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A polished Wales overcame Finland's stubborn 10 men to win their Nations League group and clinch promotion to the competition's top flight.Finland's Jere Uronen was sent off after only 12 minutes for a foul on Harry Wilson, who then fired Wales in front with a fine low finish after a through ball from Gareth Bale.Daniel James' 20-yard firecracker doubled their lead early in the second half, before the Finns hit back with a goal by Teemu Pukki - the first Wales had conceded in more than 12 hours of competitive football.The visitors had a handful of other chances as they sought an improbable victory which would have seen them win Group B4.But, despite their second-half wobble, Wales were ultimately comfortable victors and put the result beyond doubt with Kieffer Moore's late header from Jame...

Liverpool delivered a powerful statement of intent about their desire to retain the Premier League title with a comfortable dismissal of Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on another nightmare day for keeper Kepa Arrizabalaga.Jurgen Klopp's champions were already in complete control even before Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen was correctly shown a red card on the stroke of half-time.Referee Paul Tierney initially opted for a yellow card but reviewed Christensen's desperate challenge on Sadio Mane as he raced on to Jordan Henderson's pass.Mane then punished Chelsea with two swift goals after the break to confirm Liverpool's vast superiority, the second of which was the result of another calamity for Kepa.Mane headed in Roberto Firmino's cross after 50 minutes then chased down Kepa, whose botch...

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Chelsea 0-2 Liverpool: Sadio Mane nets double against 10-man Blues