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He then notched his second in as many games, scoring the opener inside the cauldron of St James' Park, helping City take control of their Carabao Cup semi-final against holders Newcastle.

From BBC

These made the company what its chairman, Ryan Lance, said at the Friday meeting into “the largest non-sovereign credit holder in Venezuela today.”

From Los Angeles Times

The National League North side beat holders Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday to record one of the biggest upsets in the history of the competition.

From BBC

The Silkmen - who play in the sixth tier of English football - produced the greatest shock in the competition's history with a 2-1 victory over their Premier League opponents and the current holders.

From BBC

The National League North side defeated FA Cup holders Crystal Palace 2-1 on Saturday despite being ranked 117 league places below the Premier League club.

From BBC