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Wolfsberger AC vs Mattersburg - Austria Bundesliga

Unknown 0 Austrian Bundesliga 09:16

Mattersburg is generally finish Austria Bundesliga close to relegation line every year. I don’t expect them to relegate again but they should gather a few points at away matches. They got only 1 win, 2 draws and they scored 7 goals and conceded 35 goals at away matches in Austria Bundesliga. They got their only win against Wolfsberger AC with 1-0 score in 18.08.2012. I don’t think that they will do the same again. They have some problems in squad. There’s 1 banned and 3 injured players in Mattersburg squad. Ilco Naumoski (st) has been banned in Mattersburg’s last match and he won’t be in squad against Wolfsberger AC. Nedeljko Malic (def), Lukas Rath (def) and Dominik Domeschal (mid) are injured and they won’t be in squad in this match too.<br />
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Wolfsberger AC vs Mattersburg - Austria Bundesliga

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Wolfsberger AC vs Mattersburg - Austria Bundesliga

Mattersburg is generally finish Austria Bundesliga close to relegation line every year. I don’t expect them to relegate again but they shoul...

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Sturm Graz vs Ried - Austria Bundesliga

Unknown 0 Austrian Bundesliga 09:13

Sturm Graz vs Ried - Austria Bundesliga

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Arsenal v Norwich City: match preview

Unknown 0 English Premier League 09:09

This one means everything for Norwich and a positive result would do wonders in their battle to avoid relegation. Arsène Wenger would simply sign up for some positivity. Although Arsenal have not yet confirmed their top four place – there remains work to be done – the bigger picture at the Emirates takes in the acute fan frustration. Wenger’s defiance and stubbornness are enduring. David Hytner<br /><br />Kick-off Saturday 5.30pm<br /><br />Venue Emirates Stadium<br /><br />Last season n/a<br /><br />Live Sky Sports 1<br /><br />Referee Mike Jones<br /><br />This season G25, Y74, R2, 3.12 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 1-4 A 11-1 D 5-1<br />Arsenal<br /><br />Subs from Ospina, Chambers, Gibbs, Gabriel, Flamini, Ramsey, Reine-Adélaïde, Elneny, Rosicky, Cazorla, Campbell, Walcott, Giroud, Arteta<br /><br />Doubtful Cazorla (match fitness), Rosicky (match fitness)<br /><br />Injured Oxlade-Chamberlain (match fitness, 7 May)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form WWDDWD<br /><br />Discipline Y40 R4<br /><br />Leading scorers Giroud, Sánchez 12<br />Norwich City<br /><br />Subs from Rudd, Whittaker, Pinto, Andreu, Odjidja-Ofoe, Mulumbu, Dorrans, Redmond, Hoolahan, Jerome, Bamford<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Klose (knee, 15 May), Tettey (ankle), Wisdom (knee, both unknown)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form LDWWLL<br /><br />Discipline Y59 R3<br /><br />Leading scorers Mbokani, Redmond 5<br />
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Rapid Wien vs Grödig - Austria Bundesliga

Unknown 0 Austrian Bundesliga 06:13

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Rapid Wien vs Grödig - Austria Bundesliga

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Bayern München vs Borussia M'gladbach Match preview

Unknown 0 German Bundesliga 06:10

<br /><br />Match ball! FC Bayern can wrap up a historic fourth championship title in a row with a victory over Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday (Live in English from 15.30 CET on Twitter and FCB.tv Web Radio). Depending on Dortmund's result against Wolfsburg even a draw or a defeat might prove sufficient. “It's the last step. It's up to us,” Pep Guardiola said on the eve of the contest. “I hope our fans will have reason to celebrate tomorrow.”<br /><br />Even if FCB’s triumph is confirmed, the players have not prepared any special celebration. “We absolutely want to win, but we’ve made no arrangements for a championship party,” Manuel Neuer stated. And for good reason: the Champions League semi-final return takes place only three days after the Bundesliga match. “We can always throw a big party later,” added Philipp Lahm.<br /><br />The match against Gladbach could yield the Bundesliga title for the German record champions, but the semi-final against Atlético naturally has an influence on Saturday’s encounter. Guardiola thus spoke of a “dangerous match,” demanding full focus against the side lying fifth in the table. Bayern only lost once in the first half of the league season, a 3-1 reverse against the Foals. “They're really strong, the most awkward opponents in the league besides Borussia Dortmund. All their players have great quality.”<br />Guardiola 'full of energy'<br /><br />In his 100th Bundesliga match the FCB head coach is counting on the support of the Bayern faithful to help secure the championship title, “our most important goal this season. Our focus is 100 percent on Borussia Mönchengladbach tomorrow,” Guardiola stressed, announcing his intention to rotate: “Of course the starting line-up will be different from the XI in Madrid.” However, not out of consideration for the return against Atlético, but because the Bavarians aim to win against Gladbach, the Catalan emphasised.<br /><br />It is possible that Jérôme Boateng will return on Saturday after a three-month injury lay-off. “He's one of the best three centre-backs in the world. I hope he'll be able to play a few minutes tomorrow,” said Guardiola, who is upbeat ahead of the most important matches of the season: “I'm, wow, full of energy for the week!” Let's go: Pack ma's!<br />
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Bayern München vs Borussia M'gladbach Match preview

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Borussia Dortmund vs. Wolfsburg: Team News, Preview

Unknown 0 German Bundesliga 06:06

Borussia Dortmund host Wolfsburg on Matchday 32 of the 2015/16 Bundesliga season on Saturday.<br /><br />Since the hosts have long clinched a second-place finish and the Wolves only have an outside chance at playing in Europe next season—they're six points behind seventh place, currently held by Schalke, which will be enough to qualify for the UEFA Europa League qualifiers this season, because Bayern Munich and Dortmund play each other in the DFB-Pokal final—the intrigue of this meeting has to come from somewhere other than the league table.<br /><br />Sure enough, it was a busy week for the Black and Yellows, who announced on their website on Thursday that team captain Mats Hummels has officially requested a transfer to Bayern. Saturday's match will offer fans a first opportunity to let their feelings be known.<br /><br />As for Wolfsburg, a thoroughly disappointing season is coming to a close. Despite reaching the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League and playing Real Madrid tough, the Wolves can't be happy with their campaign. As Bundesliga runners-up last year and winners of the cup—beating Dortmund in the final—expectations for this campaign were high but never met.<br /><br />Head coach Dieter Hecking could be fighting for his job in the last few matches and tried to rally the troops in his press conference on Thursday<br />
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Borussia Dortmund vs. Wolfsburg: Team News, Preview

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West Bromwich Albion v West Ham United: match preview .

Unknown 0 English Premier League 01:49

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Slaven Bilic’s decison to rest players for the FA Cup sixth-round replay against Manchester United earlier this month showed the manager had serious ambitions about finishing in the top four. But a renaissance in fortunes for both Manchester clubs means West Ham must win this afternoon and hope Arsenal lose to stand a chance of reaching the Champions League. At least Bilic has a full squad to choose from for the trip to the Hawthorns, with striker Andy Carroll hoping to build on a run of six goals in his last six games. West Brom’s battling second half display against Spurs on Monday showed Tony Pulis’s side are not on the beach just yet, however. Ed Aarons<br />
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Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br />
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Venue The Hawthorns<br />
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Last season West Bromwich Albion 1 West Ham United 2<br />
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Referee Lee Mason<br />
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This season G19, Y53, R3, 3.11 cards per game<br />
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Odds H 11-4 A 11-10 D 12-5<br />
West Bromwich Albion<br />
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Subs from Myhill, Yacob, Chester, Leko, McManaman, Anichebe, Gardner, Lambert, Pocognoli, Gamboa<br />
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Doubtful Berahino (ankle), Foster (ankle)<br />
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Injured Morrison (ankle, 7 May), Brunt (knee, Oct), Pritchard (hip, unknown)<br />
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Suspended None<br />
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Form LDLLLD<br />
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Discipline Y61 R4<br />
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Leading scorer Rondón 7<br />
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Subs from Randolph, Spiegel, Oxford, Collins, Tomkins, Hendrie, Byram, O’Brien, Obiang, Moses, Emenike, Valencia, Samuelsen<br />
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Doubtful None<br />
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Injured Jenkinson (knee, Nov)<br />
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Suspended None<br />
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Discipline Y52 R5<br />
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Leading scorers Carroll, Payet 9<br />
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Newcastle United v Crystal Palace: match preview

