2020: What the hell happened in football?!

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Steve Bruce sets out to ‘match the mighty Rafa’ with top-half Newcastle finish
The Magpies finished 10th after winning promotion back to the Premier League under Benitez.
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The Guardian
Does Frank Lampard genuinely deserve to be fired right now?
Does Frank Lampard genuinely deserve to be fired right now?It’s easy to make the case he has been overpromoted at Chelsea – but a more interesting question is whether he has failed
14 minutes ago
The Guardian
Steve Bruce likens himself to 'mighty Rafa' as he defends Newcastle record
Steve Bruce likens himself to 'mighty Rafa' as he defends Newcastle record * Manager points to similarities with Rafael Benítez reign * Hopes boosted by return of Covid-hit Allan Saint-Maximin
14 minutes ago
The Independent
Conor McGregor vs Dustin Poirier weigh-in results: Main event and co-main event official for UFC 257
McGregor, Poirier, Chandler and Hooker all made weight, but the card took some hits elsewhere
14 minutes ago
The Independent
Kevin De Bruyne injury: Manchester City midfielder out for up to six weeks with hamstring injury
De Bruyne suffered hamstring injury in City’s 2-0 win over Aston Villa
22 minutes ago
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Paolo Odogwu and Harry Randall named in England Six Nations squad
It is the first time either player has been selected.
32 minutes ago
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The numbers add up for Gareth Ainsworth ahead of Wycombe’s trip to Tottenham
The Chairboys have not played for the last two weeks due to a coronavirus outbreak.
40 minutes ago
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We ‘cannot kill’ domestic leagues – Pep Guardiola reveals Super League fears
A document published by The Times outlines the huge sums on offer to founder clubs.
44 minutes ago
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Andy Murray ‘gutted’ as he shelves plans to play at Australian Open
Murray has been unable to solve a quarantine conundrum.
53 minutes ago
Evening Standard
Andy Murray rules himself of Australian Open over Covid-19 issues
Murray missed out on flying on one of the chartered flights to Australia for the opening Grand Slam of the season after testing positive for Covid-19. Following his Covid setback, there were already concerns in the Murray camp about getting match ready in Australia under the strict quarantine rules put in place by officials in Australia before the decision was finally made not to travel.
an hour ago
The Independent
Zidane pressure at Real Madrid, AC Milan title test, Bundesliga top-four fight and what to watch around Europe
Real Madrid must find a response after being knocked out of the cup by third-tier opposition, or Zinedine Zidane’s job may be in jeopardy
an hour ago
The Guardian
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an hour ago
Evening Standard
Brentford vs Leicester: Busy Bees won’t lose sleep should they fall prey to Foxes in FA Cup
Brentford have already enjoyed one historic cup run this season. Thomas Frank’s men reached the first major semi-final in the club’s history before losing to Tottenham in the Carabao Cup two weeks ago, a run which coincided with and perhaps even inspired an upturn in League form that has yet to cease. Following the midweek win over Luton, the Bees are unbeaten in 16 in the Championship and bang in the midst of another automatic promotion race.
an hour ago
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Time away rekindled Bournemouth midfielder Jack Wilshere’s love for the game
Jack Wilshere played 27 times for Bournemouth on loan at the club during the 2016-17 season.
an hour ago
Evening Standard
Mark Wood relieved to finally get off the mark on Sri Lanka tour as competition builds in fast bowling ranks
When Mark Wood dismissed Dinesh Chandimal on the opening afternoon of the Second Test at Galle, it was clear that the overriding emotion was not joy, but relief. Until then, he was wicketless, despite performing admirably throughout, roughing up opponents with his pace, which hovered above 90mph, and fooling them with reverse swing.
2 hours ago
The Independent
McGregor vs Poirier weigh-in and face-off – LIVE: Stream, how to watch online and latest updates
The Notorious is looking to kick-start what he hopes to be a new reign at the top of the UFC with Khabib Nurmagomedov retired for now
2 hours ago
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St Mirren’s Jim Goodwin accuses Neil Lennon and Derek McInnes of public shaming
The Saints manager is upset his Celtic and Aberdeen counterparts have chosen to air the game’s dirty laundry in public.
2 hours ago
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Pep Guardiola again criticises schedule as Man City suffer Kevin De Bruyne blow
The City boss said: “There are too many games and competitions and the players suffer.”
2 hours ago
Evening Standard
Arsenal monitoring Southampton left-back Ryan Bertrand as Mikel Arteta seeks defensive depth
Arsenal are considering a move for Southampton defender Ryan Bertrand as they look to provide competition for Kieran Tierney. Gunners boss Mikel Arteta revealed this week the club are in the market for a left-back to compete with Tierney after Sead Kolasinac was allowed to join Schalke on loan. Arsenal are looking at a number of targets, but it is understood that Bertrand is one player being monitored.
2 hours ago
Evening Standard
Jose Mourinho highlights big generation of talent in Tottenham academy
Jose Mourinho says Tottenham have a number of talented players coming through the academy, but that supporters will be waiting a while to see them. Mourinho handed a Tottenham debut to 16-year-old Alfie Devine at Marine in the third round of the FA Cup, with the youngster finding the back of the net to become Tottenham's youngest ever goalscorer. With homegrown players of an ever increasing value to Premier League clubs, Mourinho sees the academy as a source of English players but has warned fans to be patient.
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