Newcastle 1 - Liverpool 0:BRENDAN RODGERS will be ruffling around to find his receipt for Mario Balotelli after this.

Ayoze Perez's 73rd-minute strike was enough for in-formNewcastle to see off Brendan Rodgers' inconsistent Liverpool1-0 at St James' Park.The Spaniard netted the decisive goal in the 2-1 triumph atTottenham last Sunday and came off the bench here to earnNewcastle's fourth win in a row in all competitions and movethem to within a point of Liverpool.The Premier League's highest scoring fixture - having yielded129 goals before this meeting - looked set...

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Hull 0 - Southampton 1: VICTOR WANYAMA'S 40-yard strike secured all threepoints for Southampton at Hull as the Saints' wonderful start to the season continued.

Victor Wanyama took advantage of an Eldin Jakupovic error asSouthampton continued their fine run in a 1-0 Premier Leaguewin at Hull City.Third-choice Hull keeper Jakupovic continued to deputise in theabsence of Allan McGregor and Steve Harper in Saturday's gameat the KC Stadium.And his mishit clearance after just three minutes fell into thepath of Wanyama, who cleverly guided the ball home fromdistance for the only goal of the game.On balance of...

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Stoke 2 - West Ham 2: WEST HAM'S winning run came to an end - but only after they battled to a point at Stoke.

The Potters had been well in control and deservedly led 2-0thanks to goals from Victor Moses and Mame Biram Diouf.But Stoke boss Mark Hughes was denied the perfect birthdaypresent as Enner Valencia reduced the deficit on the hour markbefore Stewart Downing equalised with 17 minutes of normaltime remaining.The result leaves Hughes' side 12th in the Premier League table,while West Ham have dropped a place to fifth.Stoke had won their previous two home...

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Leicester 0 - West Brom 1: ESTEBAN CAMBIASSO'S second-half own-goal gave WestBrom victory at struggling Leicester.

The hosts were the better side for large spells of the contest but it was Cambiasso's unfortunate touch off Wes Morgan's header in the 47th minute that ensured West Brom took home the bragging rights. It now means the Foxes haven't won in the Premier League to five matches - taking just one point. The Baggies, meanwhile. have now lost only once in six league matches. A disappointing performance last weekend prompted Nigel Pearson to make four changes...

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Everton 0 - Swansea 0: Ten man swansea held everton to a goalless draw

Everton failed to score for the first time this season as they were held to a goalless Premier League draw by Swansea City on Saturday. Roberto Martinez's men had managed to find the net in every league fixture this term before this weekend, but endured a frustrating 90 minutes against the Spaniard's former club at Goodison Park. The Toffees saw clear-cut goalscoring opportunities limited in the first half despite dominating possession, and could...

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ARSENAL striker Theo Walcott has thanked the club's fansafter he made his long-awaited return from injury againstBurnley at the Emirates Stadium this afternoon.

Walcott sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury in an FA Cup tie against bitter rivals Tottenham in January but he returned to Arsene Wenger's first team squad today and was brought on as an 80th minute substitute as the Gunners ran out 3-0 winners over the Premier League strugglers. The England international said on Instagram after the game: "Great to be back and such an incredible welcome from the fans - thank you all so much. #afc #COYG...

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CHELSEA are set to welcome back Ramires and Diego costa for this weekend's derby clash with QPR.

The Brazilian has been out since picking up a groin problem in the Blues' 1-1 draw at Manchester City last month. Ramires was in contention for a return to the squad for Chelsea's trip to Manchester United last weekend, but failed to make Jose Mourninho's 18-man travelling party. However, he how looks set for a return to action on Saturday, when Harry Redknapp's Hoops travel to Stamford Bridge. In another boost, Diego Costa is in line to take his...

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Man united and Arsenal battle for Athletic Bilbao young star Aymeric Laporte.

Spanish sources claim the Premier League duo will meet Laporte's astronomical £32m buyout clause either in January or the summer of 2016 - leaving just personal terms to be negotiated. The youngster will therefore have to decide between a switch to either United or Arsenal in the near future. Both team's have a loose connection with the 20-year-old; compatriot Arsene Wenger has a very positive record with young French stars, whilst former team-mate...

