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# expectations

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Man United players surpass Ralf Rangnick’s expectations
'The expectations at that age, we'll see if he can handle it' - Guardiola
'I was only expecting to get maybe one cap this year but I'm delighted'
What next for Ireland? Schmidt's men don't want to be 'one-hit wonders'
David Beckham expected Phil Neville to take to coaching more than brother Gary
Leipzig boss says Keita's form 'not as consistent' since sealing Liverpool move
Experiencing mothering stress and burnout? Psychologist gives advice on steps to take
Niamh Delmar
An expert in batteries explains why your phone won't last longer than a day
'A top-half finish would be good for us' - Schmidt dampens Six Nations expectations
Here's how to deal with any family stress this Christmas
This sad KFC meal made people share their own grim fast food photos
The Debs: Expectation v Reality
5 reasons why this weekend is the biggest of the Gaelic football calendar so far
This is why you should be looking forward to iOS 9's arrival
This is the one thing people trying to lose weight mess up
Ireland prop Ross: 'That's Irish sport for you - you're either a hero or a villain!'
'Our best performance needs to come next week' - Focus turns to France
'Their back three is a deadly mix' - Les Kiss on Scotland's threats
Halloween as a kid, expectations versus reality
'The expectation is extremely high' says Rob Penney after Gloucester victory
Moving up to Dublin: Expectation vs Reality
Column: What do you want to do with your life?
Fergus McCarthy
Here are our writers’ predictions for the new Premier League season
Adlington: Winning gold is not as easy as picking up a drink