We will always remember incredible 2023 – Pep Guardiola savours fifth trophy

Pep Guardiola spoke of his pride after Manchester City thrashed Fluminense 4-0 to win the Club World Cup for the first time on Friday.It was the club’s fifth trophy of a memorable 2023 after their previous successes in the Champions League, Premier League, FA Cup and European Super Cup.Julian Alvarez began the rout after just 40 seconds, teed up another for Phil Foden and then wrapped up a o

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Win is all that mattered – Matty Etherington

Matty Etherington admits the win was all that mattered for his Colchester side as they beat Salford 2-1 to end a five-game losing streak.Joe Taylor gave the Us a 42nd-minute lead with a scuffed shot from close range after Cameron McGeehan had helped on Mandela Egbo’s delivery into his path.And Chay Cooper doubled Colchester’s advantage in the 89th minute when he latched onto fellow sub

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Queen’s Park and Dundee Utd share points in Hampden stalemate

Dundee United were unable to find the breakthrough against struggling Queen’s Park as their Scottish Championship clash ended goalless at Hampden Park.United had a chance when Kevin Holt’s header was blocked on the line before Jordan Tillson’s strike was saved by Queen’s Park goalkeeper Calum Ferrie.Tony Watt had a great opportunity to put the visitors ahead from close rang

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Aston Villa salvage Sheff Utd point after late drama but miss chance to go top

Aston Villa blew the chance to go top of the Premier League and needed Nicolo Zaniolo’s late goal to rescue a 1-1 draw against struggling Sheffield United.The substitute levelled in stoppage time just as Cameron Archer’s 87th-minute strike looked to have given the Blades a stunning smash and grab win.Villa needed victory to go top but now sit second, behind Arsenal on goal difference.A

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Jamie Paterson nets late winner to complete brace as Swansea edge Preston

Jamie Paterson scored an injury-time winner to hand Swansea their first home win in eight games and deny Preston a valuable away point following a narrow 2-1 Championship result.Neither side could have complained with sharing a draw as a game of little inspiration ticked into added time at Swansea.com Stadium.Liam Millar had earlier cancelled out Paterson’s first effort before with two brief

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A good first day – New Forest Green boss Troy Deeney pleased with point

New Forest Green boss Troy Deeney described his side’s goalless draw with Gillingham as “the first building block”.Deeney’s first game in management yielded a point against a side with play-off ambitions, but the draw leaves struggling Rovers five points from safety.The 35-year-old, who was appointed as David Horseman’s replacement on Wednesday, said: “Everyone

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Josh Davison and Ali Al-Hamadi hand 10-man Wimbledon victory at Crawley

Early goals from Josh Davison and Ali Al-Hamadi gave 10-man Wimbledon their first League Two away win since early October as they recorded a 2-1 success at Crawley.The Dons, who had manager Johnnie Jackson red carded just before the interval, also had defender Joe Lewis sent off but held off a late Crawley fight back after Will Wright’s strike for the Reds.Crawley – going into the clas

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Bristol City edge out Hull in five-goal Championship thriller

Jason Knight’s 84th-minute strike earned Bristol City a thrilling 3-2 Championship win over Hull at Ashton Gate.The hosts took a 24th-minute lead when Jacob Greaves handled Tommy Conway’s glancing header and Conway sent goalkeeper Ryan Allsop the wrong way from the spot.But Hull battled back to equalise on 33 minutes through Aaron Connolly and went in front eight minutes later with the

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Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden on target as leaders Stockport edge Notts County

Kyle Wootton and Paddy Madden were on target as Stockport claimed a 2-1 League Two victory over Notts County to extend their lead to six points at the top of the table.A late David McGoldrick strike set up a tense finish, but the Hatters held on.It took just seven minutes for Stockport to take the lead following a set-piece off the training ground when Kyle Knoyle’s low corner was steered in

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Lewis Vaughan nets hat-trick as leaders Raith draw with 10-man Ayr in thriller

Lewis Vaughan scored a hat-trick as Scottish Championship leaders Raith clawed back a 4-4 draw against 10-man Ayr in a thrilling contest.Aiden McGeady opening the scoring in the 28th minute, slotting the ball into the bottom corner to hand Ayr the lead, but Raith responded a minute later when Sam Stanton went around the goalkeeper to roll the ball home.Ayr were soon reduced to 10 men when Sean McG

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