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Liverpool fight back to beat Sheffield United

Oct 25, 2020

Defending Premiership champions Liverpool fought back from a goal down to beat Sheffield United 2-1 at Anfield.

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The Reds fell behind to a 13^th minute penalty, before responding through Roberto Firminho and Diogo Jota.

Liverpool are now level on points at the top of the table with Everton.

Meanwhile, Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is adamant that his side deserved a penalty in their goalless draw with Man United at Old Trafford.

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It comes after United’s Harry Maguire brought down Cesar Azpilicueta inside the box in the first half.

Lampard is livid that United escaped punishment by the Video Assistant Referee, despite Maguire seen to have his arm around Azpilicueta’s neck.

In other results, Phil Foden rescued a point for Man City, netting the equalizer in their 1-all draw with West Ham.

While Crystal Palace defeated Fulham 2-1.

Real win El Classico

Real Madrid defeated Barcelona 3-1 in a contentious El Classico encounter at the Nou Camp, that saw Real awarded a spot-kick by the video assistant referee, while Barca had two penalty appeals turned down.

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The win moves Real to the top of La Liga, while Barca are in 12^th place.

Hamilton eyes record

Lewis Hamilton has taken his 97^th career pole position, after qualifying quickest for tonight’s Portuguese F1 GP.

The Mercedes driver qualified ahead of teammate Valtteri Bottas and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.

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Hamilton is now eyeing what will be his 92^nd career GP victory, which will finally help him surpass the record set by F1 legend Michael Schumacher. 

Khabib bids goodbye

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Lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has announced his retirement from the UFC, immediately after defeating Justin Gaethje this morning to extend his professional record to 29-0.