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Giroud fit to face Manchester United

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Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is fit to return against Manchester United after missing three months with a broken leg.

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Chelsea fans group backs safe standing

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The Chelsea Supporters Trust calls for safe standing areas to improve the Stamford Bridge ambience.

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Coates confident for Coleraine test

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Crusaders captain Colin Coates hopes a victory over Coleraine on Friday night can be the springboard for a title-winning run.

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Mackay hiring 'a mockery of inquiry'

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Leroy Rosenior feels Malky Mackay’s appointment as Wigan manager “makes a mockery” of an ongoing FA inquiry.

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Buffon to stay at Juventus until 39

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Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon signs new contract extension to keep him at the club beyond his 39th birthday.

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Martinez: Keane comments 'complete nonsense'

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Everton manager Roberto Martinez has dismissed as “nonsense” Roy Keane’s suggestion the club over-state players’ injuries before they report for international duty.

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Slade 'professional' over Mackay

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Cardiff boss Russell Slade vows to act “professionally” when he meets Wigan’s ex-Cardiff manager Malky Mackay in February.

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Martinez praises 'brave' West Ham

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West Ham play “brave football” and are one of eight teams challenging for Europe, says Everton manager Roberto Martinez.

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Phelan joins Norwich coaching staff

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Championship side Norwich City appoint former Manchester United assistant manager Mike Phelan as first-team coach.

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Awford 'angry' after Pompey Cup exit

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Portsmouth boss Andy Awford vows to make changes to his squad after their FA Cup first-round replay exit to Aldershot.

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VIDEO: Le Saux & Kilbane talk Brits abroad + MORE

QPR must move, says owner Fernandes

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Queens Park Rangers must move from Loftus Road if they are to thrive in the Premier League, says owner Tony Fernandes.

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Man Utd boss Van Gaal not forgetting Strootman

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Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is eyeing AS Roma midfielder Kevin Strootman. read more

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Arsenal v Manchester United: Predicted line-ups, preview & betting tips

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Possible line-upsArsenal: Szczesny; Bellerin, Mertesacker, Chambers, Gibbs; Arteta, Wilshere; Alexis, Cazorla, Walcott; Welbeck.Manchester United: Lindegaard, Valencia, McNair, Jones, Shaw; Carrick, Herrera, Di Maria; Rooney Falcao, Van Persie.101GG PreviewThe Premier League’s mega match on Saturday sees a Manchester United, decimated by injuries, travel to Arsenal in a match both sides need to win.Despite being two of the biggest clubs in English football, both the Gunners and Red Devils have found the early part of the season hard going, with Arsenal (6th) just one place ahead of their rivals United (7th) before kick off…

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Jordan backs Scots to make Euro 2016

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Former Scotland striker Joe Jordan believes the national team are as good as anyone in Euro 2016 qualifying Group D.

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VIDEO: Le Saux & Kilbane talk Brits abroad

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Dan Walker is joined by former Chelsea defender Graeme Le Saux and ex-Everton midfielder Kevin Kilbane for this week’s Focus Forum, as they discuss the pros and cons of British footballers and managers moving abroad.

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Arsenal boss Wenger in Chelsea talks for Cech

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Chelsea are prepared to sell Petr Cech to Arsenal in January. read more

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Liverpool table bumper new deal to Henderson

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Liverpool have tabled a new £80,000-per-week contract offer to Jordan Henderson. read more

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Everton boss Martinez surprised by McCarthy injury problems

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Everton boss Roberto Martinez is surprised by James McCarthy’s latest injury concern. read more

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Arsenal willing to go to £40M for Real Madrid star Isco

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Arsenal are chasing Real Madrid midfielder Isco. read more

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Chelsea v West Brom: Predicted line-ups, preview & betting tips

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Possible line-upsChelsea: Courtois; Ivanovic, Cahill, Terry, Azpilicueta; Matic, Fabregas; Hazard, Oscar, Willian; Costa.West Brom: Foster, Wisdom, Lescott, Dawson, Gamboa; Brunt, Dorrans, Gardner, Morrison; Sessegnon, Berahino.101GG PreviewPremier League leaders Chelsea will be looking to bag another three points on Saturday at Stamford Bridge when West Brom come to town.The Blues are still unbeaten in the league with 9 wins and 2 draws from their opening 11 games, while West Brom struggle to find consistency in the bottom half of the tabkel with 13 points from 11 fixtures…

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Panagiotis Kone threatens to punch Chelsea’s Nemanja Matic… reconsiders very quickly!

