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• How Tottenham's nightmare 2019 cost Mauricio Pochettino his job

  19-11-2019 23:27 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Mauricio Pochettino's five-and-a-half year spell in charge of Tottenham has come to an end with the club announcing on Tuesday that they have decided to sack the manager. 
  
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• Southampton 0-1 West Ham: Hammers find form against struggling Saints

  14-12-2019 20:28 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  KIERAN GILL AT ST MARY'S: West Ham United boss Manuel Pellegrini did not need to pick up a newspaper this week to realise the significance of this match.
  
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• Dusseldorf 0-3 RB Leipzig: Werner strikes to send Leipzig top of the Bundesliga

  14-12-2019 20:21 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Timo Werner added to his impressive season tally from the penalty spot as RB Leipzig easily claimed all three points. Patrik Schick opened the scoring in the second minute.
  
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• Saracens 15-6 Munster: Hosts keep hopes of European Champions Cup defence alive by beating Munster

  14-12-2019 20:18 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  WILL KELLEHER AT ALLIANZ PARK: After a tight first half, Sean Maitland and Mako Vunipola scored tries in the second half as Munster lost in Europe for the first time this season.
  
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• Newcastle boss Steve Bruce says referee Tim Robinson 'was not ready' to officiate in Premier League

  14-12-2019 19:58 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  The Magpies boss (left) was left feeling aggrieved after the official (right), making his top flight bow at Turf Moor, awarded Burnley a corner after originally settling for a visitors' goal kick.
  
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• Incredible save by Joe Colliver wins the day for Sam Spinner at Novices' Chase in Doncaster

  14-12-2019 19:44 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Joe Colliver had a miraculous recovery after being thrown into the air and somehow staying on Sam Spinner, before racing to victory in the Novices' Chase in Doncaster.
  
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• Preston chase Kilmarnock striker Eamonn Brophy as manager Alex Neil looks to reunite with ace

  14-12-2019 19:32 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Preston North End are keen on Kilmarnock striker Eamonn Brophy. Manager Alex Neil was instrumental in giving Brophy his break while manager at Hamilton Academical and has followed his progress.
  
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• Wijnaldum could miss the Club World Cup after picking up a muscle injury

  14-12-2019 19:31 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  The Dutch international was forced off the pitch in the second half of their 2-0 victory over Watford whilst holding his left hamstring in some pain.
  
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• Former French Open champion Francesca Shiavone reveals she has overcome cancer

  14-12-2019 19:26 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Former French Open champion Francesca Schiavone has been given the all clear following a 'tough battle' with cancer, the 39-year-old Italian has said.
  
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• Manchester United Women close in on securing teenage forward Lauren James to new three-year contract

  14-12-2019 19:10 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  EXCLUSIVE: Lauren James has been tipped to become the best player in the world by her manager Casey Stoney, and is the younger sister of Chelsea defender Reece James.
  
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• Leeds 3-3 Cardiff: Cardiff come back from 3-0 down to deny Leeds top spot in the Championship

  14-12-2019 18:57 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  ROSS HEPPENSTALL AT ELLAND ROAD: Cardiff came back from 3-0 down to score three second-half goals and earn a point that denied Marcelo Bielsa's Leeds top spot in the Championship.
  
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• Henderson all but rules out Altior from Ladbrokes King George VI Chase at Kempton on Boxing Day

  14-12-2019 18:57 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Altior's 19-race unbeaten run was ended when beaten by Cyrname at Ascot last month and trainer Nicky Henderson says he is still feeling the effects of that tough race in November.
  
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• Steven Davis and Allan McGregor join Steven Gerrard in signing new contracts at Rangers

  14-12-2019 18:53 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Experienced Rangers pair Steven Davis and Allan McGregor have both completed one-year extensions to commit themselves to the Ibrox club until the end of next season.
  
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• QPR and Brentford tracking progress of Livingston striker Lyndon Dykes 

  14-12-2019 18:52 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  QPR and Brentford are among the clubs following Australian-born striker Lyndon Dykes. The powerful 24-year-old has caught the eye with his performances for Livingston.
  
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• Zidane vows that upcoming El Clasico will not influence squad selection for Valencia match

  14-12-2019 18:47 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Real Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says next week's crunch match with La Liga title rivals Barcelona will not influence his team selection against Valencia on Sunday.
  
