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Video: Costa sends Chelsea top with record win

DIEGO Costa scored his 10th goal of the season as Chelsea won 1-0 at Middlesbrough to record a sixth consecutive victory and take over at the Premier League summit.

Playing tough The chronic injury hampering Tim Cahill

MELBOURNE City coach John van’t Schip paid credit to Tim Cahill’s professionalism as the veteran Socceroos star continues to be dogged by an achilles ­complaint.

Match Report Jets split the points with 10-man Mariners

Jets split the points with 10-man Mariners

NEWCASTLE Jets and Central Coast Mariners were forced to share the points after playing out a thrilling 1-1 draw at McDonald Jones Stadium.

Hands up Choosing the A-League’s next club

Choosing the A-League’s next club

THE FFA wants to “fish where the fish are” when it comes to A-League expansion, but football writers David Davutovic and Matt Windley found there are plenty of fish in this sea.

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CHELSEA replaced Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with a comfortable 1-0 win at Middlesbrough. Watch all 20 goals from round 12 over the weekend.

Live EPL Arsenal sucker-punch steals a point from Man Utd

OLIVIER Giroud’s late header allowed Arsenal to snag a point at the death against Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Enemy territory Cahill now a public enemy in his hometown

TIM Cahill marked his club return to Sydney after two decades with a goal but there wasn’t a warm reception for the Socceroos legend, writes Robbie Slater.

Spotless Stadium Cahill strikes on return to hometown

TIM Cahill had a unique experience last night when he was roundly booed by an Australian crowd - and as always he had the perfect response.

Man City Pep: How Man City’s success depends on sex

THE Manchester City boss made the light-hearted claim in response to a suggestion from Samir Nasri that he had banned such intimate activity after midnight.

Jose gets personal over snub in Wenger rivalry

Jose gets personal over snub in Wenger rivalry

PL LATE MAIL: Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claimed he is not shown the same respect as his Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger, ahead of their showdown.

Dandenong push for A-League licence

Dandenong push for A-League licence

VOTE: DANDENONG could be the home to the A-League’s newest club after a push from some of the state’s biggest powerhouses to secure a licence.

City warned: Beware the walking wounded

City warned: Beware the walking wounded

MELBOURNE City coach John van ’t Schip knows all too well what it’s like to be in Western Sydney’s shoes and has warned his team of the threat they face.

The true cost of Rooney’s boozy night in

The true cost of Rooney’s boozy night in

IN a stunning twist to the Wayne Rooney drinking saga, reports have emerged about what the true consequences could be for the Manchester United and England star.

The innovation to fasttrack A-League youth

The innovation to fasttrack A-League youth

THERE’S been a cry for more youth to get a chance in Australian football, and this innovative idea is a way one A-League boss feels it could happen.

Glory out to reclaim O’Neill

Glory out to reclaim O’Neill

MILOS Ninkovic and his attacking comrades are taking the headlines at Sydney FC, but the less-heralded contribution of other members of the team hasn’t gone unnoticed.

After 20 years, Cahill to make Sydney debut

After 20 years, Cahill to make Sydney debut

THE last time Tim Cahill played club football in his home city was as a skinny teenager for Sydney United but on Friday night he makes his return.

The Premier League’s most influential in 2016-17

The Premier League’s most influential in 2016-17

WITH 11 games played this Premier League season, who have been the most significant contributors this term, as we resume the competition this weekend?