Blasphemy! A wee club in the north-east threaten sir Alex Ferguson's dominance!

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Premier League
Round 4

Saturday 9th September 2028:

Manchester City - Newcastle 1-8
Cruz (49); Dong Dexin (32, 39, 41, 47), Pilar (38, 53, pen 89), Bernal (83)
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Blackburn - Middlesbrough 3-0
Barreto (8), Can Özdemir (46), Boccaccini (88)
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Sunderland - Liverpool 1-1
Ulloa (2); Voltolini (27)
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Title Contenders Clash
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Chelsea - Manchester United

4' Gabriel (C) booked
29' 0-1 Djokovic
43' Shoretire (M) booked
Half Time
55' Cvetanovski (C) booked
67' Varillas (C) injured
69' Djokovic (M) booked
88' 0-2 Djokovic
89' Konaté (M) booked
Full Time

Final Score
Chelsea - Manchester United 0-2
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Sunday 10th September 2028:

Oxford - Leeds 0-0
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League Table:

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Varillas injury haunts Chelsea players in first loss of the season
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Tony Cascarino Commentary
Last updated at 7:22PM, September 10 2028

Last season Chelsea had to wait until March to record a win in a title contenders clash. It was the main reason the Blues failed to reach Champions League qualification. Memories of this shadowed Stamford Bridge yesterday when Manchester United arrived for a third round Premier League match. The Red Devils had the lead after a first half goal from summer buy Djokovic and despite Chelsea looking the more threatening team looked worryingly comfortable.

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Red Devils celebrate at the Bridge​

The game was eventually lost. Djokovic went on to score a late second and clinch it for Manchester United. But something else happened between half time and that goal - something that strips the players and Marcelino off any blame. Defensive midfielder Dany Varillas collapsed on the pitch in a relatively harmless situation though his scream of agony quickly alerted the referee, players and fans something very bad is going on. Varillas had to be carried off the pitch on a stretcher, oxygen mask on his face. With doubts of a career threatening injury floating in the air both teams understandably lost any mood to play competitive football. Even the fans were not that bothered when Djokovic completed the final score.

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Chelsea fans react to Varillas injury
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Doubts were later confirmed in the hospital. Varillas has suffered damaged cruciate ligaments and will be out for anything between 8 and 10 months, effectively putting an end to his season. It is barely beginning for Chelsea though and they need to move on from this terrible day as quickly as possible.
 

Newcastle show Citizens money no longer enough to buy success in Premier League

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Rob Lee
Published at 7:31PM, September 23 2028

Manchester City launched a spectacular spending spree in the summer securing the services of six top players for a total of £103m. Many expected them to mount a serious challenge and trouble the usual title contenders and with so much quality at their disposal the Citizens should at least cut the gap to the top four. This is why our visit to Al Mubarak Arena was anticipated as potential upset.

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Al Mubarak Arena hopes of success on hold​

Well, expectations couldn't have been more off the mark. Four quick goals in the first half killed any hopes the hosts had to match us and four more after the break taught them a lesson of humility. There was a time money could buy you success in the Premier League but it is long gone. Traditions, stability, top management and winning mentality are now key ingredients as well as sufficient investment.

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Magpies cruise 8-1 against City hosts​

Taking a look at individual performances, Dong Dexin answered the glove thrown his way by Blackburn top shooter Boccaccini and grabbed four goals. It is also worth noting Radek Pilar impressed despite manager Hristov asked him to play on unnatural inside forward position. The Czech got a hat-trick against his name and fears we are short on wingers due to injuries now have little ground.
 

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Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton what a tool @ Marseilles can youiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie 1m

No upset at Al Mubarak Arena then. Two equal sides separated by confidence
no matter what the score says #mcfc #nufc #EPL

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Novak Djokovic @DjokerNole what a tool @ Marseilles can yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioue 1m

Thrilled with #SuperDario chants from away fans @DjokerDario! Sir Alex must
be happy with the Serbian terminator #mufc #EPL

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Melanie Brown @OfficialMelB what a tool @ Marseilles can youiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie 1m

Goalless away to Oxford?! You got to be kidding me #leeds #EPL

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Sting @OfficialSting what a tool @ Marseilles can you beiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilieve 1m

Mind blowing display from the Magpies such a pleasure watching our footie at
the minute #nufc #EPL

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English Title Contenders European Watch

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Tuesday 12th September 2028

Group B
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Zenit - Celtic 2-0

Manchester United - Sparta Prague 2-1
Callaghan (20), Shoretire (54); Novak sent off (26), Skarka (48)
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Group C
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Real Madrid - Fenerbahçe 2-0

Newcastle - FC Porto 1-0
Villalobos (10)
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Wednesday 13th September 2028

Group E
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A.C. Milan - Falkirk 6-1

Leeds - Panathinaikos 6-0
Ahn Jung-Ho (12, 19, 51), Giddens (15), Fanta (22), Pöyry (49)
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Group G
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CSKA Moscow - CFR Cluj 3-1

Blackburn - Marseille 8-1
Boccaccini (5, 35, 81), Osti (11), Can Özdemir (54), Persson (58), Barreto (70), Ashby (89); Peralta (27)
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Thursday 14th September 2028

Group C
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Club Brugge - Manchester City 0-2

