All news by author: Jacob Leeks

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Peter Walton fires parting shot at bosses after being let go by TNT Sports
Peter Walton was dropped from TNT Sports' panel of pundits as they prepare to replace BT Sport, but the former Premier League referee believes that decision was a mistake
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Stelling breaks silence as he prepares to start new job after Sky Sports exit
Legendary presenter Jeff Stelling left Sky Sports at the end of last season, having spent 30 years with the broadcaster, and he has now confirmed his first role since that exit
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Laura Woods lifts lid on weirdest DM she's received from fan trying to woo her
Laura Woods has developed a reputation for her punchy public take-downs of fans who try to convince her to go on a date with them, but that has not stopped people trying
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Ramsdale reacts as Arsenal near £30m transfer for Brentford keeper Raya
Arsenal have had a £30million bid accepted by Brentford for David Raya, but Aaron Ramsdale is not ready to give up his current starting spot at the Gunners without a fight
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Berbatov disagrees with Varane over controversial rule change
Manchester United star Raphael Varane has been left fuming by new rules that will see Premier League games last more than 100 minutes, but Dimitar Berbatov has dismissed the defender's concerns
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Premier League investigate Chelsea over possible financial rule breaches
Chelsea were taken over by Todd Boehly last summer, with the new ownership group allegedly reporting the club to the Premier League over potential financial rules breaches
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Erik ten Hag confirms Rasmus Hojlund is ruled out for Man Utd with injury
Rasmus Hojlund arrived at Manchester United last week, but Erik ten Hag has warned that fans will have to wait before seeing the striker in action for his new club
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Chiefs slam 'ludicrous' Ashes investigation into fifth Test incident
Australia were left furious after the ball was changed late on Day Four of the final Ashes test, with England bowling out their opponents on Day Five to level the series
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Man Utd respond to Maguire and McTominay transfer offers from West Ham
West Ham made two separate bids for Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay on Monday, with boss David Moyes hoping to spend the cash brought in from the sale of Declan Rice
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Pochettino plots four deals before deadline as Chelsea eye £20m release clause
Mauricio Pochettino is still hoping for new additions before the end of the summer transfer window, as the Chelsea boss continues his major overhaul at Stamford Bridge
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Premier League decide on moving Arsenal game that clashes with England match
England will face either Colombia or Jamaica in the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup at the same time that Arsenal host Nottingham Forest in their opening game of the season
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Arsenal reject Folarin Balogun offer as Mikel Arteta refuses to change plan
Folarin Balogun looks set to spend the season on Arsenal's bench, with the Gunners reluctant to sell the striker, despite his demand for first-team football this campaign
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Arsenal's move for David Raya move backed as Folarin Balogun chase heats up
Arsenal are celebrating winning the Community Shield, but boss Mikel Arteta is continuing to search for reinforcements as he prepares his side for a clash with Nottingham Forest
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Crackdown launched on tragedy chanting as fans warned they risk Euro 2024 ban
Tragedy chanting, mocking incidents such as the Hillsborough disaster or the Munich Air Crash, has become an increasing problem in English football, with a fresh crackdown launched to stamp it out
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Mikel Arteta throws backing behind Aaron Ramsdale amid David Raya pursuit
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has pursued a move for Brentford keeper David Raya, leading to growing doubts over England international Aaron Ramsdale's future at the Emirates Stadium
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Keane aims light-hearted "no respect" dig at Man City star after Arsenal blast
Roy Keane was left somewhat unhappy with Manchester City after one of their players committed something he has previously criticised the Arsenal squad for doing
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Jake Paul responds to Nate Diaz attempting to choke him during fight
Jake Paul comprehensively defeated Nate Diaz on Saturday night but in the ninth round, the YouTuber was choked by his opponent, despite the fight not being in MMA
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Arteta feels immediate impact of revamped rules after Arsenal antics vs Man City
Mikel Arteta was leading his Arsenal side in the Community Shield but the Spaniard was booked early into the game after falling foul of a new FA directive against dissent towards referees
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Kane's gesture to Tottenham fans speaks volumes amid Bayern Munich uncertainty
Harry Kane has entered the final year of his Tottenham contract, with Bayern Munich desperate to sign him, though boss Ange Postecoglou has insisted on using him heavily in pre-season
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Lineker 'not convinced' by Man Utd new boy Hojlund after £72m transfer
Rasmus Hojlund has joined Manchester United, but England legend Gary Lineker is far from convinced that the Denmark international can be the solution to Erik ten Hag's striker problems
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New Liverpool sporting director has already tried to sign Lavia alternative
Liverpool are desperately searching for a new midfielder, with sporting director Jorg Schmadtke now turning to familiar faces as a move for Southampton star Romeo Lavia stalls
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Harry Redknapp makes outlandish title prediction with Pep Guardiola warning
The Premier League season kicks off next weekend, with Manchester City one of the favourites to win the title, though managerial legend Harry Redknapp believes they are set to struggle
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Kane transfer deadline 'ignored' by Levy as Bayern consider options
Harry Kane's future is still yet to be resolved, with Bayern Munich desperate to sign the England captain, though Tottenham are reluctant to let him depart this summer
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5 things missed from Game 4 Ukraine as Wilshere fumes and Seedorf nets stunner
The Game4Ukraine was held on Saturday, raising money for the country which remains at war with Russia after last year's invasion, with World Cup winners and Premier League legends facing each other
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Wenger warns Arteta of Arsenal's 'mental hurdle' ahead of Man City clash
Arsenal face Manchester City in the Community Shield on Sunday, with Mikel Arteta's Gunners having lost both Premier League games against the champions last season