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Arsenal pulled off a stunning 5-1 victory over Portuguese champions Sporting CP to keep their hopes of qualifying for the round of 16 well and truly alive.

It marked a return to form away from home in Europe for Arteta's side after five without a win.

- Nick Bird

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November 27, 2024 at 11:40 PM
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VAR controversy denied Southampton a vital win at the Amex Stadium.

After Kaoru Mitoma gave Brighton the lead, Flynn Downes pulled the visitors level before Cameron Archer thought he'd won it for the visitors. However, VAR had other ideas.

- Nick Bird
Match Report: Brighton 1-1 Southampton
VAR controversially prevented Southampton from upsetting Brighton at the Amex Stadium as the Seagulls missed the opportunity to go second. Brighton were by far the better side in the first half.…
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November 29, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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Jean-Philippe Mateta's second half goal was all that separated Crystal Palace and Ipswich Town in a game with huge ramifications for the bottom of the Premier League table.

- Nick Bird
Match Report: Ipswich Town 0-1 Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace just about got over the line for their first away win of the season, moving up to 16th thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta’s chipped finish. Oliver Glasner’s Eagles continue to soar, as…
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December 3, 2024 at 10:15 PM
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Wolves' appointment of new manager Vítor Pereira has raised some eyebrows, but who is the new Portuguese boss?

He's a globetrotter with trophies in multiple continents - and his arrival at Molineux fulfils his managerial dream.

- Nick Bird
Profile: Who is new Wolves boss Vítor Pereira?
Wolves have announced Vítor Pereira as their new head coach on an 18-month contract. He succeeds Gary O’Neil who was sacked on Sunday evening. Pereira has departed Saudi Pro League side Al-Shabab to…
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December 20, 2024 at 2:01 PM