"Obviously if we had got a better result, even a draw, against Essex we would have been in a really strong position coming into this final week, " added Daggett.

BBC: Home advantage key for Northants

Chelsea held Arsenal to a goalless draw in the Premier League on Saturday and a repeat result here would be ideal.

WSJ: Tip of the Day

As a result, it is a mistake to look at the property markets in those major population centers and draw general conclusions about the country as a whole.

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The climax to their qualifying campaign was the emotionally charged 2-2 draw with Croatia in Zagreb - a result that saw them qualify as group leaders and ended their fierce rivals' interest in the competition.

BBC: Yugoslavia form guide

In addition to this, management mentioned that the CBS Network (and broadcast networks in general) is continuing to draw viewership as a result of big event programming.

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As a result of the draw both sides drop one place in the Minor Counties Eastern division, with Suffolk overtaking both to claim top spot after their 160-run victory over Buckinghamshire.

BBC: Lincolnshire match ends in draw

The result in Rustenburg leaves all four teams in Group F on a point each after Italy's draw with Paraguay on Monday.

BBC: New Zealand 1-1 Slovakia

While Thursday's match is only the first leg in the play-off round, the result could go a long way to deciding whether Craig Brown's men take their place in the draw for the group stages a week on Friday.

BBC: Steelmen out to defy Danes