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Chelsea shake off blues with customary win over Tottenham

Monday, 24 January 2022, 05:41 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Once Hakim Ziyech's curling, dipping strike landed in the Tottenham goal, Chelsea never looked back. Sure, it took until two minutes into the second half to break the deadlock and the Moroccan...

Premier League: Two penalties save ten-man Spartans

Sunday, 23 January 2022, 06:53 Last update: about 6 years ago Chris Cassar

Two late penalties, the second one in stoppage time gave champions Hamrun Spartans a dramatic equaliser against Balzan in a highly interesting and entertaining draw. Balzan took a two-goal lead by the...

Man City drop points, drone stops play on unusual day in EPL

Sunday, 23 January 2022, 06:49 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Man City dropping points. Newcastle winning a game. A drone stopping play. There were plenty of unusual occurrences in the Premier League on Saturday, even if a late, late winner by Manchester...

Premier League: Wanderers slump to fifth consecutive defeat

Wednesday, 19 January 2022, 06:58 Last update: about 6 years ago Chris Cassar

Sliema Wanderers were beaten by neighbours Gzira yesterday to slump to their fifth successive defeat, a defeat that leaves them winless and firmly at the bottom of the table. Although Gzira grabbed...

Premier League: Double delight for Greens

Tuesday, 18 January 2022, 06:04 Last update: about 6 years ago Simon Farrugia

Local Football finally returned when  on Monday evening a highly-awaited derby between Valletta and Floriana was the highlight of this match day. Competitive football took a longer Christmas...

Updated: Djokovic lands in Serbia after deportation from Australia

Monday, 17 January 2022, 09:41 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Novak Djokovic was heading home to Serbia on Monday after his deportation from Australia over its required COVID-19 vaccination ended the No. 1-ranked men's tennis player's hopes of defending his...

Liverpool relying on abnormal season to catch Man City

Monday, 17 January 2022, 08:59 Last update: about 6 years ago Associated Press

Wiping out Manchester City's 11-point lead at the top of the Premier League looks an onerous task. Liverpool manager Jürgen Klopp is at least gaining hope from a season with so many sudden...

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