The Citizen (KZN)

Sun 3 July - S10 V3

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M1 America Mineiro vs Goias: America have picked up one point from their last five Brazilian Serie A fixtures. Goias' win over Cuiaba last weekend ended a run of five matches without success.

M2 Coritiba vs Fortaleza: Coritiba have lost their last four matches in a row. Fortaleza are at the bottom of the Serie A standings in Brazil.

M3 New York City vs Atlanta United: NYC have won four of the last six visits by Atlanta, who have managed a draw and a win on their previous trips to the face the reigning MLS champions.

M4 Columbus Crew vs Philadelph­ia Union: Columbus have lost their last three games to Union, but all have been away from home.

M5 New England Revolution vs FC Cincinnati: Revolution are on a seven-match unbeaten home run. Cincinnati have won three of their last five away assignment­s.

M6 Minnesota United vs Real

Salt Lake: Minnesota have lost only twice in 13 past games against Real Salt Lake, winning five with six drawn.

M7 Sporting Kansas City vs New York RB: Sporting have won only one of their last five home games, losing the most recent two. NYRB have lost their last three away games, all with a 0-2 score line.

M8 Houston Dynamo vs Charlotte FC: Houston have only two wins from their previous five home games in MLS action. Rookies Charlotte are yet to win an away game and this is their 10th away game of their first MLS season.

M9 Nashville SC vs Portland Timbers: The only previous meeting between these sides was two years ago with Portland winning 1-0 at home.

M10 San Jose Earthquake­s vs Chicago Fire: These sides are bottom of their respective MLS conference­s. Earthquake­s have not won in their last five outings.

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FERNANDINH­O GOES HOME

Former Manchester City star Fernandinh­o has returned to his first club Athletico Paranaense, 17 years after leaving the Brazilian side, and could play in Sunday's clash at leaders Palmeiras. Fernandinh­o, 37, left City at the end of last season after scooping his fifth Premier League title in a trophy-laden nine-year spell at the Etihad Stadium.

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