun France 24-19 on a memorable opening Six Nations night in Paris.
  
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• France vs Wales LIVE: Latest score and updates from 2019 Six Nations opener

  01-02-2019 19:04
  France host Wales in the opening fixture of the Six Nations on Friday with the visitors looking to equal their longest winning run since 1999 in Warren Gatland’s last campaign as Wales coach.
  
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• Borussia Dortmund exercise option to sign Paco Alcacer permanently from Barcelona for £24.5million 

  01-02-2019 19:03 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Borussia Dortmund have exercised their option to sign on-loan striker Paco Alcacer permanently from Barcelona for a fee totalling £24.5million (€28 million).
  
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• Under pressure Sarri prepares Chelsea for Huddersfield 

  01-02-2019 18:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Pressure is mounting on Maurizio Sarri and given he is adamant he will not compromise on his 'Sarri-ball' philosophy, he needs wins to help his case to remain in charge - starting against Huddersfield.
  
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• David Beckham's planned visit to Salford City is postponed as freezing conditions disrupt fixtures

  01-02-2019 18:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Beckham's planned visit to Salford City has been postponed as freezing conditions threaten to disrupt the sporting calendar this weekend.
  
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• Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo not concerned by his small squad

  01-02-2019 18:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo is unconcerned by the size of his squad, after failing to sign any new players during the transfer window.
  
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• Tom Brady admits he is 'beyond blessed' ahead of ninth Super Bowl

  01-02-2019 18:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tom Brady acknowledged he has been 'beyond blessed' in his glittering career as he prepares to contest his ninth Super Bowl with the New England Patriots this weekend.
  
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• Donna Vekic produces biggest win of her career to stun Petra Kvitova in St Petersburg Ladies Trophy

  01-02-2019 18:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Donna Vekic stunned Australian Open runner-up Petra Kvitova 6-4, 6-1 in the quarter-finals of the St Petersburg Ladies Trophy on Friday to claim the biggest victory of her career.
  
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• HOT OR NOT: Groves proved how far talent and perseverance can take you

  01-02-2019 18:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It's Hot or Not time again as Sportsmail's Ian Ladyman reveals what's been making him feel warm and what's been leaving him cold this week. 
  
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• New signing Michy Batshuayi meets his manager Roy Hodgson after completing loan switch from Chelsea

  01-02-2019 18:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michy Batshuayi has met his new boss Roy Hodgson after completing his loan switch from Chelsea on deadline day. Provisional paperwork was submitted prior to Thursday's 11pm cut-off .
  
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• Fans go wild after Copa del Rey draw as they find out there will be THREE Clasicos in 25 days

  01-02-2019 18:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona and Real Madrid were paired together in Friday's Copa del Rey semi-final draw, with Real Betis meeting Valencia in the other tie.
  
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• Klopp says he cannot understand taunting rivals after Walker tweet

  01-02-2019 18:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Klopp has defended accusations that Liverpool acted unsportingly against Leicester, and insisted he would never revel in another team's misfortune - despite footage existing to the contrary.
  
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• The Fiver | The first victims of the brand new Dyche plan

  01-02-2019 18:07
  Sign up now! Sign up now! Sign up now? Sign up now!When Michy Batshuayi’s latest loan move, Barcelona’s unwanted Suárez and a record Newcastle signing Danny Mills has not even heard of are your headline acts, then it’s apparent it has been a quiet January transfer window. Within the magic kingdom of yellow tickers, where the dress code was matching ties for the lads and designer belts for the lasses, not even Big Sam Allardyce’s gimlet eyes glazing over on the late
  
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• Rafa Benitez refuses to confirm he will sign new Newcastle contract

  01-02-2019 17:55 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rafa Benitez says he is happier than one week ago but insists it would be wrong to assume he will sign a new contract just because Newcastle have finally broken their transfer record.
  
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• Chess: world's elite in Gibraltar but Artemiev provides shock on the Rock

  01-02-2019 17:50
  Russian and Indian 20-year-olds first and second as David Howell exploits Levon Aronian’s wild final round to finish thirdGibraltar is probably the most popular open tournament in the world and its 2019 renewal, which ended on Thursday, did not disappoint. The territory of Gibraltar is the principal sponsor and the Rock’s attractions include elite grandmasters, rising talents, a high-class hotel venue and the largest prize fund for women in a mixed event.A full social programme betwe
  
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• Tony Pulis reveals he went to the PUB on deadline day after giving up hope on potential new signings

  01-02-2019 17:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tony Pulis has revealed he went to the pub on deadline day after giving up on new arrivals and says Middlesbrough have been left with a weaker squad. The Boro boss is not happy.
  
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• Steve Thompson and Lewis Moody say Ireland are the 'complete package'

  01-02-2019 17:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SIMON MILLS: Steve Thompson galloped over for a consolation touchdown when Martin Johnson's team saw their Grand Slam dreams blown away at Lansdowne Road eight years ago.
  
