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• Valencia 2-4 Arsenal RATINGS: Lacazette and Aubameyang meet occasion

  09-05-2019 23:57 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal booked their place in a first European final since 2006 with a fine 4-2 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla, winning the semi-final 7-3 on aggregate. KIERAN GILL rates the performances.
  
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• Arsenal and Chelsea set up all-English Europa League final

  09-05-2019 23:53
  The Gunners saw off Valencia in Spain 4-2 while Chelsea followed up their draw in Germany with a nervy penalty shootout win at Stamford Bridge.
  
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• Chelsea vs Arsenal Europa League final tickets: English clubs allocated just 6,000 tickets each for match in Baku

  09-05-2019 23:39
  Arsenal and Chelsea have each been allocated just 6,000 tickets for this month’s Europa League final at the 68,700 capacity Baku Olympic Stadium.
  
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• Tottenham owe it all to priceless manager Mauricio Pochettino

  09-05-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Central to a remarkable and unexpected achievement is their charismatic manager. Strikingly, one thing that did not worry the Spurs board was Manchester United's interest.
  
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• Pochettino convinced Lucas Moura of his worth before his hat-trick

  09-05-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  After Lucas Moura’s magic show in Amsterdam, Tottenham will be thanking their lucky stars they did not lose him last summer. The Brazilian only started twice in the Premier League last season.
  
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• Matthew Jordan leads British Masters after Hillside course record 63

  09-05-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  When the 23-year-old turned pro late last year, he had a handicap of plus seven — at Royal Liverpool! Yet it still doesn't guarantee him a game from week to week on the Challenge Tour.
  
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• Colchester United's Sammie Szmodics is like a smaller Jack Wilshere

  09-05-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  THE SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week the man in the spotlight is Colchester's Sammie Szmodics.
  
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• Kane 'went mental' to fire up team-mates at half-time against Ajax

  09-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY SAMI MOKBEL: Harry Kane gave an inspirational half-time speech which challenged crestfallen Tottenham team-mates not to let their season end in a gutless whimper.
  
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• I am glad Souness tackled me... that's how it should be, says Scott 

  09-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  INTERVIEW BY IAN HERBERT: To the wider world, Alex Scott seemed to have experienced the television equivalent of a clobbering when discussing the merits of the 'low block'.
  
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• City are changing the landscape like Australia's great Test side

  09-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: If, as expected, his team win a second league title on Sunday, Guardiola may have outshone his record-shattering performance as Manchester City manager.
  
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• Tyler Roberts facing fight to be fit for play-off semi-final against Derby County

  09-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Leeds United striker Tyler Roberts is fighting to play against Derby County in the Championship play-off on Saturday despite being ruled out by coach Marcelo Bielsa.
  
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• Alex Scott: ‘I wouldn’t want Graeme Souness to change because I’m female’

  09-05-2019 23:30
  The former England full-back Alex Scott, preparing for the Women’s World Cup as a pundit this time, relishes her studio clashes and setting an example“It’s going to get to a stage where I’m not regarded as a female pundit. I don’t want to be regarded as a female pundit. I’m a pundit.”That is Alex Scott’s hope but the former Arsenal right-back turned broadcaster is so regularly a target for abuse that it almost forced her off social media. “Go
  
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• Valencia 2-4 Arsenal (3-7 agg): Aubameyang sweeps Gunners into final

  09-05-2019 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATT BARLOW AT MESTALLA STADIUM: In this week of tall stories with twisted tails, it was Arsenal who defied their stereotype and simply refused to be rattled in Valencia.
  
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• Martin Keown feels Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is showing form of Thierry Henry

  09-05-2019 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Gabonese striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, on target against Valencia on Thursday, is the closest thing Arsenal have had to legendary former striker Thierry Henry, according to Martin Keown.
  
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• Valencia 2-4 Arsenal (agg 3-7) PLAYER RATINGS:Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rises to the occasion 

  09-05-2019 23:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's KIERAN GILL assesses the performances of those involved at the Mestalla as Arsenal beat Valencia to progress to the final of the Europa League.
  
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• Alexandre Lacazette hails Arsenal's Europa League run as chance to make amends for poor Premier League showing

  09-05-2019 23:18
  Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang’s hat-trick saw them through in a 4-2 second-leg victory which threatened to go awry at times, with strike partner Lacazette bagging the other.
  
