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Manchester City's Portuguese midfielder #20 Bernardo Silva (front L) shoots to score his team's first goal to equalise during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester City at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Silva feared title race 'was probably over' before City's win at Liverpool

Midfielder netted equaliser at Anfield before Erling Haaland slotted home winner from the penalty spot

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Liverpool v Man City ratings: Szoboszlai 8, Ekitike 5; Silva 9, Haaland 7

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Bryan Mbeumo, left, celebrates with Amad Diallo after scoring Manchester United's first goal against Totenham. EPA

Mbeumo on Man United's win-streak and the team's 'big mentality'

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Zico on Brazil, the World Cup and 'grandeur' of Open Masters Games Abu Dhabi

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Man Utd v Tottenham player ratings: Fernandes 8, Mbeumo 7; Romero 1, Vicario 7

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Hugo Ekitike: 'How could I say no to Liverpool?'

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Tennis

Sara Bejlek celebrates after winning match-point in the final against Ekaterina Alexandrova. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open: Bejlek savours victory at 'favourite tournament'

Sell-out crowds and incredible atmospheres all week in UAE capital as event goes from strength to strength

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Bejlek beats Alexandrova to win Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open

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Indonesian player Janice Tjen entered the top 50 WTA rankings inside two years. Chris Whiteoak / The National

Indonesia's tennis sensation Tjen grateful for 'quicker than expected' rise

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Bencic on returning to world's top 10 and advising mom-to-be Jabeur

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ExclusiveEala on Abu Dhabi return, incredible Filipino support and hitting with Nadal

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Alcaraz seals historic career Grand Slam by beating Djokovic in Melbourne final

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