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Chelsea reclaimed third place in the Premier League after they beat Fulham 3-0 at Craven Cottage. John Terry scored either side of half-time after David Luiz had struck from range. Bryan Ruiz and Urbi Emanuelson went close for the hosts before Luiz, above, scored in his 100th game for Chelsea. Terry then scored twice to take the Blues a point clear of Arsenal. MORE
Van Persie rescues a point for United
Robin van Persie's 21st Premier League goal of the season helped Manchester United salvage a 2-2 draw at West Ham as the leaders twice came from behind. Ricardo Vaz Te and Mohamed Diamé had put the Hammers ahead, with Antonio Valencia and Van Persie replying. MORE
Tevez helps City put down marker
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Taylor set to miss most of 2013/14
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Murray motors in Monte Carlo
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Okoye ditches the discus for NFL shot
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Armstrong failed four tests in 1999
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Finn ready for 'huge' Ashes year
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London Welsh players free to go
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Ecclestone rejects calls to cancel GP
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Cardiff City
The Welsh club regained their top-flight place this week after 51 years in the lower leagues. i looks at what Malky Mackay's side must do to survive back among the big boys next season. MORE
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