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• Hoddle watches incredible Spurs win after recovery from heart scare

  09-05-2019 23:17 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As his beloved Tottenham Hotspur secured a dramatic last-minute Champions League semi-final win, friends and family of former manager Glenn Hoddle might have feared for his health.
  
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• Raheem Sterling collects Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award

  09-05-2019 23:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Raheem Sterling cannot wait for Sunday's Premier League title decider after the 'massive honour' of picking up the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award.
  
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• Ridiculous Champions League final prices for Liverpool and Spurs

  09-05-2019 23:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fans complained of being charged more than £1,500 for non-stop return flights to Madrid to watch the match on June 1. Those searching for rooms struggled to get a hotel for less than £1,000.
  
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• Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang helps Arsenal thrash Valencia to secure place in Europa League final

  09-05-2019 22:53
  The Gabon striker crucially equalised on the night in the first half, after Kevin Gameiro had given the hosts hope of pulling back a 3-1 deficit.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Friday, May 10

  09-05-2019 22:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Ascot, Nottingham, Market Rasen, Wolverhampton, Ripon and Chester.
  
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• 'It's now or never': Hoddle suggests jury is still out on Loftus-Cheek

  09-05-2019 22:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been given the nod for Chelsea's second leg in the Europa League semi-final against Eintracht Frankfurt, and Glenn Hoddle wants to see him shine.
  
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• Valencia vs Arsenal - Europa League semi-final: Live score, lineups and updates from second leg

  09-05-2019 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal make the trip to Valencia for the second leg of their Europa League semi-final on Thursday night. Follow all the action from the Mestalla with Sportmail's MAX WINTERS here.
  
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• Luis Suarez likely to miss the Copa del Rey final after knee surgery 

  09-05-2019 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Barcelona have announced Luis Suarez will be undergoing surgery on his right knee, meaning the forward will be facing a spell on the sidelines.
  
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• Chelsea vs Eintracht Frankfurt - Europa League semi-final: Live score, lineups and updates

  09-05-2019 21:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea host Eintracht Frankfurt at Stamford Bridge in second leg of Europa League semi-final clash. Follow for live coverage including score, lineups, substitutions and build-up right here.
  
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• Steven Gerrard admits he left Anfield EARLY during Liverpool's win against Barcelona

  09-05-2019 21:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Steven Gerrard revealed he had to sneak out of Anfield as his nerves threatened to give way while Liverpool's comeback kings mounted their stunning rescue act against Barcelona.
  
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• Manchester United stars and WAGs hit the red carpet for end-of-season awards

  09-05-2019 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Man United's players were all smiles as they arrived for the club's annual end-of-season awards ceremony on Thursday night, accompanied by their glamorous wives and girlfriends. 
  
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• Liverpool pocket £5m from Barcelona as Champions League clash activates Coutinho clause

  09-05-2019 21:07 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool have received just under £5million windfall from Barcelona due to a recently activated clause in their deal to sell Philippe Coutinho last January.
  
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• Roger Federer survives scare to beat Gael Monfils at Madrid Open

  09-05-2019 20:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON IN MADRID: Roger Federer carved out some more history and saved himself a minor embarrassment in surviving to reach the last eight of the Madrid Open on Thursday.
  
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• Jofra Archer's pace and accuracy provide Joe Root with a 'headache'

  09-05-2019 20:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England's Test captain Joe Root has spoken of his excitement after fielding at slip to Jofra Archer during his rapid opening spell against Pakistan in Wednesday's first one-day international at The Oval.
  
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• Stuart Broad on Alex Hales' World Cup axe and advice from Jofra Archer

  09-05-2019 20:21 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Stuart Broad has revealed the crucial role he played in England's decision to commission a new batch of bowler-friendly 2018 Dukes balls for this summer's Tests against Ireland and Australia.
  
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• Sir Dragonet promoted to Derby favourite after  O'Brien endorsement

  09-05-2019 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The son of Camelot landed Wednesday's Vase on only his second career start. He needs to be supplemented to the Derby - a transaction that will cost his Coolmore Stud owners £85,000.
  
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• Derby boss Lampard plays down 'Spygate' talk ahead of Leeds play-off

  09-05-2019 20:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The last meeting between the sides was engulfed in controversy after a Leeds employee was caught spying on Lampard's training session. Marcelo Bielsa personally paid a £200,000 EFL fine.
  