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Paris Saint-Germain set for FC Porto midfielder yacine brahimi move

Paris Saint-Germain are stepping up their interest in FC Porto midfielder Yacine Brahimi, according to Radio Monte Carlo. The Saints have been keeping close tabs on the Algerian this season and they are being linked with a January bid for his services. Appearing on L'After Foot show, Radio Monte Carlo journalist Nicolas Villas revealed that the representatives of Yacine Brahimi had been in Paris few days ago. This is enough to suggest that the Saints are seriously thinking about luring the Algeria international to Parc des Princes in the upcoming...

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Bayern Munich join the race for Marco Reus.

Liverpool and Manchester United look set to face strong competition for the signing of Marco Reus from German champions Bayern Munich. The Bundesliga giants are said to be keen on the Borussia Dortmund man, who attracted attention from several Premier League clubs over the summer. Reus is believed to have a £19.7m release clause in his contract and Bayern chief executive Karl-Heinz Rumenigge admits the 25- year-old may be of interest. 'We know in...

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Roma 2-0 Cesena: The Giallorossi returned to winning ways with Francesco Totti's deputy playing a key role to help pull them level with Juventus at the top of the league

Mattia Destro made the most of a rare start by scoring the opening goal as Roma beat Cesena to move level on points with Juventus at the Serie A summit. The 23-year-old was drafted in by coach Rudi Garcia, who reste captain Francesco Totti, and emerged as a key figure, netting early before Cesena's resistance was ended by Daniele De Rossi late on. Roma's win and Juventus' injury-time defeat at Genoa means the Giallorossi are now level on points with...

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Genoa 1-0 Juventus:Luca Antonini scored in the dying minutes to give the home side the victory and ensure the visitors'winning run came to an end

Genoa shocked Juventus 1-0 to hand the champions their firstleague loss since March and sour Gianluigi Buffon's 500th SerieA appearance.Luca Antonini bundled the winner home from six yards in the94th minute and, with just 20 seconds of stoppage timeremaining, there was no way back for Massimiliano Allegri'smen.Genoa substitute Alessandro Matri - formerly of Juve - drew theattention of two defenders and cut-back to the unmarkedAntonini, who saw his...

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Inter 1-0 Sampdoria:The former Blucerchiati striker converted from thespot with just seconds of normal time remaining,after Zdravko Kuzmanovic had been felled in the boxby Alessio Romagnoli

Mauro Icardi converted a last-minute penalty to earn Inter acrucial 1-0 win over Serie A rivals Sampdoria on Wednesdaynight.The Nerazzurri looked set to be held at home for the thirdsuccessive game in all competitions - which would have heapedfurther pressure on coach Walter Mazzarri - but ZdravkoKuzmanovic was felled by Alessio Romagnoli with just secondsof normal time remaining.Icardi, who had been repeatedly frustrated by Sergio Romero inthe Sampdoria...

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Cagliari 1-1 AC Milan:The attacking midfielder netted to cancel out VictorIbarbo's earlier strike as the Rossoneri held the hoststo a draw

AC Milan dropped points for the second game in succession, butwere grateful to Giacomo Bonaventura for rescuing a 1-1 drawat Cagliari.Filippo Inzaghi's side - denied victory in Serie A by Fiorentina atthe weekend - were second best for long periods as theyclaimed a point at Stadio Sant'Elia on Wednesday.Zdenek Zeman's Cagliari missed out on a Milan double, havingbeaten Inter 4-1 earlier in the season, after Victor Ibarbo'sdeserved first-half opener...

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Hamburg 1-3 Bayern Munich:The Frenchman netted after earlier strikes fromRobert Lewandowski and David Alaba, thus renderingPierre-Michel Lasogga's late header

Franck Ribery marked his first start since recovering from atroublesome back problem with a goal as Bayern Munich kickedoff the defence of their DFB-Pokal crown with a comfortable 3-win at Hamburg.Robert Lewandowski opened the scoring just seven minutes intthe game at the Imtech Arena and David Alaba doubled thevisitors' advantage with stunning long-range strike just beforethe break.Ribery then made it 3-0 with a deflected strike 10 minutes afterhalf-time,...