Unknown 0 English Premier League 01:48

<br /><br />Alan Pardew returns to the club where mention of his name still polarises opinion, in charge of a Palace side who may have reached the FA Cup final but remain on a shocking league run. They do though possess Yohan Cabaye, and Rafa Benítez will be anxious to stop Tyneside’s one-time favourite midfielder reminding the club what they are missing. Cabaye needs to be kept quiet if Newcastle are to secure the victory they so desperately need. Louise Taylor<br /><br />Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /><br />Venue St James’ Park<br /><br />Last season Newcastle United 3 Crystal Palace 3<br /><br />Referee Mike Dean<br /><br />This season G30, Y101, R9, 3.97 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 9-10 A 3-1 D 5-2<br />Newcastle United<br /><br />Subs from Woodman, Taylor, Mbabu, Aarons, Shelvey, Saivet, De Jong, Obertan, Mitrovic, Pérez, Rivière<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Janmaat (hand, 7 May), Elliot (knee, Jul), Haïdara (knee, Jul), Krul (knee, Aug), Coloccini (calf, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form DLLWDD<br /><br />Discipline Y58 R4<br /><br />Leading scorer Wijnaldum 9<br />Crystal Palace<br />Advertisement<br /><br />Subs from Speroni, A McCarthy, Zaha, Mariappa, Kelly, McArthur, Lee, Sako, Campbell, Mutch, Gayle, Adebayor<br /><br />Doubtful Zaha (buttock)<br /><br />Injured Hangeland (knee, May), Appiah (knee, Aug), Anderson (leg, Aug), Chamakh (groin, Aug)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form LDWDDL<br /><br />Discipline Y57 R2<br /><br />Leading scorers Bolasie, Cabaye, Dann, Wickham 5<br />
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Newcastle United v Crystal Palace: match preview

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Watford v Aston Villa: match preview | Football |

Unknown 0 English Premier League 01:47

<br /><br />Aston Villa’s relegation was the worst kept secret in football until it was mercifully confirmed a couple of weeks ago. The real subplot surrounding this fixture is the future of Quique Sánchez Flores. The Spaniard guided Watford to an FA Cup semi-final and they sit safely in 12th place but just two wins in their past 11 league games has seemingly been a cause for concern for the club’s owners. Bradley Lobo<br /><br />Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /><br />Venue Vicarage Road<br /><br />Last season n/a<br /><br />Referee Anthony Taylor<br /><br />This season G27, Y96, R3, 3.78 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 4-6 A 4-1 D 3-1<br />Watford<br /><br />Subs from Pantilimon, Paredes, Abdi, Anya, Guedioura, Berghuis, Oularé, Britos, Belkalem, Holebas<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Capoue (knee, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form LLLDWL<br /><br />Discipline Y64 R3<br /><br />Leading scorer Ighalo 14<br />Aston Villa<br /><br />Subs from Bunn, Gil, Grealish, Lyden, Sánchez, Richards, Veretout, Traoré, Davis, Kozak<br /><br />Doubtful Clark (match fitness), Richards (match fitness)<br /><br />Injured Richardson (calf, 7 May), Amavi (knee, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended Agbonlahor, Okore (both club sanction)<br /><br />Form LLLLLL<br /><br />Discipline Y71 R2<br /><br />Leading scorer Ayew 6<br />
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Stoke City v Sunderland: match preview

Unknown 0 English Premier League 01:45

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With Sam Allardyce concerned that Crystal Palace are going to experience an FA Cup hangover against Newcastle United, there is increased pressure on Sunderland on Saturday. The good news for them is that Stoke City have lost their past three matches, conceding 12 goals in the process – and Sunderland need to turn draws into wins if they are going to stay up. Jacob Steinberg<br />
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Venue Britannia Stadium<br />
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Last season Stoke City 1 Sunderland 1<br />
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Referee Craig Pawson<br />
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This season G25, Y83, R2, 3.48 cards per game<br />
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Odds H 7-4 A 9-5 D 11-5<br />
Stoke City<br />
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Subs from Bachmann, Teixeira, Bardsley, Ireland, Adam, Crouch, Shenton, Shaqiri, Walters, Wilson<br />
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Doubtful Shaqiri (hamstring), Walters (knee), Wilson (knee)<br />
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Injured Johnson (knee, 7 May), Butland (ankle, Jul), Afellay (knee, Jan), Given (groin, unknown)<br />
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Suspended None<br />
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Leading scorer Arnautovic 10<br />
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Doubtful None<br />
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Leading scorer Defoe 13<br />
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Stoke City v Sunderland: match preview

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Everton v Bournemouth: match preview

Unknown 0 English Premier League 01:44

Everton face Bournemouth under pressure amid reports that fans will stage protests against Roberto Martínez. With several key defenders injured or suspended the chance of them extending their poor defensive record at Goodison is likely. Youngsters Matthew Pennington and Kieran Dowell may be handed their league debuts. Max Gradel could return for Bournemouth whose only win in their past five games came at relegated Aston Villa. Eddie Howe might see the game as an audition to replace Martínez as he is currently third favourite with bookies, behind Manuel Pellegrini and David Moyes, to do so. Graham Searles<br />
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Venue Goodison Park<br />
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This season G17, Y55, R4, 3.71 cards per game<br />
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Odds H 5-6 A 3-1 D 11-4<br />
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Doubtful None<br />
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Leading scorer Lukaku 18<br />
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Doubtful Gradel (hip)<br />
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Injured Mings (knee, Sep), Arter (calf,unknown), Smith (hernia, unknown)<br />
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Leading scorer King 6<br />
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Everton v Bournemouth: match preview

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Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid

Unknown 0 Spanish Primera Division 01:42

Team News<br />
<br />Real Sociedad<br /><br />    Carlos Vela misses out due to suspension for the home side.<br />    Jonathas should start up top as a result, with Mikel Oyarzabal shaking off a knock to presumably feature on the right.<br />    Aritz Elustondo is expected to be preferred to Mikel Gonzalez at centre-back, with Diego Reyes stepping up into defensive midfield.<br /><br />Real Madrid<br /><br />    Casemiro returns from suspension and should sit at the base of midfield in place of Toni Kroos.<br />    Isco or James could profit from the ex-Bayern midfielder being rotated out for a match.<br />    Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo both miss out, which should pave the way for starts for Borja Mayoral and Lucas Vazquez.<br />
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Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid

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Match preview: Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn - AFL

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LAST FOUR TIMES <br />
R6, 2015, GWS Giants 16.12 (108) d Hawthorn 14.14 (98) at Spotless Stadium<br />
R11, 2014, Hawthorn 14.10 (94) d GWS Giants 13.9 (87) at the MCG<br />
R8, 2013, Hawthorn 21.14 (140) d GWS Giants 9.3 (57) at Aurora Stadium<br />
R15, 2012, Hawthorn 28.25 (193) d GWS Giants 4.7 (31) at the MCG<br />
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THE SIX POINTS<br />
1. Jeremy Cameron's seven goals was the difference when the Giants upset Hawthorn in 2015; Callan Ward had 31 disposals for GWS and Sam Mitchell 34 touches for the visitors.<br />
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2. Hawthorn won the first game between the sides by a massive 162 points in 2012, the second by 83, the third by seven points, before the Giants finally won last year.<br />
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3. The Hawks continue to be the number one tackling side in 2016 averaging 84.4 per game, compared to the Giants who are the worst, ranked 18th at 59.4 per game.<br />
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4. GWS plays its first game at Spotless Stadium in 2016 this week; the Giants won six of eight games at the ground in 2015 after winning only five games in total at the venue in 2012-14.<br />
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5. Despite winning four games this year, the Hawks' scoring continues to be down on previous seasons; in 2016 they’re averaging 95 points per game compared to 109 in 2015 and 111 in 2014.<br />
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6. Small forward Cyril Rioli is Hawthorn's highest-ranked player in the Schick AFL Player Ratings at number 13, with co-captain Callan Ward leading the way for the Giants at number 20.<br />
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IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR ... James Frawley.<br />
The Hawks' defender was brilliant against Adelaide last week and will likely get first crack at GWS spearhead Jeremy Cameron. If he can limit Cameron's output, the Giants could struggle to kick a big enough score to win the match, so the former Demon will play a key role in round six.<br />
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PREDICTION: Greater Western Sydney by 16 points.<br />
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Match preview: Greater Western Sydney v Hawthorn - AFL

