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• Nick Pope hails his Heaton education as Burnley goalkeeper plays first game for 454 days

  11-08-2019 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN: England goalkeeper Nick Pope is feeling chirpy again after his first Premier League game for 454 days and thankful that former team-mate Tom Heaton helped him.
  
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• Crystal Palace's hopes for the season rest on Wilfried Zaha's shoulders

  11-08-2019 23:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SAMI MOKBEL: Crystal Palace are hoping Wilfried Zaha can let bygones be bygones. Because, in all likelihood, their Premier League status depends on it. Zaha was given a hero's reception on Saturday.
  
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• England 33-19 Wales - PLAYER RATINGS: Ellis Genge stars as hosts end visitors' winning streak

  11-08-2019 23:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NIK SIMON AT TWICKENHAM: England ended Wales' 15-match winning run and with it their hopes of reaching the world No 1 ranking with a devastating diaplay at Twickenham. 
  
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• Football News: Man Utd boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hails young risk-takers after Chelsea win

  11-08-2019 23:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Solskjaer paid tribute to his young players for taking risks after Man United thumped Chelsea in their opening game at Old Trafford.
  
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• Christian Eriksen's exit would leave huge hole in Mauricio Pochettino's side

  11-08-2019 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: Christian Eriksen probably put it best as he made his way home on Saturday. 'New season, same me,' he said. Yes, it was. Very much so. The same Eriksen.
  
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• Rugby news: Ben Te'o still in the frame for England World Cup place despite brawl with Mike Brown 

  11-08-2019 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ben Te'o was on Sunday night still in contention for a place in England's World Cup squad, as Eddie Jones and his assistants finalised their selection plans at a west London hotel.
  
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• ON THE ROAD: Ipswich endure hits and misses in rock 'n' roll football in the third tier

  11-08-2019 23:38 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  NATHAN SALT AT PORTMAN ROAD: Life in the third tier is alien to the majority of Ipswich Town supporters. Those who do remember it are in a rather exclusive club.
  
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• Single-minded twit! Rivals line up to blast Bryson DeChambeau for two-minute putt

  11-08-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Koepka sought out DeChambeau on the putting green before the start of the final round on Sunday, while Englishman Eddie Pepperell characteristically took no prisoners.
  
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• Sigh of relief for Manchester City players as Pep Guardiola plans to be Mr Nice Guy this season

  11-08-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  JACK GAUGHAN: There will have been a collective sigh of relief inside the Manchester City dressing room when word got back that Pep Guardiola was going to be 'nicer' to his players this season.
  
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• Frank Lampard fumes at Jose Mourinho after his old boss criticised Chelsea's young players

  11-08-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Frank Lampard hit back at Jose Mourinho on Sunday night after his old boss criticised Chelsea's young players in their 4-0 thrashing at Manchester United.
  
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• Football News: Joker Jose Mourinho passes screen test

  11-08-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  He began by joking that he didn't want to be a television pundit for long. But Jose Mourinho joined the line-up he has so often slated in the past and made his mark on his Sky Sports debut.
  
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• Football news: It's SEVEN years since last red card for dissent - how is that right?

  11-08-2019 23:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN: Nobody will be surprised to learn that the last player sent off purely for dissent - rather than being given a second yellow card for it - was combustible Sunderland midfielder Lee Cattermole.
  
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• Football achieves clinical accuracy... but sacrifices a little of its soul

  11-08-2019 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL - CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: It is not much to ask that, having spent hundreds of millions investing in football, those who run Premier League clubs at least know why they lose.
  
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• Decisions were spot-on this weekend and people are still unhappy with VAR! 

  11-08-2019 23:29 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARK CLATTENBURG: It was disappointing to hear VAR being criticised for getting decisions RIGHT during Man City's win at West Ham. The frustration came from Gabriel Jesus' disallowed goal.
  
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• Man United news: Star Paul Pogba admits his future is still unclear

  11-08-2019 23:20 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The France midfielder was expected to leave Old Trafford for Real Madrid this summer, but the Spanish club do not appear to be prepared to accept United's £180million asking price.
  
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• Newcastle news: The buck stops with Bruce after Jetro Willems' clumsy introduction ruined rhythm

  11-08-2019 23:06 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: It did not look good for Newcastle United boss Steve Bruce, screaming "what the f*** is happening?" towards his backroom team after Willems was introduced.
  
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• Roma 2-2 Real Madrid (5-4 on pens): Italian side clinch shootout victory as Bale makes appearance

  11-08-2019 22:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  PETE JENSON AT STADIO OLIMPICO: Bale played half an hour for Real Madrid as Zinedine Zidane's team drew 2-2 in Rome in the last of their pre-season friendlies, then lost on penalties.
  
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• Robin Goodfellow's racing tips: Best bets for Monday, August 12

  11-08-2019 21:43 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips for Monday's meetings at Catterick, Wolverhampton and Windsor.
  
