A Keysborough loss would be particularly detrimental if Parkfield can get up against second-placed Lyndale at Barry Powell Reserve.

Source: https://berwicknews.starcommunity.com.au/sport/2023-01-12/the-run-home-to-finals-begins/

Arsenal have made two signings this month to strengthen their title bid with the Gunners five points clear at the top of the Premier League with a game in hand over second-placed Manchester City.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/01/31/arsenal-ivan-fresneda-may-still-leave-real-valladolid-on-deadline-day-18193573/

Before the start of this season, it was increasingly hard to imagine Rashford would be the focal point of any big game, let alone such a pivotal showdown as fourth-placed United’s clash with second-placed City.

Source: https://guardian.ng/sport/rashfords-hot-streak-fuels-man-utd-revival/

Coughlan made one change to the XI that drew 2-2 with second-placed Stevenage with a recall for Bournemouth loanee Nathan Moriah-Welsh, who had been given a breather after an impressive first half of the campaign in midfield.

Source: https://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/sport/23331280.cameron-norman-heads-newport-county-draw-walsall/?ref=rss

Despite having played more fixtures than the two teams behind them, a run of 11 matches without defeat has moved the Hoops well and truly into contention for a second-placed Southern Counties East Premier Division finish.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/deal/sport/deals-unbeaten-run-put-to-the-test-283690/

Gabriel Martinelli scored the game’s only goal a minute into the second half to open up a five-point gap on second-placed Manchester City.

Source: https://www.blueprint.ng/arsenal-pip-leicester-city-regain-premier-league-control/

Genk, now on 55 points, are 10 points clear of second-placed Union Saint-Gilloise in the league table.

Source: https://www.completesports.com/belgian-jupiler-onuachu-fires-blanks-again-ghanas-paintsil-scores-provides-assist-in-genks-away-win/

Gold Coast will likely need five wins from the remaining eight rounds to make the top eight for the first time and it gets no easier against second-placed Port Adelaide on the road next week.

Source: https://www.perthnow.com.au/sport/afl/collingwood-deliver-gold-coast-an-afl-reality-check-c-11150195

Gwersyllt are now 40 points clear of second-placed Hawarden Park, who kept up the pace with a 28-run win at home to Northop Seconds.

Source: https://www.leaderlive.co.uk/sport/23750887.northop-saints-head-to-head-battle-cricket-crown/?ref=rss

It meant Dartford’s second-placed finish in the league campaign ultimately counted for little.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/dartford/sport/dowson-only-time-will-tell-286717/

It’s claimed that Havertz’s versatility is seen as a ‘big attraction’ for Arteta, who guided Arsenal to a second-placed finish in the Premier League last season.

Source: https://metro.co.uk/2023/06/19/mikel-arteta-tells-kai-havertz-he-can-play-in-five-positions-for-arsenal-18976004/

It will be tough couple of weeks with unbeaten competition leaders Gunnedah this Saturday, and second-placed Narrabri the following.

Source: https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/story/8294289/50-of-the-best-teenager-reflects-on-very-special-milestone/?src=rss

Josh Gent’s side have won 13 out of 14 league games and hold a 36-point advantage over second-placed Eagley with nine rounds remaining (a maximum of 12 points per win).

Source: https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/23671151.lehmann-looking-forward-finals-day-little-lever/?ref=rss

Leader Napoli won at Lecce 2-1 to move 19 points clear of second-placed Lazio, which hosts Juventus on Saturday.

Source: https://indianexpress.com/article/sports/ipl/inter-held-1-1-by-salernitana-after-late-antonio-candreva-goal-8545298/

Leeds' 1-0 defeat at Stoke meant that gap between Leeds, who remain in third, to the league leaders has now widened to 14 points, while second-placed Ipswich's fine start sees them nine ahead of Daniel Farke's side.

Source: https://www.leeds-live.co.uk/sport/leeds-united/leeds-united-told-adopt-leicester-27984106

Liam Manning has labelled today’s clash an “extremely difficult game” as second-placed U’s face play third-place Stevenage in Sky Bet League One.

Source: https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/sport/23823658.liam-manning-oxford-uniteds-tough-stevenage-game/?ref=rss

Manchester United are now bottom of their Champions League group with two games to play, but hope is not lost as they are still just one point behind second-placed Galatasaray and they go to the Turkish side next.

Source: https://newsday.com.ng/erik-ten-hag-hits-out-at-officials-after-manchester-united-lose-at-fc-copenhagen/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=erik-ten-hag-hits-out-at-officials-after-manchester-united-lose-at-fc-copenhagen

Norway places first for Live Video Experience worldwide: USsers in Norway have the best overall Live Video Experience in the world (55.3 points), beating second-placed Netherlands while Denmark and Sweden jointly take bronze.

Source: https://newsbytes.ph/2023/02/27/opensignal-recognizes-ph-telcos-in-mobile-experience-award/

Summerstrand were emphatic overall club winners in the pool, scoring 579 points to second-placed Harties’s 401.

Source: https://www.heraldlive.co.za/sport/2023-04-04-summerstrands-super-reign-in-pool/

The Broch are 11 points behind leaders Brechin City and second-placed Buckie Thistle, but Buchan is keen to finish the league campaign strongly.

Source: https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/football/highland-league/5384128/buchan-wants-fraserburgh-to-carry-good-form-into-brora-clash/