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Roosters v Knights: Schick Preview - NRL

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Schick Hydro Preview: Sydney Roosters v Newcastle Knights<br />Allianz Stadium<br />Saturday, 5.30pm<br /><br />It's hard to imagine that these two sides played off in a preliminary final in 2013. Fast forward three years and Saturday evening's Round 9 Telstra Premiership showdown will be a battle to avoid bottom place on the ladder.<br /><br />Much has been made of the Roosters' woes this year, but in a rare bit of good news, it appears they're returning to full strength with the triumvirate of Mitchell Pearce, Boyd Cordner and Jared Waerea-Hargreaves set to run out for the first time together in 2016. <br /><br />With just one win from their opening eight matches, all hopes of a fourth straight minor premiership are long gone, but the 2013 premiers know that they are still a mathematical chance of making the top eight if they can win 11 of their next 16 games. <br /><br />That will have to start against a Newcastle side that sits one point clear of the Tricolours in 15th place. The youthful Novocastrians have more than held their own in recent weeks (apart from the crushing loss against Brisbane) with tight losses to the Storm and Sea Eagles and a gutsy win over fellow strugglers the Wests Tigers.<br /><br />There are enough changes amongst both sides this week to make your head spin. The Roosters finally welcome back Pearce and Waerea-Hargreaves, while Isaac Liu is back from suspension. Brendan Elliot and Mitchell Frei drop out of the 17 with Mitchell Aubusson shifting to the centres.<br />
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Villarreal v Liverpool: Preview

Unknown 0 Europa League 07:54

Villarreal manager Marcelino insists his side are more than equal to Europa League favourites Liverpool and hopes the visitors ``suffer'' at El Madrigal.<br />
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The Reds' dramatic win to put out Borussia Dortmund in the last round immediately made Jurgen Klopp's team top of the betting to lift the trophy in Basle next month.<br />
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But Marcelino believes Villarreal, fourth in La Liga but 20 points behind third-placed Real Madrid, are a match.<br />
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``We don't have any pressure on us. I'm really satisfied with and grateful to this squad for getting to this semi-final.<br />
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``We are very hopeful and convinced that we are capable of beating Liverpool, and all the while we'll be enjoying the occasion.<br />
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``I felt more pressure in the previous knockout ties. We have the chance to make history at this club now.<br />
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``If we manage to enjoy the match and do the things we know how to do I think they're going to suffer a lot at our ground.''<br />
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Liverpool striker Christian Benteke, who has been out for a month with a knee problem, travelled and trained with the squad in Villarreal.<br />
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``It is the best news that Christian is back. He has not had too many sessions but we watched him in training - although now is not the moment to think if he is in the best shape,'' said Reds boss Klopp.<br />
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``After injury that is not too easy, but he is in really good shape that is for sure.<br />
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``For us it is perfect that he is back and we have only players here in Villarreal who are only ready for being part tomorrow, there are no tourists. If we need him, we can use him. That's good.''<br />
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The Belgium international has not featured for the club since the 3-2 defeat at Southampton on March 20 after sustaining a knee injury training with the international side.<br />
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However, Klopp has included in him in his squad for the crucial two-legged semi-final, although with Daniel Sturridge and Roberto Firmino ahead of him in the pecking order the best he can expect in Spain is a place on the bench.<br />
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With Divock Origi out for up to six weeks with ankle ligament damage Benteke's return at least boosts Klopp's options up front.<br />
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Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sevilla: Preview

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Shakhtar Donetsk will welcome Sevilla to L’Viv Arena on Thursday for the Europa League semi final first leg.<br />
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With Europa League seeming to be Shakhtar’s mostly likely route for a Silverware this campaign as they are 7 points below leaders Kiev in the Ukrainian League. They will be hoping for a home win to give themselves advantage for the second leg of the game.<br />
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Sevilla came into this stage of the competition after a dogged fight with their Spanish rivals Athletic Bilbao in the quarter final stage which ended a penalty shoot-out, after a 5-3 win. The Andalusians will be hoping for a win or at least a draw to get an advantage over the Ukrainian side prior to the 2nd leg at their back yard.<br />
Form comparison<br />
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Sevilla have dominated this competition recently, they are the title holders and they have won 4 of the last 10 Europa League titles, each coming back to back, they are hoping to be the first team to win it 3 times in a row.<br />
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Sevilla are not bad in shape, they have won 3 of their last 6 games, lost 2 and drew 1.<br />
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Sevillla have scored in at least a goal in their last 6 games.<br />
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Shakhtar are in a winning streak in Europa league, they have won their last 5 Europa league games.<br />
Shakhtar Donetsk: Team News<br />
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Matcio Azevedo will be missing in the left back with knee injury and that is Shakhtar’s only missing player.<br />
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Taison will be expected in the starting line up after coming in from the bench the last time.<br />
Shakhtar Donetsk: Predicted Line-up (4-4-2)<br />
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Sevilla have a lot of injury worries, Marco Andreolli, Benoit Tremoulinas, and Micheal Krohn-Dehli are all out on injury while Vitolo and Kevin Gamiero are struggling for fitness.<br />
Sevilla: Predicted Line-up (4-2-3-1)<br />
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These two great teams have met only two times which was in the knock-out stage of 2007 European competition, which both legs of the games ended in a 2:2 draw that led to extra time at L’Viv Arena before Sevilla came out victorious with an extra time goals. (Aggregate 5:4).<br />
Shakhtar Donetsk vs Sevilla: Prediction<br />
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Both teams have equal chance in this game, which makes this a tough one, but with Shakhtar’s strong home form in Europe, it’ll be wise to stake a double chance on the home side as they are on a five game winning streak in Europe.<br />
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Sevilla’s last 6 games have recorded at least 2 goals and that it same for Shakhtar’s last 6 games with each team scoring in each of their last 6 games.<br />
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Shakhtar are a strong team in Europe competition this year and they have a greater chance of winning here, despite Sevilla’s legacy in Europa league.<br />
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Goteborg vs Malmo betting tips - Sweden Allsvenskan

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The clash of the titans or the Swedish version of El classico – that is what we have on the plate on a Wednesday evening when we take our sights to Gothenburg to go in depth about this rival meeting. The rivalry is not due to geographical reasons, but simply because these sides are constantly debating about which team is the most successful one in Swedish football.<br /><br />Malmo entered this season with a record expensive squad, and expected to form some kind of dynasty with all their money gained from European success in recent years. We have tons of real life examples that proves that money is not a guarantee for success, and it appears that Malmo have been victims of that as well. After two shocking losses versus newcomer Jonkoping Sodra and Sundsvall, the coach Allan Kuhn appears to have given up on his idea of playing attractive and instead goes back to basics. Going back to basics means that Malmo put defense in the first seat, and it has been giving instant results with two straight 1-0 victories against good opposition (Elfsborg away and Djurgarden at home). It might not be pretty, but it brings in three points. Malmo were being out-countered in the first few rounds and conceded too many goals in order to win games and as a result, the team have come back down to earth and plays a smarter football with more possession but without any rush going forward. It has led to two very controlled performances without many scoring chances, but enough to win the games<br />
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Atletico Madrid vs. Bayern Munich: Team News

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The margins between a good cup run and tangible success grow ever finer at this stage of the season, with the two biggest hitters in the UEFA Champions League, Atletico Madrid and Bayern Munich, ready to face off in the semi-final.<br />
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With the first leg taking place on Wednesday night, both head coaches know that their decisions on the day will shape how the tie evolves and who sits in the best shape for the second leg. It's not necessarily with the starting XIs that this first leg depends, though, it's with the substitutions and in-game alterations from Pep Guardiola and Diego Simeone.<br />
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Both have immensely strong players—mentally and technically—to call upon. They will name teams to not lose and to have the potential to win, and attack the game in their different methods: Atletico pressing hard, countering fast and defending resolutely; Bayern with plenty of possession, movement in the final third and speed in the channels.<br />
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As Atleti defender Stefan Savic told Marca, "[Bayern] have another style totally different from ours, but that's the beauty of football—it can be played in different ways and all are worthy."<br />
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The matchup of Bayern's wingers against Atleti's full-backs will be critical throughout the 180 minutes of semi-final action, but look also to the benches for both teams.<br />
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Match Report - Livingston vs Rangers

