All news by author: John Cross

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Giroud sends Newcastle message to AC Milan team-mates in 'Group of Death'
Newcastle have already kept Olivier Giroud quiet once this season - with Eddie Howe's side aiming to defy the odds and reach the knockout stages of the Champions League
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Full details as PGMOL agree to send VAR audio to Liverpool then make it public
Liverpool will be sent the audio from the VAR cock-up during their clash against Tottenham before it is then released to the public after officials involved were once again stood down from duty
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Pochettino makes Mudryk feelings clear after finally scoring first Chelsea goal
Ukraine star Mykhailo Mudryk had endured a difficult few months following a big-money move to Chelsea in January but has now opened his account for the London club
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Chelsea enjoy confidence boosting night of unexpected firsts in win over Fulham
FULHAM 0-2 CHELSEA: Mauricio Pochettino's side got back to winning ways in the Premier League with a comfortable victory against their west London rivals at Craven Cottage
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Tottenham's Micky van de Ven gives verdict on title chances after stunning start
Micky van de Ven has impressed since joining Tottenham from Wolfsburg this summer and the Dutch defender is not ruling out a Premier League title challenge under Ange Postecoglou
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Liverpool star insists players are treated ‘like prisoners’ when it comes to VAR
Liverpool suffered from a VAR mix-up during their Premier League loss at Tottenham on Saturday and goalkeeper Alisson Becker has made his feelings clear on the matter
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Ange Postecoglou has stuck by two promises to fans and turned Spurs right around
New Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou has the North London side challenging right at the top of the Premier League table after the former Celtic man's great start to life after his arrival
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Howard Webb is not making VAR and refs better - it seems they are getting worse
Luis Diaz's disallowed goal during Tottenham vs Liverpool is one of the worst mistakes VAR has made since its arrival in the Premier League and it had nothing to do with the technology - but rather the dreadful failure of those using it and referee Simon Hooper's fear at going against protocol
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New-look Spurs win Premier League classic as Liverpool's red card woes continue
It was Tottenham who took the chance to close the gap on Manchester City after Joel Matip's injury time own goal gave them the points in a chaotic clash with Liverpool
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Lionesses star Millie Bright sends powerful message on 'judgement' from critics
Millie Bright is preparing to return to Women's Super League action with Chelsea, after the defender captained England to the Women's World Cup final in the summer
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Premier League on verge of £900m six-year deal after 'proactive debate'
The Premier League are nearing the end of negotiations with the EFL over a deal which, among other things, would see the end of parachute payments for relegated sides
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Arteta has Arsenal transfer tactic to sign Toney ahead of three fierce rivals
Arsenal could face major competition with Premier League rivals Chelsea and Tottenham also watching developments while Manchester United have been keen admirers in the past
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Arteta lines up "brave" Arsenal star for new contract after silencing doubters
The Arsenal manager has lined up the next Gunners star he hopes to reward with a new contract and it is set to be right-back Ben White after consistent solid performances
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Premier League clubs approve huge shake-up to live TV football coverage
The 20 clubs voted through the proposal at an online Premier League meeting on Thursday and that will now be put forward to TV companies in the next few weeks.
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Football club chairman became Yorkshire Ripper suspect because of his aunt
JOHN CROSS COLUMN: Former Sunderland chairman Sir Bob Murray's new book reveals a lifetime of remarkable stories, including being a suspect in the Yorkshire Ripper hunt
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Arteta has given Smith Rowe a new approach but now he faces biggest Arsenal test
Emile Smith Rowe took his chance to shine by starring for Arsenal against Brentford in the Carabao Cup on Wednesday, but one performance alone won't be enough to convince Mikel Arteta
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Ramsdale has the last laugh as Arsenal keeper shows true colours at Brentford
BRENTFORD 0-1 ARSENAL: Aaron Ramsdale impressed after being recalled into the Gunners XI as he helped his side beat the Bees and secure their place in the Carabao Cup fourth round
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Osimhen alerts Premier League clubs over transfer as Napoli video row escalates
Nigerian striker Victor Osimhen helped Napoli to an historic Serie A title last season but the relationship between him and the Italian club has soured since and he could be on the move sooner rather than later
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Nketiah still has key role to play at Arsenal despite Toney transfer plan
Eddie Nketiah is set to find his position at Arsenal coming under threat as the Gunners step up their interest in Ivan Toney ahead of a January move for the Brentford star
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Tottenham star Son fires warning to rivals after Arsenal fightback
Son Heung-min was on the scoresheet twice in Sunday's North London Derby as Tottenham came from behind to draw 2-2 with Arsenal in a brave display of their free-flowing attacking football
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Arsenal squad put to test ahead of Man City clash as worrying injury list mounts
Arsenal took on Manchester City last season in the race for the Premier League title and look the most likely to push them once again this term but the Gunners squad is being pushed to its limits
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Arsenal to step up Ivan Toney interest after discovering Brentford asking price
Arsenal are planning to test Brentford's resolve with a January bid for Ivan Toney, with the striker poised to leave the Bees in the New Year once his betting ban is up
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Micky van de Ven insists Tottenham have 'no fear' in clear warning to Liverpool
The Netherlands under-21 international has shed light on morale inside the dressing room at Tottenham and discussed how Ange Postecoglou's side are not afraid of upcoming opponents Liverpool
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Tottenham star lifts lid on Ange Postecoglou's rousing talk after Arsenal draw
Ange Postecoglou's first ever north London derby lived up to the billing on Sunday as his Spurs side played out a thrilling 2-2 draw against Arsenal at the Emirates
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James Maddison delivers message Tottenham fans will love after Arsenal thriller
Tottenham's new No.10 played a key role as Ange Postecoglou's new-look side twice came from behind to claim a share of the spoils in the Premier League season's first North London derby