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Celtic remain steady while on top of Scottish Premiership

Manuel Pellegrini backs Eliaquim Mangala to shine for Manchester City at Crystal Palace

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Pakistan-New Zealand series is only shy of needed attention

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Steven Gerrard hopes Raheem Sterling signs new contract with Liverpool

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Kane Willamson steps up as the Black Caps clinch ODI series in Abu Dhabi

Amir Khan has eyes set on Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao, not Kell Brook

Sunderland derby comes at critical time for Newcastle United’s Alan Pardew

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Refocused Al Ain look imperious amid rise to Arabian Gulf League summit

Vernon Philander destroys West Indies as Proteas dominate Centurion Test

Barcelona hope to end year by closing the gap on league leaders Real Madrid

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San Lorenzo demand ‘neutral’ referee for Club World Cup final against Real Madrid

Al Jazira target holding first place in AGL at year’s end