By Jon Rhodes, Deputy Sports Editor

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Bright future lures Pienaar to Spurs

Pienaar turned down a move to current champions Chelsea, preferring to ply his trade with their North London rivals

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Van der Sar's exit poses big problems for Fergie

The retirement of goalkeeping rock Edwin Van der Sar at the end of the season will cause some consternation among the Stretford End faithful.

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Gulf Air showers Grand Prix with praise for putting nation in the spotlight

Event has had significant impact on the country's profile, he says

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Bahrain keen on raising the bar

Along with Abu Dhabi, region now boasts two of the best formula one venues

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I'd rather remember the Beckham of old

David Beckham has been give the all-clear to pursue a loan move back to the English Premier League

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City should grind the rumour mill with win

City were more than a match for the London giants, with Yaya Toure and in particular Nigel De Jong bossing the midfield

Gunners must prepare for battle

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Wenger's gunning for silverware

London club's success will largely depend on keeping Fabregas at the Emirates

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Players run risk of being caught offside

Multi-millionaire Premiership football icons see their form plunge after being hauled over the coals by media for alleged affairs and one-night stands

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Hodgson needs to inject some passion

It's been some years since I've cared much for Liverpool results

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England's failings were there to see

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England crush Australia

The crushing win helps England retain the Ashes Down Under after a 24-year wait

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