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'FA Cup final crucial for Van Gaal'

'FA Cup final crucial for Van Gaal'

This season’s FA Cup is as significant for Louis van Gaal’s future as Manchester United manager as it was for Sir Alex Ferguson in 1990, says Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew. Palace meet United at Wembley next month in a repeat of the 1990 final. Winning that trophy reportedly helped keep Ferguson in his job 26 years ago.[1] “I remember Sir Alex’s career hinged on that game and maybe LVG’s career…

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Leicester one win away from title

Leicester one win away from title

Media playback is not supported on this device Leicester City will win the Premier League if they beat Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday. Tottenham, the only team who can pip them to the title, lost ground when they drew 1-1 with West Brom on Monday. Even if they fail to beat United, the Foxes only need three points from three games to be certain of finishing top. Spurs are now seven…

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Tottenham's Alli could face ban Tottenham midfielder Dele Alli could face a three-match ban after footage appeared to show him punching West Brom's Claudio Yacob in the stomach.

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Snap shot: Gazza brilliance lights up EURO '96 Our series focusing on the big moments in EURO history and the people involved reaches 1996, when a moment of magic from Paul Gascoigne ignited the tournament.

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'Why De Bruyne holds key against Real'

'Why De Bruyne holds key against Real'

Manchester City definitely need to take a lead to the Bernabeu next week to give themselves a chance of winning their Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid. If Real were to get a draw at Etihad Stadium on Tuesday, I would fancy them heavily in the second leg. So the first game is key for City. Real’s firepower means they will have chances in Manchester, of course, but City have…

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Preston North End 0-1 Burnley

Preston North End 0-1 Burnley

Burnley moved back to the top of the Championship, and two wins from promotion, with victory over local rivals Preston at Deepdale. Joey Barton’s deflected free-kick wrong-footed North End keeper Chris Kirkland to give Burnley an early lead. Andre Gray and George Boyd almost added a second goal after the break but both hit the woodwork in quick succession. Jermaine Beckford nodded Preston’s best…

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Everton v Manchester United

Everton v Manchester United

BBC coverage How to follow: Watch live on BBC One from 16:50, listen on BBC Radio 5 live and BBC local radio; text commentary on the BBC Sport website TEAM NEWS Everton have a paucity of defenders for their FA Cup tie, with the suspended Ramiro Funes Mori the latest absentee. Seamus Coleman is out with a hamstring injury, Phil Jagielka is struggling with a similar issue and Gareth Barry’s groin…

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Now or never for the title - Ranieri

Now or never for the title – Ranieri

Media playback is not supported on this device Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri believes it is “now or never” for the Foxes to win the Premier League title. Leicester have enjoyed a remarkable campaign and are five points clear of Tottenham at the top of the table with four games remaining. They are already guaranteed a top-three finish and Champions League football next season, and Ranieri…

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Hosts Inter beat Pescara to set up Ugra final

Hosts Inter beat Pescara to set up Ugra final

Published: Friday 22 April 2016, 22.25CET Pescara 2-4 Inter FSThree-time winners Inter come from behind to set up a Guadalajara final against Ugra Yugorsk on Sunday. Record three-time winners Inter come from behind to reach their sixth final Ricardinho equalises and makes the second for Cardinal but sustains ankle injury Watch highlights in the video player above Sunday’s final: Ugra Yugorsk v…

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Man Utd top latest agents' fees list Manchester United spent more than £10m on agents' fees between 1 October 2015 and 1 February 2016 to lead the…

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Can Martinez save himself in FA Cup?

Can Martinez save himself in FA Cup?

Everton’s abject display in the Merseyside derby defeat at Liverpool[1] left manager Roberto Martinez fighting a growing crisis that threatens his future. Martinez was already the subject of growing hostility from Everton’s supporters before his popularity rating dipped even further after a lamentable showing in the 4-0 loss at Anfield. It is against his backdrop of rising discontent that…

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Blues must be more disciplined – Rowett Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett admitted he was left "frustrated, angry and disappointed" by his side's lack of discipline in failing to hold onto a two-goal lead against Preston.

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'Number 28, you've left your lights on' Rochdale's stadium announcer thought he was doing a fan a favour when he read out the number plate of a car with its headlights left on during Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Gillingham - little did he realise it belonged to one of the players.

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Atlético and Bayern finally renew acquaintances Published: Wednesday 20 April 2016, 23.11CET Atlético Madrid and Bayern München have been regulars in the last four in recent years, although it is their meeting in the 1974 final that most sticks in the memory.

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Liverpool 4-0 Everton

Media playback is not supported on this device Jurgen Klopp’s first Merseyside derby ended in a comfortable victory as Liverpool beat 10-man Everton for their third consecutive Premier League win. Divock Origi and Mamadou Sakho headed in two goals in as many minutes at the end of the first half. Everton lost Ramiro Funes Mori for a nasty challenge on Origi, who had to be replaced by Daniel…

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Five to watch from the UEFA Youth League

Five to watch from the UEFA Youth League

Published: Tuesday 19 April 2016, 9.25CET With the 2015/16 UEFA Youth League finals a real talent showcase, UEFA.com picks a handful of players to have caught the eye, including an all-time record scorer and two multiple winners. Borja Mayoral (right) scored eight goals this term in the UEFA Youth League ©Sportsfile Tammy Abraham, ChelseaAbraham excelled in Chelsea’s semi-final success against…

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Man City face Real Madrid in semi-final

Man City face Real Madrid in semi-final

Manchester City will play Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals. That means City could face incoming manager Pep Guardiola in the final, after his Bayern Munich side were drawn against Atletico Madrid in the other tie. Guardiola will replace[1] current City boss Manuel Pellegrini in the summer. The first leg will take place in Manchester at Etihad Stadium on 26 April, with the return…