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Newcastle consolidated their position of sixth in the Premier League table with an impressive 3-1 win over West Brom at the Hawthorns, as Papiss Cisse scored a first-half brace.

LIVERPOOL Kenny Dalglish suggested his team are paying the price for success as Liverpool lost to Wigan at Anfield for the first time in their history, the manager explaining that progress in both domestic cup competitions has caused fatigue among his squad.

UNDER-20 national team head coach Richard Tardy has confirmed that his team will play two international friendly matches against Gabon’s U-20 team as part of their preparation for Africa U-20 qualifier against Namibia scheduled for April 22.

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LONDON Chelsea must win their eight remaining Premier League games to finish in the top four after a 0-0 home draw with Tottenham Hotspur left them five points adrift of their London rivals, said stand-in manager Roberto Di Matteo.

OUAGADOUGOU – Paul Put has been named as the new coach of Burkina Faso, replacing Paulo Duarte, who was sacked after a disappointing Africa Cup of Nations.

LONDON – Bolton chairman Phil Gartside says the club will find a role for Fabrice Muamba even if his playing days are over.

WELLINGTON – South Africa will continue to attack New Zealand when the fourth day of the final test begins on Monday rather than sit back and play for a draw despite holding a 1-0 lead in the three-match series, batsman Alviro Petersen said on Sunday.