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Liverpool boss Klopp only has eyes for top four

Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool’s immediate target is to establish themselves in the top four of the Premier League before they start looking towards leaders Manchester City. Klopp’s side confirmed their recent progress with a 5-1 win away to Brighton and Hove Albion on …

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Guardiola hails ‘big victory’ for gritty City

Manchester, United Kingdom | AFP | Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City for refusing to be frustrated by West Ham’s massed defence after the Premier League leaders came from behind to snatch a 2-1 win on Sunday. Free-scoring City found it hard to break down the well-organised Hammers after Angelo Ogbonnna’s …

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Kenya beat Rwanda in Cecafa Cup opener

Nairobi, Kenya | AFP | Hosts Kenya scored two first-half goals to beat 10-man Rwanda to launch their Cecafa Challenge Cup campaign on Sunday. The Kenyans could have won by an even bigger margin at the newly refurbished Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega, in Western Kenya, but for the performance of …

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Mourinho hails ‘world best’ De Gea as United beat Arsenal

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praised a “world best” display by goalkeeper David de Gea after his side’s hard-fought 3-1 win away to Arsenal on Saturday. Victory left United five points adrift of Premier League leaders Manchester City, who will go eight points clear …

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Mourinho wants Guardiola to get same treatment as rivals

Manchester, United Kingdom | Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has hinted he believes Pep Guardiola received preferential treatment in avoiding being sent to the stands on Wednesday. Guardiola, the Manchester City manager, ran onto the pitch to celebrate Raheem Sterling’s late winner as his team beat Southampton 2-1 to remain …

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Spurs stumble in Watford draw

Watford, United Kingdom | AFP | Ten-man Tottenham Hotspur stopped the rot with a 1-1 draw at Watford on Saturday but this result did little to revive an already faltering Premier League title bid. Christian Kabasele’s early opener for Watford was cancelled out by Son Heung-Min’s equaliser in the first …

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Firmino double helps Liverpool down Brighton

Brighton, United Kingdom | AFP | Roberto Firmino scored twice as Liverpool continued their recent fine run with a 5-1 win away to Brighton and Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday. Emre Can and Philippe Coutinho were also on target for the visitors at the Amex Stadium before …

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Hazard inspires Chelsea comeback against Newcastle

London, United Kingdom | AFP | Eden Hazard gave England followers a glimpse of what to expect at next summer’s World Cup with a glorious display as Chelsea beat Newcastle United 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. Less than 24 hours after the World Cup draw put Belgium and England in the …

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Spain rediscover style for new World Cup challenge

Madrid, Spain | AFP | They may not be a top seed for Friday’s World Cup draw in Moscow, but the fresh blood added by coach Julen Lopetegui has put Spain back among the favourites for glory next July. Early exits at the 2014 World Cup and Euro 2016 appeared …

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