Ngai Tahu chairman Mark Solomon described Dame Kiri's remarks as an unfair generalisation.

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Mark Lyons had 16 points, Solomon Hill added 13 and Brandon Ashley 12 for Arizona, which ended a five-game winning streak.

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Since moving from Manchester City in 2009, Sturridge has struggled to make his mark in a Chelsea side that includes forwards Anelka, Didier Drogba, Florent Malouda and Solomon Kalou.

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