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/ 3815 days agoArsenal's win at Everton gives Wenger title hope [VIDEO]
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger was delighted by his team's 2-0 victory at Everton and believes it proves that they still have the ability to win the Premier League. The north London club's season hit the skids this week as losses to Watford and Barcelona saw Wenger's men dumped out of the FA Cup and Champions […]

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/ 3815 days agoRafa Benitez and Sam Allardyce vow not to open old wounds in Tyne-Wear derby
Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez and Sunderland counterpart Sam Allardyce played down their personal differences as they prepare to lead their sides in the most important Tyne-Wear derby for over a quarter of a century. The Black Cats travel to St James' Park on Sunday aiming to record an unprecedented seventh consecutive victory in a […]

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/ 3815 days agoMan City vs. Man United predicted lineups and team news
Overall, both Manchester sides have not had it good this season in the Premier League. Manchester City were one of the pre-season favorites for the title but they're now 15 points behind league leaders Leicester City with only nine matches to go. The Citizens are very much in danger of dropping out of the top four if they […]

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/ 3815 days agoLiverpool boss Jurgen Klopp eyes special finale to debut season
Jurgen Klopp has targeted a special end to his first season in charge of Liverpool as the Reds head to Southampton on Sunday in buoyant mood. March has been an excellent month for Klopp's side, who have responded positively since ending February with a League Cup final defeat on penalties against Manchester City. Premier League […]

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/ 3815 days agoJack Warner says FIFA owes him money
Disgraced former FIFA vice-president Jack Warner scoffed Friday at reports that the new leaders of the global football governing body are seeking to sue him, insisting FIFA owes him money. "I don't owe FIFA one nickel and I know that FIFA owes me, but we will deal with that in the fullness of time," Warner […]

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/ 3815 days agoArsenal boss Wenger concerned over Premier League top four place
Arsene Wenger concedes Arsenal's dismal form means there is a chance they will crash out of the Premier League's top four unless results improve quickly. Wenger's side have been eliminated from the Champions League and FA Cup in the last week and are on a run of one win in eight games in all competitions. […]

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/ 3815 days agoFour minutes to go for Juventus' record-chasing Gigi Buffon
After letting in four goals as Juventus were eliminated from the Champions League by Bayern Munich in midweek, Gianluigi Buffon needs only shut out Torino for four minutes on Sunday to set a new record. Currently enjoying a 19-game unbeaten run that has seen Buffon keep the ball out the net for their past 10 […]

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/ 3815 days agoHow Ronaldinho rescued Barcelona from its forgotten nightmare
With 24 major trophies over the last decade (not including several more likely to be added in 2016), it’s almost impossible to imagine a world where Barcelona is considered anything other than the gold standard in world soccer. And yet, as recently as 2003, the club’s situation was not only starkly different, but downright perilous. […]

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/ 3816 days agoCeltic boss Ronny Deila focuses on trophies not speculation
Celtic manager Ronny Deila says his only focus is on winning a league and cup double with the Hoops as speculation continues to grow about his future. The Glasgow giants are a point above Aberdeen at the top of the Scottish Premiership with a game in hand over the Dons and face Old Firm rivals […]

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/ 3816 days agoLouis Van Gaal wants derby response from Manchester United
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal urged his players to put the disappointment of Europa League elimination by Liverpool behind them by defeating Manchester City in this weekend's derby. United were knocked out of the Europa League in the last 16 after a 1-1 draw at home to their arch-rivals on Thursday condemned them to […]

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/ 3816 days agoPSG ready to toast Ligue Un title triumph as Monaco visit
Paris Saint-Germain will get the chance to celebrate winning the French title in record time when they play host to second-placed Monaco at the Parc des Princes on Sunday. PSG became the earliest champions in French football history when they wrapped up a fourth consecutive title with eight games to spare last weekend, inflicting a […]

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/ 3816 days agoMarch Madness shows super clubs the importance of underdogs
While perusing The Guardian sports webpage this morning, something struck me as amazing. Of the three most viewed stories, two involved the NCAA tournament and the number of upsets that had occurred on St. Patrick's Day. While my digital signature likely showed that I was viewing the website from the United States, I doubt many […]

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/ 3816 days agoMan United and Liverpool charged by UEFA after fans clash at Old Trafford [VIDEO]
Manchester United and Liverpool have both been charged by UEFA following crowd trouble at their Europa League clash at Old Trafford, the governing body announced on Friday. Five men were arrested following the disturbances on Thursday night which saw rival fans fighting in the stands and flares and objects thrown. Liverpool knocked Manchester United out […]

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/ 3816 days agoBayern Munich focus on Cologne after beating Juventus
Pep Guardiola will be hoping Bayern Munich suffer no Champions League hangover when they return to Bundesliga action at Cologne on Saturday on the back of their stunning victory against Juventus. Bayern came from two goals down to beat Italian champions Juve 4-2 after extra time in the second leg of their Champions League last […]

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/ 3816 days agoNewcastle and Sunderland’s contrasting buying policies
The Tyne-Wear derby once again could determine Sunderland’s fate in the Premier League. Given that Sunderland has six victories against Newcastle in a row during the past few years, another win could help the Black Cats mount a great escape once more. Sunderland’s mastery over its local rival now could potentially mean Newcastle gets relegated. […]