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• Claudio Ranieri urges Jose Mourinho to return to management after United sacking

  20-12-2018 23:56 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Claudio Ranieri has urged Jose Mourinho to return to management as soon as possible. Mourinho was sacked by Manchester United this week and Ranieri revealed he has been in touch.
  
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• Kick It Out chief Lord Ouseley faces questions over his handling of sexual assault claim

  20-12-2018 23:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON AND LAURA LAMBERT: Lord Herman Ouseley is facing questions over his handling of an allegation of sexual assault at Kick It Out.
  
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• Solskjaer taking over at Manchester United is so huge for Norway

  20-12-2018 23:50 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EYSTEIN THUE - INSIGHT: Late on Tuesday night the Norwegian prime minister, posted a tweet wishing Solskjaer good luck in his new position as temporary manager of Manchester United.
  
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• Jose Mourinho's fury at 'weak' Man Utd board for bowing to former players

  20-12-2018 23:46 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MIKE KEEGAN: Mourinho feels let down by the Old Trafford top brass and has suggested the club did not live up to his expectations after he agreed to replace Louis van Gaal.
  
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• Unai Emery not convinced Mesut Ozil has Arsenal future after Spurs snub

  20-12-2018 23:45 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Mesut Ozil is losing his battle to convince Unai Emery he has an Arsenal future. He was left out of the squad to face north London rivals Tottenham, throwing his status at the club into further doubt.
  
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• Manuel Pellegrini reveals he didn't know Domingos Quina when West Ham sold him to Watford

  20-12-2018 23:44 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Manuel Pellegrini says he was not responsible for the summer sale of midfielder Domingos Quina to Watford who is expected to play against his former employers at the London Stadium on Saturday.
  
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• 'A lot of coaches are s******* themselves': Sale boss Steve Diamond issues relegation warning

  20-12-2018 23:40 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Premiership clubs are set for a chaotic Christmas and New Year — with the tight table meaning most are frightened of the dreaded drop.
  
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• Javi Gracia believes the confidence is back at Watford after ending six-match winless streak

  20-12-2018 23:33 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Javi Gracia believes the confidence is back at Watford after they ended a six-match winless streak last weekend. The Hornets enjoyed a strong start to the campaign by winning their opening four matches
  
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• SECRET SCOUT: Watford's Quina is not intimidated by bigger defenders

  20-12-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  SECRET SCOUT: Our scout is a top football expert who attends matches each week searching for the next star. This week he has been keeping an eye on Watford's Domingos Quina.
  
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• Police hunt Arsenal fan who threw bottle at Alli in Tottenham's win

  20-12-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Police are looking for the culprit who hit Dele Alli on the head with a plastic bottle in Tottenham’s Carabao Cup win as Arsenal expressed embarrassment over the incident on Thursday.
  
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• Klopp: Biggest threat to Manchester City's title chances are themselves

  20-12-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jurgen Klopp has insisted Liverpool still have everything to prove and claimed the biggest threat to Manchester City comes from within. Liverpool have made their best start to a campaign.
  
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• I'm a Liverpool fan but not on Friday, says Wolves captain Conor Coady

  20-12-2018 23:31 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Conor Coady has backed Liverpool for the Premier League title but believes Wolves can strike a blow to his former team’s chances. The Wolves captain came through at Liverpool - his local club.
  
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• The Jockey Club freeze prize-money for first time in a decade amid fears over betting losses

  20-12-2018 23:23 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Jockey Club will freeze prize-money contributions at their racecourses in 2019 over fears revenue from the betting industry could plummet.
  
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• Chris Hughton doesn't believe it's a good time to face out-of-form Bournemouith

  20-12-2018 23:22 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Brighton boss Chris Hughton has dismissed suggestions it is a good time to face out-of-form Bournemouth. Eddie Howe's side have lost six of their last seven Premier League matches.
  
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• Dyche is frustrated as Aaron Lennon undergoes knee surgery

  20-12-2018 23:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Aaron Lennon is facing an indeterminate period on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery earlier this week. Lennonwas restored to the starting line-up for the defeat to Spurs.
  
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• Jose Mourinho: Where next for ex-Man Utd & Real Madrid boss?

  20-12-2018 22:12 via bbc.co.uk
  BBC Radio 5 live's Euro Leagues panel discuss where Jose Mourinho might go next after his Manchester United sacking.
  
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• Solskjaer styles himself on Sir Alex Ferguson... so will he use the famous hair dryer?

  20-12-2018 22:09 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Solskjaer, who was plucked from Norwegian side Molde and handed a contract until the end of the season, said he was ready for the challenge of managing one of the biggest clubs in the world.
  