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How hard is Chelsea defensive midfielder Nemanja Matic?!One of the most underrated players in Chelsea’s unbeaten start to this season in all competitions, Matic played for Serbia this week in two games for Serbia.The second of which was a 2-0 friendly win over Greece where the Chelsea man played the full 90 minutes.Just before the hour mark, Matic fouled Panagiotis Kone just as Greece were about to breakaway.Kone got up immediately and threatened to punch Matic. It didn’t take long for the Greece midfielder to change his mind!Matic appears to take it all in his stride…Bet £10 & Get £20 Free!Open a new account with William Hill, Bet £10 & Get £20 Free!!Click here & Claim Your £20 Free Bet!(function(){var image = {src:’http://www…

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The Top 101 youngsters in world football: Don Balon list 2014

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For the fourth successive year we present to you the Don Balon list of 2014, featuring the 101 youngsters we believe to be the most talented on planet Earth.Over many decades Spanish magazine Don Balon would publish their list of the top 100 youngsters in world football at around this time of year.Due to economic pressures and a scandal that brought about the arrest of their editor, Don Balon is no longer with us and we initially stepped into the breach four years ago to list the best young players currently plying their trade in world football…

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Celtic to have January break

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Celtic will again have their own mini-winter break after requesting a postponement of their Scottish Premiership fixture with St Johnstone on 10 January.

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Wigan's Whelan defends Mackay appointment

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Wigan chairman Dave Whelan provided an extraordinary defence of his new manager Malky Mackay in the face of fierce criticism over his appointment.

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Holders Nigeria out of African Nations Cup

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Holders Nigeria were bundled out of the African Nations Cup qualifiers after being held to a 2-2 home draw by South Africa and will not defend their title.

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Redknapp eager to add to QPR squad in January

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QPR boss Harry Redknapp has confirmed plans to be active in the January market. read more

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Southgate gets first pick – Hodgson

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England manager Roy Hodgson has confirmed he will make his star Under-21 players available to Gareth Southgate for Euro 2015.

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Hull fullback Robertson: England too good

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Hull City fullback Andrew Robertson admits Scotland were outclassed by England this week. read more

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Thursday's gossip column

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Arsenal agree a deal for Chelsea goalkeeper Petr Cech, Man Utd plan record bid, Chelsea want Tyrone Mings from Ipswich, plus more.

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The Barcelona board want to sell Lionel Messi; Argentine envies Ronaldo’s relationship with Real Madrid [Cope]

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The future of Lionel Messi is increasingly becoming a very big story not only in Barcelona but around the world.Earlier this week, Messi suggested in Ole newspaper in Argentina that he could leave the Nou Camp.The rumour mill has been further fuelled by comments from Messi’s father who revealed that if an offer arrived, “they would have to study it.”On Thursday, Spanish radio station Cope, usually a fairly reliable source for transfer news and comment have splashed with the suggestion that the Barcelona board want to sell Lionel Messi…

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NYRB in limbo regarding Cameroon’s Oyongo + MORE

San Jose Earthquakes in pursuit of a third Designated Player

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San Jose Earthquakes president Dave Kaval has revealed that the club is on the hunt for another Designated Player. read more

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Philadelphia Union scouring Europe, South America for affordable goalscorer

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Philadelphia Union head coach Jim Curtin has confirmed that the club is on the lookout for a quality striker. read more

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NYRB in limbo regarding Cameroon’s Oyongo

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New York Red Bulls head coach Mike Petke admits his team has a dilemma ahead of this weekend’s Eastern Conference final first leg. read more

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FC Dallas land keeper Kennedy in Chivas USA Dispersal Draft

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Dan Kennedy has been selected by FC Dallas with the first pick in the 2014 MLS Dispersal Draft. read more

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Fifa whistleblower in safety fear

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Phaedra Al-Majid says she has experienced “fear and threats” since making corruption allegations against Fifa.

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San Jose Earthquakes announce new stadium deal with Avaya

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MLS club San Jose Earthquakes have announced a brand new naming-rights deal for their soccer-specific stadium. read more

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Scottish game suffers talent drain

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As clubs develop better youth prospects, a solution is needed to them leaving before they’re ready, writes Richard Wilson.

