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Anthony Martial scored twice as Manchester United hit back in emphatic fashion from a rocky start against a benevolent Newcastle United to open their Christmas programme with a 4-1 victory at Old Trafford on Thursday. (Photo:AFP)

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Premier League 2019-20: Man United shrug off last loss, crush...

After a 2-0 loss at Watford last weekend, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer had demanded a response from his players.

27 Dec 2019 4:11 AM GMT

Rampant Liverpool moved 13 points clear at the top of the Premier League after Roberto Firmino struck twice in an emphatic 4-0 win at second-placed Leicester City. (Photo:AFP)

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Premier League 2019-20: Deadly Liverpool blow away Leicester City 4-0

The victory was inspired in large part by attacking right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold who created three goals and scored...

27 Dec 2019 3:56 AM GMT

Some of the prominent teams playing I-League are defending champions Chennai City, Kolkata giants Mohun Bagan, East Bengal along with Real Kashmir FC. (Photo: Twitter)

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Real Kashmir defeat Chennai City 2-1 for first win of I League season

Real Kashmir had drawn their away matches against Kolkata giants East Bengal and Tiddim Road Athletic Union (TRAU) of...

26 Dec 2019 9:02 AM GMT

Real Madrid and Barcelona may find it easier to get themselves psyched up for their rescheduled El Clasico La Liga clash on Wednesday, because both sides will spend the hours before the match cooped up in the same hotel. (Photo:AFP)

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Barcelona and Real Madrid lead in Spain at winter break despite flaws

Lionel Messi's Barcelona will head into 2020 with a two-point advantage over second-place Madrid after completing 18 of...

26 Dec 2019 8:39 AM GMT

After taking charge as Arsenals head coach, Mikel Arteta has named his core coaching team. (Photo: Twitter)

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Arsenal coach Mikel Arteta names coaching team

Arteta was appointed as the team's head coach on December 20.

25 Dec 2019 10:46 AM GMT

Tottenham Hotspurs banned the individual responsible for throwing a cup at Chelsea goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga during Premier League match. (Photo: Twitter)

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Tottenham bans individual for throwing cup at Chelsea's goalkeeper...

In the same game, Chelsea's Antonio Rudiger was allegedly racially abused by Tottenham fans.

25 Dec 2019 10:09 AM GMT

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) manager Thomas Tuchel said the season so far has been very good for the club.(Photo: AFP)

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Season has been 'very good' so far: Thomas Tuchel

Thomas Tuchel feels PSG are moving in the right direction.

25 Dec 2019 9:47 AM GMT

Croatia striker Mario Mandzukic has joined Qatari club Al-Duhail on a free transfer from Juventus. (Photo:Twitter)

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Mario Mandzukic joins Qatar's Al-Duhail on free transfer

Al-Duhail announced the signing on their official website on Tuesday.

25 Dec 2019 8:08 AM GMT

Jamie Vardys side, Leicester City face Mohamed Salahs six-time Champions Trophy winner and runaway Premier League leaders Liverpool on Boxing Day knowing their own title hopes are very much in the balance. (Photo:AFP)

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Jamie Vardy dilemma for Leicester City as champions-elect Liverpool...

Thursday's match will see the second-placed Foxes, the shock 2015/16 champions, kick off 10 points adrift of Liverpool.

25 Dec 2019 8:00 AM GMT

$The latest racism row engulfing English football took a fresh turn Monday amid reports Tottenham Hotspurs Son Heung-min as well as Chelseas Antonio Rudiger had been abused by spectators during Sundays fractious London derby. (Photo:AFP)$ Sports

Antonio Rudiger racism row takes new twist amid reports of Son...

Chelsea's 2-0 PL win at Spurs stadium saw referee Anthony Taylor halt play when Rudiger complained of hearing monkey...

24 Dec 2019 10:44 AM GMT

Bayern Munich defender Javi Martinez faces at least six weeks on the sidelines after sustaining a muscle injury in Saturdays 2-0 Bundesliga victory over VfL Wolfsburg, interim manager Hansi Flick has said. (Photo:AFP)

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Bayern Munich's Javi Martinez out of action for at least 6 weeks with...

The 31-year-old Spaniard suffered the injury to his right thigh and had to be substituted before halftime.

24 Dec 2019 7:09 AM GMT

Leicester Citys top-of-the-table clash with Premier League leaders Liverpool on Thursday will be a true measure of where they stand this season, manager Brendan Rodgers said on Monday. (Photo:AFP)

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Liverpool game a litmus test for Leicester City: Brendan Rodgers

Leicester, second in the table, lost 2-1 to Liverpool at Anfield in October when James Milner scored a stoppage time...

24 Dec 2019 6:59 AM GMT