Barcelona coach Ernesto Valverde warned his side still have work to do to defend their LaLiga title despite boasting a nine-point lead with five games to go.
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Newcastle should be a top-half club – Rafael Benitez
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Allegri hails a record-breaking eighth successive Serie A title for Juventus
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Ayoze Perez hits a hat-trick as Newcastle pass 40-point barrier
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Juventus march goes on as they wrap up eighth title in a row
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Steve Clarke believes Steven McLean should never referee Kilmarnock games again
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Parker hopes Fulham fans are back on side after late-season rally
Fulham caretaker boss Scott Parker hopes successive Premier League victories provides some consolation for the club’s disillusioned fans following a torrid season of struggle.
Watford boss Gracia plays down Premier League position
Watford boss Javi Gracia played down his side’s rise up to seventh in the Premier League after their 2-1 win at Huddersfield.
Mullen earns manager plaudits after St Mirren beat Livingston
St Mirren manager Oran Kearney praised Danny Mullen for his telling contribution as the striker scored against former club Livingston to give his side a precious 3-1 victory.
Kovac: Win was fully deserved
Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac believes his side “fully deserved” their win over 10-man Werder Bremen but felt they should have made things much more comfortable for themselves.
Chris Hughton pleased with Brighton’s determination in draw at Wolves
Boss Chris Hughton insisted he is happy to be branded boring if he keeps Brighton in the Premier League.
Rice hails Ogkmpoe and his ‘best mate’ hard work
Hamilton head coach Brian Rice was delighted to see comeback striker Marios Ogkmpoe net what could be a crucial equaliser against Motherwell.
McIntyre admits Dundee need a miracle
Jim McIntyre admits Dundee have a mountain to climb if they are to escape relegation from the Premiership.
Tuchel demands strong reaction to setbacks from procrastinating PSG
Paris St Germain boss Thomas Tuchel expects a reaction from his players to missed opportunities when Monaco visit the Parc des Princes on Sunday.
McKenna goal seals fractious contest in Aberdeen’s favour
Scott McKenna was the Aberdeen goal hero as the Dons opened up a crucial three-point gap over Kilmarnock, who finished a fractious Ladbrokes Premiership encounter at Rugby Park with eight men.
Deulofeu double condemns sorry Terriers to yet another home defeat
Gerard Deulofeu’s double earned Watford a 2-1 win at Huddersfield, who slumped to a record-equalling Premier League defeat.
Late Leicester leveller floors West Ham
Harvey Barnes pulled the rug out from under West Ham as Leicester snatched a 2-2 draw at the London Stadium.