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Easy does it for teenage sensation

In a season that has been lit up by a host of young stars, few have shone brighter than Adelaide’s 16-year-old sensation Mohamed Toure.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Ruben Dias of Manchester City scores his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City and West Ham United at Etihad Stadium on February 27, 2021 in Manchester, 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 Gareth Copley/Getty Images)

Defenders strike as City beats West Ham

Manchester City’s centre-backs Ruben Dias and John Stones both struck as the Premier League leaders beat West Ham 2-1.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 27: Victor Sanchez of Western United kicks a goal during the A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and Western United at Marvel Stadium, on February 27, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Pockett/Getty Images)

Sanchez rebuffs Victory comeback

Western United have survived a late foray by Melbourne Victory to come home with an incredible 4-3 win.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 26: Diego Castro of the Glory and Riku Danzaki of the Roar contest for the ball during the A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Brisbane Roar at HBF Park, on February 26, 2021, in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Castro lights up for Glory

Spanish maestro Diego Castro scored twice as Perth Glory continued Brisbane Roar’s ordinary run with a 3-1 win.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 24: Rudy Gestede of the Victory celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and the Wellington Phoenix at AAMI Park, on February 24, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Victory searching for winning momentum

Melbourne Victory are searching for back-to-back wins when they meet Western United at Marvel Stadium.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Alou Kuol of the Mariners celebrates after scoring his teams second goal during the A-League match between Adelaide United and the Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium, on February 19, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Golden boys setting A-League alight

Goals are gold in the A League and there’s a few standout stars getting the job done again and again with plenty doing it in spectacular style too.

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Craig Goodwin of Australia reacts after having a shot saved by Kiran Kumar Limbu of Nepal during the FIFA World Cup Asian Qualifiers match between the Australian Socceroos and Nepal at GIO Stadium in Canberra, Thursday, October 10, 2019. (AAP Image/James Gourley) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY.

Socceroos withdraw from Copa America

The rescheduling of a host of World Cup qualifiers has led to Australia withdrawing from the Copa America.

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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)

City exact revenge over Sydney FC

Spearheaded by a brace from star striker Jamie Maclaren, Melbourne City held on to defeat Sydney FC 3-2 exacting revenge for last season’s heartbreaking grand final defeat.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 26: Glory head coach Tony Popovic looks on after full time during the A-League Semi Final match between Sydney FC and the Perth Glory at Bankwest Stadium on August 26, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Aussie great’s vicious axing

Ex-Wanderers and Glory coach Tony Popovic has already been shown the door by Greek club Xanthi.

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Andrew Nabbout of the Victory reacts after a missed oppurtunity during the Round 15 A-League match between the Adelaide United and the Melbourne Victory at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Friday, January 17, 2020. (AAP Image/David Mariuz) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Victory lash: ‘Change must come from the top’

Outgoing Melbourne Victory director Richard Wilson has detailed what needs to happen for the club to once again become an A-League powerhouse.

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Sterling header keeps City 10 points clear

Manchester City remain 10 points clear at the top of the Premier League as Raheem Sterling’s early header was enough to beat Arsenal 1-0.

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WOLLONGONG, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Ulises Davila of the Phoenix is fouled by Keanu Baccus of the Wanderers during the A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and the Western Sydney Wanderers at WIN Stadium, on February 21, 2021, in Wollongong, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Wanderers stretch unbeaten A-League run

The Western Sydney Wanderers have stretched their unbeaten run to seven games and consolidated a top four spot with a pulsating 2-2 draw away to Wellington in Wollongong.

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BALLARAT, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 20: Besart Berisha of Western United celebrates after scoring a goal during the A-League match between Western United and Macarthur FC at Mars Stadium, on February 20, 2021, in Ballarat, Australia. (Photo by Robert Cianflone/Getty Images)

Proof Berisha is A-League’s greatest striker

Two goals in Saturday’s 4-1 win over Macarthur catapulted Besart Berisha into second on the all-time Australian national league goal charts.

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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Birkan Kirdar of the Victory runs with the ball during the A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and the Newcastle Jets at AAMI Park, on February 21, 2021, in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Mike Owen/Getty Images)

Jets prolong Melbourne Victory’s pain

Melbourne Victory’s dismal start to the season has continued with a disappointing 1-0 defeat to the Newcastle Jets.

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LIVERPOOL, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 20: Richarlison of Everton celebrates with teammates Seamus Coleman, James Rodriguez and Abdoulaye Doucoure after scoring his team's first goal during the Premier League match between Liverpool and Everton at Anfield on February 20, 2021 in Liverpool, 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 Phil Noble - Pool/Getty Images)

Everton’s first win at Liverpool since 1999

Everton earned their first win at Liverpool since 1999 as the troubled Premier League champions crashed to a 2-0 defeat in the Merseyside derby.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 19: Stefan Mauk of Adelaide United is fouled by Ruon Tongyik of the Mariners resulting in a penalty during the A-League match between Adelaide United and the Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium, on February 19, 2021, in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Juric on the spot for hat-trick

It was the night when video killed the Central Coast Mariners as Tomi Juric scored a hat-trick of penalties to win the game 3-2.

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TURIN, ITALY - FEBRUARY 18: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United battles for possession with Asier Illarramendi of Real Sociedad during the UEFA Europa League Round of 32 match between Real Sociedad and Manchester United at Allianz Stadium on February 18, 2021 in Turin, Italy. Real Sociedad face Manchester United at a neutral venue in Turin behind closed doors after Spain imposed a ban on travellers arriving from the UK in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 variants. (Photo by Valerio Pennicino/Getty Images)

Fernandes double helps Man United thrash Sociedad

Bruno Fernandes scored twice as Manchester United romped to a 4-0 victory over Real Sociedad in their Europa League match.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 15: Jesse Lingard of West Ham shoots under pressure from Ethan Ampadu of Sheffield United during the Premier League match between West Ham United and Sheffield United at London Stadium on February 15, 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 Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Hammers boost Champions League bid

West Ham boosted their unexpected bid to qualify for the Champions League with an 3-0 victory against Sheffield United.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 14: Pierre Emerick Aubameyang of Arsenal scores their side's second goal from the penalty spot during the Premier League match between Arsenal and Leeds United at Emirates Stadium on February 14, 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 Catherine Ivill/Getty Images)

Man United’s title challenge falters

Manchester United’s faltering Premier League title challenge suffered another blow in a 1-1 draw at struggling West Brom.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 14: Scott McDonald of the Roar shows his frustrations during the A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Newcastle Jets at Dolphin Stadium, on February 14, 2021, in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Pleasure then pain as Roar’s attack silenced

They’ve gone from a goal glut to drought and Brisbane Roar faced more disappointment after netting the ball twice against the Jets.

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