Aston Villa 1-4 Liverpool Liverpool will now move on to the fourth round of the FA Cup as they defeated Aston Villa last Friday night over at Villa Park. Sadio Mane scored a brace, and Georginio Wijnaldum and Mohamed Salah scored one each as Jurgen Klopp’s men asserted their superior experience levels over a youthful
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The Nets won their first NBA game wearing their famous retro tie-dye jerseys from 30 years ago, and they did it through a superb collective effort. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant were absent in their tiff against the Sixers, which gave an opportunity for their youngsters to show everyone what they’re made of. Elsewhere, the
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AS Roma vs Inter Milan A Sunday lunchtime clash in Serie A is not something I am used to but this one really does have the potential for Serie A 2021 highlights. It’s third versus second, and while I do not consider Roma genuine challengers, they remain just four points off the summit and have
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Arsenal vs Newcastle United The magic of the FA Cup still exists – just ask fans of these two sides. For Arsenal, holders of the competition and winners a record 14 times, it has largely been their savour over the past decade with four triumphs in seven years. For six-time winners Newcastle United, who they
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AC Milan vs Torino AC Milan’s undefeated Serie A streak is now over and they’ll have little time to recoup as they host Torino for a Saturday night showdown. The Rossoneri were humbled by defending Scudetto champions Juventus last Wednesday night, and perhaps that should give them enough motivation for this upcoming contest. Nevertheless, Stefano
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Crawley Town FC vs Leeds United The third round of the FA Cup is one of the most popular dates in the English football calendar as the big guns from the top two leagues join the survivors from the qualifying stages and Rounds 1 and 2 proper. Giant-killings from history will be all over the
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Juventus vs Sassuolo By the time Juventus host Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, the reigning champions could be 10 points from the summit. But with two games in hand and 23 to play, there is a very long way to go. And having suffered a poor run at the end of last year,
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Juventus vs Sassuolo By the time Juventus host Sassuolo in Serie A on Sunday afternoon, the reigning champions could be 10 points from the summit. But with two games in hand and 23 to play, there is a very long way to go. And having suffered a poor run at the end of last year,
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Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao A trip back to the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium may be what Los Rojiblancos need after a disappointing turn of events in the last time out. As a build up to this upcoming La Liga fixture, Atletico Madrid were booted out of the second round of the Copa del Rey by
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Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao A trip back to the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium may be what Los Rojiblancos need after a disappointing turn of events in the last time out. As a build up to this upcoming La Liga fixture, Atletico Madrid were booted out of the second round of the Copa del Rey by
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RB Leipzig vs Borussia Dortmund RB Leipzig are looking like legitimate Bundesliga title contenders once again this season. The Red Bulls are on a run of eight matches without defeat and sit just two points behind leaders Bayern Munich. However, Leipzig are set to have a tough stretch of games, which begins with a massive
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Athletic Bilbao 2-3 Barcelona Barcelona are back in the top three in La Liga after coming from behind to beat Athletic Bilbao, 3-2, at San Mames. Pedri equalised after Inaki Williams gave Bilbao an early lead, while Lionel Messi struck twice to seal Barca’s victory. The Catalans are still some way’s away from catching up
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AC Milan 1-3 Juventus Before this Serie A clash, news came that Inter Milan’s title challenge had suffered a setback with a surprise defeat at Sampdoria. If ever these two teams needed a pre-match boost, this was it. The question now was, could either take advantage? Leaders Milan had grown in confidence since coach Stefano Pioli was appointed
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Manchester United 0-2 Manchester City Manchester City are through to their fourth consecutive EFL Cup final after beating United 2-0 in a thoroughly entertaining clash at Old Trafford. This semi-final tie was about bragging rights as well as a place in the final, and the Sky Blue half of the city will be smiling tomorrow
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Union Berlin vs VfL Wolfsburg The Alte Forsterei Stadium will serve as the venue for this upcoming clash when Union Berlin host VfL Wolfsburg on Saturday night. Both of these middling Bundesliga clubs will continue their respective campaigns, and they are eager to come away with the three points since they are jockeying for important
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Borussia Monchengladbach vs Bayern Munich It was once called the original Der Klassiker by German football purists. But whether you agree or not, this Bundesliga rivalry never fails to disappoint. In matchday 15 of the 2020/21 season, Borussia Monchengladbach and Bayern Munich will lock horns once again over at the Borussia Park where, not only
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Aston Villa vs Liverpool Liverpool have been on quite the post-Christmas hangover. The Premier League leaders are now winless in their last three matches after defeat to Southampton in midweek. The Reds will be desperate to shake off that extended hangover in the third round of the FA Cup. However, that will be easier said
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Sevilla vs Real Sociedad Two top four candidates meet in a lunchtime showdown at the Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan when Sevilla host Real Sociedad on Saturday. Both teams have designs on a Champions League place, though at different times during the campaign they may have hoped for more. Sevilla vs Real Sociedad is a battle of
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The year 2020 will go down in football history as one of the most amazing we’ve ever seen. It was the year when the world’s game – and the world as a whole – stopped completely in unprecedented circumstances but started back up again in time for more history to be made on the pitch.
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A new year means a new opportunity for the Whites as they continue their ongoing campaign in the Premier League. As of this moment, Leeds United are 12th in the Premier League table after gathering 23 points in their first 17 fixtures, and that’s not bad considering this is their first season back in top-flight
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