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Normally, Luka Doncic and the Dallas Mavericks visiting the Phoenix Suns would feel like a battle for supremacy near the top of the league. Head coach Jason Kidd recently called for an improvement from his defense, whose standards have slipped this season. Dallas Mavericks – Luka DoncicThe Suns are 20th in the league for points scored this season, but the Mavs are a place lower. KEY BATTLE – Can the Mavs defense finally thrive with no obvious Suns threat? One factor they could rely on here, though, is the Suns being without Booker and therefore without anyone averaging more than 17.5 points per game (Ayton).
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In each of the past two seasons, there were periods where Sevilla could consider themselves genuine threats in LaLiga's title race. They head to the Santiago Bernabeu on Saturday as bigger outsiders than they've been for years in this fixture. Sevilla's five points after the first seven league games of the season was their worst at that stage since 1996-97 (four points). Of course, what happens at the Bernabeu won't define Sevilla's season. Re-energising the team is Sampaoli's task, and if he succeeds, his reputation will be restored.

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Sampaoli's still rebuilding his reputation, but transforming sluggish Sevilla will complete the cycle

In each of the past two seasons, there were periods where Sevilla could consider themselves genuine threats in LaLiga's title race. Sevilla's five points after the first seven league games of the season was their worst at that stage since 1996-97 (four points). However, even with that, it's fair to suggest Sampaoli's stock still hasn't fully recovered to where it was when he first left Sevilla in 2017. Of course, what happens at the Bernabeu won't define Sevilla's season. Re-energising the team is Sampaoli's task, and if he succeeds, his reputation will be restored.

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Erik ten Hag has ordered Manchester United's players to ignore the Cristiano Ronaldo saga and keep their focus on beating Chelsea. By refusing to play as a substitute, according to Ten Hag, and leaving the stadium early, Ronaldo secured himself a weekend off. So Ronaldo will stay at home as United head to Stamford Bridge on Saturday, disciplined and with plenty of atoning to do. We have a big game to play, so all my focus is on that game." He said that applied for all United's staff and players, adding: "We have to win that game and do everything we can.

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Chelsea 1-1 Manchester United: Casemiro snatches dramatic late draw

But chief among them was the demonstrably improved spirit that has taken over United. Watching United dominate much of the first half at Stamford Bridge, Ronaldo would've been far from the minds of most supporters initially. Ten Hag's men were exceptional at times in the opening period, with the composure brought by Casemiro and Christian Eriksen in midfield helping United regularly slice through the Chelsea lines. Who's to say if Ronaldo would have converted past Kepa, but undoubtedly it was an opening he'd have expected himself to take. But even though United rescued the point, there was still a sense of them ruing what might have been when dominant in the first half.

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Casemiro rescues wasteful Man Utd but lack of ruthlessness signals Ronaldo lifeline

But chief among them was the demonstrably improved spirit that has taken over United. Watching United dominate much of the first half at Stamford Bridge, Ronaldo would've been far from the minds of most supporters initially. Who's to say if Ronaldo would have converted past Kepa, but undoubtedly it was an opening he'd have expected himself to take. But even though United rescued the point, there was still a sense of them ruing what might have been when dominant in the first half. That lack of ruthlessness could be Ronaldo's lifeline.

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Premier League data dive: Haaland and De Bruyne match Man City greats, Liverpool's City Ground woe strikes again

Manchester United scrambled a draw at Chelsea without Cristiano Ronaldo as Casemiro's late heroics saved the day for Erik ten Hag. Here, Stats Perform picks out the best facts from the day's Premier League action. Manchester City 3-1 Brighton and Hove Albion: Haaland matches Aguero, De Bruyne goes level with SilvaErling Haaland has gone off hat-tricks, but doubles will do fine for now. City have won 10 consecutive Premier League games at the Etihad Stadium, including all six this season. This is the fifth time they have begun a Premier League campaign by winning their opening six home matches (also 2007-08, 2011-12, 2013-14 and 2018-19).

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Morant scores 49 in Grizzlies comeback victory, Beal's game-winner lifts Wizards over the Bulls

A stunning 49-point outburst from Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant carried his side back from a 16-point first-half deficit to defeat the Houston Rockets 129-122 on Friday. Morant had 18 points and six assists in the first half, but the rest of the Grizzlies were struggling, falling into a 42-26 hole early in the second quarter before trimming the margin to 70-62 at halftime. He had 31 in the second half, and only a missed free throw in the fourth quarter kept him from scoring 50. In an eye-catching performance, second-year center Alperen Sengun tallied 23 points (nine-of-13 shooting) with 12 rebounds in 27 minutes off the Houston bench. Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant carried the scoring load, as Irving top-scored, producing 30 points on 11-of-24 shooting while adding seven assists, while Durant hit eight-of-18 shots for 27 points and six assists.

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