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AVANI CUT CITY TO SIZE

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Uruguay and Napoli forward Edinson Cavani's brace was all Napoli need to raise their hopes of qualifying to the 1/16th stage of the 2011/2012 UEFA Champions league alive thus putting Manchester City's hopes of qualification on rocks.

Voting Opens for the Seventh BBC World Challenge Competition

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London, 22 September 2011. On Monday 26 September voting will open for World Challenge 2011, an annual competition run by BBC World News and Newsweek in association with Shell, which highlights and rewards small enterprising and innovative businesses bringing economic, social and environmental benefits to local communities around the world.

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Frank Lampard confident Chelsea can push for title

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Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has shrugged off the sensational start made by Manchester's two clubs and insists the Blues can challenge for the title.

Manchester United thumped Arsenal 8-2 and City thrashed Tottenham 5-1 on Sunday as both maintained their perfect starts to the new season.

Wenger 'sorry' for United drubbing

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ARSENE WENGER has apologised to Arsenal's fans following yesterday's 8-2 humiliation at Manchester United.

The Red Devils ran riot as Wayne Rooney hit a hat-trick, Ashley Young bagged a brace and Ji-Sung Park, Danny Welbeck and Nani got one each.

Ferguson tells snipers to lay off Wenger

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Sir Alex Ferguson has leapt to the defence of under-fire Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger, claiming it is "ridiculous" that there are calls for the Frenchman to be axed.

Wenger and Manchester United boss Ferguson have had tremendous battles down the years and have often had verbal spats in the heat of battle.

Netherlands overtake Spain to top Fifa world rankings

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The Netherlands have replaced Spain at the top of Fifa's world rankings, with England climbing two places to fourth.

The world and European Champions have dropped to second after losing ranking points in a friendly defeat by Italy.

Russian club close the deal to sign Samuel Eto'o

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Russian club Anzhi Makhachkala have agreed a deal to sign Samuel Eto'o from Inter Milan for 21m euros (£18.4m).

Cameroonian international Eto'o, 30, joins on a three-year deal and will earn 10m euros (£8.7m) per season, BBC Sport understands.

West Brom 1 - 2 Man Utd

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A late own goal spared goalkeeper David de Gea's blushes as Manchester United began their defence of the Premier League title with victory at West Brom.

Wayne Rooney scored early on when he combined with Fabio and Ashley Young to drill in a low effort.

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Jordan defeats Pappoe to become FA Vice President

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Jordan Anagblah
Jordan Anagblah has been elected the Vice President of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) by the Executive Committee (Ex.Co).

The Greater Accra RFA Chairman picked 15 votes to beat Fred Pappoe's 5 votes at the Executive Committee's maiden meeting in accordance with Article 29.3

Boateng scores as Milan beat Inter to lift Supercoppa

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Kevin-Prince Boateng scored the winner as AC Milan came from behind to beat their bitter rivals Internazionale 2-1 and lift the Supercoppa at the Bird's Nest Stadium in Beijing.

Wesley Sneijder curled a sublime free-kick beyond Christian Abbiati to give Inter the lead halfway through the first period, but Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalised with a diving header from Clarence Seedorf's pinpoint cross 15 minutes after the restart.

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Man Utd fight back to beat Man City for Community Shield

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Manchester United have won the Community Shield 19 times
Manchester United have won the Community Shield 19 times
Nani's 94th-minute winner completed a superb comeback by Manchester United as they overcame derby rivals Manchester City to clinch the Community Shield.

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Sergio Aguero jets in to seal £39m Manchester City deal

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SERGIO AGUERO is having a medical in Manchester after flying in to seal his £39million move to City.

 
The Atletico Madrid striker confirmed his arrival in the country on his Twitter page this morning.

 
He tweeted: "Just landed in Manchester to finalise the details of the deal with City.

Fernando Torres: I'll hit the goal trail soon

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FERNANDO TORRES insists he has not forgotten how to score goals.

 
And Chelsea's £50million striker is growing tired of the criticism of his performances for the club so far.

 
Torres was far from happy when questioned about his form during a club promotional visit in Hong Kong yesterday.

Manchester United plan swoop for 'world-class' star

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MANCHESTER UNITED are still planning to sign one more 'world-class' player this summer.

 
Old Trafford boss Alex Ferguson has been heavily linked with a move for Inter Milan midfielder Wesley Sneijder.

 
And United chief executive David Gill hinted the Dutch star is on the club's shortlist.

'Huge' bid could net City Eto'o

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MANCHESTER CITY have been told only a 'huge' bid will be enough to prise Samuel Eto'o away from Inter Milan.

Roberto Mancini has been linked with a move for the 30-year-old, who has admitted he would be interested in playing in the Premier League.

Wenger: My hardest season yet

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Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits last season was the most difficult of his career but remains confident it is his squad's ''destiny'' to win the Premier League title.

Wenger's team lost the Carling Cup final to Birmingham in February and were then dumped out of the Champions League by Barcelona before slipping to fourth in the Premier League.

Blues in for Porto ace after Essien KO

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FEARS over the future of Michael Essien could prompt new Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas to return to Porto for £35million-rated midfielder Joao Moutinho.

Much depends on the outcome of Chelsea's pursuit of wantaway Spurs star star Luka Modric.