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• Leeds United 5-0 Stoke City: Whites thrash Potters to go top of Championship

  09-07-2020 19:58 via bbc.co.uk
  Leeds move a step closer to promotion as they go back to the top of the Championship with a thumping 5-0 win over struggling Stoke.
  
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• Premier League delays decision on summer transfer deadline

  09-07-2020 18:23 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Premier League clubs delay choosing a date for when the summer transfer window will close.
  
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• Champions League & Europa League draws - all you need to know

  09-07-2020 17:42 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Remember European competition? Here is everything you need to know about Friday's Champions and Europa League draws.
  
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• Wigan Athletic: Town council back takeover bid by Warriors rugby league club

  09-07-2020 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  A takeover bid for Wigan Athletic by rugby league club Wigan Warriors is backed by the town's council.
  
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• Manuel Pellegrini appointed Real Betis manager

  09-07-2020 15:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former West Ham and Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini signs a three-year deal to be Real Betis manager from next season.
  
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• MLS returns: Nani helps Orlando beat Inter Miami after powerful protest

  09-07-2020 10:05 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Nani scores a 97th-minute winner for Orlando as MLS action returns and players from across the league stage a powerful protest.
  
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• Transfer rumours: Godfrey, Havertz, De Bruyne, Hojbjerg, Garcia

  09-07-2020 09:24 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Norwich want £50m for Dortmund target, Havertz tells Chelsea he wants to join, Ajax join the race for Hojbjerg, plus more.
  
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• Alan Shearer fumes at Newcastle as Man City's pass masters set new Premier League record

  09-07-2020 01:29 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Match of the Day's Alan Shearer says Newcastle players were "awful, accepted defeat too easily and where beaten before they walked on the pitch" as Manchester City thrashed them 5-0 at the Etihad Stadium and set a new Premier League record for passing accuracy.
  
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• Brighton 1-3 Liverpool: Brighton went toe-to-toe with Liverpool - Potter

  09-07-2020 00:46 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Brighton boss Graham Potter says he is proud of the way his players "went toe-to-toe" with Liverpool, despite losing 3-1 at home to the Premier League champions.
  
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• Brighton 1-3 Liverpool: Premier League points record not that important to me - Klopp

  09-07-2020 00:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the Premier League points record is "not that important" to him personally, but he does want to see his team win football matches "as often as possible" after seeing them beat Brighton 3-1 at the Amex Stadium.
  
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• Brighton 1-3 Liverpool: Premier League champions win again as Mohamed Salah scores two

  09-07-2020 00:10 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool continue their relentless pursuit of a Premier League points record with victory over Brighton at The Amex Stadium.
  
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• Barcelona 1-0 Espanyol: Luis Suarez's strike keeps Barcelona in title hunt

  08-07-2020 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  Barcelona keep alive their hopes of winning La Liga with a victory over Espanyol at Nou Camp that also relegated the visitors.
  
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• Manchester United: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to secure Paul Pogba's long-term future at the club

  08-07-2020 23:40 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants to secure Paul Pogba's long-term future at Old Trafford.
  
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• West Ham 0-1 Burnley: My team showed an abundance of heart - Sean Dyche

  08-07-2020 22:43 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Burnley boss Sean Dyche praises the attitude his players showed, despite missing key players, as they won 1-0 at West Ham.
  
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• West Ham 0-1 Burnley: Missed chances are frustrating - David Moyes

  08-07-2020 22:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  West Ham manager David Moyes rues the chances his side missed in their 1-0 loss to Burnley.
  
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• Sheffield United 1-0 Wolves: Wolves need to bounce back from late defeat - Nuno

  08-07-2020 22:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo admits conceding a goal in stoppage time to lose 1-0 at Sheffield United is tough to take, but says his players must "bounce back".
  
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• Sheffield United 1-0 Wolves: Nobody is talking about Europe - Chris Wilder

  08-07-2020 22:20 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Sheffield United manager Chris Wilder says nobody at the club is talking about qualifying for European football next season, after the Blades' late 1-0 win over Wolves.
  
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• Man City 5-0 Newcastle: Man City were far too good for Newcastle - Steve Bruce

  08-07-2020 22:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Newcastle boss Steve Bruce admits it was "painful" watching his side get thrashed 5-0 by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
  
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• Man City 5-0 Newcastle: Man City will miss 'huge competitor' Silva - Pep Guardiola

  08-07-2020 22:07 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says David Silva is a "huge competitor", after the soon to depart midfielder scored and assisted in a 5-0 win over Newcastle.
  
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• Man Utd can’t rely on help from anyone else - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

  08-07-2020 15:37 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he expects that his team will need to win their five remaining games to qualify for next season's Champions League.
  
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• Arsenal 1-1 Leicester: Mikel Arteta frustrated by red card decisions against Foxes

  08-07-2020 00:15 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says his side paid for not being ruthless enough against Leicester, letting slip a 1-0 lead after Eddie Nketiah was sent off to draw the game 1-1.
  
