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The weekend round-up

England – Premier League: The first game of the new season in England saw Chelsea grab a late goal to beat Hull 2-1 at home and seal three points on Carlo Ancelotti’s competitive debut as blues manager. Didier Drogba impressed with both goals.
Arsenal opened their campaign with a stunning 6-1 demolition away to Everton at [...]

Goals, gasps, and socks

Let’s forget the English Premier League title for a moment, which again looks very much like it’s going to Manchester United after Liverpool failed to beat Arsenal tonight in a thrilling 4 – 4 draw.
Let’s also forget about paltry punishments for racist chanting in Italy and even cast aside concerns about Ukrainian football’s connections with [...]

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