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Cornella 1-4 Real Madrid:The French defender found the net alongside Javier Hernandez and Marcelo as the European champions demolished the minnows

Real Madrid opened their Copa del Rey defence with anultimately comfortable 4-1 win over third-tier side Cornella onWednesday.In the first leg of the sides' fourth-round clash, a much-changedReal side were somewhat laboured in securing victoryat Espanyol's Estadi Cornella-El Prat home, but did enough tosecure a 10th consecutive triumph in all competitions.Real made hard work of the first half, but were ahead at thebreak thanks to two Raphael Varane...

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Tottenham 2 - Brighton 0: SUPERSUB Erik Lamela got Tottenham out of jail against battling Championship strugglers Brighton last night.

It wasn't quite a rabona, but the Argentina ace broke thedeadlock with a fine goal nine minutes after stepping off thebench as a half-time substitute.In-form Harry Kane made it 2-0 to Tottenham after 74 minuteswith a tap-in after Brighton keeper Christian Walton parriedRoberto Soldado's shot into his path.It was the 21-year-old striker's seventh goal of the season.Lamela had actually held up the restart but when the chance topunish Brighton arrived,...

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Manchester City 0 - Newcastle 2:MANCHESTER CITY suffered a fright night at the EtihadStadium as Alan Pardew’s second-string outfit produced a shock win

Halloween came early for Manuel Pellegrini's flops as the Capital One Cup holders crashed out following a horror show. Teenage terror Rolando Aarons put the Magpies on the road to a famous win with a sixth minute opener. Substitute Moussa Sissoko then climbed off the bench to add a second after the break to pile on the pain for the Premier League champions. The result was made all the more stunning by the fact Pardew made a host of changes before...

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Stoke City 2 Southampton 3: Graziano Pelle scored twice to take southampton into quarter-finals.

Stoke City vs Southampton, Capital One Cup match report – Southampton's in-form striker Graziano Pelle scores twice to take Ronald Koeman's side into quarter-finals This was a remarkable cup tie. Southampton were all but through – their first half performance had been brilliant and it merited a two-goal lead. Stoke roared back into contention scoring twice themselves. Then with extra time looming – but everyone wanting more – Peter Crouch, who had...

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Fulham 2 Derby County 5,Simon Dawkins hits two as Championshipleaders reach last eight

Fulham vs Derby County, Capital One Cup – Moussa Dembélé puts Fulham 2-0 up, but visitors surge back to send Kit Symons' side to defeat Derby County came from two goals down to storm into the quarter-finals. Moussa Dembélé's first goals for Fulham had fired the home side into a 2-0 lead shortly before half-time. But Chris Martin pulled one back before the interval and Fulham capitulated after the break, as goals by Johnny Russell, Jeff Hendrick...

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MK Dons 1 - Sheffield United 2:SUPER-SUB Michael Higdon dramatically fired NigelClough’s Blades into the quarter-finals with two lategoals.

The Blades were trailing to Benik Afobe's 67th-minute penalty when referee Roger East pointed to the spot, after Craig Alcock brought down Dele Alli as he chased a Samir Carruthers pass. But Clough's boys scored twice in the final four minutes, Higdon levelling with a powerful header from a Bob Harris delivery. And the hitman struck again from close range in injury time to break Dons boss Karl Robinson's heart. Afobe's love affair with...

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Bournemouth 2-1 West Brom

Substitute Callum Wilson fired Bournemouth in the Capital One Cup quarter-finals for the first time with a 2-1 win over West Brom. The former Coventry City striker raced clear of the Albion defence with four minutes to play before slotting under goalkeeper Boaz Myhill to dump the Premier League club out of the competition. Eddie Howe's side, flying high in the Championship, dominated the first half at Dean Court as Bournemouth followed up their record...

