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Marcel Kittel punched by Andriy Grivko to at Dubai Tour

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Marcel Kittel accuses Astana rider Andriy Grivko of punching him in the head

The German cyclist shared a photo of blood pouring from a wound at Dubai Tour

Grivko has been disqualified and Astana issued a quick apology after stage three

But Kittel refuses to accept the apology and wants  Grivko to face a lengthy ban

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Press Association Reporter

Published: 14:30 GMT, 2 February 2017 |

The experts in Eddie Jones' England backroom team

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Eddie Jones prepares to lead England into the Six Nations and maintain his perfect record since taking charge after the 2015 World Cup. But England’s record of 13 wins from 13 games is not down to Jones alone – he has a big backroom team of support staff behind him who are all experts in their field and help England on and off the pitch.

Sportsmail takes a look at the coaches, medical and…

Yaya Toure says Manchester City will not give up on title

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Yaya Toure admitted his manager’s tactical approach can cause problems 

Manchester City trail Premier League leaders Chelsea by ten points 

Ivorian spoke about his desire to succeed and insists he never gives up 

Toure added: ‘He wants to win in style, that is difficult in the Premier League’

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Oliver Todd for MailOnline

Published: 14:51 GMT, 2 February 2017 | Updated: 14:59…

Harry Redkapp predicted Frank Lampard would go to the top

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It was during a tense West Ham United fans’ forum 21 years ago that the club’s then manager Harry Redknapp predicted a young Frank Lampard would go ‘right to the very top’.

Redknapp, Lampard’s uncle, had been accused of favouring his 18-year-old nephew who had come through the youth ranks in east London with his father Frank Snr also at the club as assistant manager.

One particular fan…

England train ahead of Six Nations clash against France

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England face France in their Six Nations opener on Saturday

Eddie Jones named Jonny May in his starting XV on Thursday morning

May, like Jones last week, is sporting a black eye

England ran through backs’, lineout and scrum drills in matchday kit 

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Joe Ridge for MailOnline

Published: 12:26 GMT, 2 February 2017 | Updated: 14:41 GMT, 2 February 2017

Jonny May sported a black…

Manchester United have converted just 33 of 391 chances

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Manchester United drew another blank on Wednesday night in what is becoming an all-too-familiar tale of wastefulness for Jose Mourinho and his team.

Despite 16 shots at goal, United failed to find the net against Hull City and were forced to settle for their third consecutive Premier League draw, losing further ground in the top four race.

Astonishingly, they have fired in 391 shots at…

Borussia Dortmund out to avenge loss against RB Leipzig

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RB Leipzig lie second in Bundesliga and lead Borussia Dortmund by 11 points

Dortmund CEO dismissed Leipzig at start of season as team ‘to sell soda cans’

Thomas Tuchel’s side lost in last encounter against newly promoted team

He admitted his side are ‘limping a bit behind expectations’ this season

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Reuters Reporter

Published: 13:35 GMT, 2 February 2017 | Updated: 13:36 GMT, 2…

Who of Arsenal, Man Utd, Liverpool & Co can stop Chelsea?

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Chelsea have a firm hand on the Premier League title, but none of the rest of the top six can seem to get a solid grip on a Champions League qualification place.

Manchester City were the only side not to drop points in the latest round of midweek fixtures, with Tottenham and Manchester United drawing and Arsenal losing in games they would have expected to win and Liverpool being held by…