Stuttgart - Atromitos 2-1

Group E
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Anji - Mogren 1-0

Everton - Dynamo Kyiv 5-2

Group G
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Sporting - Ludogorets Razgrad 3-2

Liverpool - Montpellier 1-1
Voltolini (pen 59); Junior (64)
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Group I
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Steaua - Luzern 2-1

Chelsea - Videoton 4-0
Slomic (7), Viviano (10), Murat Erdil (35), Benoist (43); Bornar sent off (59)
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Robbie Savage @RobbieSavage8 what a tool @ Marseilles can youiiiilieve 1m

Who says only #nufc can win 8-1? #blackburn #championsleague

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Melanie Brown @OfficialMelB what a tool @ Marseilles can youiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie 1m

Where is that form when you need it in the league?! #leeds #championsleague

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Samuel L. Jackson @SamuelLJackson what a tool @ Marseilles can youe 1m

Heard Kenny Dalglish is a draw specialist but this is gettin ridiculous
#liverpool #championsleague

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Novak Djokovic @DjokerNole what a tool @ Marseilles can yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioue 1m

Tough words from Ferguson criticizing @DjokerDario - show him what you're
made of at WHL this weekend, bro #mufc #EPL

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Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton what a tool @ Marseilles can youiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie 1m

Don't ask me for predictions #qpr #nufc this weekend gonna lay back and
enjoy the game #EPL

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Premier League
Round 5

Saturday 16th September 2028:

Q.P.R. - Newcastle 0-2
Ibáñez (6), Dong Dexin (22)
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Swansea - Leeds 0-1
Fanta (22)
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Tottenham - Manchester United 1-2
Beresford (56); Djokovic (18, 85)
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Sunday 17th September 2028:

Sunderland - Chelsea 0-3
Martínez (13), Viviano (25), Murat Erdil (80)
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Blackburn and Liverpool games postponed

League Table:

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Super Dario quickly becoming the most inspired signing of recent past

Gary Neville
Published at 7:33PM, September 17 2028

When Manchester United announced the signing of Leicester winger Dario Djokovic, the world of football emphasized on the commercial side of the deal. Global sports know other cases of families conquering the summit of tennis and football, the most notable name popping to mind Rafael Nadal and his uncle - a star at Barcelona. So neglecting the football talent in Dario wasn't very perceptive.

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Making the step from tennis to football​

Several weeks into the season the fans have grown an affiliation with the young Serbian, and quite rightly so after some crucial goals and dazzling displays. Super Dario - as he is called amongst the fans - has clearly established himself as an integral part of this Manchester United side. His ability to play in every position of Sir Alex's attack is merely a bonus to his prolific form.

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Time to put out the Serbian flags​

Djokovic was the hero this weekend as well when a brace ensured the points would go our way in a tough visit at White Hart Lane against high flying Spurs. Dario demonstrated confidence and killer instinct in the final minutes when Tottenham were looking the more likely side to win it. There is little coincidence in the fact we only had two shots on target and they were the only shots Djokovic produced in the game - both of them finding the net. So get your Serbian flags ready for the next game at Old Trafford!
 
Leeds United: league season hanging by a thread - Matteo
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by Dominic Matteo
Five games into the season Leeds are still floating around midtable. It is even more troubling our displays are everything but convincing. The lads had to sweat until the final whistle for our most recent win away to Swansea and we were used to beating this kind of opposition comfortably. It's even more confusing this drop only concerns our league games as Leeds are far more impressive in the Champions League.

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Leeds leave fans unimpressed​

Some are looking for an explanation in Harry Redknapp's dealings in the summer window. We did lose some key players without replacing them and the squad isn't as balanced and wide as last season. It is even stranger because of prior board statements there is a sufficient kitty should Harry ask for fresh blood. Nobody has bothered to come out and explain why we didn't spend especially on a centre-back although this kitty cannot remain in the coffers in the winter.

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Redknapp cornered for results​

It is still early days but Redknapp has backed himself into a corner and our season is hanging by a thread. We cannot afford to finish September where we currently sit - otherwise pressure will grow and the fans might turn on the lads. Or the manager.
 

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Novak Djokovic @DjokerNole what a tool @ Marseilles can yiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiioue 1m

Get ready to hear a lot more Super Dario chants! @DjokerDario drives #mufc
to top spot in the league #EPL

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Joseph Barton @Joey7Barton what a tool @ Marseilles can youiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiie 1m

Close game but I'd have liked a less defensive approach by #qpr at home.
Can't count to stop #nufc from scoring #EPL

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Bill Clinton @billclinton what a tool @ Marseilles can youiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiilieve 1m

Held productive round of talks about the new health bill today. Just saw Dany
Varillas on crutches at #chelsea away win wish him speedy recovery!

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English Title Contenders Cup Watch

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Third Round

Tuesday 19th September 2028

Leeds - Manchester City 3-1
Saúl (21), Herrera (48), Foose (64); Adem Yigit (54)
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Swansea - Newcastle 0-6
Pilar (4, 20, 26), Diédhiou (8), van der Vaart (16), Lampi (53)
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Blackburn - Manchester United 0-2
Ismail Hakan Tosun sent off (61); Valente (79), ter Stegen o.g. (83)
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Wednesday 20th September 2028

Liverpool - Chelsea 3-1
Voltolini (16, pen 39, 89); Murat Erdil (11), Magazin sent off (53)
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