All news by author: Jacob Leeks

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Ratcliffe learns price for No.1 sporting director target but Man Utd face wait
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to bring in a new sporting director when he finally completes his deal for a 25 percent stake in Manchester United, though his top target will not be easy to acquire
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Man City Club World Cup final details - Time, TV channel and live stream
Manchester City face Brazilian giants Fluminense in the final of the Club World Cup, as they look to win the tournament for the first time, after beating Urawa Red Diamonds in the semi-finals
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Crystal Palace vs Brighton rivalry - Poo-gate, awkward transfers and Zaha antics
Crystal Palace will renew their rivalry with Brighton on Thursday when Roberto De Zerbi's high-flying Seagulls travel to Selhurst Park looking to continue their unbeaten run in the 'M23 Derby'
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Four Premier League managers feeling the heat heading into festive fixtures
Two Premier League managers have already lost their jobs this season and as the January transfer window approaches, several other bosses are looking nervously over their shoulder
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Scholes and Lineker in agreement on Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Man Utd concern
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is closing in on a deal to buy a 25 percent stake in Manchester United, but doubts have been raised over how quickly the British billionaire can turn things around
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Brentford open door for Toney to Arsenal transfer and give conditions for sale
Ivan Toney is expected to be in high demand by Arsenal in the January transfer window, but selling club Brentford are set to hold out for a high fee for their star striker
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Donny van de Beek closes on Man Utd exit amid Sir Jim Ratcliffe transfer dilemma
Manchester United are already preparing for the January transfer window, with boss Erik ten Hag keen to move on a number of players who have no place in his plans at Old Trafford
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Kylian Mbappe's PSG future in question once again amid 'Luis Enrique fallout'
The chances of Kylian Mbappe leaving PSG at the end of the season appear to be growing amid reports of a fallout between the World Cup winner and manager Luis Enrique
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Premier League supercomputer reduces Man City title chances by over 50 percent
Manchester City have won just one of their last six games, allowing Arsenal and Liverpool to pull away in the race to win the Premier League title heading into the festive period
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Martin Brundle revisits 'car crash' F1 grid walk and shows his true colours
Martin Brundle was involved in a memorable interview with singer-songwriter Machine Gun Kelly, with the American proving unwilling to answer the broadcaster's questions
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Lineker takes sides in Van Dijk vs Keane "arrogant" row with pointed dig
Virgil van Dijk was accused of being arrogant by Roy Keane after the Liverpool captain criticised Manchester United for the tactics in Sunday's Premier League clash between the two sides
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Ronnie O’Sullivan hasn’t held back on BBC Sports Personality of the Year snubs
Despite being one of the greatest snooker players of all time, Ronnie O'Sullivan has never been named Sports Personality of the Year, a snub that has not pleased the Englishman
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Liverpool hatch January transfer plan after private talks between Klopp and FSG
Liverpool are bang in the title race, though boss Jurgen Klopp has frequently played down suggestions reinforcements will arrive in January to boost their hopes of winning the Premier League
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Shearer names Premier League signing of the season who has 'transformed' team
Alan Shearer is already to hand out the award for signing of the season in the Premier League, with Arsenal currently leading the way in the title race ahead of Liverpool and Aston Villa
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Josh Cavallo shares vile "you will die" threat as openly gay star hits out
Josh Cavallo has been forced to deal with sickening death threats ever since he came out as gay two years ago, with the Adelaide United star now hitting out at his abusers
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Van Dijk branded "naive" as Ten Hag defended for frustrating Liverpool tactics
Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk was furious with Manchester United's tactics, which successfully secured them a draw at Anfield, but the defender has been blasted for his comments
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Man Utd star Antony blasted as frustrated Shearer admits "he would do my nut in"
Antony has failed to score or assist a goal in any of his appearances for Manchester United this season, with his drought continuing during the goalless draw with Liverpool
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Alisson makes it clear who was to blame for Liverpool failing to beat Man Utd
Liverpool were left frustrated by Manchester United on Sunday, with the Reds failing to score for the first time in 35 games, much to keeper Alisson's annoyance
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Ferguson couldn't hide real reaction to "knocking Liverpool off their perch"
Sir Alex Ferguson built an historic dynasty as Manchester United, winning 13 Premier League titles to ensure he retired with the Red Devils as England's most successful team
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Lionel Messi snubbed Thierry Henry in dream XI but named former Liverpool duo
Lionel Messi has played alongside legends of the game and so the Barcelona icon is spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting a dream team of players he has featured with
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Barker pushing for Question of Sport return as "insulting" BBC talks disclosed
The BBC has announced A Question of Sport has been rested amid dwindling ratings after bosses decided to move popular host Sue Barker out of the role two years ago
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Luton release statement on Lockyer as captain taken to hospital after collapsing
Tom Lockyer has been taken to hospital as medics attempt to discover the full extent of what caused him to collapse during Luton's Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday
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Raul Jimenez sees red for "absolutely awful tackle" with Mike Dean in no doubt
Raul Jimenez was sent off just 20 minutes into Fulham's clash with Newcastle, after the Mexican international launched himself into Magpies star Sean Longstaff after a throw
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Neville suggests Man City might have a new long-term replacement for Guardiola
Pep Guardiola is set to leave his post at Manchester City in 18 months' time and legendary Manchester United captain Gary Neville believes he has found the perfect replacement for the Spaniard
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Liverpool urged to use Bournemouth tactic that completely stumped Man Utd
Liverpool are heavily tipped to beat Manchester United on Sunday afternoon and they were handed a blueprint for defeating the Red Devils by a resurgent Bournemouth last week