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• The futuristic Super Bowl arena: What the £1.2bn Mercedes-Benz Stadium has on offer

  01-02-2019 17:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  American football's biggest event heads to the state of Georgia this weekend and fans of the Los Angeles Rams and New England Patriots will flock to the state capital.
  
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• Meet the Six Nations superhumans: From the ex-slaughterman to a national judo champion

  01-02-2019 17:42 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Here, Sportsmail looks at some of the giants, powerhouses and big-hitters who will grace the northern hemisphere's premier international competition over the coming weeks.
  
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• Japan 1-3 Qatar: Almoez Ali scores overhead kick as Qatar win Asian Cup for first time 

  01-02-2019 17:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Almoez Ali scored a spectacular overhead kick for a record ninth goal of the tournament to set Qatar on their way to a first Asian Cup triumph with a stunning 3-1 win over Japan.
  
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• Gomez won't be fit for Liverpool's Champions League clash with Bayern

  01-02-2019 17:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The defender sustained a fractured leg in the game at Burnley on December 5 and was initially likely to be out for six weeks.
  However, the England international suffered a setback in his recovery.
  
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• The transfer window is a circus – one that is laughing right back at you | Barney Ronay

  01-02-2019 16:56
  The Premier League is obsessed with competitive spending, with the idea success can be bought. It just seems increasingly jarring and vulgar these daysIt was reported in December, quite casually, that 400 people had queued on Christmas night outside a branch of Next in Nottingham to be first in line for the 6.30am Boxing Day sale.Nobody objected to this. The people queueing were described as “bargain hunters”. It was as though this is all just fine, normal behaviour. Rather than, say
  
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• Arsenal players enjoy snow day before training for Manchester City

  01-02-2019 16:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal might be preparing for a showdown against league Champions Manchester City on Sunday but the squad were able to enjoy some fun in the snow at training on Friday.
  
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• Fans claim new Arsenal signing Denis Suarez is outgoing midfielder Aaron Ramsey's doppelganger

  01-02-2019 16:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal fans are shocked by how much new signing Denis Suarez looks like fellow Gunners midfielder Aaron Ramsey. 
  
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• Steven Gerrard delighted Rangers could sign Glen Kamara earlier

  01-02-2019 16:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rangers manager Steven Gerrard has described the early arrival of Glen Kamara as a major bonus. The Finland midfielder had signed a pre-contract in early January but Rangers sealed a late deal.
  
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• Six Nations: The FIVE things to look out for this weekend - CHAOS, cards and decline

  01-02-2019 16:34 via feedproxy.google.com
  IRELAND are the favourites for the Six Nations trophy but they face a tough opener against England on Saturday.
  
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• West Indies v England, second Test - day two: live score and latest updates

  01-02-2019 16:29
  Jennings, the sub, is at forward short leg and Hope avoids him by funneling a catchable clip off his hip through leg gully. Stokes gives Brathwaite the hurry-up and the batsman flails at it with both feet off the ground. A couple skid through past Brathwaite, Stokes tries a Lance Cairns double wheel of the arms to fox the batsman but oversteps then does Hope with a vicious one that jags in late. Hope flinches back into his crease, puts his bat up jerkily to protect himself and chips the bal
  
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• Ireland vs England Six Nations 2019: What time is kick-off tomorrow? TV channel, team news

  01-02-2019 16:21 via feedproxy.google.com
  IRELAND vs England Six Nations 2019: What time is kick off and how can you watch the match on TV?
  
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• Barcelona and Real Madrid to contest El Clasico in Copa del Rey semi-final

  01-02-2019 16:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona and Real Madrid were paired together in Friday's Copa del Rey semi-final draw, with Real Betis meeting Valencia in the other last-four tie.
  
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• Emery may give Suarez Arsenal baptism of fire by starting him at Manchester City  

  01-02-2019 16:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal manager Unai Emery made it clear he will not hesitate to start new signing Denis Suarez in Sunday's clash with Manchester City at the Etihad.
  
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• Callum Hudson-Odoi is in a 'very good place' at Chelsea, says Tore Andre Flo

  01-02-2019 16:10
  Former Chelsea striker Tore Andre-Flo insists young star Callum Hudson-Odoi is a ‘great, great talent’ who is in a ‘very, very good place’ at Stamford Bridge.Hudson-Odoi was heavily linked with a January move to Bayern Munich, with the 18-year-old reportedly having a formal transfer request rejected by Chelsea.“So far I think it’s going in the right direction for him, he shouldn’t panic at this stage,” Flo, who played over 100 games for Chelsea bet
  
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• Scott Brown vows to continue silencing doubters after signing new two-year contract with Celtic

  01-02-2019 16:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Skipper Scott Brown insists he will continue to prove doubters wrong after he ended speculation about his future by signing a new two-year contract with Celtic.
  
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