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Rangers midfielder Andy Halliday insists he does not hold a grudge against Fraser Fyvie following last month's controversial clash with the Hibernian midfielder.<br /><br />Halliday was wrongly sent off during the top-of-the-table clash at Ibrox when Fyvie rolled away from a flash point with the Gers anchorman clutching his face.<br /><br />The action conned referee Bobby Madden into thinking he had been the victim of a head-butt and he immediately flashed red.<br /><br />Halliday, though, was cleared on appeal while Fyvie accepted a two-match ban for feigning an injury in order to get an opponent dismissed.<br /><br />The Rangers midfielder blew a sigh of relief when Mark Warbuton's side clung on with 10-men for a 4-2 win which sent them three points clear at the top of the Ladbrokes Championship.<br /><br />And now he says he is happy to move on without any hard feelings directed Fyvie's way.<br /><br />"When I got sent off I watched the game in the tunnel and it took me two minutes before I said I can't watch this any more," said the 24-year-old.<br /><br />"It was a relief more than anything because I thought the sending off was unjustified. Thankfully SFA saw that.<br /><br />"I know Fraser as a boy and I would never call him anything bad. I have heard certain things said about him but I know he's a really good lad.<br /><br />"He isn't that type of boy and I'm sure he regrets what he did. When he got offered the two-game ban he accepted it so he probably knew himself but there are no hard feelings."<br /><br />Halliday made his name with former sides Livingston - who he faces again at Ibrox on Saturday - Middlesbrough and Bradford as a forward-thinking winger.<br /><br />But after returning to Rangers in the summer, his main priority has been shutting down opposition attacks after Warburton converted him into a holding midfielder.<br /><br />However, the lifelong Gers supporter - who was this week rewarded for his encouraging start to the season with a new four-and-a-half-year deal - admits he can now see himself playing out his Ibrox stint in front of the back four.<br /><br />Gers have already landed attacking midfielder Josh Windass and midfield battler Matt Crooks from Accrington on pre-contracts and the latter will already have his eye on Halliday's shirt.<br /><br />Rangers are almost at full strength for the visit of Livingston. Keeper Cammy Bell has recovered from his knee injury - although he has found himself behind Wes Foderingham and Maciej Gostomski in Mark Warburton's pecking order - meaning winger David Templeton (knee) is the only absentee.<br /><br /><br /><br />Livingston travel to Ibrox with new recruits, goalkeeper Marc McCallum from Dundee United and Craig Halkett, who recently left Rangers, on board.<br /><br />Ross Millen left this week by mutual consent with the Lions also missing Darren Cole (knee) and Craig Sives (hamstring).<br /><br />Manager David Hopkin said: "We did really well to get a 1-1 draw with Rangers at our place in our last meeting.<br /><br />"Ibrox is a much bigger pitch and a much bigger venue but if the players handle it in the manner I believe that they can then we have a chance of doing something similar."<br />
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Manchester City vs Real Madrid, Champions League 2016

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Barcelona fans are sad this week. There will be no Champions League semifinal for the Catalan giants to play after a painful exit two weeks ago. That doesn't mean the European Cup is no longer watchable. Even the Blaugrana will be very interested in the two Final Four matchups. One of them is very interesting for one single reason: rooting for Real Madrid to lose.<br />
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Barça's biggest rivals enter the pitch on Tuesday night to begin their semifinal tie with Manchester City, which gives Los Blancos the clear status as favorites to advance to the Milan Final in 33 days. Since taking over the Whites a few months ago, Zinedine Zidane has done a great job in leading a resurgence from the Spanish capital giants, who are still alive in the Champions League and just one point behind Barcelona and Atlético Madrid in the La Liga title race.<br />
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Zidane and his men can turn what looked like a disaster season into a miracle one, an incredible redemption story that ends with two major titles. Or, all the work done up until this point can end in two games over seven days. Although they are not even close to being favorites, the Citizens have all the tools to pull off a shocking upset.<br />
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What will happen? We will find out starting this Tuesday.<br />
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TEAM NEWS<br />
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MANCHESTER CITY<br />
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Manuel Pellegrini had to deal with injuries to the most important players of his squad all season, but he arrives at Etihad Stadium with a very deep group to play with. The only two players unable to feature on Tuesday are Samir Narsi, who wasn't registered for the Champions League, and Yaya Touré, the only key absence because of a muscle problem.<br />
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Even without Touré, the Chilean manager will pick a very strong, talented, dangerous lineup. In goal, Joe Hart is not the best goalkeeper in the world, but he is known to raise his level in the biggest of matches. In front of him, Bacary Sagna and Gael Clichy are likely to start as full-backs because of their defensive capabilities, with returning captain Vincent Kompany and another Frenchman, Eliaquim Mangala, closing the back four.<br />
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The pivot duo is easy to choose: Fernando and Fernandinho are the only true defensive midfielders on the squad, and with Touré out, they are the best options to stop Madrid's creative playmakers. In front of them, Jesus Navas, Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva have the speed, the intelligence and the ability to break down the Blancos defensive game plan, and De Bruyne especially could have a special night considering the incredible form he's enjoying. And then, the big (small) man up front: Sergio Agüero, who has seven goals in his last seven appearances, needs to have the match of his life to score against Madrid's defense and secure a vital first leg win for his team.<br />
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City are not a better team than Madrid, but they are far from pushovers. Pellegrini is not a tactical mastermind, but he has figured out a way to create a counter-attacking system that works to perfection against more talented, dominant side. If his team is able to do that again, then we could see a Sky Blue night in Manchester.<br />
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REAL MADRID<br />
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Only two names matter in Real Madrid's team news: Cristiano Ronaldo and Karim Benzema. Both superstar strikers are injured and far from full fitness to play on Tuesday, but Zidane has said they will be on the pitch. The amount of minutes they play and whether or not their injuries will get worse during the match will have a big impact on the game's outcome. And if the two cannot be at their physical best and Gareth Bale is well contained by City's defense, we could be in for a very different football match.<br />
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FORM GUIDE<br />
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Man City: WDWWWD<br />
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Real Madrid: WWWWWL<br />
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LIKELY LINEUPS<br />
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Man City (4-2-3-1): Hart; Sagna, Kompany, Mangala, Clichy; Fernandinho, Fernando; Navas, De Bruyne, Silva; Agüero<br />
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Real Madrid (4-3-3): Navas; Carvajal, Pepe, Ramos, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modric; Bale, Ronaldo, Jesé<br />
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Preview: AFC Cup – Ceres La Salle vs Selangor FA

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Two clubs with varying depth of histories will be facing each other at the Panaad Stadium on Tuesday, ahead of what’s expected to be a competitive AFC Cup campaign.<br />
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Selangor are arguably the biggest club in Malaysian football history – despite JDT’s meteroic rise in recent years. They’ve had their conundrums too, but the tide appears to be shifting in their favour, especially after they clinched a historic 33rd Malaysia Cup title last year.<br />
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But the hosts on Tuesday are a side that’s relatively new. Philippines’ Ceres La Salle was only founded in 2012, though they’ve scaled impeccable heights within a short space of time. Last year, the Bacolod-based side clinched the United Football League title, finishing eight points ahead of their closest rivals, Global FC. The triumph earned them a slot in the AFC Cup this year, and Selangor will be their inaugural opponents, tomorrow.<br />
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Preview: AFC Cup – Ceres La Salle vs Selangor FA

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AIK – Elfsborg

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AIK – Elfsborg

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Randers FC VS Aalborg Preview Prediction 4/26/2016 Denmark Superligaen

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Randers FC VS Aalborg Preview Prediction 4/26/2016 Denmark Superligaen

Randers FC VS Aalborg Livescore Odds Comparison Randers FC vs. Aab Aalborg here, an interesting Danish first League of football match th...

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Preview: LASK Linz - Wacker Innsbruck

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Preview: LASK Linz - Wacker Innsbruck

in this match in division 1 in austria there will be wcker innsbruck against laks linz. the hosts have 41 points, they are 1st in he league ...