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• Garth Crooks' team of the week: Alisson, Fernandes, Mane, Willian, Greenwood

  07-07-2020 00:32 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Which keeper is like Ray Clemence? Who might be interesting Real Madrid and Barcelona? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Hugo Lloris-Son Heung-min clash 'beautiful' - Tottenham boss

  07-07-2020 00:19 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says the half-time clash between Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min was "something needed for the team to grow up".
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Everton: Mourinho 'guilty' but happy after Lloris-Son spat

  07-07-2020 00:16 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham boss Jose Mourinho says he feels "guilty" for the spat between Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min because he asked his players to show passion.
  
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• Premier League predictions: Lawro v DJ and Arsenal fan Joel Corry

  07-07-2020 00:09 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Mark Lawrenson takes on DJ and Arsenal fan Joel Corry to make predictions for this week's Premier League games.
  
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• 1. FC Heidenheim 1846 2-2 Werder Bremen: Bremen avoid Bundesliga relegation

  07-07-2020 00:03 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Former Bundesliga champions Werder Bremen avoid relegation from the German top flight on away goals after a 2-2 draw at second division Heidenheim.
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Everton: Carlo Ancelotti insists morale is high despite defeat

  06-07-2020 23:56 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Everton boss Carlo Ancelotti insists the spirit in his team is still good despite a 1-0 defeat by Tottenham Hotspur.
  
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• Transfer rumours: Rice, Koulibaly, Skriniar, Milinkovic-Savic, Ake, Edouard

  06-07-2020 23:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Chelsea step up Rice chase, Man City and Man Utd want Koulibaly and Skriniar, Palace plan £25m Edouard move, plus more.
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Everton: Hugo Lloris says argument with Son Heung-min 'part of football'

  06-07-2020 23:45 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Spurs captain Hugo Lloris says his argument before half-time with team-mate Son Heung-min is "part of football".
  
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• Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Everton: Hugo Lloris & Son Heung-min clash in Spurs win

  06-07-2020 23:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Tottenham edge past Everton in a match during which home players Hugo Lloris and Son Heung-min had to be separated by team-mates.
  
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• Premier League relegation battle: Six teams fighting to stay up with five games left

  06-07-2020 18:35 via bbc.co.uk
  
  With just five games remaining, the battle to stay in the Premier League is reaching a tense finale.
  
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• Harvey Elliott: Liverpool forward signs three-year contract

  06-07-2020 17:27 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Liverpool forward Harvey Elliott signs his first professional contract - a three-year deal - with the Premier League champions.
  
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• Leicester: Brendan Rodgers has 'no doubt' Foxes can reach Champions League

  06-07-2020 14:49 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Leicester manager Brendan Rodgers has "no doubt" his team can secure a return to the Champions League.
  
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• Faltering Lazio look destined to yet again wonder what might have been | Nicky Bandini

  06-07-2020 13:14
  
  No other club was more anxious to see this season completed, but the Biancocelesti have seen their title dreams recedeThe resumption of this Serie A season was supposed to rescue Lazio from another century of ‘what ifs’. They had lost a chance to become champions of Italy on the only previous occasion that football was suspended mid-season – back in 1915. When the country went into lockdown this March, there were fears of history repeating. Related: European roundup: Barcelona
  
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• 'I have a lot more to give' – Matic signs Manchester United deal until 2023

  06-07-2020 12:15
  
  In-form Serbian midfielder given three-year contract extensionSolskjær: ‘He understands the values of playing for United’Nemanja Matic has signed a new contract that will keep him at Manchester United until 2023.The deal follows a noticeable return to form from the 31-year-old Matic, his midfield performances impressing during the current 16-match unbeaten run. “I am very happy that I will continue to be part of this great club,” he said. “As a player I still
  
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• Nemanja Matic: Manchester United midfielder signs new contract until 2023

  06-07-2020 12:02 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is "delighted" as midfielder Nemanja Matic extends his deal with Manchester United until the summer of 2023.
  
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• Scottish fixtures: Celtic kick off bid for 10th straight title on 2 August

  06-07-2020 11:58
  
  SPFL hopeful some fans could attend October Old Firm game
  Winter break scrapped to make room for cup tiesFixtures for the forthcoming Scottish Premiership campaign have been released and Celtic will kick off their bid for a historic 10th successive title at home to Hamilton on Sunday 2 August. Related: Celtic's Scottish title triumph should not be diminished by cold climax | Ewan MurrayContinue reading...
  
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• Dean Furman: 'I'd love to see more Jewish footballers. We're few and far between'

  06-07-2020 11:00
  
  The midfielder, who started his career at Chelsea, is back in the UK after five years in South Africa. He accepts it will be tough to find a new club but hopes to inspire aspiring Jewish players“I always knew it was going to be difficult in the best of circumstances after being away for five years,” Dean Furman says, pondering his attempts to make a comeback in England after leaving South Africa. “Now the pandemic has taken over it’s going to be tough. I’m joining p
  
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• Lionel Messi: Barcelona striker will 'end his career' at club - Bartomeu

  06-07-2020 09:53 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Lionel Messi will "end his working and footballing life at Barcelona", the club's president has said.
  
