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'I'm as confused as Cole Palmer' - huddle incident baffles MOTD pundits
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'I'm as confused as Cole Palmer' - huddle incident baffles MOTD pundits

Match of the Day pundits Ashley Williams and Joe Hart question why referee Paul Tierney protected the match ball on the centre spot, by getting in the middle of...

Man City held by West Ham who move out of relegation zone
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Man City held by West Ham who move out of relegation zone

West Ham come from behind to earn a point against Manchester City as Nuno Espirito Santo's side move out of the bottom three, while Pep Guardiola's side drop ni...

Gordon goal gives Newcastle rare win at Chelsea
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Gordon goal gives Newcastle rare win at Chelsea

Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League are dealt a blow as Newcastle's Anthony Gordon scores the only goal of the game, to clinch a first away w...

Chelsea win a confidence boost for Barcelona tie - Howe
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Chelsea win a confidence boost for Barcelona tie - Howe

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe believes his side have built momentum for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Barcelona with a 1-0 victory against Ch...

Referee disrupting pre-match huddle is 'disappointing'  - Rosenoir
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Referee disrupting pre-match huddle is 'disappointing' - Rosenoir

Chelsea manager Liam Rosenoir says his team's huddle in the centre circle of the pitch is a "show of respect" to each other rather than to annoy the opposition,...

'Incredible' Dowman changed 'unbelievable' game - Arteta
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'Incredible' Dowman changed 'unbelievable' game - Arteta

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta says Max Dowman "is not fazed" by any occasion as the 16-year old comes off the bench to become the Premier League's youngest goals...

Sunderland showed a 'great mentality' despite Brighton defeat - Le Bris
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Sunderland showed a 'great mentality' despite Brighton defeat - Le Bris

Sunderland manager Regis Le Bris hopes his side will "learn alot" from the "relentless" nature of the Premier League, as the Black Cats suffer their third conse...

Brighton "showed great togetherness" in win over Sunderland - Hurzeler
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Brighton "showed great togetherness" in win over Sunderland - Hurzeler

Brighton manager Fabian Hurzeler believes his side "controlled the game" in a "deserved" win as Brighton beat Sunderland 1-0 at the Stadium of Light and move in...

Iraola 'frustrated' at wasteful Bournemouth in Burnley draw
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Iraola 'frustrated' at wasteful Bournemouth in Burnley draw

Bournemouth manager Andoni Iraola believes his side had "more than enough chances to score" and criticises the decision not to award striker Evanilson a penalty...

Mercedes dominate but first signs of vulnerability
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Mercedes dominate but first signs of vulnerability

Mercedes show a first hint of 2026 vulnerability in qualifying for the Chinese Grand Prix, but still end up with a front-row lock-out to underline their superio...

Wakefield fight back to beat Leeds and reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals
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Wakefield fight back to beat Leeds and reach Challenge Cup quarter-finals

Wakefield Trinity produce a dominant second-half display as they recover from 14-12 down at half time to beat Leeds Rhinos 24-14 and reach the quarter-finals of...

'Who's pulled the plug?' - Power cut interrupts Challenge Cup tie
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'Who's pulled the plug?' - Power cut interrupts Challenge Cup tie

Wakefield Trinity's fifth round match against Leeds Rhinos in the Challenge Cup is brought to an abrupt halt after a power cut causes the stadium to be plunged...

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