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Manchester City moved to the top of the table after thrashing Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 at White Hart Lane last night.
Sergio Aguero opened the scoring for Manuel Pellegrini’s side before Yaya Touré doubled the lead. Edin Dzeko added a third and, despite Etienne Capoue scoring for Spurs, Stevan Jovetic and City captain Vincent Kompany compounded the misery for the hosts. MORE
Villa beat Baggies in stunning derby
Aston Villa beat West Brom 4-3 in a enthralling derby. West Brom went 2-0 up before Villa levelled and Fabian Delph put Villa ahead. Youssouf Mulumbu equalised for West Brom before Christian Benteke won it. MORE
Blues held at home as Sunderland win
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Johnson happy to have Hogg back
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Liverpool in battle for Konoplyanka
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Dusautoir injury a boost: Robshaw
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Lewis Moody
I can see Luther Burrell having a long-term future with England. He is a big, strong ball carrier but also has great offloading ability and a passing game. He deserves his opportunity against France. MORE
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