Liverpool return to winning ways and send Palace bottom

Liverpool ended a two-match losing run in all competitions with a 3-1 win at Crystal Palace on Sunday, piling more pressure on home manager Pierre Sage whose side slumped to a fourth straight Premier League defeat and fell to the bottom of the table.

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Pressure still on Man United boss Carrick despite dramatic Villa draw

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick is facing another international window filled with uncertainty after his side slipped into the Premier League relegation zone despite a sensational comeback to claim a 4-4 home draw with Aston Villa.

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Neuer’s record-breaking day turns sour after error and injury

Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 victory over Mainz in the Bundesliga on Saturday but the form of goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will again be in the spotlight after another error almost produced an equaliser for the home side in the first half.

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Neymar's father appointed Santos FC CEO

Brazilian club Santos FC said on Friday it had appointed Neymar's father and agent, Neymar Sr., as its CEO.

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Japan great 'King Kazu' Miura sets oldest appearance record at 59

Former Japan international Kazuyoshi Miura became the oldest player to appear in Japan's third-tier league on Saturday when the 59-year-old came off the bench in Fukushima United's 4-1 home win over FC Ryukyu.

SOCCER-ENGLAND-ARS-HUL:Soccer-Too close for comfort for Arteta despite Arsenal's fifth win in a row

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Odegaard seals narrow win for Arsenal, Man City lose again

Arsenal banked another three points in their Premier League title defence as their trademark persistence paid off in a 1-0 home win over stubborn Hull City but Manchester City suffered a third successive league defeat, 3-1 at Nottingham Forest on Saturday.