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Man United's slim title hopes suffer another blow

Mar 04, 2021

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Man United’s already slim EPL title chances were dealt a further blow this morning, after they were held to goalless draw by Crystal Palace.

United are now 14 points adrift of leaders Man City ahead of the Manchester derby on Monday morning.

Palace, meanwhile, moved 11 points clear of the relegation zone as they edged closer to securing another season of top-flight football.

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In other results…Kelechi Iheanacho scored a stunning equalizer as injury-hit Leicester City salvaged a 1-1 draw with Burnley.

While bottom club Sheffield United picked up only their fourth win of the season after beating Aston Villa 1-0.

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Barcelona are through to the Copa Del Rey final after beating Sevilla 3-0 in the second-leg of their semi this morning, to advance 3-2 on aggregate.

The Catalan side will next face the winners of the other semifinal between Levante and Athletic Bilbao.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has barred his players from going on international duty later this month, if they have to quarantine upon their return.

He says the club can’t afford to have anyone out of action at a crucial point of the season.

Alisson, Fabinho, Roberto Firminho and Diogo Jota could all potentially be selected for their country’s upcoming World Cup qualifiers.

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Malaysian shuttlers put in a good showing on the second day of the Swiss Badminton Open.

Lee Zii Jia… Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik…Goh V Shem-Tan Wee Kiong…Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi… as well as the young pairing of Pealy Tan and M. Thinaah were among those who are safely through to the second round.