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• Jose Mourinho aims dig at Luke Shaw as he warns Harry Maguire

  11-08-2019 21:35 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jose Mourinho has aimed a sly dig at Luke Shaw by warning Harry Maguire he will need to cover for the Manchester United left-back. Mourinho had a disruptive relationship with Shaw.
  
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• MARTIN KEOWN: Harry Maguire was outstanding in Manchester United's victory over Chelsea

  11-08-2019 21:28 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: Harry Maguire reads danger like you or I would read a Beano comic. It comes naturally to the 6ft 4in central defender and that is what Man United have paid good money for. 
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pleased with second half as Man Utd thrash Chelsea 4-0 – video

  11-08-2019 21:19
  Manchester United beat Chelsea 4-0 to ruin Frank Lampard's debut as a Premier League coach in their season-opening game on Sunday.Marcus Rashford scored twice, Anthony Martial grabbed another and substitute Daniel James completed the rout on his debut, but it was also an impressive defensive performance from United with the world's most expensive defender, Harry Maguire, playing his role in keeping the visitors at bay.Aaron Wan-Bissaka also impressed on his debut after playing from the start Con
  
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• Arsenal stars Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac spend the day in hiding

  11-08-2019 21:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Security are stationed outside the footballer's London homes in a 24-hour watch in response what a club source described as a 'credible threat'.
  
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• Frank Lampard admits Manchester United were more clinical than Chelsea

  11-08-2019 20:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Chelsea boss Frank Lampard believes his side were desperately unlucky to find themselves on the wrong end of a 4-0 thrashing against Manchester United.
  
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• Graeme Souness concerned about Blues' lack of firepower following heavy 4-0 defeat by Man United

  11-08-2019 20:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Graeme Souness admitted he feared that Chelsea needed a new striker after suffering a heavy 4-0 defeat by Manchester United in their first Premier League game of the season. 
  
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• Chelsea news: Kurt Zouma left exposed in humbling defeat by Manchester United

  11-08-2019 20:49 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: As Manchester United broke away to score their fourth goal, Chelsea defender Kurt Zouma was lying flat on his back in the opposition's penalty area.
  
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• Man Utd 4-0 Chelsea: Rashford bags a brace before Daniel James marks debut with goal

  11-08-2019 20:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN SAMUEL AT OLD TRAFFORD: Marcus Rashford grabbed a brace as Manchester United convincingly defeated Frank Lampard's Chelsea at Old Trafford on Sunday.
  
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• Man United news: Jose Mourinho hails Harry Maguire after £80m defender was man of the match on debut

  11-08-2019 20:47 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The former Leicester centre-half, who leapfrogged Virgil van Dijk to become the world's most expensive defender last week - delivered an assured showing in United's 4-0 victory.
  
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• British racing driver Jamie Chadwick clings on to win W Series title

  11-08-2019 20:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Briton failed to secure the podium finish she needed to guarantee the title, slipping from the lead to finish fourth - the only time in the six-race season she has finished outside the top three.
  
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• Arsenal news: Unai Emery admits he is uncertain when Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will return

  11-08-2019 20:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Unai Emery does not know when Mesut Ozil and Sead Kolasinac will be available for selection - but the Arsenal boss praised his makeshift team after a rare clean sheet and victory on the road.
  
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• Harry Maguire was outstanding in Manchester United's victory over Chelsea

  11-08-2019 20:24 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARTIN KEOWN: Harry Maguire reads danger like you or I would read a Beano comic. It comes naturally to the 6ft 4in central defender and that is what Man United have paid good money for. 
  
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• Manchester United 4-0 Chelsea PLAYER RATINGS: Harry Maguire impresses on United debut

  11-08-2019 20:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Man United kicked off their new Premier League campaign with a 4-0 victory against Chelsea at Old Trafford.
  
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• Wolves news: Conor Coady slams VAR after goal ruled out over handball in draw with Leicester

  11-08-2019 20:08 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conor Coady hit out at VAR after Wolves' controversial stalemate at Leicester. Leander Dendoncker's second-half strike was ruled out after his initial header struck Willy Boly on the arm.
  
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• 'We need to make Old Trafford a fortress', says United £80 million man Maguire

  11-08-2019 20:06
  Manchester United’s £80 million man says they need to make Old Trafford a ‘fortress’ after hammering Chelsea 4-0 in their first match of the Premier League season.In his first outing at The Theatre of Dreams in a United shirt the most expensive defender in world football put on a solid display, keeping Frank Lampard’s attacking Chelsea at bay.Man of the match Maguire said there was room for improvement, but was delighted to make a winning start on his debut for Unit
  
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• Steve Bruce rues Jetro Willems error In Newcastle United defeat by Arsenal

  11-08-2019 20:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Bruce could only look on as full-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles intercepted Paul Dummett's attempted pass to sub Jetro Willems before feeding Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score the game's only goal
  
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• England 33-19 Wales: All the tries from Twickenham

  11-08-2019 19:59 via bbc.co.uk
  Watch all the tries and an epic drop goal from Elliot Daly as England beat Wales 33-19 at Twickenham to end the visitors' 14-match unbeaten run.
  
