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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Wednesday, May 29

  28-05-2019 23:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Wednesday's meetings at Hamilton, Warwick, Beverley, Cartmel and Newton Abbott.
  
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• The inside story of England's World Cup of woe in 1999

  28-05-2019 23:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail looks back at that doomed tournament through the eyes of the England coach, David Lloyd, one of their players, Nasser Hussain, and then cricket correspondent, Mike Dickson.
  
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• Only half of Rudimental will be at World Cup opening party

  28-05-2019 23:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Two members of the four-strong outfit, who collaborated with Canadian singer Loryn on the official anthem Stand By, are in Australia ahead of a tour.
  
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• Chelsea and Arsenal supporters mix in Baku and party late into the night

  28-05-2019 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  As day turned to night in Baku on Tuesday, Arsenal and Chelsea supporters continued to enjoy themselves as they prepared for the Europa League final.
  
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• Anthony Joshua knows he needs a big night against Andy Ruiz Jr to impress the US market

  28-05-2019 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JEFF POWELL IN NEW YORK: Coming to America is a big deal for Joshua. It is precisely because he knows that if he can make it here, he makes it everywhere.
  
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• Unai Emery to call on departing trio to inspire Arsenal to victory in Baku 

  28-05-2019 23:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN BAKU: Unai Emery will call on departing trio Aaron Ramsey, Petr Cech and Danny Welbeck to inspire Arsenal's shot at glory in Baku.
  
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• Declan Rice reveals Champions League ambition after breakthrough season at West Ham

  28-05-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Declan Rice dealt with the question with the same poise and composure he displays at the base of midfield for club and country, even when asked about speculation linking him with Man United.
  
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• Maurizio Sarri shows the strain as the Chelsea boss overheats in Baku

  28-05-2019 23:41 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON IN BAKU: In a dimly lit room inside Baku's Olympic Stadium, Maurizio Sarri spent the final moments of his press conference speaking of a new-found bond with his players.
  
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• Chelsea consider accelerating long-term plan to appoint Frank Lampard if Maurizio Sarri departs

  28-05-2019 23:32 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL: The Blues legend is viewed as a future boss by the Stamford Bridge hierarchy but would prefer for Lampard to have at least another year of managerial experience under his belt.
  
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• Alexandre Lacazette reveals secret of his prolific partnership with Emerick Aubameyang at Arsenal

  28-05-2019 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Alexandre Lacazette wants to put on a telepathic show with strike partner Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang against Chelsea and clinch Europa League glory.
  
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• Toby Alderweireld set to spurn Man United and remain at Tottenham

  28-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Toby Alderweireld is expecting to stay with Tottenham this summer despite speculation linking the defender with Manchester United as he enters the final year of his contract.
  
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• Kieran Trippier considering his future at Tottenham

  28-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Trippier, one of England's best performers at last year's euphoric World Cup, was axed from the squad that travels to the UEFA Nations League finals next month.
  
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• If Chelsea lift Europa League trophy it would be two fingers up to Maurizio Sarri's critics

  28-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  THREE WISE MEN - EUROPA LEAGUE FINAL PREVIEW: The Europa League promises to be a fascinating all-English encounter with a place in next season's Champions League at stake.
  
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• 'Hopefully we can ruin it': Cesar Azpilicueta calls on team-mates to kill any hope of Arsenal parade

  28-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Cesar Azpilicueta hopes Chelsea will rain on Arsenal's Europa League parade. Arsenal have confirmed they will hold a victory parade through Islington on Thursday if they lift the trophy.
  
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• Eddie Jones may stay as England boss until after 2023 World Cup

  28-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY CHRIS FOY: Eddie Jones may agree to remain in charge of England through to the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Jones is currently contracted until the summer of 2021.
  
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• Baku or bust: Arsenal need return to Champions League and Maurizio Sarri's fate is in the balance

  28-05-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL IN BAKU: Unai Emery was his usual diplomatic self but, in a rather appropriate reflection of his first season at Arsenal, one of his defenders appeared to have missed the memo.
  
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• Arsenal vs Chelsea: How the two sides match up ahead of the Europa League final

  28-05-2019 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Arsenal and Chelsea meet in the first part of what promises to be an extraordinary week for English football, as four Premier League clubs contest both major European finals.
  
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• Arsenal's Invincibles dominated London but Abramovich's introduction shifted power dynamics

  28-05-2019 23:15 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fifteen years ago, Arsene Wenger's Arsenal had just won their third Premier League title, remarkably finishing the season unbeaten in a story that wowed the footballing world.
  