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Sunderland v Arsenal: match preview

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The mutual antipathy between Sam Allardyce and Arsène Wenger may have diminished to the point where it has almost been consigned to history but the pair’s more mellow relationship does not mean they have lost their competitive edge. And especially not when so much is at stake. While a win would enhance Sunderland’s survival chances considerably, Wenger’s need to make certain of Champions League qualification – while keeping those critics calling for his summer-time replacement at bay – should ensure a certain spice. Louise Taylor<br /><br />Kick-off Sunday 2.05pm<br /><br />Venue Stadium of Light<br /><br />Last season Sunderland 0 Arsenal 2<br /><br />Live Sky Sports 1<br /><br />Referee Mike Dean<br /><br />This season G29, Y95, R9, 3.90 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 4-1 A 4-5 D 11-4<br />Sunderland<br /><br />Subs from Pickford, Jones, O’Shea, Brown, Rodwell, Larsson, Toivonen, N’Doye, Watmore, Lens<br /><br />Doubtful Lens (illness), Yedlin (ankle)<br /><br />Injured none<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form DDDDLW<br /><br />Discipline Y57 R2<br /><br />Leading scorer Defoe 13<br />Arsenal<br /><br />Subs from Ospina, Chambers, Gibbs, Reine-Adélaïde, Walcott, Giroud, Arteta, Rosicky, Wilshere, Gabriel, Ramsey, Campbell, Flamini<br /><br />Doubtful Gibbs (back), Rosicky (match fitness), Wilshere (match fitness)<br /><br />Injured Cazorla (knee, 30 Apr), Oxlade-Chamberlain (knee, 30 Apr)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form DWWDDW<br /><br />Discipline Y36 R4<br /><br />Leading scorers Giroud, Sánchez 12<br />
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Sonderjyske vs. FC Nordsjaelland - Preview

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Sonderjyske vs. FC Nordsjaelland - Preview

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Match preview: Melbourne v Richmond - AFL

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LAST FIVE TIMES <br />
R4, 2015, Melbourne 12.11 (83) d Richmond 6.15 (51) at the MCG<br />
R9, 2014, Melbourne 14.7 (91) d Richmond 9.20 (74) at the MCG<br />
R8, 2013, Richmond 15.16 (106) d Melbourne 11.6 (72) at the MCG<br />
R15, 2012, Richmond 13.23 (101) d Melbourne 11.12 (78) at the MCG<br />
R3, 2012, Richmond 20.13 (133) d Melbourne 11.8 (74) at the MCG<br />
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THE SIX POINTS <br />
1. This is the second time in three seasons the Tigers have started a season 1-3. Melbourne will be looking to go 3-2 for the first time since 2011 when it won three of its first six games, including one draw.<br />
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2. The Demons are the most accurate team in the AFL, converting 58 goals and 32 behinds to be operating at 59.8 per cent.<br />
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3. Melbourne has averaged 95 points per game in 2016, a major increase from the 71 it averaged in 2015.<br />
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4. Richmond is ranked last in the AFL for contested possessions (126.5 per game). Melbourne is ranked equal fifth with 147.5 per game.<br />
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5. Richmond holds a clear overall advantage against Melbourne, winning 103 games to 81, with two draws.<br />
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6. Powerful Melbourne midfielder Clayton Oliver places fourth out of all the competition's first-year players (behind Marcus Adams, Darcy Parish and Jacob Weitering) in the Schick AFL Player Ratings.<br />
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IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR …  Damien Hardwick. The Tigers coach, who recently re-signed until the end of 2018, is under the pump with his team slumping to 13th on the ladder. Richmond was in a similar position this time last year and the microscope will be squarely fixed on Hardwick if his side fails to get over the top of Melbourne.<br />
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PREDICTION: Melbourne by 24 points<br />
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Match preview: Melbourne v Richmond - AFL

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Barcelona vs Sporting Gijón, 2016 La Liga

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FC Barcelona return home to Catalunya tomorrow, where they will take on relegation threatened Sporting Gijon at the Camp Nou. For the Blaugrana, a midweek thrashing of Deportivo La Coruna at the Riazor served as a catharsis for their recent troubles, as a sequence of poor results dumped the reigning European champions out of the UEFA Champions League and left their La Liga title defense in a precarious position.<br />
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Of course, one single victory wasn’t going to atone for a few disappointing weeks, particularly when that one victory came against a side with very little to play for – but it did bring our slump to a welcome end and with that particular demon somewhat exorcised, we can proceed with salvaging what could still be a highly successful campaign.<br />
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Should they manage five more wins this season, Barça will claim the domestic double for the seventh time. Now bear in mind that Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid have only managed this feat five times in their combined histories and perhaps we can revisit some of those "hot takes" claiming that Barcelona’s season is now destined to be considered a failure. Sure, the defeats to Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid left us feeling dejected, but we can’t let them define our season and cloud our judgement.<br />
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Over the course of the past eight months, Barcelona have already lifted two trophies, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup. They’ve embarked on a Spanish record 39 game unbeaten streak and they’ve humiliated their eternal rivals in their own backyard, so excuse me if I ask that we focus on all the positives, rather than dwell on a few disappointments. As we witnessed again in midweek, this is a truly special team and they’ll be keen to prove this to the home crowd tomorrow.<br />
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VfB Stuttgart vs. Borussia Dortmund: Team News

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VfB Stuttgart host Borussia Dortmund on Matchday 31 of the 2015/16 Bundesliga season on Saturday.<br /><br />The match is much more important for the hosts than the Black and Yellows, seeing as a poor run of form—only two wins from their last 10 league games—has put them back into a relegation battle many thought the Swabians had left behind a few weeks ago: Stuttgart are 15th in the table, only two points ahead of Werder Bremen in the relegation-play-off spot<br /><br />Head coach Jurgen Kramny, who took over in late November and promptly lost his first match in charge against Dortmund 4-1, is optimistic his team can fight their way out of the danger zone, per the club's official website: "We are ready to face the current situation and defend ourselves. It’s all about giving it full-throttle, fighting and showing a united front. We are approaching the tasks ahead positively and we firmly believe we can get some positive results."<br /><br />The game is of little significance for the Black and Yellows, whose focus solely lies on the DFB-Pokal final against Bayern Munich on May 21. They have nothing to play for in the Bundesliga, having already clinched a second-place finish weeks ago. A loss against Stuttgart will mean Bayern win the title with a win at Hertha BSC, so Dortmund may try to delay the inevitable.<br /><br />Saturday's visitors have won twice against the Swabians this season already—the aforementioned 4-1 in the league and a 3-1 away win in the cup in February—and haven't lost against them since January 2010. This is their longest such run in the Bundesliga, according to Thursday's edition of German sport magazine Kicker.<br />
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Rayo Vallecano v Real Madrid: Preview

