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Man City: Collapse or Comeback?
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Arsenal take advantage as Man City stumble in a dramatic 3-3 draw at Everton, but was the bigger story City’s collapse or their recovery? Nottingham Forest stun Chelsea 3-1 at Stamford Bridge. Are they safe? We speak exclusively to Celtic manager Martin O’Neill. Plus, Ipswich chairman Mark Ashton reflects on promotion to the Premier League and Adam Smith previews Fabio Wardley’s heavyweight clash with Daniel Dubois in Manchester.
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