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Top Seeds Coco Gauff, Elina Svitolina To Clash In Auckland Classic Final

US Open champion Coco Gauff maintained her imperious form in the lead-up to the Australia Open by dismantling Emma Navarro 6-3, 6-1 in the semi-finals of the Auckland Classic on Saturday. Gauff, world number three and top seed, will defend the title she won a year ago against number two seed Elina Svitolina, who defied a back injury to beat Wang Xiyu. The Ukrainian needed two medical timeouts before fighting back to beat her unseeded Chinese opponent 2-6, 6-4, 6-3. Gauff will be the fresher of the two finalists having not dropped a set all week and racing past fourth seed Navarro in a display that highlighted all her attacking weapons. The 19-year-old served 10 aces and struck 26 winners, saying afterwards she knew what would be needed to quell her American compatriot.

Manchester United ace Christian Eriksen sets FA Cup target ahead of Wigan fixture

Manchester United midfielder Christian Eriksen is targeting a successful FA Cup run this season ahead of Monday night's third round tie with Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.

I saw who Manchester United were linked with in January transfer window and it's exactly what I expected

No number of TV crews camped outside Premier League training grounds can change the fact the January transfer window isn't as exciting as the summer window.

Contractor for £60m housing scheme in Orsdall set to get the go-ahead

City councillors are set to appoint a contractor for a 274-home scheme in the Ordsall area of Salford on two sites that have been vacant for about 10 years. The £60million development will be built by Countryside Properties, part of the Vistry Group, off Robert Hall Street and West Park Street.

Christine Clark: Inspired by the power of women, she fought for a better world

Britain would soon be on the cusp of a cultural and social revolution. The dour, dark days of 1950s austerity would be eclipsed by the hope and promise of the 60s.

Injured Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai to miss key cup clashes

Liverpool midfielder Dominik Szoboszlai will miss the weekend's FA Cup clash against Arsenal as well as the first leg of their League Cup semi-final against Fulham after suffering a hamstring injury, manager Juergen Klopp said on Friday (Jan 5).

Three reasons Erik ten Hag's team selection for Manchester United vs Wigan should be simple

Every year it seems as though we debate the importance of the FA Cup.

Kobbie Mainoo has given Manchester United a simple £21.5million transfer decision to make

Erik ten Hag said last month that Manchester United will be stronger come January deadline day, but not because of signings.

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Top Seeds Coco Gauff, Elina Svitolina To Clash In Auckland Classic Final

Manchester United ace Christian Eriksen sets FA Cup target ahead of Wigan fixture

I saw who Manchester United were linked with in January transfer window and it's exactly what I expected

Contractor for £60m housing scheme in Orsdall set to get the go-ahead

Christine Clark: Inspired by the power of women, she fought for a better world

Injured Liverpool midfielder Szoboszlai to miss key cup clashes

Three reasons Erik ten Hag's team selection for Manchester United vs Wigan should be simple

Kobbie Mainoo has given Manchester United a simple £21.5million transfer decision to make