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O’Neill sparks outrage with NI selection

Northern Ireland and Blackburn Rovers manager Michael O'Neill has provoked a fierce backlash from Championship relegation rivals. Balancing his dual roles, the 56-year-old is accused of a major conflict of interest after heavily utilising key players from clubs battling Blackburn for survival in a 1-1 friendly draw, while resting his own prospect until the 80th minute.

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Spurs up next? Most shocking relegations in EPL history

If they didn't know it beforehand, then Sunday's north London derby seemingly confirmed one thing for those watching on as Tottenham succumbed to Arsenal: Spurs are in a relegation battle. Igor Tudor was supposed to deliver a new-manager bounce after replacing Thomas Frank, but his side looked severely lacking in quality and, perhaps more importantly, belief as they went down 4-1 to the Gunners to leave themselves just four points above the drop zone with 11 matches to play.

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PosTeamPWDLFA+/-PTSForm
10Baniyas crestBaniyas2676132943-1427
L
D
D
W
D
11Al Ittihad Kalba crestAl Ittihad Kalba2659122945-1624
L
L
D
L
D
12Al-Dhafra crestAl-Dhafra2664162852-2422
W
L
D
L
L
13Al Bataeh crestAl Bataeh2649132437-1321
D
D
L
L
D
14Dibba Al Fujairah crestDibba Al Fujairah2655162555-3020
L
L
W
L
L
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