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• Joe Gomez is back in the Liverpool side and is set to grab his chance

  14-12-2019 18:33 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  DOMINIC KING AT ANFIELD: Joe Gomez has returned to the Liverpool side thanks to an injury to Dejan Lovren. hE looks set to grab his chance with a good performance on Saturday.
  
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• Eddie Howe's rotten season is given a Stamford Bridge boost... but the injury crisis still looms

  14-12-2019 18:29 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  RIATH AL-SAMARRAI AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: For so long Howe's has been a tale of progression and success. But this season has been rotten, a mess of injuries and poor results.
  
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• Real Sociedad 2-2 Barcelona: Valverde's men stumble despite goals from Griezmann and Suarez

  14-12-2019 18:28 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  PETE JENSON IN SPAIN: Despite goals from Antoine Griezmann and Luis Suarez, Barcelona could only manage a draw against a spirited Real Sociedad side.
  
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• Deontay Wilder meets Pope and sends message to Anthony Joshua about unifying titles in the future

  14-12-2019 18:28 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Deontay Wilder became just the third American heavyweight to have an audience with the Pope on Friday. Following the meeting, Wilder fuelled further talk of a potential fight with Anthony Joshua.
  
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• Burnley 1-0 Newcastle: Chris Wood header stops Steve Bruce's in-form Magpies

  14-12-2019 18:14 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  JACK GAUGHAN AT TURF MOOR: This was a terrible spectacle only livened up by mistakes - the costliest of which was made by Newcastle and their goalkeeper.
  
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• Leicester 1-1 Norwich: Leicester held despite Tim Krul's own goal as Liverpool go ten points clear

  14-12-2019 18:13 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: Leicester City's long winning streak came to a surprise end at the King Power Stadium as Teemu Pukki grabbed his 16th goal for club and country.
  
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• Chelsea 0-1 Bournemouth: Blues slump to a fourth defeat in five games

  14-12-2019 18:12 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  ROB DRAPER AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: The goal that decided it was indicative of the contest which preceded it. It wasn't for the purist. Dan Gosling's single goal downed Chelsea.
  
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• Sheffield United 2-0 Aston Villa: John Fleck nets double to down struggling visitors

  14-12-2019 18:09 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  RICHARD GIBSON AT BRAMALL LANE: A brace from John Fleck settled a slow burner between two of the top-flight's new boys and handed Sheffield United back-to-back Premier League wins.
  
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• Philippe Coutinho scores hat-trick as Bayern Munich romp to 6-1 victory over Werder Bremen

  14-12-2019 18:04 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Philippe Coutinho scored a hat-trick as Bayern Munich ran away with a comfortable 6-1 victory over Werder Bremen. It was the perfect way to bounce back after two straight league defeats.
  
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• Salah explains Liverpool's cool approach to games is due to being together for 'three or four years'

  14-12-2019 17:57 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  At times the Reds were far from comfortable against Waford but Salah has insisted fans should not panic during matches as they have an experienced squad capable of grinding out results.
  
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• Premier League round-up: Bournemouth claim shock win over Chelsea

  14-12-2019 17:57 via Yahoo News UK & Ireland - Latest World News & UK News Headlines
  
  There were four Premier League fixtures at 3pm on Saturday, with Burnley taking on Newcastle, Chelsea at home to struggling Bournemouth, second place Leicester against Norwich, and two promoted sides, Sheffield United and Aston Villa going head to head.
  
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• Southampton vs West Ham - Premier League 2019/20: Live score and updates

  14-12-2019 17:24 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Southampton host West Ham in this evening's Premier League action at St Mary's with both teams desperate for a victory. Follow all the action with Sportsmail's Danny Gallagher.
  
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• Wijnaldum could miss the Club World Cup after picking up a muscle injury, according to Jurgen Klopp

  14-12-2019 17:20 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  The Dutch international was forced off the pitch in the second half of their 2-0 victory over Watford whilst holding his left hamstring in some pain.
  
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• Manchester United 'handed boost in chase for Saul Niguez as Atletico Madrid drop price to £85m'

  14-12-2019 17:13 via Sport | Mail Online
  
  Atletico Madrid have slashed the asking price for Saul Niguez - good news for Manchester United as they chase the midfield star as a replacement for Paul Pogba if he leaves.
  
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