All news by author: Alan Smith

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David Moyes confirms "huge" West Ham blow ahead of Man Utd FA Cup tie
West Ham goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski, who is out of contract in June, may require facial surgery after suffering a suspected broken cheekbone and eye-socket, ruling him out of the Manchester United clash
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Chelsea face world record payout if Todd Boehly makes Graham Potter U-turn
The head coach is under massive pressure after Sunday's defeat away to Tottenham but club will need to fork out huge compensation package if they decided to make a change in the dugout
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Carabao Cup prize money confirmed as Man Utd beat Newcastle in Wembley final
First-half goals from Casemiro and Marcus Rashford broke the hearts of the travelling hordes from Tyneside at Wembley
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David Moyes retains "incredible support" from West Ham board despite sack claim
West Ham boss David Moyes remains defiant ahead of Saturday's Premier League game at home to Nottingham Forest despite recent speculation that defeat could lead to the sack
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Rangers boss Michael Beale sends heartfelt plea after niece's cancer relapse
The former QPR head coach said that his niece Poppy rang the hospital bell to signal the end of her treatment in December but her parents have now learned that she has relapsed - and he is now urging people to sign up to give blood and join donor lists
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Andrey Santos to Chelsea presents clearest issue yet in post-Brexit reality
The Brazilian prospect is still searching for a loan move because he cannot get a work permit as Premier League clubs continue to come to terms with the GBE system that has seen worldwide playing pool shrink by more than 90%
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Nile Ranger leaves Newcastle fans furious over Carabao Cup final post
The 31-year-old, who does not currently have a club, said that he has 100 tickets for sale ahead of Sunday's game at Wembley - at exorbitant prices
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Debunking Man Utd fan arguments supporting Qatar owners after Sheikh Jassim bid
Sheikh Jassim bin Hamad Al Thani, the chairman of one of Qatar's largest banks, is the face of a bid framed as a “private” investment - but that claim falls apart under mild scrutiny
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Huge Man Utd financial hit laid bare ahead of Barcelona clash in Europa League
Erik ten Hag's team face Spanish league leaders on Thursday evening in a mouth-watering clash but the absence of financial rewards show the need to finish in Premier League top four
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Boss of fan knocked out at West Ham vs Chelsea breaks silence on apprentice
Bill Tarbuck is a "good egg" according to owner of Elite Electrical Contracting - but he does not even support Chelsea
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Chelsea prepare to face “next Jadon Sancho” and another talent academy let slip
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens has been one of the breakout stars in Germany this season and is set to make his Champions League debut as a substitute in round of 16 tie against the club he trained with as a youngster
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Liverpool issue response to leaked report into Champions League final chaos
The manner in which the UEFA report has been partially released, without the fans who were affected by the chaos outside Stade de France being notified, has angered club officials
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Potter issues Chelsea with three stern instructions for Borussia Dortmund tie
Throughout the Roman Abramovich era, Chelsea was a club that often wore belligerence as a badge of honour but head coach believes squad that has had £500m of investment this season needs to be humble for Champions League tie
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Enzo Fernandez makes it clear where he differs from other new Chelsea signings
The £107m deadline day signing already looks comfortable in Chelsea's midfield but 1-1 draw at West Ham makes it clear that some of Graham Potter's other recent arrivals have plenty of work to do
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Moyes makes Fernandez admission on transfer tip-off before £107m Chelsea move
The West Ham boss faces Chelsea's British record signing at London Stadium having been informed about the Argentina star's talents by Benfica's head coach last year
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UEFA president makes pointed "threats" jibe after Super League relaunch
Aleksander Ceferin praised fans for “defending proper football and European values" as he used annual report to underline need for unity among European clubs
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European Super League branded "a walking corpse" as fans fume at new proposal
FSA chief executive Kevin Miles said that the new plans outlined by A22 Sports Management has "the self-awareness one associates with a zombie" as fans unconvinced by proposals
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European Super League list 10 rules to implement in attack on Premier League
The Super League has just been given a major boost after a court ruled in favour of them against UEFA and FIFA with a manifesto published earlier this year making it clear that the new competition would be a rival to the Premier League
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Man Utd takeover hurdle as Qatar investors aware of Champions League rules
To satisfy UEFA rules should a takeover be completed by Qatari investors, they will need to provide sufficient evidence that there is no overlap with or links to Paris Saint-Germain
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CPS release statement on footballer arrested on suspicion of child sex offences
The player was arrested in July 2021, with Greater Manchester Police last week submitting a file of evidence to prosecutors who will now determine whether to bring charges
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Yaya Toure's former agent denies Man City payments amid Premier League charges
Dimitri Seluk offers to assist independent commission after reigning champions were left shocked by allegations they committed more than 100 breaches of league rules
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Man City next steps explained after Premier League charges with "no path" to CAS
A three-person commission will decide whether the reigning Premier League champions are guilty and while the club do not have to comply it will be in their best interests
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Nike issue statement on Greenwood in wake of Man Utd striker's Instagram change
Nike have confirmed to Mirror Football that their previous statement in relation to the 21-year-old remains applicable despite the striker including the brand in his Instagram bio
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Man City expulsion among possible sanctions after breaching more than 100 rules
The Premier League has said that City have broken financial rules since the 2009/10 season, with the club facing possible ban from the competition if independent commission rules against them
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Man City charged by Premier League with numerous breaches of financial rules
The Premier League have confirmed that they have found reigning champions guilty of a host of breaches to financial fair play regulations after a four-year investigation