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United battle back to claim draw

7:34pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Newcastle may have had their lead at the top of the Championship cut to two points, after they drew at Bristol City and West Brom recorded a home victory over Preston. But they showed their title credentials with yet another performance of grit and determination to keep them on track for an immdediate return to the Premier League.

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Boro play-off hopes dented by another home draw

5:01pm Saturday 20th March 2010

MIDDLESBROUGH’S faltering play-off hopes suffered another blow this afternoon as they threw away a one-goal lead to draw with Reading.

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Gordon Cats hero after Bent's City double

4:53pm Saturday 20th March 2010

DARREN BENT further enhanced his World Cup chances with the two goals that lifted Sunderland further clear of the relegation zone this afternoon.

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Bristol City V Newcastle United

4:42pm Saturday 20th March 2010

Leon Best is the only change from Newcastle's 3-0 home victory over Scunthorpe. Best comes in for the injured Peter Lovenkrands who failed to shake off a calf injury.

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Jones missing but Bent gives Cats fine start

3:26pm Saturday 20th March 2010

KENWYNE JONES has failed to shrug off the hip problem he picked up for Sunderland six days ago in time to face Birmingham City today.

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Jones makes surprise return in goal for Middlesbrough

2:40pm Saturday 20th March 2010

BRAD Jones makes a surprise return to Middlesbrough's starting line-up for this afternoon's Championship home game with Reading.

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