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Gareth Bale's stunning last-minute goal earned Tottenham Hotspur a 3-2 win over West Ham at Upton Park last night.
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Arsenal announce profits of £17.8m
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Murray buys top hotel in Scotland
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Burns in frame for Gloucester return
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Sutton: GB heading for 'greatness'
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Root pleased to be England's 'Aussie'
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Redknapp happy to forgive Bosingwa
QPR manager Harry Redknapp says he has now forgiven Jose Bosingwa following a mid-season bust-up that had exiled the defender for almost three months. Redknapp, who started Bosingwa in Saturday's 2-0 loss to Manchester United, said: "The issue is resolved." MORE
Dyer: We'll survive if Laudrup leaves
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'Ridiculous' fixture list angers Cahill
Gary Cahill believes a "ridiculous" fixture list is endangering Chelsea's hopes of qualifying for the Champions League. Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Manchester City was Chelsea's 46th match of the campaign. Cahill said: "It's not an excuse, but fatigue has to play a part." MORE
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