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St. Pauli 0-3 Borussia Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund progressed to the next round of the DFB- Pokal in comfortable style as they beat St. Pauli 3-0 on Tuesday. Saturday's 1-0 home defeat to Hannover in the Bundesliga was Dortmund's fourth consecutive league defeat and their sixth in nine matches this term - leading coach Jurgen Klopp to acknowledge the club were in a "critical situation". However, goals from Ciro Immobile, Marco Reus and Shinji Kagawa helped Dortmund get back on...

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Shrewsbury Town 1-2 Chelsea:CHELSEA had a narrow escape after unlucky JermaineGrandison’s own goal squeezed the Blues into the lasteight.

Chelsea overcame Shrewsbury Town 2-1 in the League Cup fourth round after an incredibly well-fought match against their lower-league opposition. After an even first half in which the Blues' attacking midfielders misfired and the League Two side came the closest to scoring, Didier Drogba broke the deadlock just after the break. The Shrews looked to have earned extra time when substitute Andy Mangan netted with 77 minutes on the clock only moments...

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Liverpool 2 Swansea City 1

Mario Balotelli and Dejan Lovren secured a spectacular late turnaround as Liverpool came from behind to beat Swansea Cit 2-1 in the League Cup fourth round. Marvin Emnes had given the Swans the lead midway through th second half when he volleyed home, leading Brendan Rodgers t summon Balotelli from the bench as the minutes ticked down. The Italian scored seven minutes after his introduction before the Croatian defender netted his first...

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Austin brace left QPR off the foot of the table

Charlie Austin powered Rangers to just their second league win of the season to give under-pressure boss Harry Redknapp a much-needed lift after a week in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. Austin's double lifted QPR off the foot of the table as the west Londoners tried to put the embarrassing spat between Redknapp and Taraabt over the midfielder's weight and fitness behind them. Sparking the row by accusing Taarabt of being "three stone overweight"...

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Argentina boss Gerardo martino has recall carlos tevez.

Carlos Tevez has been handed a long-awaited international recall by Argentina coach Gerardo Martino. The Juventus striker has not played for his country since their 2011 Copa America quarter-final defeat to Uruguay, apparently due to a personality clash with former boss Alejandro Sabella. However, Martino – who took over from Sabella after Argentina's World Cup final loss to Germany in July – said earlier this month that he would not be...

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Bojan Krkic set for Stoke exit

Spanish forward Bojan Krkic could be leaving Stoke City in the upcoming transfer window, according to The Sun. The former Barcelona starlet arrived at Britannia Stadium as a marquee signing this summer, but despite impressing in pre- season, he has seen very little playing time this term. Krkic made just four Premier League appearances this season and last played for the Potters on 4th October. The 24-year-old was reportedly very unhappy...

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PSG ready a new bid for Alexandre lacazette

French media outlet Le 10 Sport has suggested that Paris Saint- Germain are readying a new bid for Lyon star Alexandre Lacazette. With Edinson Cavani reportedly unhappy at Parc des Princes, the Saints are on the lookout for his replacement and les Gones hotshot appears to be the first name on their wish list. PSG officials have been largely impressed with Lacazette's performances over the last year or so and they are expected to submit...

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sport facts;The first women's World Cup was won by the United States

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sport facts;In 1991 Jo Ann Fairbanks became the first American female referee........

In 1991 Jo Ann Fairbanks became the first American female referee to serve at an international soccer event when she was a lineswoman in the women's qualifying rounds for the North and Central American and Caribbean regional soccer tournament in Haiti. comment on this po...

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Steve Nash out for the season with a back injury that could cost him his career.

Steve Nash was the best shooter on the Los Angeles Lakers as of this morning.  Now he's gone, out for the season with a back injury that could very well end his career. As though new coach Byron Scott needed a new reason to avoid three-pointers.  Nash, 40, certainly wasn't being counted on by a Lakers team that seems be lottery-bound again. He has played 65 games over the past two seasons with various injuries, the end result of 1,217...

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