Raj Mannick

Head of Sport

Comments, analysis and opinion from Yahoo UK's Head of Sport

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Teenager Curtis Jones scores wonder goal as Liverpool youngsters dump Everton out of FA Cup
Liverpool's young side secured the 1-0 win through 18-year old Curtis Jones' beautiful finish.
4 years ago
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Harry Kane penalty rescues late point for Spurs at Norwich, with VAR the enemy of the Premier League's bottom club
VAR thwarts Norwich as late Kane penalty rescues a point for Spurs.
4 years ago
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Thierry Henry named Montreal Impact head coach in MLS
Thierry Henry returns to management as new head coach for MLS side Montreal Impact.
4 years ago
Yahoo News UK
Rugby World Cup: Why do southern hemisphere teams dominate?
South Africa's win over England made it eight Rugby World Cup trophies out of nine for the southern hemisphere - but why do they dominate?
4 years ago
Yahoo News UK
South Africa's 'unique brand' could topple England
It’s been 12 years since South Africa brushed aside England in the World Cup Final, and the man who lifted the trophy for the Springboks in 2007 is confident of a repeat result.
4 years ago
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Aubameyang strike secures Arsenal comeback as Tottenham squander two goal lead
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rescued a point for Arsenal as the Gunners fought back from two goals down in a breathless North London derby with Tottenham.
5 years ago
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Dramatic VAR call overturns Jesus goal to deny Manchester City late win over Tottenham Hotspur
A dramatic late VAR decision once again denied Manchester City victory against Tottenham Hotspur, after Gabriel Jesus’s 91st minute strike was chalked off well after City celebrations.
5 years ago
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The Ashes: Steve Smith resumes innings after sickening blow from Jofra Archer's bouncer
Jofra Archer’s vicious bouncer forced Australian batsman Steve Smith to retire hurt on 80 during the first innings of the second Ashes Test at Lord’s, before Smith made a return less than ten overs later. Smith marched to a record seventh consecutive Ashes 50, before Archer began to cause chaos at the crease in his spell, reaching speeds of 96 miles per hour and firing a warning to the former Australia captain with a short ball that crashed into his unprotected front arm. Seemingly unfazed Smith flew to 80 off 152 balls before Archer’s delivery in the 77th over bounced savagely off the wicket and into the side of the talismanic batsman’s head before he had a chance to evade.
5 years ago
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Liverpool thump Norwich 4-1 in Premier League season opener
Mohamed Salah and Virgin Van Djik were both on target as Liverpool opened the new Premier League season by thrashing newly promoted Norwich at Anfield.
5 years ago
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VAR fail delays opening Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Norwich
Liverpool's Premier League season opener with Norwich delayed to VAR technical fault.
5 years ago
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Rio Ferdinand: Forget ‘the Man United way’, let Ole Gunnar Solskjaer be himself
Former England defender Rio Ferdinand and Dutch legend Ruud Gullit think the concept of ‘the Man United way’ could hamper the club if managers aren’t given the opportunity to make their own mark.
5 years ago
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Jurgen Klopp backs 'machine' Roberto Firmino to return for Barcelona clash
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expects striker Roberto Firmino to be fit to face Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday.
5 years ago
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Salah and Mane strike twice as five star Liverpool dismantle Huddersfield to move top
Liverpool moved back to the top of the Premier League table after sweeping relegated Huddersfield aside 5-0 at Anfield.
5 years ago
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Spurs confirm 'significant' ankle ligament damage for Harry Kane
Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed striker Harry Kane suffered ‘significant lateral ligament injury to his left ankle’.
5 years ago
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Tottenham 1-0 Manchester City: Son strikes as Aguero misses VAR penalty and Kane limps off
Son celebrates winning goal. Son Heung-Min scored the only goal to give Spurs a slender advantage in their UEFA Champions League quarter-final first leg with Manchester City, but striker Harry Kane limped off in the first European encounter at their electric new stadium. Early in the tie Manchester City wasted a glorious chance to score a vital away goal as Sergio Aguero’s weak penalty was saved by Hugo Lloris.
5 years ago
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Salah ends drought as Liverpool go top
Mo Salah scores stunning solo effort as Liverpool beat Southampton. Mohamed Salah scored a stunning individual goal, his first strike in six Premier League games, to help Liverpool overcome Southampton and regain top spot in the table. Liverpool equalised through Naby Keita’s 36th minute header from Trent Alexander-Arnold’s cross, although replays showed Salah was offside in the build up to the goal.
5 years ago
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Twitter rejoices Mike Dean's 100th red card
Reaction to Mike Dean's landmark 100th red card in the Premier League. The official sent Ashley Young off in Manchester United's 2-1 defeat at Wolves to bring up the milestone.
5 years ago