The lottery of penalties undid a much-improved Ireland, who created more than enough big chances to win the game both in 90 minutes and extra-time in Bratislava tonight as they lost out to Slovakia 4-2 on spot kicks.
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Ollie Watkins scored a first-half hat-trick as Aston Villa maintained their perfect start to the Premier League season with a sensational 7-2 humiliation of champions Liverpool. Villa captain Jack Grealish also grabbed a brace.
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Manchester United’s fragile defence was constantly exposed as they conceded four first half goals in a heavy and embarrassing home defeat to Tottenham. United took an early lead but fell apart conceding two goals each from Harry Kane and Heung Min Son as well as goals from Tanguy Ndombele and Serge Aurier.
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Manchester City were held to a 1-1 draw against Leeds United in an enthralling game at Ellend Road. Raheem Sterling gave City an early lead but Rodrigo scored his first Premier League goal to earn a memorable draw for the hosts.
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Manchester United rode goals either side of half-time to beat Brighton & Hove Albion 3-0 and book a spot in the Carabao Cup quarterfinals on a rainy night on England’s south coast. Scott McTominay, Juan Mata and Paul Pogba all scored for the Red Devils.
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