The impressive Juan Mata played in Torres, who unselfishly squared the ball for Ramires in front of an open goal, but his weak finish allowed De Gea to make a scrambling save.

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Critics who claimed he was weak in a finish, and disadvantaged by his unfamiliarity with British racecourses, were soon silenced.

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This makes me wonder whether the Grinch has already made his bet that stocks will finish the year on a weak note.

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Jens Lehmann's weak clearance was intercepted by Joey Barton that enabled Michael Johnson to thread the ball in for Beasley to finish.

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