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MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) – Spaniard Pep Guardiola became the most successful foreign manager in English football, in terms of league titles won, when he clinched his fourth Premier League crown on Sunday. With his latest success, the Manchester City manager moved above Frenchman Arsene Wenger and Portuguese Jose Mourinho who both have three Premier League …

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LONDON (Reuters) – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has not intervened in an internal investigation into breaches of COVID-19 rules at his Downing Street office and residence, education minister Nadhim Zahawi said on Sunday. Britain’s opposition Labour Party has called on Johnson to explain why he met senior civil servant Sue Gray to discuss publication …

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(Reuters) – Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel believes the club’s misfiring forward line must “over-perform” next season if they are to have any chance of catching Manchester City and Liverpool in the Premier League. A lack of goals has contributed to Chelsea’s disappointing league campaign, with midfielder Mason Mount (11) the only player to reach double …

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(Reuters) – Manchester City can match the greatness of Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United if they clinch a fourth Premier League title in five seasons with a victory against Aston Villa on Sunday, according to manager Pep Guardiola. Ferguson’s United sides achieved that feat three times, establishing themselves as the dominant force in English football during …

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BIRMINGHAM, England (Reuters) – Canada’s Aaron Brown won the first men’s 100 metre race of the Diamond League season with an underwhelming show in Birmingham on Saturday, after two false starts saw top contender Trayvon Bromell and local hope Zharnel Hughes disqualified. Brown clocked in at 10.13 seconds, a minor improvement from his ‘B’ race …

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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s Conservative government needs to take measures now to help those most effected by a worsening cost-of-living crunch, former party leader and senior lawmaker Iain Duncan Smith said on Saturday. British inflation surged last month to its highest annual rate since 1982, with consumer price inflation hitting 9% in April, putting finance …

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LONDON (Reuters) – Britain’s opposition Labour Party has called on Prime Minister Boris Johnson to explain why he met a senior civil servant to discuss publication of her final report into parties held at Johnson’s Downing Street office during COVID-19 lockdowns. “Boris Johnson must urgently explain why he held a secret meeting with Sue Gray …

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(Reuters) – Manchester City captain Fernandinho paid tribute to manager Pep Guardiola, saying he helped improve his game tremendously as the Brazilian midfielder prepares to walk out in a City shirt for the last time when they take on Aston Villa on Sunday. The 37-year-old has been a crucial player for City since joining from …

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