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Van Bommel talks up AC Milan's Dutch pair De Jong, Van Ginkel + MORE

Van Bommel talks up AC Milan's Dutch pair De Jong, Van Ginkel

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Mark van Bommel has offered his opinion of AC Milan’s two Dutch midfielders. Van Bommel is a big fan of both Nigel de Jong and Marco van Ginkel. read more

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VIDEO: 'I'm tired of Fifa's culture of secrecy'

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Fifa whistleblower Phaedra Al-Majid says she is “tired of Fifa’s culture of secrecy” but has been “introduced to a whole culture of fear” since speaking out about football’s governing body.

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Inter Milan striker Icardi ponders coaching change

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Mauro Icardi has been reflecting on the coaching change at Inter Milan. Inter sacked Walter Mazzarri on Friday and replaced him with Roberto Mancini. read more

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FIGC president Tavecchio insists Conte retains support

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FIGC president Carlo Tavecchio says Italy coach Antonio Conte retains their full support. Conte took aim at the state of Italian football this week. read more

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Fifa whistleblower in safety fear

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Phaedra Al-Majid says she has experienced “fear and threats” since making corruption allegations against Fifa.

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Zeman says Napoli can win Scudetto

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Cagliari coach Zdenek Zeman rates Napoli as title contenders. For most, the Scudetto will be decided between Juventus and AS Roma. read more

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Ravanelli backing Lazio for top three finish

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Fabrizio Ravanelli is convinced Lazio can finish in the top three this season. Ravanelli is a former Lazio and Juventus striker. read more

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Daniel Sturridge out for Liverpool until 2015 makes the back pages on Thursday [Pictures]

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Liverpool’s woes up front make the back pages of the press on Thursday.A large chunk of the media made space of their sports splash on Thursday to report the news that Daniel Sturridge is likely to be out for Liverpool until 2015.Sturridge suffered a fresh hamstring injury in Liverpool training this week.Sturridge will miss the final two games of the Champions League group stages and crucial matches against Manchester United and Arsenal.See how the papers have reported the story above and below…

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The Sun twist quotes to claim Lionel Messi could leave Barcelona for £200m

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The back page of The Sun on Thursday feeds a nonsense belief that Lionel Messi could be on his way to the Premier League for £200 million.The story comes off the back of an interview Messi gave to Argentine paper Ole earlier in the week, when the Barcelona star gave a sleight indication he may not play football in Catalonia for his entire career.Messi said:Football takes many turns… While I always said that I would always stay there, sometimes not everything happens the way you want. Now the tabloid press have got hold of quotes from Messi’s dad and agent Jorge talking about his son’s future at the Camp Nou…

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Nigeria fail to reach Nations Cup

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Reigning champions Nigeria fail to qualify for the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations after drawing their final group match on Wednesday.

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Videos of the chaotic scenes after Ivory Coast fans stormed the pitch, faced off against riot police

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The scenes following Ivory Coast 0 – Cameroon 0 were troubled.After the Elephants confirmed their spot at next year’s African Cup of Nations, thousands of fans ran onto the pitch to celebrate.While most of the fans were good natured, some were more frenzied and physical, with Gervinho finding that out for himself.Footage of the scenes have now been posted online, and the images being projected are those of disorder and aggression.During the video below, tense scenes suddenly break out into riot police chasing fans towards the stands…

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Fifa whistleblower in safety fear

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Phaedra Al-Majid says she has experienced “fear and threats” since making corruption allegations against Fifa.

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Milan’s Leeds Utd youngster Benedicic undergoes knee surgery

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Leeds United midfielder Zan Benedicic has undergone surgery to repair a damaged meniscus in his knee. read more

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Reading ace Akpan suffers shoulder injury on duty for Nigeria

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Nigeria have been dealt a blow with news that Hope Akpan has sustained a serious shoulder injury. read more

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Kennedy loan aimed to 'protect' Ibrox

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Brian Kennedy reveals that his rejected loan offer to Rangers included a clause to “protect” Ibrox in a trust.

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England to meet Germany, Spain, Holland and France in pre-Euro2016 friendlies

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England manager Roy Hodgson has revealed that negotiations are underway for his side to take on four of Europe’s heavyweights in the lead-up to Euro2016. read more

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Redknapp hoping to make ‘one or two’ QPR additions in January

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QPR boss Harry Redknapp believes he will be given the funds to bring in two fresh faces in the winter transfer window. read more

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Man Utd’s van Gaal: German player should win Ballon d’Or over Ronaldo or Messi

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Louis van Gaal believes a player from Germany should be named this year’s Ballon d’Or winner rather than Cristiano Ronaldo or Lionel Messi. read more