Matchweek nine for the English Premier League wrapped up Monday as Leicester City shut out Nottingham Forest 4-0. The weekend’s fixtures were highlighted by Saturday’s North London derby and Sunday’s Manchester derby. Arsenal Tops Spurs in North London Derby Arsenal handed Tottenham its first EPL loss of the season Saturday with …
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By the time the final team had been seeded for the preliminary stage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup, the “Group of Death’s” reign of terror officially was over. In its place were eight groups, each more even than the next. None, however, are quite as murky as Group C. …
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Second-half goals from Harry Kane and Dele Alli helped Tottenham to a 2-0 victory over Arsenal in the final North London Derby at White Hart Lane. Tottenham have now won nine games in a row and 13 in a row at White Hart Lane. This win also ensures the first …
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Crystal Palace 3, Arsenal 0 Goals Andros Townsend (17′) Yohan Cabaye (63′) Luka Milivojevic (68′ PEN) Recap For the second straight week, Crystal Palace upset a fellow London inhabitant. After a shock 2-1 over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge last weekend, Sam Allardyce’s men defended their home turf, smacking Arsenal 3-0. …
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Chelsea 1, Crystal Palace 2 Goals Cesc Fàbregas (5′) Wilfried Zaha (9′) Christian Benteke (11′) Starting Lineups Check out the starting lineups for @ChelseaFC and @CPFC #PLonNBC pic.twitter.com/tfqaizjOpZ — NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) April 1, 2017 Recap A slip-up from the league leaders at home has seemingly opened the title …
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Manchester City 1, Liverpool 1 Sergio Agüero (69′) James Milner (51′ PEN) Recap This match-up of two top-four teams lived up to the hype, providing everything from great saves and passes to penalties and late-game drama. Ultimately, City was able to pull out a draw at the Etihad Stadium after …
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Liverpool emerged as comfortable 3-1 winners against Arsenal on Saturday. Goals from Roberto Firmino, Sadio Mane and Giorgino Wijnaldum helped the Reds to victory while the Gunners scored a consolation goal through Danny Welbeck. Lineups: Danny Welbeck picked up his first Premier League start of the season while Alexis Sanchez …
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Swansea City 2, Leicester City 0 Goals Alfie Mawson (36′) Martin Olsson (45’+2′) Recap Two first-half goals from the Welsh club were enough to give them their third win in their last four league games while dropping the defending Premier League champions further into relegation danger. Leicester City are now losers …
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