Middlesbrough moved up to fifth in the Championship after a routine 1-0 win at 10-man Blackburn.Britt Assombalonga’s close range header in the 19th minute – his 12th strike of the season – was ultimately enough for Tony Pulis and his side, who produced a dominant first-half performance to provide the platform to victory.
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With three flashpoints in as many days, Britain's football authorities are facing questions as to whether they are doing enough over the issue of player safety and their approach to hooliganism On Sunday, a spectator was able to run onto the pitch and swing a punch at Aston Villa player Jack
'Players aren't safe': Is British football returning to dark
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Dave King insists there is no chance of Rangers reversing the decision to slash Celtic's ticket allocation for Old Firm games. The Ibrox club announced earlier this year that they would give their
Rangers have 'no intention' of increasing Celtic allocation
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Breaking News - Owen Oyston's reign as Blackpool owner set to finally come to an end #Owen, #Oystons, #tumultuous, #reign, #Blackpool, #owner, #set, #finally, #come, #end Blackpool supporters have
Former Blackpool chairman Owen Oyston removed from the club's
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Klopp: I have never celebrated another team dropping points The Liverpool manager responded to a deleted tweet from Manchester City's Kyle Walker.
Klopp: I have never celebrated another team dropping points
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Championship round-up: Leeds United back into automatic promotion places with win against Preston and Bristol City beat fellow play-off hopefuls West Brom Tuesday, 9 April 2019 There were six games in the Championship on Tuesday evening with a number of teams chasing the play-off places in action.
Championship roundup: Cardiff City leapfrog Fulham back into
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Eden Hazard: Chelsea star drops huge hint about Real Madrid transfer - 'I've made my decision' Belgian star said after the Blues' final day stalemate against Leicester that he has told the
Eden Hazard: Chelsea star drops huge hint about Real Madrid
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On 1 December 2010, supporters of rival West Midlands clubs Aston Villa and Birmingham City clashed at St Andrew's stadium after a Football League Cup match, and 14 people were injured. Missiles were hurled on to the pitch, a rocket flare was released in the stands, and there were scuffles in nearby streets. [60]
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Liverpool news: Loris Karius expects to remain at Besiktas
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Women's World Cup: Parris and White on target as Lionesses start brightly Lyon's new signing Nikita Parris and Ellen White were England's star players in a 2-0 Women's World Cup win over Scotland. Stephen Creek
England women 2-0 Denmark women: Nikita Parris & Jill Scott
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The Cardiff City record transfer on board missing plane from Nantes and feared dead. Cardiff City's record signing, was on a plane which has gone missing, (Nantes) player Emiliano Sala.
Who is Emiliano Sala? The Cardiff City record transfer on
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How long will Kante be out for? Chelsea boss Maurizio Sarri has given an injury update on midfielder N'Golo Kante ahead of the Europa League clash with Eintracht Frankfurt. Sarri's Blues still
Report: Sarri to be released from Chelsea contract
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Tony Cascarino believes Alexis Sanchez is a bigger problem for Manchester United than Mesut Ozil is for Arsenal. Both players are their club's highest earners but have struggled for form and regular playing time this season.
One Manchester United player faces huge battle after latest
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Anthony Martial has ended speculation about his future by signing a new contract with Manchester United worth £200,000 a week. His previous deal was due to expire in the summer of 2020.
Anthony Martial signs new Manchester United deal running
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