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• Spurs squad boasts 15 more trophy wins than Liverpool counterparts

  28-05-2019 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  It is well documented that Jurgen Klopp and Mauricio Pochettino have not lifted any silverware with their current clubs but how much trophy-winning experience do Spurs and Liverpool players have?
  
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• MS Dhoni smashes brutal hundred to lead India past Bangladesh

  28-05-2019 23:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MS Dhoni hit a quickfire century on Tuesday as India concluded their World Cup build-up by posting a 95-run victory over Bangladesh in Cardiff.
  
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• Unai Emery wants Arsenal to regain nastiness lost under Arsene Wenger 

  28-05-2019 22:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN BAKU: The Spaniard has just been asked what Arsenal were lacking when he arrived at London Colney last July for the first training session of the post-Arsene Wenger era.
  
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• Unai Emery says there should be no doubts about Petr Cech's integrity ahead of Europa League final

  28-05-2019 22:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL IN BAKU: Chelsea want Cech to return to Stamford Bridge in an technical capacity next season, but the keeper will make a final decision on his future at the end of the season.
  
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• Tottenham make £53million bid for Real Betis midfielder Giovani Lo Celso

  28-05-2019 22:18 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have made a £53million offer to Real Betis for midfielder Giovani Lo Celso but the Spanish side are insisting they won't sell for less than his £88million buyout clause.
  
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• Epsom officials rule out moving Derby back to a Wednesday due to rival sports events

  28-05-2019 22:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The debate over whether the Derby should be switched back to a Wednesday will not be revisited, a spokesman for Epsom has insisted.
  
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• Sarri storms out of Chelsea training session on eve of Europa League final

  28-05-2019 22:08
  Not long after speaking of his "love" for his players, Maurizio Sarri made an animated exit from Chelsea's training session.
  
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• Arsenal fans wearing Henrikh Mkhitaryan shirts STOPPED by Baku police ahead of Europa League final

  28-05-2019 21:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  UEFA and the Azerbaijani FA made assurances that Mkhitaryan's safety could be guaranteed, however footage has emerged of Gunners supporters being stopped by police for merely wearing his shirt.
  
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• Furious Maurizio Sarri STORMS OUT of Chelsea training session in Baku ahead of Europa League final

  28-05-2019 20:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Italian coach appeared to be enraged by spat between Gonzalo Higuain and David Luiz, before departing the field during the session in a huff.
  
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• Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr get in the ring at New York public workout

  28-05-2019 20:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The anticipation went up a notch on Tuesday as Anthony Joshua and Andy Ruiz Jr took part in a public workout in New York. Joshua and Ruiz Jr will meet in the ring on Saturday night.
  
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• N'Golo Kante is 50/50 for Europa League final as Maurizio Sarri says his injury isn't 'serious'

  28-05-2019 20:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  ADAM CRAFTON IN BAKU: Chelsea are losing hope that N'Golo Kante will recover from a knee injury in time for the Europa League final against Arsenal.
  
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• The 2019 Derby at Epsom: The essential guide to those bidding for glory in richest race in Britain

  28-05-2019 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  A maximum of 15 runners will take part in the 240th Derby, eight of them trained by Aidan O'Brien. Sam Turner (Robin Goodfellow) takes a look at those bidding to make history.
  
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• Boos, hairbands and Cricket World Cup predictions – The Spin podcast

  28-05-2019 20:23
  Emma John is joined by Vic Marks, Geoff Lemon and Sonali Shah to look back at a busy weekend of cricket and look ahead with their predictions for the big hitters of the Cricket World CupEmma doesn’t like the fact that England are favourites for the World Cup. Having lived through decades of disappointment, the idea of being told they’re going to win makes her uncomfortable. Nonetheless she’ll be asking her panel (and a Magic 8 Ball) for their tournament predictions.After Austra
  
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• Naomi Osaka scraps her way back from the brink of defeat to avoid shock exit in French Open

  28-05-2019 20:19 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MATTHEW LAMBERT AT ROLAND GARROS: Naomi Osaka scrapped her way back from the brink of defeat to avoid a opening-round exit in her first Grand Slam as the world No 1.
  
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• Sokratis and Granit Xhaka say Arsenal will win Europa League for Henrikh Mkhitaryan

  28-05-2019 20:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Forward Mkhitaryan chose not to travel to Baku for Wednesday's clash with Chelsea, fearing for his safety due to his native Armenia's long-standing conflicts with Azerbaijan.
  