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• Solskjaer on a mission to return a smile to the faces of United stars

  20-12-2018 22:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Norwegian has joined the club on a six-month loan deal to replace Jose Mourinho, and in his first interview to the club's official TV channel, he admitted his priority was to lift the mood on the pitch.
  
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• FULL TRANSCRIPT: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's first quotes as Manchester United manager

  20-12-2018 22:00 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer admitted he was delighted to be 'home' after conducting his first TV interview since taking over the reins at Manchester United.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: Man Utd caretaker boss will 'get players enjoying football' again

  20-12-2018 21:00 via bbc.co.uk
  Manchester United caretaker manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will "get the players enjoying football" again.
  
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• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises De Gea and recalls Lingard's reserve debut

  20-12-2018 20:51 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  In his first interview since taking over at Old Trafford, the former United player also recalled giving Jesse Lingard his reserves debut against Burnley and spoke of his enjoyment at seeing Marcus Rashford's rise.
  
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• Francesco Molinari: How The Open winner is using technology to help his game

  20-12-2018 20:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Italian golfer Francesco Molinari, named as BBC World Sports Star of the Year, says he "wouldn't be as good without the help of technology".
  
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• Solskjaer says he's 'back home' as he gives first interview as Man United boss

  20-12-2018 20:13
  Interim Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer feels he is “coming home” after taking up the reins relinquished by Jose Mourinho.
  
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• Solskjaer on a mission to return a smile to the faces of Manchester United players

  20-12-2018 20:11 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The Norwegian has joined the club on a six-month loan deal to replace Jose Mourinho, and in his first interview to the club's official TV channel, he admitted his priority was to lift the mood on the pitch.
  
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• 12 Days of Christmas: Liverpool's Champions League run

  20-12-2018 20:05
  Liverpool's run to the Champions League final thrilled their fans, entertained neutrals, and made their rivals wary.
  
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• Tommy Fury is grateful to older brother Tyson for helping him turn professional

  20-12-2018 20:01 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tommy Fury revealed his gratitude to older brother and former world heavyweight champion Tyson for paving the way for him to turn professional this weekend.
  
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• Arsenal investigate anti-Semitism during Tottenham Hotspur game

  20-12-2018 19:49 via bbc.co.uk
  Arsenal are investigating allegations of anti-Semitic behaviour by their fans during Wednesday's game with Tottenham.
  
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• Charity Commission investigating Kick It Out over staff welfare

  20-12-2018 19:48 via bbc.co.uk
  The Charity Commission is investigating football anti-discrimination charity Kick It Out over staff welfare concerns.
  
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• There was a time when cricketers were big players – on and off the field | Matthew Engel

  20-12-2018 19:30
  Derek Pringle’s unconventional autobiography romps through the 80s and is a reminder of a lost age – when cricket was a serious game and sociable with itI first met Derek Pringle on 23 April 1982, St George’s Day. It can be dated exactly because the occasion is noted in Wisden: Cambridge University v Glamorgan at Fenner’s. Our conversation is reported in Pringle’s new book.He was the dashing captain of Cambridge who had just come extremely close to leading his team
  
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• Allyson Felix: Six-time Olympic champion reveals she gave birth to daughter prematurely

  20-12-2018 19:24 via bbc.co.uk
  Allyson Felix reveals that she gave birth to her daughter eight weeks premature last month, having not publicly announced her pregnancy.
  
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• Bronte Law wins Ladies European Tour School with record 26 under total

  20-12-2018 19:15 via bbc.co.uk
  Bronte Law of England wins the Lalla Aicha Tour School with a 26 under par total, a new European Ladies Tour record.
  
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• Michail Antonio pranks Arnautovic by covering £150,000 Mercedes in wrapping paper

  20-12-2018 19:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Michail Antonio played a hilarious Christmas prank on Marko Arnautovic.  Antonio filmed Arnautovic walking to the car park only for the Austrian to find his Mercedes covered in wrapping paper.
  
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• Liverpool’s Xherdan Shaqiri: ‘Everybody said: thank you, you’re a legend already’

  20-12-2018 18:59
  The forward on the goals that led to Mourinho’s sacking, wanting to play more and his relationship with Switzerland and Kosovo“Big Shaq in the building,” boomed Virgil van Dijk as Liverpool’s victorious players returned to their changing room on Sunday. Xherdan Shaqiri – all five foot, six inches of said “Big Shaq” – had made his presence felt at Anfield before the starring cameo against Manchester United that prompted Van Dijk’s proclamation
  
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• Everton reveal 52,000 capacity for proposed new stadium with safe standing measures

  20-12-2018 18:49
  The Toffees are stepping-up their plans to leave Goodison Park for a new home on the Liverpool waterfront
  
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• Class of 92 stars reunite for seven-a-side match against Salford's youth team

  20-12-2018 18:39 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  David Beckham lined-up alongside his former team-mates Ryan Giggs, Paul Scholes and Phil and Gary Neville for the kick around with the Ammies youngsters.
  
