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WATFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Sam Kerr of Chelsea celebrates during the trophy presentation after her teams victory in the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup Final match between Bristol City Women and Chelsea Women at Vicarage Road on March 14, 2021 in Watford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Kerr backflips on her backflips in Chelsea triumph

Sam Kerr obeyed for 16 months the Chelsea instruction to ditch her trademark backflip — until her hat-trick in the Women’s League Cup final.

Will Swanton

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WATFORD, ENGLAND - MARCH 14: Ji So-Yun , Drew Spence , Pernille Harder , Melanie Leupolz , Erin Cuthbert , Sam Kerr and Fran Kirby of Chelsea pose for a photograph with the trophy as they hold up a shirt for Maren Mjelde of Chelsea who was seriously injured during the FA Women's Continental Tyres League Cup Final match between Bristol City Women and Chelsea Women at Vicarage Road on March 14, 2021 in Watford, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images)

Kerr: ‘I got what I came to Chelsea for’

Matildas captain Sam Kerr got “what I came to Chelsea for” after a stunning hat-trick to inspires Chelsea to a 6-0 thumping of Bristol City in the English Women’s League Cup final.

Marco Monteverde

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 14: Ryan Scott of Western United (C) is embraced by Tomoki Imai of Western United and Dylan Pierias of Western United as they celebrate victory in the A-League match between Western United and the Brisbane Roar at AAMI Park, on March 14, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Graham Denholm/Getty Images)

Western United overcome Roar

Western United defied key absentees to roar back into form with a thrilling 1-0 win over Brisbane Roar.

Nick D’Urbano

Football

Man City extend EPL lead

A much-changed Manchester City stretched their EPL lead to 17 points with a win at Fulham, while Chelsea drew with Leeds.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 13: Kusini Yengi of Adelaide United celebrates his goal during the round twelve A-League match between Melbourne Victory and Adelaide United at Marvel Stadium, on March 13, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Jonathan DiMaggio/Getty Images)

Yengi sparks Adelaide United fightback

Kusini Yengi has come off the bench and helped Adelaide United to a 3-1 win over Melbourne Victory. Sydney FC beat Newcastle 2-1.

Nick D’Urbano

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Jamie Maclaren of Melbourne City celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League match between Melbourne City and Macarthur FC at AAMI Park, on March 12, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

City now A-League ‘benchmark’

Jamie Maclaren has yet again stamped his claim as the A-League’s most prolific striker leading Melbourne City to a 3-0 romp over Macarthur FC.

Nick D’Urbano

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 16: Remy Siemsen of Sydney FC shapes to shoot during the round 10 W-League match between Sydney FC and the Brisbane Roar at Leichhardt Oval on January 16, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by David Neilson/Getty Images)

Next Matildas goal-den generation scoring high marks

The Matildas can rest easier if Sam Kerr or Caitlin Foord go down injured with a number of home-grown young stars pushing for national recognition with their goalscoring exploits.

Tom Smithies

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 10: Rhyan Grant of Sydney FC controls the ball during the A-League match between Sydney FC and Western United at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on March 10, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Sydney FC end winless streak

Rhyan Grant celebrated his milestone appearance with a crucial goal as Sydney FC finally ended their winless streak, but the result was marred by an injury to star Milos Ninkovic.

Carly Adno

Football

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Calem Nieuwenhof of Sydney heads the ball during the A-League match between Sydney FC and the Brisbane Roar at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on February 20, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Brendon Thorne/Getty Images)

Why football must ban the header

Players may not like it but the decision to ban heading in football must be taken out of their hands, says Tony Cascarino.

The Times

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GOSFORD, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 08: Matthew Hatch of the Mariners celebrates his goal during the A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and Macarthur FC at Central Coast Stadium, on March 08, 2021, in Gosford, Australia. (Photo by Ashley Feder/Getty Images)

Mariners’ Cinderella story rolls on

Having won four of the last five A-League wooden spoons the Central Coast Mariners now sit a remarkable seven points clear at the top of the table.

Daniel Garb

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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 07: Dylan McGowan of Western Sydney and Besart Berisha of Western United compete during the A-League match between Western United and the Western Sydney Wanderers at Mars Stadium, on March 07, 2021, in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Darrian Traynor/Getty Images)

Wanderers win battle of West v West

Western Sydney Wanderers have bounced back with a gutsy 1-0 victory over Western United in the ‘West v West’ showdown in Ballarat.

Nick D’Urbano

Football

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 06: Victory coach, Grant Brebner looks on prior to the A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and Melbourne City FC at Marvel Stadium, on March 06, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Dark cloud hangs over Melbourne Victory

The dark cloud hanging over the Melbourne Victory continues to linger as the performances on the field worsen.

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BRIGHTON, ENGLAND - MARCH 06: Youri Tielemans of Leicester City and Leandro Trossard of Brighton & Hove Albion battle for the ball during the Premier League match between Brighton & Hove Albion and Leicester City at American Express Community Stadium on March 06, 2021 in Brighton, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Matt Dunham - Pool/Getty Images)

Sleepy Leicester wake up to go second

Leicester moved into second in the Premier League by coming from behind to beat Brighton 2-1.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 05: Craig Goodwin of Adelaide United celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the A-League match between Adelaide United and the Newcastle Jets at Coopers Stadium, on March 05, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Goodwin back to score winner for Reds

It just had to be Craig Goodwin scoring the winner on his return home after two years in the Middle East.

Val Migliaccio

Football

Man City equal unbeaten record in Wolves demolition

Manchester City equalled their club record of 28 games unbeaten, hammering Wolverhampton 4-1 to open up a gaping 15-point lead at the top of the EPL.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 02: Jamie Maclaren of Melbourne City celebrates after kicking a goal, which was later disallowed after being offside during the A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Melbourne City at Bankwest Stadium, on March 02, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

City sound warning to A-League rivals

Last season’s grand finalists Melbourne City have fired off a warning to the rest of the A-League after downing Western Sydney 2-0 at Bankwest Stadium.

Daniel Garb

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 07: Max Burgess of Western United celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 25 A-League match between Western United and the Western Sydney Wanderers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on August 07, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Metcalfe/Getty Images)

Unhappy star deserts club mid-season

Western United will demand something in return if they allow contracted midfielder Max Burgess to play for another club this season.

Marco Monteverde

A-LeagueFootball

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 23: Jamie Maclaren of Melbourne City controls the ball during the A-League match between Melbourne City and Sydney FC at AAMI Park, on February 23, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

In-form Maclaren a threat to Wanderers

Melbourne City attacker Jamie Maclaren has the chance to further improve his impressive strike rate against Western Sydney Wanderers.

Marco Monteverde

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 28: The ball hits the hand of Callum Hudson-Odoi of Chelsea as he is is challenged by Mason Greenwood of Manchester United which was reviewed by VAR during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Manchester United at Stamford Bridge on February 28, 2021 in London, England. Sporting stadiums around the UK remain under strict restrictions due to the Coronavirus Pandemic as Government social distancing laws prohibit fans inside venues resulting in games being played behind closed doors. (Photo by Ian Walton - Pool/Getty Images)

Man United frustrated by VAR

Manchester United were left frustrated by a VAR penalty controversy in their 0-0 draw at Chelsea.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 28: Mark Milligan of the Bulls competes for the ball against Patrick Wood of Sydney FC during the A-League match between Sydney FC and Macarthur FC at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium, on February 28, 2021, in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Bulls take first win over Sydney FC

A moment of brilliance from Markel Susaeata has earned Macarthur FC their first ever A-League win over city rivals Sydney FC at Jubilee Stadium.

Carly Adno

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