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FA Cup goal of tournament: Gerard Deulofeu chip for Watford voted your best

Manchester City lifted the 2018-19 FA Cup after an emphatic 6-0 win over Watford in Saturday's final, but there was a silver lining for one of the Hornets players in our goal of the tournament vote. You have voted Gerard Deulofeu's first goal against Wolves in the semi-final at Wembley as your best goal. The Spaniard's delightful chip, which began the Hornets' stunning comeback from 2-0 down to win 3-2, received 39% of the vote, putting it ahead of Ruben Neves' fourth-round strike for Wolves v Liverpool (23%) and Connor Jennings long-range volley for Tranmere against Southport in round six (13%). You can watch all 12 goals on the shortlist above (UK only) and see the full vote results below. Watch all of the latest FA Cup highlights and reaction here Watch highlights of the FA People's Cup first round here

Why Man City are the greatest Premier League team - Alan Shearer analysis

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There are many things that make Manchester City the best Premier League side I've ever seen, but what impresses me most is their hunger and desire. They always want more - more goals, and more trophies. And the way they go about getting them is what makes them different from the other great English sides of the modern era. I played against Manchester United's treble winners of 1998-99 and Arsenal's Invincibles of 2003-04, so I know how good they were - but City are doing something new, that we have not seen here before. The United side that won the treble in 1999 were a brilliant attacking team that would destroy you with pace when they flew forward. In Arsene Wenger's early years with the Gunners, they were groundbreaking in their own way, playing possession football but also able to pass their way through you in the blink of an eye. Both of those sides were horrible to play against, but the way City make life so difficult for the opposition takes

Gareth Bale: What next for Real Madrid's talented Welsh forward?

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It has been a frustrating season for Gareth Bale at Real Madrid, the Welshman ending it as an unused substitute for the 2-0 home loss to Real Betis. Having finished third in La Liga, 19 points behind champions and fierce rivals Barcelona, and seen their three-year grip on the Champions League ended, Real Madrid face a big summer as manager Zinedine Zidane attempts to rebuild the squad. Bale said nothing after Sunday's loss, while Zidane admitted he "did not know" whether the 29-year-old would still be at the club next season. So what does the future hold for one of Britain's most successful foreign exports? Gareth Bale: Staying at Real Madrid impossible - ex-president Calderon Bale does not acknowledge fans in final Real game of season Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward wants to 'play all his career' at club Zidane's power play hints at unlikely Real future Bale was unhappy not to get a chance to play against Betis. After six years in

Kylian Mbappe: PSG say France striker will remain at club next season

Kylian Mbappe and Paris St-Germain's "shared history will continue next season", say the French champions. France World Cup winner Mbappe won the Ligue 1 Player of the Year award on Sunday and hinted in his acceptance speech about "a new project elsewhere". When asked to clarify the comments, the 20-year-old said: "I said what I had to say." In a statement, PSG said "very strong links unite the club and Mbappe", who signed from Monaco in 2017. Having initially joined on a season-long loan, the deal was made permanent for a fee of around £166m, making him the second most expensive player in history behind team-mate Neymar. He has scored 59 goals in 86 games for PSG, winning two league titles and one French Cup, but they were knocked out of the Champions League at the last-16 stage by Manchester United. Mbappe is the top scorer in Ligue 1 this season with 32 goals.

Steve Clarke is named new Scotland manager on three-year deal

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Steve Clarke says he wants to "emulate the success" of the Scotland women's team after being named the country's new head coach. The 55-year-old replaces Alex McLeish on a three-year deal a day on from guiding Kilmarnock to third in the Scottish Premiership. Scotland sit fifth in their Euro 2020 qualifying group after two games while Shelley Kerr's side are set for next month's Women's World Cup. "It is an honour," he said. "I firmly believe we have a talented group of players who can achieve success on the international stage. I look forward to working with them and helping them to fulfil those ambitions. "I appreciate the Scotland supporters have waited a long time for the national team to qualify for a major tournament. Now we have a Women's World Cup to look forward to in France this summer and it's my motivation to emulate the success of Shelley Kerr and her squad by leading us to EURO 2020. "I beli