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Embed from Getty Images A number of season-defining matches take centre stage in Ligue 1 this weekend and the points need to be racked up if the sides are going to meet their season objectives. Marseille v Lille Date 29/01/2016 – Venue – Stade Vélodrome – Kick Off 19:30 (UK ...

Embed from Getty Images Thrashings from PSG and Monaco were the standout results in Ligue 1 at the weekend but Troyes’ first win of the season was also one of the highlights. Rennes 1-0 Gazélec Ajaccio The opening match of the weekend saw Rennes narrowly beat Gazélec Ajaccio, with Rolland ...

Another action packed weekend of football in League Two has been and gone, and here at The Sports Lowdown, we bring you your weekly review of all the action. Embed from Getty Images Northampton Town 3-1 Morecambe  Northampton moved to the top of League Two after recording their fifth successive ...

Embed from Getty Images Leicester City climbed back to the top of the table after a comfortable home victory over Stoke City. Danny Drinkwater, Jamie Vardy and Leonardo Ulloa were on target for the Foxes in an excellent team performance that earned a 3-0 win against the Potters. It took ...

Embed from Getty Images Leicester City have signed highly-rated youngster Daniel Amartey from FC Copenhagen on a four-year deal rumoured to be worth £5-6 million. The versatile Ghanaian has joined the Foxes to bolster the squad’s depth; he is capable of playing in both defence and midfield. This is Claudio ...

Former West Ham midfielder Kevin Noble has been appointed as the new player manager of League Two side Leyton Orient, replacing Ian Hendon who was dismissed after last weekend’s home defeat against Exeter City. The 33 year old, who was released from Upton Park in the summer, but had previously ...

Embed from Getty Images Goals from Son Heung-Min and Nacer Chadli earned Spurs a 2-0 win at the King Power Stadium to set up an FA Cup fourth round tie at Colchester United. Both sides started the game with similar line-ups to those that featured in the first match at ...

There are some important matches for the sides in Ligue 1 this weekend as the out-of-form teams have opportunities to push to meet their season objectives. Embed from Getty Images Rennes v Gazélec Ajaccio Date 22/01/2016 – Venue – Roazhon Park – Kick Off 19:30 (UK Time) Rennes and Gazélec ...

Embed from Getty Images A review of all the weekend’s action, including a big win for Manchester United at Anfield while their noisy neighbours cruised to victory when they hosted Crystal Palace. Chelsea 3-3 Everton. What a fantastic game this one was. A spirited comeback and some controversy gained Chelsea ...

Embed from Getty Images Premier League strugglers Swansea City have appointed former Italy under 21 international Francesco Guidolin as their new head coach. The former Udinese manager will work alongside Alan Curtis, who had been placed in interim charge until the end of the season, after the Swans legend claimed ...