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<br /><br />The departures of David Bernstein and Mervyn King from the board and the suspensions of Gabriel Agbonlahor and Jores Okore made it another dire week for Aston Villa in an already dreadful season. Things are unlikely to improve on Saturday with Southampton needing a win to keep their European hopes alive. Already relegated after nine defeats in a row, the only thing the Villa squad have left to play for is pride – but will they show any? Rich Flower<br /><br />Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /><br />Venue Villa Park<br /><br />Last season Aston Villa 1 Southampton 1<br /><br />Referee Mike Jones<br /><br />This season G24, Y73, R2, 3.21 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 6-1 A 1-2 D 3-1<br />Aston Villa<br /><br />Subs from Bunn, Gil, Grealish, Lyden, Sánchez, Richards, Veretout, Traoré, Richardson, Davis, Kozak<br /><br />Doubtful Clark (knock), Grealish (ankle), Kozak (ankle)<br /><br />Injured Amavi (knee, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended Agbonlahor, Okore (both club sanction)<br /><br />Form LLLLLL<br /><br />Discipline Y69 R2<br /><br />Leading scorer Ayew 6<br />Southampton<br /><br />Subs from K Davis, Stekelenburg, Gazzaniga, Yoshida, Soares, Targett, S Davis, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Juanmi<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Austin (knee, 1 May), Gardos (knee, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended NoneReal Madrid coach Zinedine Zidane says he has plenty of players ready to step in to fill Cristiano Ronaldo's boots when the Portugal forward sits out Saturday's derby at Rayo Vallecano.<br /><br />Ronaldo picked up a thigh problem during Wednesday's win over Villarreal, which kept third-placed Real just a point behind Primera Division leaders Barcelona.<br /><br />The 31-year-old will not be risked for the short trip across the capital as the Spanish giants aim to have their talisman fit for next week's Champions League semi-final first leg against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.<br /><br />Zidane, though, is confident Real have enough cover to come through against their local rivals.<br /><br />``They're all ready to fill in for him,'' Zidane said at a press conference, quoted on www.realmadrid.com.<br /><br />``I'll pick a player who has similar attributes to Cristiano and he'll play on the left. We've got enough players to replace him tomorrow.''<br /><br />Zidane is also confident he will not be without Ronaldo for an extended spell.<br /><br />``He's had an ultrasound and an MRI scan. It's nothing serious, but he's got a strain and he can't play tomorrow. We'll monitor it in the coming days,'' the Frenchman added.<br /><br />``From time to time you need to rest, but to have a player who always wants to play, help the team, and want more... it's fantastic for a manager. There's a lot of good to come from this knock.<br /><br />``He knows he can't play tomorrow, even if he wants to. He is focused on Tuesday's match. Even if tomorrow was a final, I don't think he'd play, it'd be a big risk<br /><br />Despite his belief in the rest of the squad, Zidane accepts Ronaldo is ``untouchable because of what his numbers show'', with the former Manchester United man having scored 47 goals in 44 games for his club this season.<br /><br />``We need to be talking to the players constantly, considering that sometimes a player needs a rest,'' Zidane said. ``He (Ronaldo) gets a rest when he doesn't play, and he does it brilliantly, perfect.''<br /><br />``I don't think he's burnt out. He looks good to me.<br /><br />``For a manager it's great to have a player like that, who always wants to play. I look at the positives, at what Cristiano can bring to the team''.<br /><br />Wales forward Gareth Bale is ready to return from a muscular strain which saw him miss the win over Villarreal.<br /><br />Zidane said: ``He is better, and training well. He looks fully recovered. The plan is to have him available and we'll see tomorrow''.<br /><br />Even if Los Blancos win all of their remaining four La Liga matches, that might not be enough to overhaul Barcelona, who boast the better head-to-head record against both Real and joint-leaders Atletico Madrid this season.<br /><br />``There are four games and we know what we have to do to have any chance. We will try and win our four remaining games to give ourselves that hope,'' Zidane said.<br /><br />Rayo are not yet clear of the relegation scrap, sitting in 16th place only three points ahead of Sporting Gijon.<br /><br />Rayo have won their last two homes games, but coach Paco Jemez knows they will be up against it to make it hat-trick of victories this weekend.<br /><br />``Against Madrid, we have to make the perfect match,'' he said on the club's official website.<br /><br />``Our fans will require from us the utmost dedication and maximum delivery, so that is what we must give.''<br /><br />ends<br /><br />Form DWWLWD<br /><br />Discipline Y54 R6<br /><br />Leading scorer Pellè 10<br />
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Aston Villa v Southampton: match preview

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<br />The departures of David Bernstein and Mervyn King from the board and the suspensions of Gabriel Agbonlahor and Jores Okore made it another dire week for Aston Villa in an already dreadful season. Things are unlikely to improve on Saturday with Southampton needing a win to keep their European hopes alive. Already relegated after nine defeats in a row, the only thing the Villa squad have left to play for is pride – but will they show any? Rich Flower<br /><br />Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /><br />Venue Villa Park<br /><br />Last season Aston Villa 1 Southampton 1<br /><br />Referee Mike Jones<br /><br />This season G24, Y73, R2, 3.21 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 6-1 A 1-2 D 3-1<br />Aston Villa<br /><br />Subs from Bunn, Gil, Grealish, Lyden, Sánchez, Richards, Veretout, Traoré, Richardson, Davis, Kozak<br /><br />Doubtful Clark (knock), Grealish (ankle), Kozak (ankle)<br /><br />Injured Amavi (knee, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended Agbonlahor, Okore (both club sanction)<br /><br />Form LLLLLL<br /><br />Discipline Y69 R2<br /><br />Leading scorer Ayew 6<br />Southampton<br /><br />Subs from K Davis, Stekelenburg, Gazzaniga, Yoshida, Soares, Targett, S Davis, Ward-Prowse, Romeu, Juanmi<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Austin (knee, 1 May), Gardos (knee, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form DWWLWD<br /><br />Discipline Y54 R6<br /><br />Leading scorer Pellè 10<br />
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Liverpool v Newcastle United: match preview

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<br /><br />Rafael Benítez’s return to Anfield as the interim manager of Chelsea in 2013 was overshadowed somewhat by Luis Suárez’s bite on Branislav Ivanovic. He heads back seeking a favour from his old club in his attempt to keep Newcastle in the Premier League, but Liverpool are not in the form to give one – regardless of what team Jürgen Klopp selects. With Villarreal in the Europa League semi-finals to come next week, Klopp may revert to the much-changed lineup that beat Bournemouth last Sunday. Andy Hunter<br /><br />Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /><br />Venue Anfield<br /><br />Last season Liverpool 2 Newcastle United 0<br /><br />Referee Martin Atkinson<br /><br />This season G29, Y100, R1, 3.52 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 4-7 A 9-2 D 3-1<br />Liverpool<br /><br />Subs from Mignolet, Clyne, Lovren, Sakho, Sturridge, Flanagan, Milner, Coutinho, Lallana, Moreno, Caulker, Brannagan, Teixeira, Chirivella<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Benteke (knee, 1 May), Henderson (knee, 15 May), Can (ankle, Aug), Gomez (knee, Aug), Ings (knee, Aug), Origi (ankle, Aug), Rossiter (hamstring, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form WLDWWW<br /><br />Discipline Y54 R2<br /><br />Leading scorer Firmino 9<br />Newcastle United<br />Advertisement<br /><br />Subs from Woodman, Mbabu, Saivet, Wijnaldum, Shelvey, De Jong, Aarons, Mitrovic, Obertan, Gouffran, Doumbia<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Janmaat (groin/hand, 30 Apr), Haïdara (knee, Aug), Krul (knee, Aug), Elliot (knee, Oct), Coloccini (calf, unknown), Taylor (thigh, unknown)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form LDLLWD<br /><br />Discipline Y57 R4<br /><br />Leading scorer Wijnaldum 9<br />
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Bournemouth v Chelsea: match preview

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<br /><br />Bournemouth’s victory over Chelsea in December was the penultimate league match of José Mourinho’s second tenure at Stamford Bridge and, when Glenn Murray struck late on, it ensured the champions remained mired in the bottom reaches of the table. Now Chelsea are three points clear of Eddie Howe’s side as the campaign draws to a close, but it is clear which club has enjoyed the better season. James Riach<br /><br />Kick-off Saturday 3pm<br /><br />Venue Vitality Stadium<br /><br />Last season n/a<br /><br />Referee Roger East<br /><br />This season G22, Y62, R0, 2.82 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 2-1 A 7-5 D 5-2<br />Bournemouth<br /><br />Subs from Federici, Distin, O’Kane, Murray, MacDonald, Iturbe, Pugh, Afobe, Stanislas, Wilson, Rantie<br /><br />Doubtful Afobe (hamstring)<br /><br />Injured Arter (ankle, 30 Apr), Smith (hernia, 30 Apr), Mings (knee, Oct)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form WWLLWL<br /><br />Discipline Y49 R1<br /><br />Leading scorer King 6<br />Chelsea<br /><br />Subs from Amelia, Blackman, Mikel, Miazga, Kenedy, Traoré, Hazard, Pato, Falcao, Oscar, Clarke-Salter<br /><br />Doubtful Hazard (match fitness)<br /><br />Injured Rémy (groin, 2 May), Terry (achilles, 2 May), Zouma (knee, Oct)<br /><br />Suspended Courtois (first of two)<br /><br />Form WDDWLL<br /><br />Discipline Y54 R4<br /><br />Leading scorer Costa 11<br />
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Preview: Manchester City vs. Stoke City