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• Potential financial fallout of Israel Folau case brought into sharp focus

  09-05-2019 20:00
  To promote the event, the SCG Trust asked regular tenants of their greater sports precinct – Sydney Swans, NSW Waratahs, Sydney FC, Sydney Roosters – to provide a high-profile player for a photograph with Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Diamondbacks first baseman Paul Goldschmidt.
  
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• Joe Root urges selectors to consider more than runs after Tests ball switch

  09-05-2019 19:58
  Joe Root has warned England’s selectors they must look beyond the runs column when choosing their Ashes top order this summer following the switch in ball that could make Test batting a very different beast to the county game.
  
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• Sweden U17s 1-3 England U17s: Young Lions dumped out of European Championship

  09-05-2019 19:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM SHERGOLD AT WHITEHALL STADIUM: England ended their Under 17s European Championship campaign on a winning note but it wasn’t enough to carry them to the quarter-finals.
  
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• Champions League final: When is it, how to watch, tickets, stats, odds and more

  09-05-2019 19:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail provide you with all you need to know for the Champions League final between Tottenhamvs Liverpool including time, date, location and channel plus stats, odds and more.
  
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• EFL attendances soar to 60-year high as Sunderland draw biggest crowd

  09-05-2019 19:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT BARLOW: Attendances outside the Premier League soared to a 60-year high with the biggest crowd of last season recorded at Sunderland in the third tier.
  
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• Manchester City prepare for life after Ilkay Gundogan... but Bruno Fernandes is not main target

  09-05-2019 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manchester City will look to land two midfielders this summer if Ilkay Gundogan does not commit his future to the club. Pep Guardiola needs a holding midfielder as competition for Fernandinho.
  
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• Hackney-born Tao Hart set to lead Team Ineos in Giro d'Italia after Egan Bernal pulls out

  09-05-2019 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tao Geoghan Hart, from Hackney, will lead Team Ineos into the Giro d'Italia in Bologna on Saturday, after Dave Brailsford's big money team lost star rider, Egan Bernal, after a training crash.
  
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• Frank Lampard insists Derby are underdogs for Championship play-off semi-final with Leeds

  09-05-2019 18:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard insists Derby are underdogs heading into their Championship play-off semi-final clash with Leeds on Saturday.
  
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• Sir Mo Farah to run the Chicago Marathon, missing World Championships

  09-05-2019 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sir Mo Farah is set to kill off any prospect of a track return this autumn after making the surprise call to defend his Chicago Marathon title on October 13.
  
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• Win the chance for your child to be a player mascot at the Emirates FA Cup final

  09-05-2019 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MailOnline has teamed up with Emirates to give four young football fans (aged 7-11) the chance to become mascots for the day at the Emirates FA Cup final.
  
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• Milwaukee Bucks 116-91 Boston Celtics: Hosts through to Eastern Conference Finals after Game 5 win

  09-05-2019 18:25 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks found another gear after their first loss of the playoffs. Kyrie Irving and the Boston Celtics just couldn't keep up.
  
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• Bolton Wanderers hope to appoint administrator this week

  09-05-2019 18:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chairman Ken Anderson and a company acting on behalf of late owner Eddie Davies's Trust have separately filed documents to place Bolton into administration.
  
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• Callum McGregor insists Celtic aren't fazed by Rangers failing to produce a guard of honour 

  09-05-2019 18:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Callum McGregor insists Celtic do not need their latest Ladbrokes Premiership title win validated by a guard of honour from Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday.
  
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• Aston Villa boss Dean Smith labels city rivals West Brom favourites for play-off final 

  09-05-2019 17:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa manager Dean Smith has attempted to load the pressure onto West Bromwich Albion by insisting they are favourites to progress to the Championship play-off final.
  
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• James Shan feels the finishing line is in sight for West Brom ahead of clash with Aston Villa

  09-05-2019 17:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  West Brom caretaker boss James Shan believes his side are ready to take care of business as they head into the first leg of their Sky Bet Championship play-off semi-final against Aston Villa.
  
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• Francis Benali reflects on career and raising £1million for charity

  09-05-2019 17:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Francis Benali has reached his £1million target and that really should be that. 'Never again' he smiles but he talks for an hour and his mind is whirring and his eyes are twinkling.
  
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• Tottenham vs Liverpool Champions League final to be streamed on social media for free by BT Sport

  09-05-2019 17:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  BT Sport is expected to stream the Champions League final free on social media, despite the all-England clash representing a golden opportunity to boost subscriptions.
  
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