All news by author: Alan Smith

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Man Utd and Chelsea transfer plans in limbo as Saudis eye “aggressive” U-turn
Premier League clubs looking to sell high-earners this summer, including Manchester United and Chelsea, may find few willing buyers with Saudi Pro League unlikely to repeat their 2023 bonanza
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Moyes calls on Bowen to set Premier League record before West Ham visit Everton
Jarrod Bowen has scored 14 league goals already this season with David Moyes setting the England international a target that has not been met by a West Ham player
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Benitez sends Alonso Liverpool job warning - "Imagine Gerrard was doing well!"
Xabi Alonso is the favourite to replace Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool this summer but former manager Rafael Benitez would like to see more paience applied to Bayer Leverkusen manager
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Leeds fan who fell from Chelsea stands is hooligan jailed for punching goalie
The Leeds fan was taken to hospital following the heavy fall from the top tier of the Shed end at Stamford Bridge during FA Cup fifth-round tie against Chelsea
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Van Dijk agrees with Klopp on Liverpool star named 'winner of the season'
Virgil van Dijk says he has been blown away by defensive partner Joe Gomez, who has overcome his injury issues to become one of Liverpool's most important players this season
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Ruben Neves explains frustration with Arsenal after transfer was "close"
Ruben Neves claims that he got impatient with transfer interest from Arsenal last summer before deciding to make £47m move to Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal instead
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Szoboszlai admits behind the scenes disagreements at Liverpool over injury
Dominik Szoboszlai missed Sunday's Carabao Cup final win over Chelsea because of a hamstring injury but the Hungary midfielder has claimed he would have played were it not for Liverpool's medical department
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Premier League confirm real cost of new Everton stadium after Moshiri confusion
New stadium at Bramley Moore Dock was projected to cost approximately £500m but Premier League judgment has said that price of new ground has already hit £800m
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Everton's FFP verdict - and what it means for Man City's 115 charges
Everton have had their points deduction reduced to six following a successful appeal but despite questions over the speed of the decision there is no comparison with the case facing champions Manchester City
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Everton's Premier League points deduction reduced after appeal
The Toffees were handed the unprecedented punishment in November after being found guilty of breaking the league's profit and sustainability rules for the three-season period between 2019/20 and 2021/22
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Declan Rice heaps praise on Arsenal team-mate who has 'really surprised' him
The Arsenal midfielder singled out unsung defensive hero for praise following stunning 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday night as Mikel Arteta's team keep their title challenge going
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Arteta makes pointed Jorginho remark after 'certain behaviour' dig at Newcastle
Jorginho excelled in Arsenal's 4-1 win over Newcastle on Saturday night with Kai Havertz claiming the midfielder is "world class" but manager Mikel Arteta knows he is better suited to specific games
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Carabao Cup prize money confirmed as Liverpool beat Chelsea in final
Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool ran out 1-0 winners over Mauricio Pochettino's Chelsea thanks to a late extra-time goal from Reds captain Virgil van Dijk at Wembley on Sunday
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David Moyes weighs up West Ham future with Jurgen Klopp's decision in mind
The West Ham manager is waiting to sign a new deal until the end of the season but he last week became the Premier League's oldest manager and will speak with his family before deciding
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Arteta and Arsenal taste sweet revenge to leave Howe's Newcastle stunned
The Premier League's newest grudge match instead became a procession as rampant Arsenal destroyed Newcastle at the Emirates while Mikel Arteta and Eddie Howe stayed apart
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Jurgen Klopp's Wembley record - From first heartbreak to four penalty shootouts
Jurgen Klopp returns to Wembley tomorrow for what could be his last visit before leaving Liverpool. But the German has had mixed results in finals at the national stadium
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Chilwell responds to Frank Lampard's blunt claim standards slipped at Chelsea
Ben Chilwell says club record goalscorer Frank Lampard was right to question players at end of last season but the required levels have returned under Mauricio Pochettino
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Ben Chilwell details plan to stop Liverpool amid hope Mo Salah is fit for final
Ben Chilwell will visualise how he plans to stop Liverpool attack before bed tonight and the Chelsea captain says he would rather Mo Salah is fit enough to start than face a weakened side
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Arsenal vs Newcastle and the Premier League's brand new grudge match
Arsenal remain in the title hunt and Newcastle are clinging on to hopes of Europe but recent history between Mikel Arteta and Eddie Howe's teams point to Saturday's Premier League encounter being hot-headed
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Chilwell makes huge Champions League claim before Chelsea's "revenge" mission
Ben Chilwell, who will captain Chelsea against Liverpool tomorrow, says first men's trophy under new owners would be bigger than winning the Champions League in 2021
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David Moyes admits West Ham future unclear despite contract being ready to sign
David Moyes says he must make certain signing a new contract at West Ham is right for him, the club and his family as pressure from supporters ramps up following eight-game winless streak
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England's teenage cricket sensation sets simple goal ahead of Women's IPL return
Alice Capsey is looking to continue the momentum from 2023 as she targets success with Delhi Capitals before building towards England's T20 World Cup campaign in Bangladesh
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Sir Jim Ratcliffe officially announced as new Manchester United co-owner
INEOS' 25 per cent purchase of Manchester United has been completed after receiving approval from the Premier League and Football Association
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Rules that allowed Huddlestone, 37, to play for Man Utd U21s as fans baffled
Tom Huddlestone scored United's second goal in the Under-21 clash against neighbours Man City - who did not have a single player born before the veteran midfielder made his senior debut at Derby County
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'England icon gave me terrible advice but now I make £15k an hour in new career'
Paul McVeigh had a decorated career in football but he tells Mirror Football his new life as a keynote speaker is more rewarding - despite the "terrible" advice of former team-mates