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Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes was again influential as his side saw off Aston Villa. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumMan United down Villa as battling Spurs hold Liverpool

Bruno Fernandes moved closer to breaking the Premier League's assists record as Man United beat Aston Villa 3-1, while Tottenham grabbed a 1-1 draw at Liverpool

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Sam Kerr gives her shirt to a fan after the Matildas’ win on Friday.

SOCCER CommentsPremium‘Couldn’t feel more special’: Kerr’s letter to Perth fans

Ahead of their blockbuster Asian Cup semifinal at Optus Stadium on Tuesday night, homegrown Matildas superstar Sam Kerr has penned a letter to Perth fans in The West Australian.

Sam Kerr

Lauren James celebrates scoring Chelsea's first goal against Man United in the League Cup final (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumChelsea secure women's cup final win over Man United

Despite missing Aussie stars Ellie Carpenter and Sam Kerr, Chelsea have retained the English Women's League Cup with a 2-0 victory over Manchester United.

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Denis Genreau has scored against his old side as Victory beat Macarthur in the ALM. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumVictory cruise to win against struggling Macarthur

Melbourne Victory have cemented their spot in the A-League Men's top six after dismantling Macarthur FC 4-1.

Sebastian Tan

Japan have cruised into the Asian Cup semi-finals with a 7-0 drubbing of the Philippines. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumJapan into Asian Cup semis with Philippines thrashing

Japan have eased into the semi-finals of the Women's Asian Cup with a 7-0 victory over the Philippines.

George Clarke

Aideen Keane was among the scorers as Melbourne City beat her former club Canberra in the ALW. (Rob Prezioso/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumCity beat Canberra, close on A-League Women premiership

Melbourne City have claimed a hard-fought 3-1 win over Canberra United to go four points clear at the top of the A-League Women table.

Anna Harrington

Former Sydney FC attacker Adrian Segecic has switched allegiance from Australia to Croatia. (Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumEx-Socceroos prospect explains Croatia defection

Portsmouth playmaker Adrian Segecic has explained why he turned his back on the Socceroos to seek an international career with Croatia.

Anna Harrington

Ante Milicic will come face-to-face with his old side.

SoccerMatildas know what to expect from friend-turned-foe Milicic

Matildas star Ellie Carpenter knows what it is like to play for Ante Milicic, and that first-hand knowledge has her side steeled for another tooth-and-nail battle in their Women’s Asian Cup semifinal.

Ben Smith

Katrina Gorry after the Matildas’ big win on Friday.

SoccerCommentsMatildas want packed-out Optus Stadium for blockbuster semi

With two of their biggest names tracking towards returns from injury, Matildas midfielder Katrina Gorry has issued a call to action from local fans as they look to pack out Optus Stadium on Tuesday night.

Ben Smith

China coach Ante Milicic believes his players can match it with Australia in the semi-finals. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerUnderdogs China back themselves to knock off Matildas

China will be big underdogs for their semi-final against Australia, but coach Ante Milicic thinks his players will thrive in the Optus Stadium cauldron.

Justin Chadwick

Liverpool have extended keeper Alisson Becker's contract for another 12 months. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumLiverpool trigger contract extension for keeper Alisson

Liverpool have triggered the 12-month option to extend goalkeeper Alisson Becker's contract.

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Manchester City's hopes of winning another Premier League title have taken a hit at West Ham. (EPA PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumCity slip up, Gunners' grip on EPL trophy tightens

Manchester City trail Premier League leaders Arsenal by nine points after drawing at struggling West Ham and the Gunners leaving it late to beat Everton.

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Yang Hyun-Jun, (r) celebrates his second and Celtic's third goal in the 3-1 win over Motherwell. (AP PHOTO)

SoccerPremiumYang at the double as Celtic down Motherwell

Celtic secured a crucial 3-1 victory over 10-man Motherwell to keep the momentum behind their Scottish Premiership title push.

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Mackenzie Arnold was back to her very best against North Korea. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerMatildas veteran regains her mojo ahead of semi-final

The Matildas will take on China in Tuesday night's Women's Asian Cup semi-final in Perth, and confidence is high following a fighting win over North Korea.

Justin Chadwick

South Korea have cruised into the Asian Cup semi-finals with a crushing win over Uzbekistan. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumKoreans cruise into Asian Cup semis with Uzbek crushing

South Korea have outclassed Uzbekistan to claim a 6-0 Women's Asian Cup win and advance to the competition's semi-finals.

George Clarke

Phoenix goalscorer Manaia Elliott (right) tries to fend off Brisbane's Aimee Medwin in Wellington. (Marty Melville/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumVictory, Phoenix land crucial wins in A-League Women

Melbourne Victory have beaten Western Sydney 1-0, and Wellington claimed a 3-0 win over Brisbane as the A-League Women finals race heats up.

Anna Harrington

China celebrate a goal by Shao Ziqin.

SoccerCommentsPremiumChina and former Matildas coach set up Australian semifinal

The Matildas are set to take on China in a semifinal showdown at Optus Stadium on Tuesday, coming face-to-face with former coach Ante Milicic after his side beat Chinese Taipei 2-0 at HBF Park.

Ben Smith

Auckland's Sam Cosgrove watches his header sail past Newcastle goalkeeper James Delianov. (Darren Pateman/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumCosgrove's double steers Auckland past Newcastle

Newcastle's breathing room on top of the A-League Men ladder has vanished after Auckland FC ended the Jets' 10-game unbeaten streak on Saturday.

Sebastian Tan

China are celebrating after downing Taiwan in an extra-time Asian Cup quarter-final. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerChina beat Taiwan to set up Matildas Asian Cup semi

China had a goal rubbed off and a penalty saved, but they still did enough to beat Taiwan and set up a blockbuster semi-final showdown with Australia.

Justin Chadwick

Sabit Ngor was Central Coast's goalscoring hero in the draw with Adelaide. (Mark Evans/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumMariners stretch ALM unbeaten run in Adelaide draw

Central Coast Mariners are unbeaten in their last eight games and are on course for a finals finish after a 1-1 draw with Adelaide.

George Clarke

Stefan Colakovski looks on after a Phoenix goal.

SoccerCommentsPremiumThird-straight wooden spoon closer to reality for Glory

A lacklustre Perth Glory’s A-League Men’s finals hopes continue to fade, as a third consecutive wooden spoon remains in play after a 2-0 loss to Wellington Phoenix at Hnry Stadium.

Ben Smith

Alanna Kennedy has thrived at the Asian Cup, scoring five goals for the Matildas. (Richard Wainwright/AAP PHOTOS)

SoccerPremiumAlanna Kennedy could be the best: Matildas coach

Defender Alanna Kennedy is thriving in the midfield, with her five goals at the Women's Asian Cup giving her a shot at winning the tournament's golden boot.

Justin Chadwick

Joe Montemurro, Head Coach of Australia, celebrates victory.

SoccerCommentsPremiumGrit-and-grind Tillies taking confidence into semifinal

It may not have been pretty, but the Matildas are taking plenty of heart from their backs-to-the wall Women’s Asian Cup win over North Korea as they prepare for Tuesday’s semi-final.

Ben Smith

Emerging Australian star Adrian Segecic is set to defect to Croatia and turn his back on the Socceroos just months out from World Cup,

SWITCHING SIDESRising Aussie star suddenly turns back on own country

The 21-year-old has made the shock decision just months out from the biggest stage of all.

Anna Harrington, AAP