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As is the tale of their season, Manchester City were flying on arrival at Newcastle United on Wednesday night but stumbled surprisingly and could only draw against the relegation-threatened side. Now Stoke City must be beaten or Manchester United could overhaul Manuel Pellegrini’s side in the chase for a Champions League place. The visitors will need no reminding of how they dismantled City 2-0 in early December so this will be an intriguing watch. Jamie Jackson<br /><br />Kick-off Saturday 12.45pm<br /><br />Venue Etihad Stadium<br /><br />Last season Manchester City 0 Stoke City 1<br /><br />Live Sky Sports 1<br /><br />Referee Andre Marriner<br /><br />This season G21, Y78, R5, 4.19 cards per game<br /><br />Odds H 1-3 A 9-1 D 4-1<br />Manchester City<br /><br />Subs from Caballero, Wright, Maffeo, A García, M García, Iheanacho, Kolarov, Adarabioyo, Demichelis, Delph, Bony, Fernando, Navas, Sagna, Otamendi<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Nasri (unknown, 1 May)<br /><br />Suspended None<br /><br />Form DLWWWD<br /><br />Discipline Y55 R0<br /><br />Leading scorer Agüero 22<br />Stoke City<br /><br />Subs from Bachmann, Haugaard, Teixeira, Bardsley, Ireland, Joselu, Adam, Crouch, Shenton<br /><br />Doubtful None<br /><br />Injured Shaqiri (hamstring, 30 Apr), Walters (knee, 30 Apr), Wilson (knee, 30 Apr), Johnson (knee, 7 May), Butland (ankle, Aug)<br /><br />Suspended Pieters (last of two)<br /><br />Form DLWDLL<br /><br />Discipline Y44 R3<br /><br />Leading scorer Arnautovic 10<br />
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Match Report - Derby vs Sheff Wed | 23 Apr 2016

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Match Report - Derby vs Sheff Wed | 23 Apr 2016

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Rangers vs Alloa - Preview, Live Match | 23 Apr 2016

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Rangers striker Martyn Waghorn is not expected to be fit for the Scottish Championship clash against Alloa on Saturday, live on Sky Sports 3 HD from 12pm.<br />
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Waghorn has been absent since suffering a knee injury in the Scottish Cup tie against Kilmarnock at Rugby Park in February.<br />
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Match preview: Port Adelaide v Geelong - AFL

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THE SIX POINTS<br />
<br />1. When these teams last met the Bulldogs kicked eight goals to two in the first quarter, the Lions then kicked 12 goals to five in the next two quarters; the Dogs finished with six goals to five in the final quarter. Pearce Handley was best on ground with 35 disposals and two goals.<br /><br />2. No teams kicked the ball more than the Western Bulldogs averaging 233.8 per game while Brisbane is ranked last for kicks per game with only 174 per game.<br /><br />3. Brisbane has had the better of the Western Bulldogs recently winning five of the last seven contests; four of the last seven games have been decided by more than 50 points.<br /><br />4. These teams are also first and last for average disposals per game; the Bulldogs top the competition with 456 per game while the Lions are last with 329.5 per game.<br /><br />5. Not much separates the sides at Etihad Stadium; 11 contests with six wins to five in the Bulldogs favour, it is two wins each since 2012.<br /><br />6. This will be a contest between the two most popular teams with the umpires, the Lions are ranked first for most free kicks for while the Bulldogs are second.<br /><br />IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Jake Stringer. After winning the plaudits of all and sundry after his impressive opening two rounds of the season, the explosive forward has struggled to recapture that form in the past two weeks against Hawthorn and Carlton. The 21-year-old had his moments against the Blues, but he couldn't hit the scoreboard.<br /><br />PREDICTION: Western Bulldogs by 42 points<br /><br />Buy tickets<br /><br />The views in this article are those of the author and not necessarily those of the AFL or its clubs<br /><br />    NewsletterLAST FIVE TIMES<br />R118, 2015, Geelong 14.8 (92) d Port Adelaide 11.3 (69) at Adelaide Oval<br />R6, 2014, Port Adelaide 16.11 (107) d Geelong 9.13 (67) at Adelaide Oval<br />SF, 2013, Geelong 13.18 (96) d Port Adelaide 12.8 (80) at the MCG<br />R20, 2013, Geelong 20.9 (129) d Port Adelaide 16.8 (104) at Simmonds Stadium<br />R9, 2013, Geelong 18.8 (116) d Port Adelaide 9.14 (68) at AAMI Stadium <br /><br />THE SIX POINTS<br />1. The Cats have dominated the Power over a long period of time, winning 11 of the last 12, and with 10 consecutive wins from 2007-13 including the 2007 Grand Final.<br /><br />2. The teams have played twice at Adelaide Oval for one win each, while the Cats have also defeated the Crows at the venue.<br /><br />3. Port Adelaide and Geelong will meet for the 30th time and the Cats hold a clear advantage, winning 19 games to nine with one draw.<br /><br />4. Geelong defeated Port Adelaide the last time they met, winning by 23 points in round 11, 2015 at Adelaide Oval. Corey Enright was best on ground with 29 disposals.<br /><br />5. Did you know Geelong has played eight times in their history on a Saturday night in Adelaide for only two wins? This will be the Cats’ first Saturday night game in Adelaide since 2009. <br /><br />6. Superstar Patrick Dangerfield makes his return to Adelaide Oval this weekend, having crossed to Geelong from the Crows late last year. He’s ranked No. 2 in the Schick AFL Player Ratings and midfield teammate Joel Selwood is also inside the top 10 at No. 9.<br />
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Match preview: Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions

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THE SIX POINTS<br />1. When these teams last met the Bulldogs kicked eight goals to two in the first quarter, the Lions then kicked 12 goals to five in the next two quarters; the Dogs finished with six goals to five in the final quarter. Pearce Handley was best on ground with 35 disposals and two goals.<br /><br />2. No teams kicked the ball more than the Western Bulldogs averaging 233.8 per game while Brisbane is ranked last for kicks per game with only 174 per game.<br /><br />3. Brisbane has had the better of the Western Bulldogs recently winning five of the last seven contests; four of the last seven games have been decided by more than 50 points.<br /><br />4. These teams are also first and last for average disposals per game; the Bulldogs top the competition with 456 per game while the Lions are last with 329.5 per game.<br /><br />5. Not much separates the sides at Etihad Stadium; 11 contests with six wins to five in the Bulldogs favour, it is two wins each since 2012.<br /><br />6. This will be a contest between the two most popular teams with the umpires, the Lions are ranked first for most free kicks for while the Bulldogs are second.<br /><br />IT'S A BIG WEEK FOR … Jake Stringer. After winning the plaudits of all and sundry after his impressive opening two rounds of the season, the explosive forward has struggled to recapture that form in the past two weeks against Hawthorn and Carlton. The 21-year-old had his moments against the Blues, but he couldn't hit the scoreboard.<br /><br />PREDICTION: Western Bulldogs by 42 points<br />
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Match preview: Western Bulldogs v Brisbane Lions

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Hyundai A-League preview: Melbourne City v Adelaide

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Team News<br /><br />Amor will likely have a full squad to pick from for the intriguing meeting, as stalwart Tarek Elrich is expected to return after overcoming a groin issue, but will probably feature from the bench. The Spaniard is set to name an unchanged line-up for a fourth consecutive game, given the importance of settling on a stable XI during the finals series and how continuity is key in any successful side. However, if the Barcelona legend is to include Elrich it would enable Craig Goodwin to push further forward on the left wing and probably consign Bruce Kamau to a substitute role.<br />
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Full match record (22 April 2016 at 10:45)

Hyundai A-League preview: Melbourne City v Adelaide

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Arsenal v West Brom Match Preview

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Arsenal<br />Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Arsenal on April 9, 2016© Getty Images<br /><br />Two months ago Arsenal were on course to end their 12-year wait for a Premier League title having done the double on leaders Leicester City and closed to within two points of the Foxes.<br /><br />However, while Leicester have not let up, the Gunners have managed just two league wins in seven matches to fall 13 behind Claudio Ranieri's side. The title is not mathematically out of reach, but with North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester City above them, there is no hope of Arsenal being crowned champions this season.<br /><br />They need to be wary of the sides below them, especially Manchester United, who will be within a point of them if they get the better of Crystal Palace at home later tonight.<br /><br />The Gunners might be unbeaten in five league games, but three of those have finished as draws, including the last two against fellow Londoners West Ham United and Crystal Palace.<br /><br />On Sunday, Palace fell behind to a well-taken goal from in-form Alexis Sanchez but then secured an unlikely draw through Yannick Bolasie's vicious low strike that Gunners goalkeeper Petr Cech said skidded too fast for him to stop at the near post.<br /><br />Sanchez has now scored or assisted seven goals in his last six Premier League games (four goals, three assists) after delivering just one in his previous 10.<br /><br />Going back to early January, Arsene Wenger's men have won just four of their last 13 Premier League games (W4 D6 L3), only one more victory than their opponents West Brom in their last 13 league matches (three wins).<br /><br />Arsenal are the only team to have scored in every game against a side currently in the bottom half, and victory would be the Gunners' 500th in the Premier League era – only Manchester United with 583 have won more.<br /><br />Recent Premier League form: LDWWDD<br />Recent form (all competitions): LLWWDD

