Marking The Spot’s comprehensive sporting review of the year that was. Sport remained an integral part of our lives despite the outbreak of the Coronavirus pandemic. 2020 brought us joy through sport but we sadly lost some sporting greats too.
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American company ALK Capital has completed its takeover of Burnley, acquiring a controlling 84 per cent stake in the Premier League club.The investors announced the completion of the deal, approved and ratified by the Premier League, in a statement today.
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Liverpool reopened their three-point lead at the Premier League summit but they were held to a 0-0 draw by a valiant Newcastle at St James’ Park. Mohamed Salah missed two great opportunities but the hosts were inspired by goalkeeper Karl Darlow and his spirited Newcastle defenders.
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Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed the sacking of coach Thomas Tuchel. The German, who led PSG to their first Champions League final in August, was dismissed on Christmas eve following a 4-0 win over Racing Strasbourg.
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Chelsea ended the year with just one win in five as Anwar El Ghazi’s controversial equaliser earned Aston Villa a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge. Olivier Giroud gave the Blues a first half lead but El Ghazi’s strike earned Villa a valuable point.
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