Everton 2-0 Manchester City Everton dealt a crushing blow to Manchester City's already slim English Premier League title hopes with a commanding 2-0 win on Saturday.
Roberto Mancini's men, who have now lost their past four games at Goodison Park, were thoroughly outplayed in the first half and a stunning strike from stand-in captain Leon Osman ensured they headed into the break with a 1-0 deficit.
Steven Pienaar was sent off on the hour-mark but the hosts held on – even doubling their advantage late on through Nikica Jelavic – as David Moyes' side produced the perfect reaction to their FA Cup humiliation against Wigan.
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Aloisi still eyeing finals place Melbourne Heart coach John Aloisi is refusing to give up hope on making this season's A-League finals.
After a 3-1 loss to Western Sydney, the Heart are ninth on the ladder and must win their final two matches against Brisbane and Central Coast to have any realistic chance of finishing in the top six.
But both of those fixtures are away from home and the Melbourne side are going to have to undergo a dramatic transformation on the road if they are to secure the maximum six points on offer given they have collected just one point outside of the Victorian capital this season.
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De Sciglio calls for AC Milan focus AC Milan youngster Mattia De Sciglio says his side cannot afford to lose concentration if they are to get a good result against Palermo.
The San Siro side were eliminated from the Champions League by Barcelona on Tuesday, but De Sciglio has urged his team-mates to move on from their European exit and turn their focus to Serie A again.
"It's true that you might have a drop in concentration levels after a game like the one we had against Barcelona, but we know we can't let that happen and that's why we're focused on Palermo," De Sciglio told Milan Channel.
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Silva: Ancelotti changed my life Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva has praised coach Carlo Ancelotti and has hailed the Italian's role in his career.
The Brazilian defender worked with Ancelotti at AC Milan in the first six months of 2009 before the duo were reunited at PSG this off-season.
"I've worked with a lot of coaches in my career, but one man stands out, and that's Mr Ancelotti," Silva told beIN Sport.
"It wasn't easy for me to find my feet when I first arrived in Europe. When I joined AC Milan I didn't play for six months, but I was training under a great coach in Carlo Ancelotti.
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Barca tie inspires Jallet Christophe Jallet says Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League quarter-final draw with Barcelona is the tie of the round.
PSG saw off Valencia to secure their place in the quarter-finals, while Barca recorded a stunning comeback victory over AC Milan, before the clubs were paired together in Friday's draw - leaving Jallet pleased with the challenge ahead.
"It's a headline match," he told reporters at a press conference.
"This is not an easy draw. We are excited because this will allow us to gauge our level against the top world level.
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Hooiveld questions Suarez credentials Jos Hooiveld believes Luis Suarez's behaviour could cost the Liverpool striker the Player of the Year award.
Suarez, the English Premier League's top scorer, is competing with Gareth Bale and Robin van Persie to be named the league's top talent for the season.
Southampton defender Hooiveld believes the Uruguay international's past misdemeanours, including being banned for racially abusing Patrice Evra, will count against him in the voting.
"I can understand why people don't vote for Suarez as he divides opinion," Hooiveld told the Daily Mirror.
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Benzema agent flags Real stay Karim Benzema's agent says the striker will remain at Real Madrid for the foreseeable future, amid speculation surrounding his future.
The 25-year-old striker has struggled to find his top form on a consistent basis this season and has been linked with a move to Paris Saint-Germain in the close season.
Many have predicted that if head coach Jose Mourinho leaves Real at the end of the season, Benzema will go too, but his agent Karim Djaziri has denied those rumours.
"Whether Mourinho quits or not, Benzema will remain at Madrid," he told AS.
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