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SOCCER
Everton manager David Moyes has defended his players after Idrissa Gueye apologised for being sent off in last night's Premier League win over Manchester United at Old Trafford.
The visitors won by a goal to nil but played over 75 minutes with ten men following Gueye's dismissal for a confrontation with his own teammate Michael Keane.
Everton captain Seamus Coleman was forced off with a hamstring injury in the 10th minute at Old Trafford - he was replaced by his fellow Irish international Jake O'Brien.
Manchester City will look to maintain their unbeaten start this season's Champions League tonight.
They entertain Bayer Leverkusen at the Etihad Stadium from 8pm, with three wins and a draw from their four league phase matches so far.
At the same time, Barcelona visit Stamford Bridge for a meeting with Chelsea while Newcastle go away to Marseille.
Wilfried Nancy is close to becoming Celtic's new permanent manager.
Talks are reportedly at 'an advanced stage' between the Scottish champions and his current club Columbus Crew.
Martin O'Neill is likely to remain in charge as interim boss for Thursday's trip to Feyenoord in the Europa League.
RACING
The ground at Tramore is 'heavy, and soft in places' ahead of this afternoon's meeting.
The first of a seven-race mixed card goes to post at five-past-twelve.

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