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Manchester United’s Juan Mata sees red in 1-0 defeat to West Brom: ‘That’s the reason we lost this game’
March 6, 2016
Juan Mata was sent off as Manchester United’s hopes of Uefa Champions League qualification were dealt a serious setback in a 1-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion on Sunday.
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Al Ain’s Douglas takes home the match ball after stunning hat-trick against Al Jazira
March 6, 2016
The UAE champions, defeated three times in their past four matches, ground out a much-needed 3-1 victory against Al Jazira at the Mohammed bin Zayed Stadium on Sunday night, a win courtesy of a treble from Douglas.
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‘Sometimes you need a bit of luck’: Liverpool seal controversial win over Crystal Palace
March 6, 2016
Roberto Firmino punishes Alex McCarthy's mistake for Liverpool's equaliser before Christian Benteke draws questionable foul from Damien Delaney and then converts from the penalty spot.
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Guus Hiddink says Bertrand Troare ‘showed with the goal’ against Stoke he has the capacity to lead Chelsea’s attack
March 6, 2016
Memorable goal on only his second Chelsea start encourages interim manager, although Diego Costa should be fit for return leg of last-16 Uefa Champions League tie against Pari Saint-Germain.
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In danger of relegation, Frankfurt sack coach Armin Veh
March 6, 2016
Eintracht Frankfurt sacked coach Armin Veh having lost 11 of 25 Bundesliga games with only 5 wins.
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Harry Kane fires up Tottenhan Hotspur before Alexis Sanchez saves Arsenal point – in pictures
March 6, 2016
Images from Sunday's 2-2 North London derby draw, as Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal traded before ultimately sharing the spoils.
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PSG ‘satisfactory’ in Ligue 1 as they keep focus on Chelsea and Champions League progression
March 6, 2016
Paris Saint-Germain played an uneventful 0-0 draw with Montpellier on Saturday in Ligue 1, as they rested their stars with an eye to the midweek Champions League return leg in London.
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Manchester City v Aston Villa: Sergio Aguero ‘makes a difference’ and City see continued title light
March 6, 2016
'If you ask me' said Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini of double-goal-scorer Sergio Aguero after Saturday's win, 'I always want to play with Sergio the way he played today.'
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Fujairah, scrambling to avoid AGL relegation, dismiss Ivan Hasek
March 6, 2016
John McAuley reports that with six fixtures remaining in the Arabian Gulf League season and relegation a distinct threat, Fujairah will see new guidance to avoid the drop.
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Bayern Munich ‘under pressure now for every Bundesliga game’ after Dortmund draw
March 6, 2016
Bayern Munich escaped a difficult assignment with Borussia Dortmund without giving any on their Bundesliga lead on Saturday, but know the pressure is not about to ease.
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‘Now we’re top’: Napoli get back to putting pressure on Juventus in Serie A
March 6, 2016
Jose Vallejon, Gonzalo Higuain and Vlad Chiriches found the net for Napoli on Saturday as the Serie A scudetto challengers side went, for now, ahead of Juventus.
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Four for Cristiano Ronaldo and seven for Real Madrid in a much-needed release – in pictures
March 6, 2016
Images from Real Madrid's 7-1 win over Celta Vigo on Saturday in La Liga, as Cristiano Ronaldo provided four goals, joined by Pepe, Jese Rodriguez and Gareth Bale.
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Four-star Manchester City fuelled by Sergio Aguero strikes – in pictures
March 6, 2016
Images from Manchester City's 4-0 win over Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday, as Sergio Aguero signalled his importance with a double.
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Arsenal’s Wenger: ‘Maybe yes, it is our best chance to win the title’
March 6, 2016
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said 'I don't know because I don't know what to say anymore about that' on Saturday as he considered his club's remaining title chances.
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‘We missed a big opportunity’ admits Mauricio Pochettino, but urges Spurs to stay positive
March 6, 2016
'It is true we missed a big opportunity' said Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino after Saturday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, 'but there are a lot of games ahead'.
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‘I don’t dream’: Ranieri commits his leaders Leicester to finishing title fight
March 6, 2016
Leicester City are now not just surprise leaders, they are firmly atop the Premier League table with a five-point cushion after Saturday's late win over Watford – and probably title favourites.
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Facing rout, West Ham respond – and now can envision Champions League in their future
March 5, 2016
“We showed our quality, we showed our stubbornness and we got a great win,” Slaven Bilic said after West Ham's 3-2 win over Everton. It elevates them to fifth, chasing a first top-four finish in three decades, reports Richard Jolly.
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As in derby thriller, Arsenal are still playing catch up in title race
March 5, 2016
After moving to within two points of the top with a last-gasp win over surprise leaders Leicester City three weeks ago, Arsenal could end the weekend eight adrift of the summit, Greg Lea writes from White Hart Lane.
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EPL round-up: Leicester build on lead while Tottenham and Arsenal share points in London derby
March 5, 2016
Alexis Sanchez earned Arsenal a point in a pulsating north London derby at White Hart Lane after Tottenham Hotspur had looked set to join Leicester City at the top of the Premier League table on Saturday.
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‘That is why he is unique’: Four-star Cristiano Ronaldo silences Real Madrid critics in Celta Vigo mauling
March 5, 2016
Ronaldo wheeled away in celebration with hand cupped to his ear after smashing home Madrid’s second after Pepe had headed Zinedine Zidane’s men in front before half-time. Madrid went on to win 7-1.
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