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Topic: Portsmouth

Chelsea find the spaces en route to big win over Portsmouth

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Jan 09, 2012

Juan Mata, Ramires and Frank Lampard score for the London club. Read Article Chelsea find the spaces en route to big win over Portsmouth

Man City go top after seven goal thriller with Wolves

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Jan 15, 2011

Carlos Tevez scores twice as Manchester City climb to the top of the Premier League following their battling 4-3 win against Wolves. Read Article Man City go top after seven goal thriller with Wolves

Premier League team-by-team: Liverpool to Wolves

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Jan 14, 2011

The Manchester City manager confirms Roque Santa Cruz is almost certain to return to Blackburn while John Henry will be at Anfield for Sunday's Merseyside derby. Read Article Premier League team-by-team: Liverpool to Wolves

Portsmouth out of administration after sale to Chainrai

Oct 25, 2010

Portsmouth have confirmed the completion of the sale of the club following the approval of the Football League. Read Article Portsmouth out of administration after sale to Chainrai

 

Premier League: sterling start, startling miss

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Aug 16, 2010

Following the weekend's opening nine matches, Paul Radley selects the most impressive and embarrassing moments. Read Article Premier League: sterling start, startling miss

 

The Premier League: a reality check for top tier

AD201010708139838AR-Portsmouth only just managed to survive crippling financial burdens.

Aug 14, 2010

With failure on the big stages and clubs feeling the pinch, can England still claim to have the best league, asks new correspondent Duncan Castles. Read Article The Premier League: a reality check for top tier

 

West Ham in hunt as Grant quits

May 22, 2010

West Ham have approached Avram Grant to be their new manager after his decision to quit Portsmouth. Read Article West Ham in hunt as Grant quits

 

Ecstasy for Chelsea and agony for Portsmouth

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May 16, 2010

Portsmouth and the woodwork almost thwart Chelsea's double dream, writes Alam Khan. Read Article Ecstasy for Chelsea and agony for Portsmouth

 

Drogba delivers the double

AD201010705159849AR-Petr Cech, the Chelsea goalkeeper, saves the penalty kick of

May 16, 2010

The Ivorian striker scores again at Wembley to make Chelsea the seventh English club to do the league and FA Cup double. Read Article Drogba delivers the double

 

Chelsea complete league and FA Cup double

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May 15, 2010

Didier Drogba's 58th minute free-kick is the only goal in a remarkable FA Cup final against Portsmouth at Wembley. Read Article Chelsea complete league and FA Cup double

 

Pompey's unbreakable spirit

AD201010705149863AR-The Portsmouth players have stuck together admirably throughout a season

May 15, 2010

They have suffered administration and relegation yet their team unity remains intact, writes Richard Jolly. Read Article Pompey's unbreakable spirit

 

Chelsea duo shoot for double

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May 15, 2010

Ashley Cole and Nicolas Anelka can claim a unique achievement of winning the league and FA Cup double with two different teams should Chelsea succeed today. Read Article Chelsea duo shoot for double

 

Delfouneso opens his Villa account to keep them in Europe hunt

Apr 19, 2010

The 2-1 victory at Portsmouth puts Aston Villa into sixth place and what is likely to earn them a Europa League spot next season. Read Article Delfouneso opens his Villa account to keep them in Europe hunt

 

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Mental illness or just personality traits?

An executive yells at his staff - the guide could classify him as suffering from a personality disorder. Tim Pannell / Corbis

It is the manual for many US psychiatrists and the latest edition is out this week. Yet the DSM-5 is already under attack for listing as mental disorders what others regard as just personality traits.   Mental illness or just personality traits?

It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

DUBAI , UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - April 27 , 2013 : Michael Cinco , fashion designer ( right ) with model during the rehearsal before the start of his show at Madinat Jumeirah in Dubai. ( Pawan Singh / The National ) For Arts & Life. Story by James Gabrillo

We spend the day backstage with Dubai designer Michael Cinco. See a video interview with him here.  It's Dubai-based Michael Cinco's moment

Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Famous for its dramatic bridges, the eastern Algerian city of Constantine has been selected as the 'Arab Capital of Culture' for 2015. Photo: Lindsay Mackenzie for the National.

Most people don't know anything about the Algerian city selected by the Arab League's cultural arm to be the capital of Arab culture in 2015.  Constantine, the most beautiful city you've never heard of

Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Surrey and England cricketer Adam Hollioake lifts a set of dumbbells at The Oval cricket ground in London on September 3, 2003 to promote his forthcoming 2,000 mile trip from Edinburgh to Tangiers. [The trip is due to begin on October 3, 2003 where he will walk, sail and cycle to raise five million pounds ($7,842,000 ) for the Ben Hollioke Memorial Fund which is aiming to build a centre for the CHASE Children's Hospice Service. Adam's brother Ben, a young England and Surrey cricketer who at the age of 19 wa

Former England cricket captain Adam Hollioake has morphed into a cage fighter and wants to show off his new boxing skills against Carlos Spencer at Fighting Chance Dubai.  Hollioake not short on confidence ahead of Fighting Chance

Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

Eleven of the Tamil refugees at Dubai International Airport before flying to the US last month. They were among a group of 46 Sri Lankan refugees, who were resettled in the US with the help of UNHCR. (Photo-Courtesy Red Crescent Authority.) FOR PREETI KANNAN STORY

Two of the four refugees will begin new lives in the USA, with the others moving to Sweden and Finland.  Tamil refugees sheltering in UAE granted asylum in the USA and Europe

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Action from Malmo and last night's Eurovision Song Contest.  In pictures: Eurovision Song Contest 2013

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