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Manchester City put off-field trouble behind them and showed why they have been Premier League champions withat the Emirates last night to move top again. City’s 11th straight victory over Arsenal in the competition carried them above their opponents on goal difference at the top of the table, although they have played an extra game. In the Champions League, Borussia Dortmund’s Karim Adeyemi’s
leaves Chelsea’s hopes in the balance. Graham Potter’s side dominated for much of the first leg but could not find a way through.as World Cup playoffs get under way in New Zealand. The 10 sides have been preparing as Cyclone Gabrielle has caused a national state of emergency. Manager Vera Pauw has said. With Irish players struggling for club minutes added emphasis will be put on warm-up matches.
but comes from a position of strength. “In some instances Ireland could have played to the space rather than try to use brute force to penetrate the massed ranks in blue around the fringes of the breakdown. Andy Farrell will review with his players on what picture they saw at the time and why they took certain decisions.”
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