Federer let the match slip with a double-fault and four unforced errors, but played down his disappointment at missing out on the top ranking.

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The MPs' arguments will intensify the debate in the coalition government about how to reverse the slide in the economy, which has seen the UK slip into a double dip recession.

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Yes, the US economic recovery is mediocre, but the US economy is still growing and there is almost no chance, short of some unforeseen economic disaster, that could cause the US to slip back into a double-dip recession.

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United fell further behind when a slip by David Proctor allowed Stokes to double the home side's advantage.

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And Wenger admitted he was a little worried when Rafael pulled a goal back for United in the 90th minute that Arsenal could let slip another two-goal lead, given to them by Samir Nasri's double.

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