All news by author: Neil McLeman

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Ben White earns massive pay rise and warns Arsenal are only going to get better
Ben White's contract extension is the latest good news for Mikel Arteta's squad who are top of the Premier League and into the quarter-finals of the Champions League
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Maurizio Sarri resigns as Lazio manager as ex-Chelsea boss booed off by fans
Lazio head coach Maurizio Sarri, formerly of Chelsea, Juventus and Napoli, has resigned from his post in the wake of Monday night's 2-1 loss against Udinese at the Stadio Olimpico
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Mikel Arteta issues plea to Arsenal fans ahead of Porto Champions League clash
Arsenal could reach the Champions League quarter-finals for the first time since 2010 but they'll need to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat to Porto when the sides meet at the Emirates on Tuesday
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Odegaard claims Brentford have helped Arsenal prepare for Porto's 'dark arts'
Arsenal have a 1-0 deficit to overturn after Porto edged them out in the first leg - but Gunners skipper Martin Odegaard is confident they're more prepared for the clash at the Emirates
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Brighton fans pelted with bottles and coins after supporters stabbed in Rome
Brighton were beaten 4-0 by Roma in their Europa League first leg and Seagulls fans were targeted once again in the ground after two supporters were stabbed before the fixture
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Romelu Lukaku can deliver perfect Chelsea response with next big-money transfer
The on-loan Chelsea striker will be up for sale again this summer - and a goalscoring streak starting against Brighton in the last 16 in the Stadio Olimpico will attract big-money interest
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De Zerbi makes feelings clear on future amid Man Utd and Liverpool links
Manchester United and Liverpool are among the clubs being linked with a swoop for Brighton's manager and Roberto De Zerbi has already ruled out one option on the table
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Kane keeps Bayern Munich Champions League dream alive to take heat off Tuchel
BAYERN MUNICH 3-0 LAZIO (3-1 on aggregate): Two goals from Harry Kane and one from Thomas Muller saw Thomas Tuchel's side overcome a first leg deficit to reach the quarter finals
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William Saliba hailed as Arsenal's answer to Virgil van Dijk by Gunners legend
Arsenal's French defender has drawn plenty of plaudits this season as Arsenal challenge for the Premier League title, while Virgil van Dijk has been in good form for Liverpool
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Mikel Arteta insists Bukayo Saka can 'do better' in Cristiano Ronaldo comparison
Arsenal star Bukayo Saka has 16 goals and 13 assists this season, including seven goals in his last five Premier League games - but boss Mikel Arteta wants more from the England ace
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Mikel Arteta tells Arsenal stars how many points they'll need to win PL title
The Arsenal boss has experience of record-breaking Premier League triumphs from his time as Pep Guardiola's No.2 at Manchester City and has now laid down the gauntlet to his Gunners stars
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Arteta makes telling title prediction as Arsenal plan finally comes to fruition
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta is excited at the prospect of pairing Declan Rice and Thomas Partey up together for the first time in the Premier League this season
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Silva refuses to apologise for Fulham's Fernandes post after Ten Hag rant
Erik ten Hag had suggested Fulham apologise after a social media post which appeared to mock Manchester United star Bruno Fernandes went viral
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LIV Golf takes front-nine lead in this year's renewed golf war with PGA Tour
The Saudi-backed league keeps adding big names while the PGA Tour has lacked sex appeal at the start of the season as merger talks go on behind the scenes
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Murray hints he will retire this summer in frank admission after landmark win
Andy Murray picked up his second win of 2024 by beating Denis Shapovalov in Dubai on Monday, but the victory was followed by a frank admission from the 36-year-old
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Mauricio Pochettino targets Jose Mourinho feat in Chelsea vs Liverpool final
Chelsea take on Liverpool in Sunday's Carabao Cup final at Wembley with Mauricio Pochettino looking to win his first trophy as Blues manager
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Victor Osimhen must show PL clubs he's worth the effort & prove point to Napoli
The Africa Player of the Year is set to leave Napoli this summer for £110million - but first the striker is set to return to club duty against Barcelona in the Champions League, where potential suitors will be watching
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Jude Bellingham overlooked as Thomas Frank names England's best Ballon d'Or hope
Jude Bellingham is tearing up trees and setting new records at Real Madrid - but Brentford boss Thomas Frank feels Manchester City star Phil Foden could be the next Ballon d'Or winner from UK shores
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Andy Murray drops huge retirement hint after emotional Australian Open exit
Andy Murray was knocked out of the Australian Open by Tomas Martin Etcheverry on Monday and the three-time Grand Slam winner may not play at the Melbourne event again
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Son Heung-min makes Harry Kane demand to Spurs teammates ahead of January exit
Tottenham are set to be without the services of top scorer Son Heung-min during his time at the Asia Cup and he is expecting his teammates to step up to the plate in his absence
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Ange Postecoglou explains role in touchline row during Tottenham vs Bournemouth
Ange Postecoglou's Tottenham moved to within a point of fourth placed Arsenal in the Premier League on Sunday after an eventful 3-1 home win against Bournemouth
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Postecoglou admits Spurs are "nowhere near" as January transfer plans unveiled
Ange Postecoglou has enjoyed a positive first season at the helm at Tottenham ahead of his second transfer window with the north London club and could look to bolster his squad amid an injury crisis
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Brighton blow away Tottenham to sum up Postecoglou's need for January transfers
BRIGHTON 4-2 TOTTENHAM: Spurs' Premier League title credentials suffered another blow on Thursday as Roberto De Zerbi's side proved they can qualify for Europe again
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Murray "pumped" to begin Australian Open preparations as retirement dismissed
Andy Murray has won two Wimbledon titles and a US Open crown in his career but despite reaching five Australian Open finals has never lifted the trophy at Melbourne Park
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Roy Hodgson hails duo who have 'blessed' Crystal Palace after Wilfried Zaha exit
Crystal Palace have had an up-and-down season after Roy Hodgson extended his second spell in charge at Selhurst Park, and will travel across London to Chelsea on December 27