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• Why are there so few British Asian footballers at professional clubs? | Sean Ingle

  06-07-2020 09:00
  
  You can count the number of British Asians in Premier League history on one hand and it is not much different lower down the pyramid There’s a story the academic Daniel Klivington tells in a new book – Race, Ethnicity and Racism in Sports Coaching – that speaks volumes about how far football has to go to tackle its final frontier. It concerns a British Asian who used his real name when applying for jobs in football only to fail to gain any interviews. So instead he adopted his
  
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• 'Powerful message': the top-flight club paying men and women the same

  06-07-2020 09:00
  
  Kick4Life FC in Lesotho hope their move will serve as an inspiration and help to drive social change across the worldFootball in Lesotho does not often generate stories of international significance but when Kick4Life FC became the world’s first top-flight club to fund men’s and women’s teams equally, an important point was made.The coach of the women’s team, Puky Ramokoatsi, is not exaggerating when she says the move could serve as a global inspiration. “The equal
  
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• European roundup: Barcelona find top gear against Villarreal to stay in title race

  06-07-2020 01:01
  
  Barcelona win 4-1 at El Madrigal to keep Real Madrid in sightInter beaten by Bologna, Napoli strike late to defeat RomaBarcelona put their recent struggles aside in an impressive display at Villarreal, winning 4-1 to move back to within four points of the La Liga leaders, Real Madrid, with four games apiece remaining.Recent draws with Atlético and at Celta Vigo, coupled with Madrid’s earlier 1-0 win at Athletic Bilbao, meant the defending champions kicked off at El Madrigal seven po
  
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• Match of the Day 2: Micah Richards & Alan Shearer disagree on Aston Villa's survival chances

  06-07-2020 00:58 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Match of the Day 2 pundits Micah Richards and Alan Shearer disagree on Aston Villa's prospects of staying in the Premier League.
  
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• Pep Guardiola at a loss to explain Man City defeats this season

  06-07-2020 00:33 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says he is struggling to understand why his side have lost nine Premier League games this season.
  
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• Marcus Rashford 'blessed' to be fit again and lauds 'fantastic' Mason Greenwood

  06-07-2020 00:14
  
  England striker suffered a double stress fracturer in JanuaryRashford and Greenwood scored in 5-2 win over BournemouthMarcus Rashford has said he feels “blessed” to be fit again, as the back injury he suffered in mid-January was more serious than previous similar ones. The Manchester United striker sustained a double stress fracture in an FA Cup win over Wolves that would have ended his season but for the sport’s suspension in March. Rashford was able to resume playing when foo
  
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• Séamus Coleman: 'I want Everton back in race for Champions League'

  05-07-2020 23:30
  
  Blues captain has had a busy season on and off the pitch and he is hoping for a third successive win since lockdown in Monday’s game at TottenhamBetween spending far more time than he is used to with his two young children, and acting as an intermediary between the Everton hierarchy and his teammates in negotiations that led to substantial wage deferrals, Everton’s captain, Séamus Coleman, is glad to be finally back playing football, if only for a modicum of respite after the
  
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• Keith Gillespie reveals Ferguson role in four-fold pay rise at Newcastle

  05-07-2020 23:30
  
  Scot acted as ad-hoc agent in transfer from Old TraffordGillespie was 19 and earning £230 a week before moveKeith Gillespie has revealed how Sir Alex Ferguson secured him a four-fold pay-rise when the Scot acted as his ad-hoc agent in the £7m deal that took the Northern Irishman from Manchester United to Newcastle United and Andy Cole the other way.Gillespie made his United debut under Ferguson in 1993. Yet when Ferguson moved to sign Cole two years later from Newcastle, Gillespie wa
  
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• Southampton 1-0 Man City: Pep Guardiola says his side have been inconsistent this season

  05-07-2020 23:17 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola feels their 1-0 defeat at Southampton was like a microcosm of their season after they played well and created lots of chances but failed to score.
  
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• Adams breaks duck as Southampton survive Manchester City onslaught

  05-07-2020 22:12
  
  It is a moment that Che Adams will cherish forever. Making his 30th appearance for Southampton, following his £14m move from Birmingham City last summer, the striker finally scored his first goal for the club and what a goal it was.Seizing on a loose ball as Manchester City tried and failed to play out from the back, initially through Ederson, Adams sent a glorious chip over the back-pedalling goalkeeper from 40 yards to shape what became a contest of attack versus defence. Continue readin
  
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• Liverpool 2-0 Aston Villa: Jurgen Klopp praises Curtis Jones

  05-07-2020 20:50 via bbc.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool will "have a lot of fun in the future" with Curtis Jones who scored his first Premier League goal for the club in a 2-0 win against Aston Villa.
  
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