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• Ivan Rakitic’s volley against Tottenham voted best goal of the Champions League group stage 

  20-12-2018 18:37 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  The midfielder's superb volley, from 21 metres out, at Wembley helped to consign Spurs to defeat as Barcelona ran out eventual 4-2 winners.
  
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• Neymar and fellow PSG stars wish Kylian Mbappe a happy 20th birthday

  20-12-2018 18:36 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Having accomplished so much already, it's difficult to comprehend that Kylian Mbappe has only just got out of his teens – he celebrated his 20th birthday on Thursday.
  
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• Dimitar Berbatov thinks Solskjaer should be the United boss permanently if he achieves top four

  20-12-2018 18:34 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should get the Manchester United manager's job on a permanent basis if he can push them into the top four by the end of the season, according to Dimitar Berbatov.
  
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• Claude Puel reveals Jamie Vardy will return for Chelsea

  20-12-2018 18:30 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Jamie Vardy is set to return for Leicester at Chelsea on Saturday. The striker was rested for the Carabao Cup penalty shootout defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday.
  
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• Ralph Hasenhuttl optimistic that Southampton can beat the drop

  20-12-2018 18:14 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Ralph Hasenhuttl says Southampton's players want to 'jump on the train because it's leaving the station' after the club climbed out of the Premier League relegation zone.
  
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• Tottenham gag Mauricio Pochettino from talking about Manchester United's interest 

  20-12-2018 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Tottenham have gagged manager Mauricio Pochettino from talking about Manchester United’s interest. United want Pochettino to replace Jose Mourinho at the helm from next season.
  
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• Lord Ouseley facing questions over handling of alleged sexual assault on member of Kick It Out staff

  20-12-2018 17:54 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON AND LAURA LAMBERT: Lord Herman Ouseley is facing questions over his handling of an allegation of sexual assault at Kick It Out.
  
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• Georginio Wijnaldum believes Liverpool are yet to see the best of summer signing Fabinho

  20-12-2018 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Liverpool's Georginio Wijnaldum believes they are yet to see the best of fellow midfielder Fabinho. The Brazil international was man of the match in Sunday's win over Manchester United.
  
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• Arsenal fan appears to make anti-Semitic gesture at Spurs supporters

  20-12-2018 17:53 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  An Arsenal fan appears to make an anti-Semitic gesture towards Spurs supporters in a video from their Carabao Cup clash, while another was ejected after allegedly chanting about 'gassing Jews'.
  
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• Arsenal and Tottenham cop large fines over derby melee

  20-12-2018 17:51
  The FA has fined Tottenham and Arsenal after they admitted they "failed to ensure their players conducted themselves in an orderly fashion".
  
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• Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham do not want Man Utd questions at news conferences

  20-12-2018 17:44 via bbc.co.uk
  Mauricio Pochettino's news conference is overshadowed by a dispute between a reporter and the club's press officer about asking questions relating to the vacant Manchester United job.
  
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• The Breakdown | Rugby union in limbo over prospect of no-deal Brexit

  20-12-2018 17:37
  From recruitment to travel visas and a divide among Pro14 teams, exiting without a deal would have a significant impact on unions, tournament organisers, clubs, players and fansThe dog’s Brexit the government is making of leaving the European Union has put the organisers of the Premiership, Pro14 and the European Champions Cup in a state of nervous uncertainty with the prospect of no deal in place by the 29 March departure date growing.That falls on the quarter-final weekend in the Champio
  
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• Can Ole Gunnar Solskjær find a solution to the Paul Pogba puzzle?

  20-12-2018 17:15
  He may be maddening but no player can galvanise Old Trafford like the one who came to embody José Mourinho’s bleak reign
  
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• Nicklas Bendtner enjoys holiday in Mexico with model girlfriend Philine Roepstorff

  20-12-2018 17:13 via dailymail.co.uk
  
  Nicklas Bendtner didn't appear too concerned about his looming 50-day prison sentence as he enjoyed a holiday in Mexico with his model girlfriend Philine Roepstorff.
  
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• Arsenal identify suspect in Dele Alli bottle-throwing incident

  20-12-2018 17:12
  The Gunners are pledging to impose a ‘lengthy’ ban on the supporter.
  
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