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Minutes after Everton had taken the lead, Newcastle substitute Demba Ba scored his second of the game in the 90th-minute to make it 2-2 at Goodison Park last night.
Nigerian striker Victor Anichebe, who also came on off the bench, had made it 2-1 to the Toffees with just two minutes remaining. The England fullback Leighton Baines, above, opened the scoring for the home side. MORE
Mancini says City now in fast lane
The Manchester City manager, Roberto Mancini, has talked up the possibility of a power shift taking place at the Bernabeu tonight. "If you drive a Ferrari you can win," said Mancini. "We used to drive a Fiat Cinquecento and then it's not so easy; now we are driving a Ferrari." MORE
Wenger to place faith in Bould
Banned from the touchline for tonight's away fixture at Montpellier, Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger says he has will put his faith in assistant Steve Bould. "We'll talk before the game and from there I'll leave it to Steve Bould, who's very experienced," said Wenger. MORE
PFA's Taylor warns of 'mafia feud'
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The row dominated the build-up to the draw between QPR and Chelsea on Saturday.
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Seve spirit lives on in his son Javier
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Sri Lanka plan to be home winners
The Sri Lanka captain, Mahela Jayawardene, is unfazed that a host nation has never won the World Twenty20 tournament, which begins today with his side playing Zimbabwe. "There's always a first time, isn't there?" Jayawardene said. MORE
Hales inspires England victory
England beat Australia in a warm-up match before the World Twenty20 tournament by nine runs yesterday. Alex Hales was England's top scorer with 52 runs. England begin their campaign to retain their title against Afghanistan on Friday. MORE
Young Cummins gets Bradford job
Francis Cummins was yesterday promoted from assistant to become the Bradford Bulls' new coach. His promotion follows a recommendation from the departing Mick Potter that the 35-year-old was the man to succeed him. MORE
Froome withdraws from time trial
Chris Froome, runner-up in the Tour de France and Olympic bronze medallist, has withdrawn from tomorrow's time trial at the World Championships to focus on Sunday's road race. MORE
James Lawton
Is it just me or were Roberto Mancini's relentless tributes to the historic weight of Real Madrid getting just a shade obsequious before tonight's engagement at the Bernabeu? MORE
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