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AFPReal Madrid's Courtois to return after nine-month injury layoff
Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois will play his first match for the Spanish club after a nine-month injury layoff against Cadiz this weekend, coach Carlo Ancelotti confirmed Friday.La Liga leaders Real Madrid have their first chance to be crowned champions this weekend, although they need a helping hand from this season's shock title challengers Girona.
AFPMan City's Foden wins football writers' award
Manchester City's Phil Foden was Friday named Footballer of the Year by the English Football Writers' Association, with the club's Khadija Shaw scooping the women's award."Being named the Football Writers' Association footballer of the year is a huge honour," said Foden.
AFPMan City must be perfect to win Premier League, says Guardiola
Pep Guardiola has played down suggestions that Manchester City's greater experience will be pivotal as his side go head to head with Arsenal for the Premier League title, saying his side must be perfect to come out on top.He was asked at Friday's press conference whether his team's title-winning nous would prove pivotal.
The TelegraphArsenal lose ‘Invincibles’ branding to Jens Lehmann for £30,000
Arsenal have lost the right to cash in on their ‘Invincibles’ season – to one of the key players behind the legendary feat.