Arsenal v West Brom Match Preview

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Real Madrid vs Villarreal Match preview - 4/20/16

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What a past few weeks it has been. Who knew that Real Madrid’s win over Barcelona in El Clásico could be the beginning of a slump for Barcelona? Having nearly declared defeat at the hands of our arch-nemesis, the league race has now suddenly blown wide open, with both Real and Atléti hitting form at a crucial moment in the season.<br />
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FC Barcelona’s last three consecutive losses mark the worst spell the club has endured since October 2003, when the Catalan club had gone four games without recording a win. While Barcelona remain league leaders, Simeone’s Atlético de Madrid are now level on 76 points, with Zidane’s men just one point behind.<br />
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Marcelo has acknowledged Los Blancos’ inspiring run of form, and insists that his team maintain such intensity until the end of the season. "We've grown a lot in this final part of the season and our objective was to close the gap at the top, and now we are very close," said the full-back. Despite increased hope and optimism among Madrid fans, both Real and Atléti alike, Barcelona’s schedule is (at least on the face of it) the most manageable of the top three.<br />
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The last time Real Madrid suffered La Liga defeat was on February 27th at the Bernabéu against their city-rivals. Since then, the Whites have won seven consecutive games, including several key wins against Celta de Vigo, Las Palmas, Barcelona, and Sevilla. Meanwhile, Marcelino’s Villarreal side ended an impressive run of form at Vallecas, with the Yellow Submarines suffering a shock defeat against Rayo Vallecano.<br />
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Real Madrid’s defense remains a matter for concern, albeit only having conceded 30 goals this entire season in La Liga. This past year has arguably been Sergio Ramos’ worst in the past couple of years, with Rapha Varane likewise failing to live up to his high expectations. Villarreal, having scored at least one goal in the past six matches, are surely likely to trouble Zidane’s back four. The Valencian-based club are also defensively sound, having only conceded on 28 occasions (only once more than Barcelona), the third-lowest in the league .<br />
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Having beat Real Madrid 1-0 in the reverse fixture this past December, Villarreal will be confident of their chances at the Bernabéu. Aware of this Wednesday’s threat, Zidane must rally his Madrid side and ensure that they win each and every of their remaining games if they are to have a shot at winning the league title.<br />
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Pepe, Dani Carvajal, and Gareth Bale have all been left out, with Madrid taking every precaution ahead of a tricky schedule. Villarreal will meanwhile be without the services of Musacchio, Costa, Pina, Castillejo, and Soldado, who are all currently suffering from knocks.<br />
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So here we are. When asked who the favourite to win La Liga was, Zidane replied "No one." And if football has taught us anything over the past few weeks, it is that anything can truly happen. One game at a time.<br />
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Real Madrid possible lineup: Navas; Danilo, Ramos, Varane, Marcelo; Casemiro, Kroos, Modrić; James, Benzema, Ronaldo<br />
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Villarreal possible lineup: Areola; Mario, Bailly, Ruiz, Rukavina; Santos, Trigueros, Bruno, Suárez; Bakambu, Baptistao<br />
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Preview: Manchester United v Crystal Palace

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Preview: United v Crystal Palace<br />
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How to follow the match: Wednesday's Barclays Premier League encounter at Old Trafford will kick off at 20:00 BST. It will not be broadcast live in the UK but, as ever, fans can follow the action via ManUtd.com's live match blog and the club's official Twitter account @ManUtd. MUTV's preview show Match Day Live begins at 19:00 BST and is followed by live radio commentary on the channel.<br />
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Scene-setter: The race for the Barclays Premier League top four is heading towards its climax and Manchester United are four points away from those UEFA Champions League qualification places, with just five games left to play. Victory against Crystal Palace is required and would also boost Louis van Gaal's men ahead of Saturday's Emirates FA Cup semi-final at Wembley, although the Eagles will be motivated opponents because they are yet to cement their top-flight status.<br />
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Form guide: United bounced back from the 3-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur by securing a morale-boosting 2-1 win at West Ham in the FA Cup sixth round, before following that up with a gritty 1-0 win over Aston Villa. The Reds have notably not lost any of the 13 previous Premier League matches against Palace, earning 10 wins and three draws in a run that stretches back to September 1992. Despite being 16th in the table, Alan Pardew’s team are unbeaten in four straight matches in April. However, their recent 1-0 win against Norwich City remains their only top-flight victory in 2016.<br />
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Last meeting: Back on 31 October, Crystal Palace held United to a frustrating 0-0 draw and that was the Reds' third consecutive goalless match in all competitions. “We did not keep the ball,” said van Gaal. “That's a very important factor and because of that we didn't create too many chances.”<br />
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Latest team news: Van Gaal made changes for the win over Villa by resting Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard, with Wayne Rooney and Memphis coming in, so it will be interesting to see which of those four will start on Wednesday night. The boss may also be tempted to rotate again, with the FA Cup semi-final against Everton just four days away. Luke Shaw, Adnan Januzaj, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Will Keane could be the only absentees as Ander Herrera is in line to return to the squad. Palace are likely to be without Yannick Bolasie, Scott Dann, Joel Ward and Joe Ledley but James McArthur will make his return from injury.<br />
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View from the dressing room: “We now have Crystal Palace where hopefully we can win again and then we have the semi-final in the FA Cup. That gives us two very clear aims - to win, if we can, every game in the Premier League to get Champions League football, and then to win the FA Cup, which the club has not won for a few years. We are fully focused on both tasks.” – Juan Mata<br />
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Opposition manager: Palace boss Alan Pardew hopes his team's troubles are behind them following a run of positive results, though he would like to pick up more wins in 2016. “We weren't expecting that run [of defeats] to go on as long as it went on,” he explained earlier this month. “The first half of this season we got it right, but the second we haven't. We need to address that. The confidence levels, hopefully, have gone up, and our nervousness has disappeared.”<br />
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Liverpool v Everton Match Preview | Barclays Premier League

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Following their astonishing UEFA Europa League victory over Borussia Dortmund which sealed a place in the semi-finals, the Reds made 10 changes for Sunday's 2-1 win over AFC Bournemouth.<br /><br />Klopp has encounters with Everton and Newcastle United to negotiate prior to the first leg of Liverpool's semi-final with Villarreal, but insists the league will always be foremost in his mind as he prepares for his first derby since taking over.<br /><br />"We had no other chance to win," he said when asked why he had made so many alterations at the Vitality Stadium. "I said to the boys that maybe sometimes rotation is for resting players for another tournament.<br /><br />“In our case, we only rotate because the most important tournament still and always will be the Premier League.<br /><br />"We wanted to win the game - that's why we took another formation. You cannot rest for a tournament, you can only try to find a few more fit players and that is what we tried to do.<br /><br />"We have two more Premier League games before the next European game so we don't think about Europa League."<br /><br />Liverpool have won five, drawn one and lost one of their last seven league fixtures, a run that leaves them in eighth place in the table, five points behind Manchester United in fifth with a match in hand.<br /><br />That means continental qualification through their league placing is still very much within their grasp.<br /><br />Like Liverpool, Roberto Martinez's men have progressed in another competition; they face Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final on Saturday having previously made the last four of the League Cup this season.<br /><br />In the Barclays Premier League, though, Everton have only picked up three points from six fixtures and drew 1-1 at home to Southampton last time out when Ramiro Funes Mori's goal was cancelled out by Sadio Mane, leaving them 11th.<br /><br />"Overall it is disappointing - we wanted to win at home," said Funes Mori. "The goal didn't mean anything because we did not win.<br /><br />"We drew a game we should have won but we will keep fighting until the end. We don't want to tie, we want to win.<br /><br />"It is going to be an intense week. We have important games coming up so we will do everything to win against Liverpool and then go again in the FA Cup."<br /><br />Six of the previous seven Merseyside derbies in the league have finished as draws, including Brendan Rodgers' last match in charge of the Reds, which finished 1-1 at Goodison Park in October.<br /><br />Liverpool are undefeated in 10 top-flight derbies, with Everton's last win coming in October 2010 when Tim Cahill and Mikel Arteta netted in a 2-0 triumph at Goodison.<br /><br />Klopp will check on Divock Origi (back) and Kolo Toure (muscular problem), with the likes of Christian Benteke (knee), Emre Can (ankle) and Jordan Henderson (knee) all out.<br />
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