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  Coventry City 1-2 Southampton: ‘Statement’ win buoys Saints’ push for the play-offs

  Tonda Eckert claimed Southampton made a statement by downing leaders Coventry City to improve their bid to make the Championship play-offs.

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  RESULT PUZZLES GAFFER

  GOT IT LICKED: Norwich City’s Kenny McLean wheels away after doubling their lead PICTURES: Alamy PRESTON manager Paul Heckingbottom said he felt his side deserved to take something from a game that stretched their poor run to just one win in 13. “It’s another tough one to take,” he said....

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  CLEMENT FINDS THE WINNING SOLUTION

  By Chris Wise NORWICH CITY 2 Ahmed 17, McLean 39 PRESTON NE 0 NORWICH head coach Phillippe Clement paid tribute to his players after watching them pass the 50-point mark for the season with a confident and assured winning performance over Preston North End. Despite being some way below their...

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  FOXES ‘GIVE THREE GIFTS’ TO HOOPS

  By Stephen Marshall LEICESTER CITY 1 James 14 QPR 3 Vale 43, Nelson 50 (og), Edwards 58 STAR MAN RONNIE EDWARDS QPR net. LEICESTER City boss Gary Rowett believes his side summoned up the festive spirit to gift QPR victory at the King Power Stadium After Rowett secured a first...