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WATFORD, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 29: Andy Robertson of Liverpool reacts towards teammate Mohamed Salah after conceding the third goal during the Premier League match between Watford FC and Liverpool FC at Vicarage Road on February 29, 2020 in Watford, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

Reds’ run ends in shock thrashing

Liverpool manager issues a warning after his side were beaten for the first time in 45 games.

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Andrew Nabbout of Melbourne Victory celebrates his late goal during the Round 21 A-League match between the Melbourne Victory and the Adelaide United at Marvel Stadium in Melbourne, Saturday, February 29, 2020. (AAP Image/George Salpigtidis) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Wins for Victory, Jets

Andrew Nabbout is the hero for Melbourne Victory, who have revitalised their faint hopes with a 2-1 win over Adelaide United.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 28: Daniel Georgievski of the Wanderers is given a red card during the round 18 A-League match between Sydney FC and the Western Sydney Wanderers at Netstrata Jubilee Stadium on February 28, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Wanderers take down Sky Blues again

Sydney FC will march on to win the Premiers Plate, but the pain of losing another derby will linger for some time.

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Mohamed Toure of United is tackled by Ruon Tongyik of the Mariners during the Round 19 A-League match between Adelaide United and Central Coast Mariners at Coopers Stadium in Adelaide, Friday, February 14, 2020. (AAP Image/Kelly Barnes) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Research offers hope for A-League

New research offers hope for the A-League if it can adapt coverage and content to suit the tastes of its young audience.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 27: Youssef El Arabi of Olympiacos FC scores his team's second goal in extra-time during the UEFA Europa League round of 32 second leg match between Arsenal FC and Olympiacos FC at Emirates Stadium on February 27, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

Arsenal crash out of Europa League

Manager Mikel Arteta did not hide his pain after Arsenal crashed out of the Europa League at the hands of Olympiacos.

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A general view inside the empty San Siro stadium in Milan, Italy during the Europa League round of 32 second leg soccer match between Inter Milan and Ludogorets on Thursday Feb. 27, 2020. Inter beat Ludogorets 2-1 in an empty stadium as a precaution because of the virus outbreak in Italy. (Emilio Andreoli, UEFA via AP )

Inter win in empty San Siro

Inter Milan beat Ludogorets in the Europa League in an empty stadium as a precaution against the spread of coronavirus.

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Marco Tilio of Sydney celebrates scoring a goal with team mates during the Round 20 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Sydney FC at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, Sunday, February 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Brendon Thorne) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Wanderers reset for Sydney FC clash

Torrential rain put a dampener on the derby three weeks ago but Western Sydney are in a better place to take on their nemesis.

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ADELAIDE, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 08: James Troisi of Adelaide United during the round nine A-League match between Adelaide United and the Newcastle Jets at Coopers Stadium on December 08, 2019 in Adelaide, Australia. (Photo by Mark Brake/Getty Images)

Adelaide worries run deep: Troisi

Adelaide United’s problems run way deeper than just a leaky defence, midfielder James Troisi says.

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Wales' midfielder Joe Ledley (R), and Wales' forward Gareth Bale (C) attend a training session on June 19, 2016 at the Stadium of Toulouse, on the eve of the Euro 2016 Group B football match between Russia and Wales. / AFP PHOTO / MARTIN BUREAU

Welsh star Jets into A-League

Veteran Welsh international Joe Ledley said he couldn’t say no when lifelong friend and mentor Carl Robinson offered him an A-League contract.

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Liverpool players celebrate their first goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Liverpool and West Ham at Anfield Stadium in Liverpool, England, Monday, Feb. 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Jon Super)

Klopp salutes ‘special’ Liverpool

Jurgen Klopp admitted he never expected Liverpool to make such a “special” charge towards the Premier League title.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 22: Diego Castro of the Glory is seen during the round 20 A-League match between the Brisbane Roar and Perth Glory at Suncorp Stadium on February 22, 2020 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Glory sale to bitcoin company canned

Perth Glory owner Tony Sage has decided against selling the A-League club to controversial bitcoin company London Football Exchange.

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PERTH, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 07: Glory owner Tony Sage celebrates winning the round one A-League match between the Perth Glory and the Brisbane Roar at Patersons Stadium on October 7, 2012 in Perth, Australia. (Photo by Paul Kane/Getty Images)

Glory sale in limbo

The sale of Perth Glory to a self-styled cryptocurrency entrepreneur is crumbling.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 23: Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United is fouled by Ben Foster of Watford resulting in a penalty during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Watford FC at Old Trafford on February 23, 2020 in Manchester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Richard Heathcote/Getty Images)

Fernandes already a hit at United

If Paul Pogba leaves in the coming months, Manchester United already have a midfield entertainer in place to spearhead a rebuild.

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Kerr and Foord to face off in UK

Less than a fortnight since helping the Matildas pip China, Caitlin Foord and Sam Kerr are set to butt heads for English silverware.

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Marco Tilio of Sydney celebrates scoring a goal with team mate Rhyan Grant of Sydney during the Round 20 A-League match between the Central Coast Mariners and the Sydney FC at Central Coast Stadium in Gosford, Sunday, February 23, 2019. (AAP Image/Brendon Thorne) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Young guns fire Sky Blues home

Sydney FC have bounced back from their heavy Asian Champions League loss with a 3-0 victory over Central Coast.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 22: Giovani Lo Celso of Spurs after clashing with Cesar Azpilicueta of Chelsea which was reviewed for a red card by VAR during the Premier League match between Chelsea FC and Tottenham Hotspur at Stamford Bridge on February 22, 2020 in London, United Kingdom. (Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images)

VAR hogs headlines in EPL

A slew of contentious decisions by the video assistant referee dominated proceedings in the English Premier League.

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Wes Hoolahan of the Jets looks for support during the Round 20 A-League match between Newcastle Jets and Melbourne Victory at McDonald Jones Stadium in Newcastle, Saturday, February 22, 2020. (AAP Image/Darren Pateman) NO ARCHIVING, EDITORIAL USE ONLY

Hoolahan finally makes A-League debut

Newcastle marquee man Wes Hoolahan was a welcome sight on the pitch for Jets fans in their 1-1 draw with Melbourne Victory.

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FFA flags transfer system overhaul

An overhaul of the transfer system within Australia is on the cards with the aim of opening up of potentially millions of dollars for clubs.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - FEBRUARY 21: Simon Cox of the Wanderers takes a shot on goal during the round 20 A-League match between the Western Sydney Wanderers and Adelaide United at Bankwest Stadium on February 21, 2020 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images)

Wanderers break drought in style

Mitch Duke scored twice as Western Sydney ended their home drought with an extraordinary 5-2 win over Adelaide.

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WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND - FEBRUARY 21: David Ball of the Phoenix celebrates after scoring a goal during the round 20 A-League match between the Wellington Phoenix and Western United at Westpac Stadium on February 21, 2020 in Wellington, New Zealand. (Photo by Hagen Hopkins/Getty Images)

Phoenix on the rise

Wellington Phoenix have climbed to equal second on the A-League ladder following a 2-0 win over Western United.

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