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• Manchester United make it a nightmare start for Frank Lampard’s Chelsea

  11-08-2019 19:34
  As opening games go, Manchester United will have to be happy with this one. They won, their new signings all seemed to have fun and Ole Gunnar Solskjær was noisily serenaded by all four sides of the ground. Sure, there was the impertinence of José Mourinho, in his new role in the television studios, suggesting that Manchester City’s B team would stand a better chance of winning the Premier League. Yet this was the fifth season in a row United have won their first game and the
  
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• UEFA Super Cup 2019 - Liverpool vs Chelsea: Kick-off time, channel, location, tickets, odds and more

  11-08-2019 19:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  European champions Chelsea and Liverpool come together to decide the ultimate champions of Europe in the UEFA Super Cup 2019 clash. Find out date, time and channel plus more info.
  
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• Clinical Manchester United batter Chelsea 4-0 in season opener

  11-08-2019 19:22
  A Marcus Rashford brace, Anthony Martial’s close range finish and a debut goal for Daniel James handed the Red Devils all three points at Old Trafford.
  
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• UFC 241 GUIDE: Daniel Cormier vs Stipe Miocic plus Anthony Pettis vs Nate Diaz fight

  11-08-2019 19:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Only a week to go until UFC 241 now as headliner Daniel Cormier defends his heavyweight title against former heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic. Find out date, time and channel and more info.
  
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• Rangers 6-1 Hibernian: Jermain Defoe hat-trick and helps visitors to crushing victory

  11-08-2019 19:05 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  MARK WILSON AT IBROX: Swapping between the unplayable and the unstoppable is becoming a situation for Steven Gerrard to savour after another big victory.
  
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• Race Imboden takes a knee and joins tradition of US athlete protests – video

  11-08-2019 18:58
  United States gold medal winning fencer Race Imboden may face sanctions for taking a knee during the medal ceremony at the 2019 Pan-Am Games. Imboden’s gesture preceded a similar protest on Saturday by American hammer thrower Gwen Berry, who raised her fist at the end of the national anthem after winning gold.US athletes have a long history of staging such protests, dating back to the 1960s civil rights movement, but they have grown in recent years following NFL player Colin Kaepernic
  
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• Leicester City news: Brendan Rodgers keen to trim 'massive' Leicester City squad

  11-08-2019 18:48 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Rodgers has admitted his summer signings have left him with a bloated squad and he revealed several players are in talks with other clubs regarding moves away from the King Power Stadium.
  
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• Newcastle news: The buck stops at Bruce after Jetro Willems' clumsy introduction ruined rhythm

  11-08-2019 18:27 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: It did not look good for Newcastle boss Steve Bruce, screaming "what the f*** is happening?" towards his backroom team.
  
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• Transfer news: Monaco starlet Hannibal Mejbri set for £9.3million Manchester United move

  11-08-2019 18:26 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The 16-year-old's future has been subject to widespread speculation this summer, with Leicester and Tottenham among those understood to be after the midfielder.
  
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• Premier League news: Leicester 0-0 Wolves: VAR controversy denies Wolves victory

  11-08-2019 18:16 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Dedoncker looked to have given the visitors the lead on 52 minutes when he fired home inside the 18-yard box but his strike was disallowed for handball after referee Andre Marriner consulted VAR.
  
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• Christian Benteke backs Wilfried Zaha to shine for Crystal Palace after staying at Selhurst Park 

  11-08-2019 18:12 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Christian Benteke believes wantaway Crystal Palace team-mate Wilfried Zaha can get back to his best this season. Zaha was linked with a summer move away from Selhurst Park.
  
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• Manchester United news: Man fans fly 'Glazers out' banner over Old Trafford

  11-08-2019 18:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Fans remain angry at United's American owners for accumulating vast amounts of debt since their takeover of the club in 2005 and launched a new protest prior to the clash with Chelsea.
  
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• Jose Mourinho praises Arsenal for Newcastle win despite display not being 'very good' 

  11-08-2019 17:52 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Greame Souness believes Arsenal will be heavily reliant on their attack this season after watching their 1-0 victory over Newcastle on Sunday. Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scored the only goal.
  
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• England 33-19 Wales: Warren Gatland's team SPURN opportunity to be ranked world's No 1 team

  11-08-2019 17:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  CHRIS FOY AT TWICKENHAM: On paper, this was a shock. On grass, it amounted to a fair result. Wales had come to London with their best side but were dispatched by an experimental England.
  
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• Newcastle 0-1 Arsenal: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang strikes to give Gunners a winning start

  11-08-2019 17:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  IAN HERBERT AT ST JAMES' PARK: There's a level of anticipation about the re-purposed, renewed Arsenal that the club has not known for years at this time of year.
  
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