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Monk predicts Napoli thriller

Garry Monk insists Swansea have travelled to southern Italy with high expectations ahead of Thursday's Europa League last 32 return leg in Napoli.

Matuidi signs new four-year PSG deal

Midfielder Blaise Matuidi ends speculation over his future by a signing a new contract at Paris St-Germain.

Crowds descend for 1D star's debut

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson's debut for Doncaster Rovers reserves sees a legion of boy band fans descend on a match that might have had a crowd of a few dozen.

Ferguson eyes emotional return

Everton legend Duncan Ferguson says he expects it to be "emotional" when he takes his place in the dug-out beside manager Roberto Martinez on Saturday.

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Sherwood: Defoe is a legend

Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood has no doubt departing striker Jermain Defoe should be remembered as a club legend.

Tottenham Hotspur v FC Dnipro

Outgoing striker Jermain Defoe misses his farewell Tottenham appearance against Dnipro because of a hamstring injury.

Henderson reveals hard graft

Liverpool midfielder Jordan Henderson has put his impressive form down to extra graft on the training pitch.

Mancini: City have it 'easy'

Galatasaray manager Roberto Mancini believes it is now 'easy' for Manchester City to win games, earmarking them as Premier League title favourites.