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Arsenal’s deficiencies laid bare: five issues in need of attention

17/09/2014 19:32
  Tuesday’s 2-0 defeat by Borussia Dortmund highlighted some critical flaws in Arsène Wenger’s squad that must be addressed for Arsenal to have any hope of success this season Arsenal badly need their record signing Mesut Özil to start performing. Photograph: Andrew...

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Billy Horschel’s form raises awkward Ryder Cup questions for Tom Watson

17/09/2014 19:31
With two of the USA’s wildcard selections struggling at last weekend’s Tour Championship, the captain may already be wondering what impact his absent players might have had Billy Horschel on his way to victory in the Tour Championship. Photograph: Jason Getz/USA Today Sports...

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future as Cardiff manager in doubt after Boro defeat

17/09/2014 19:30
  • Norwegian has won only five of 25 league games • Relegated club lie 17th in Championship The Cardiff manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer searches for answers against Middlesbrough. Photograph: Huw Evans/Rex Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s future as Cardiff...

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Watford’s coach Oscar García still in hospital and ‘needs more rest’

17/09/2014 19:29
  • García lifted by team’s 1-0 win at Blackpool on Tuesday • Coach admitted to hospital on Sunday with chest pains Oscar García claps Watford’s support after their 1-0 defeat at Charlton, his only game in charge. Photograph: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images...

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New season but same old problems in defence for leaky Liverpool

17/09/2014 19:28
  A club once fabled for its philosophy of compactness at the back has completely lost its way in defence lately, which is a worry for manager Brendan Rodgers Liverpool's Dejan Lovren rises to clear at a corner against Ludogorets. Set pieces have been a weakness for his...

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Chris Rushworth falls just short of 10-wicket innings haul for Durham

17/09/2014 19:27
  Chris Rushworth came close to emulating the 10-wicket hauls of Ottis Gibson and Richard Johnson. Photograph: Media Image Ltd The Durham seamer Chris Rushworth fell agonisingly short of becoming the third bowler to take a 10-wicket innings haul in the County...

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