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Emery defends under-fire Mustafi

Unai Emery launched an impassioned defence of Shkodran Mustafi on the eve of Arsenal’s Premier League trip to Wolves – but admits there is room for improvement for the beleaguered centre-back. Mustafi was singled out for widespread criticism following his performance in Sunday’s 3-2 home defeat to Crystal Palace. A win over the Eagles would…

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Messi rested as Barca ease to victory

Barcelona moved within one victory of retaining their LaLiga title with a 2-0 win over Alaves. Goals from Carles Alena and Luis Suarez, from the penalty spot, secured a routine result and the championship could even be theirs as soon as Wednesday should second-placed Atletico Madrid lose to Valencia. But it still remains a question…

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Eriksen’s late strike claims vital win for Tottenham

Christian Eriksen produced a moment of late quality to give Tottenham a vital 1-0 win over Brighton which strengthens their grip on a top-four place in the Premier League. It appeared for the majority of the game at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium that Mauricio Pochettino’s men would not be able to capitalise on Arsenal, Chelsea…

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The Premier League’s fastest goals as Shane Long sets a new record

Southampton’s Shane Long scored the fastest goal in Premier League history after just 7.69 seconds against Watford. Here, Press Association Sport looks back at the fastest goals in Premier League history. 1. Shane Long, 7.69 secondsWatford v Southampton, 2019 ⏱ 7.69 seconds – the fastest goal in #PremierLeague history!@ShaneLong7 #WATSOU pic.twitter.com/p2QNLKfSM5 — Premier League (@premierleague)…

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