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• Real Madrid leapfrog Manchester United to become the most valuable football club in Europe

  28-05-2019 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Despite not enjoying much success on the pitch domestically, Los Blancos reaped the rewards for their dominance in Europe having won three successive Champions League trophies.
  
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• Eden Hazard trains with Chelsea team-mates for the last time

  28-05-2019 19:59 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea's players got a taste of the task ahead of them on Wednesday night as they trained on the pitch of the Olympic Stadium in Baku ahead of the Europa League final.
  
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• Aston Villa set to bid for Joe Lolley with £10m Nottingham Forest forward a key target

  28-05-2019 19:58 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aston Villa are expected to make a bid for Joe Lolley as part of plans to strengthen the side for their Premier League return. The Nottingham Forest forward is at the top of Dean Smith's list.
  
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• Andy Ruiz Jr vows to seize chance to claim title by beating Anthony Joshua in New York

  28-05-2019 19:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Andy Ruiz Jr is ready to seize his date with 'destiny' when he challenges IBF, WBA and WBO heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua.
  
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• Dan Evans dazzles in Paris but runs out of steam as Fernando Verdasco comes through in four sets

  28-05-2019 19:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MIKE DICKSON AT ROLAND GARROS: Dan Evans lit up Paris with dozens of artistic exchanges but eventually found himself overpowered by Fernando Verdasco.
  
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• Former Barcelona star Xavi backs Eden Hazard to be a huge success at rivals Real Madrid

  28-05-2019 19:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Xavi told Diario AS: The former Barça captain told Diario AS: 'He is in the top five in the world without any doubt. He was one of the best players at the last World Cup.'
  
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• Declan Rice sees similarities between youth of England and Holland

  28-05-2019 19:04 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  England face Ronald Koeman's side in a semi-final clash in Guimaraes a week on Thursday and the 20-year-old West Ham midfielder is anticipating an exciting game.
  
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• Maurizio Sarri admits he is considering Chelsea future amid Juventus interest

  28-05-2019 19:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Turin club are searching for a new manager amid the departure of Massimiliano Allegri and are targeting Sarri following his previous successful period in charge of Napoli.
  
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• Kylian Mbappe presents Roger Federer with his France shirt

  28-05-2019 18:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  There may be 17 years between them but they're both at the top of their sports. That hasn't stopped Roger Federer being a huge fan of World Cup winning superstar Kylian Mbappe.
  
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• Shocking moment Villa fans smash windows of Derby supporters' coach

  28-05-2019 18:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Shocking footage sent to Derbyshire Live shows the moment a young child cried with alarm when the window beside him was smashed by a thug wearing an Aston Villa shirt.
  
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• Jordan Henderson on how Liverpool have bounced back from last year's Champions League misery

  28-05-2019 18:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE: The road to a major final rarely runs smoothly and Jordan Henderson knows better than most. The Liverpool captain reveals just how his side picked themselves back up for Madrid.
  
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• Liam Plunkett is fighting fit and ready to spearhead England's pursuit of World Cup glory

  28-05-2019 18:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY JAMES DUTTON: England may have plucked a new fast-bowling saviour ahead of the World Cup in Jofra Archer. But discount Liam Plunkett at your peril.
  
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• Jack Grealish almost left Aston Villa but will now captain his boyhood club in the Premier League

  28-05-2019 17:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jack Grealish stood on the Wembley pitch, with battered boots and cut brow, and contemplated the drastic divergence in feelings to his previous visit last season.
  
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• Marseille confirm Andre Villas-Boas as new manager

  28-05-2019 17:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager, 41, will replace Rudi Garcia, who left the club after guiding them to a fifth-placed finish in Ligue 1.
  
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• Arsenal train as Unai Emery ensures they are focused on the trophy

  28-05-2019 17:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unai Emery insists his Arsenal side remain focused on the main prize ahead of their Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku.
  
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• Scotland's Jo Love: "Our team dynamic is second to none"

  28-05-2019 16:53
  Team spirit will be the key to success for Scotland at this summer’s Women’s World Cup in France, according to experienced midfielder Jo Love.
  
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• Rashford and Lingard come under-fire after '0.012%' social media post

  28-05-2019 16:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  On Tuesday the pair both wrote '0.012%' on their respective Instagram stories, seemingly referencing the number of young players that make it to the Premier League.
  
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