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Van Persie to rescue as United maintain title grip

This was hardly 1992 or 1995 revisited for Manchester United, hardly as damaging as those chastening Upton Park trips which cost United the title. These dropped points only delay the inevitable. United will be crowned champions but West Ham made … read more »

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Liverpool out to poach Alessandro Del Piero from Sydney FC

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was left frustrated at not being able to replace Andy Carroll, who joined West Ham on loan on transfer deadline day, and has now seemingly turned to the veteran Italian. Del Piero had reportedly rejected a … read more »

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Gerrard must quit Liverpool to win Premier League – Eriksson

Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has urged Steven Gerrard to quit Liverpool so he can win the Premier League title. Gerrard has spent his entire career at Liverpool and has enjoyed a degree of success at his boy-hood club; winning … read more »

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Liverpool keen to take Chelsea striker Sturridge to Anfield

Liverpool could be set to reignite their interest in Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge, but the Reds’ lack of transfer funds could prove to be a major obstacle. Sturridge began last season in fine form under former boss Andre Villas-Boas, but … read more »

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Euro 2012: England eliminates Sweden thanks to Walcott and Welbeck

KIEV — Theo Walcott finally got his chance at the European Championship, and he only needed three minutes to make it count. Walcott scored shortly after coming on as a substitute and then set up Danny Welbeck for a sublime … read more »

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International friendly: Norway v England Preview

Andy Carroll looms as the likely lead striker for England as they begin their Euro 2012 preparations with a friendly against Norway. The big Liverpool striker, who has just one international goal from three matches and who was heavily criticised … read more »

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Premier League: Newcastle pile more misery on Liverpool

Papiss Demba Cisse scored both goals as Newcastle inflicted fresh Premier League misery upon 10-man Liverpool with a 2-0 victory at St James’ Park on Sunday. The Senegal striker made it seven goals in as many Premier League games for … read more »

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2012 Carling Cup Final Live Updates: Cardiff City 2 v 2 Liverpool (2-3 on pens)

(Liverpool win 3-2 on pens) 18.56 With You’ll Never Walk Alone being sung with something approaching gusto by the Liverpool supporters I shall bid you farewell. What a game. Cardiff were a credit to themselves, Malky Mackay the country of … read more »

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United’s title bid suffers another blow

Dirk Kuyt scored one of the easiest hat-tricks you are ever likely to see as Liverpool blew the title race wide open with a comfortable win at Anfield. On the day when £35million record signing Andy Carroll finally made his … read more »

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Carlos Tevez strikes twice as Manchester City press title claims

Who says you cannot win anything wearing snoods? Well muffled against the bitter north east cold they may have been but all the neck warmers and gloves in northern England could not disguise Manchester City’s ruthlessness as they reasserted their … read more »

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