Man United title chase stumbles against lowly rivals, Fulham advance in FA Cup

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Manchester United missed a chance to go level on points with rivals Man City, but rescued a point in a thrilling game with Leeds at Old Trafford. Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho scored in a 2-2 draw after managerless Leeds led 2-0 after 48 minutes. Leeds held on for the point in the face of waves of Man United attack in the closing stages. Man United moved to 43 points from 22 games – seven behind leaders Arsenal (20 games) and two behind Man City (21 games). AdvertisementMeanwhile,Marco Silva has watched Fulham secure an FA Cup fifth-round clash with Leeds United from the comfort of the stands as Sunderland’s hopes of a 1973 reunion went up in smoke.
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Proteas need to 'look in the mirror' and it starts with their captain: Talking Points

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Magic Marnus is Australia's best fielder since prime Ricky Ponting - it's time we all realised it

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Tennis News: Kyrgios demands apology from critics, Tsitsipas sledges Nick with 'holidays' taunt, Casper won’t be Ruud

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The top ten sporting moments of 2022

2022 has been full of incredible moments in a variety of sports from Aussie rules to curling. With Le Tour starting in his native Denmark, Vingegaard stormed to his first ever Grand Tour win. Morocco reaching the World Cup semi-finalsNever before had an African team reached the World Cup semi-finals. The Women’s Rugby World Cup being a fantastic stage for women’s rugbyPostponed from 2021, the Women’s Rugby World Cup was worth the wait. Argentina winning the football World CupThe World Cup final had everything, early goals, to late drama, and what a satisfying finish at the end of it all.

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Tennis News: Kokkinakis shines at home, Martina's double cancer battle, Venus rising again, Zverev's form on the Fritz

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Agar getting his turn could be another unlucky break for Maxwell’s chances of Australian return in any format

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