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Bologna 1-2 Internazionale

Serie A: Sub Mario Balotelli scored a fluke goal moments after coming on to strengthen Inter's lead

Reading 0-2 Bristol City

Gary Johnson asked his side to treat this game like a cup final – and the gamble paid off handsomely, with a clear-cut victory that strengthened their chances of a return to Wembley in the play-offs. "I felt it was that important," the Bristol City manager said after goals by Dele Adebola and...

Premier League fears web pirates

The Premier League admits illegal streaming of live football on the internet could have a damaging impact on the professional game's finances.

Edwin van der Sar: Put your hopes in these hands for safe keeping

It was the morning after the match before, but that was not why Edwin van der Sar was looking a little tired. He had been training, which on his own admission is harder work than most of Manchester United’s matches these days; certainly more so than the previous evening’s home game with...

Golden Guus gets off to a flier

Guus Hiddink was delighted with Chelsea’s attitude and ability as they won his first official match in charge, beating Aston Villa 1-0 to move above them to third place in the Premier League. Nicolas Anelka scored the goal, his 21st of the season, having been picked as well as Didier Drogba...

Pressure all on Celtic, says Boyd

Kenny Miller scored twice and Kris Boyd once at Ibrox yesterday as Rangers came from behind to beat Kilmarnock 3-1 and move back to the top of the Scottish Premier League for the first time since November. Walter Smith’s side have a one-point advantage over Celtic, who play at Motherwell this...

Ronaldo rocket lifts United as Rovers finally breach defence

The man standing at the edge of the pitch last evening, peering hard at his wristwatch and staring in disbelief at the board which presaged four minutes of additional time, didn’t have the demeanour of an untouchable. Eight points clear of the rest of the Premier League Sir Alex...

Hiddink does his homework to expose Villa

It was the week in which Aston Villa, keen to establish a position among the big beasts, bared their teeth and failed to frighten anyone. Put to the test in the space of seven admittedly arduous days, they lost against Everton in the FA Cup, surrendered third place in the Premier League to Chelsea...