2 h. ago Premier League club Brighton spark fury in China: Japanese player Kaoru Mitoma poses with photo of notorious WWII Imperial soldier, who refused to surrender for years and killed civilians

Brighton have been forced to apologise after a post from the club's academy on social media featured an image of a notorious Japanese soldier from World War Two.

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10 h. ago Joleon Lescott on Man City's 2012 title, Mancini trying to sell him and Gary Neville's dodgy advice

Former Manchester City centre-back Joleon Lescott speaks to the Manchester Evening News about his time at the club, an iconic Premier League title and a disappointing farewell.

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28 h. ago Billy Bonds, legendary West Ham player and manager, dies aged 79

Bonds made a record 799 appearances for the HammersTook the club into Premier League as a managerThe former West Ham captain and manager Billy Bonds has died at the age of 79, the Premier League club has announced.Bonds was the longest-serving player for the Irons, making 799 appearances across a 21-year career in which he lifted the FA Cup twice as well as winning the old Second Division. Continue reading...

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50 h. ago Every Premier League player close to suspension or facing a ban

The players below will be automatically suspended for one Premier League match if they receive another yellow card before their club reaches its 20th league fixture

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65 h. ago ‘I don’t even have five defenders’: Slot rules out tactical shift to halt Liverpool’s slide

Under-pressure manager won’t change defensive shapeDutchman considering dropping Konaté for West Ham tripArne Slot has said he cannot make dramatic changes to arrest Liverpool’s slump given the squad is suited to his system and he has little time on the training ground to implement a new approach.Slot is under increasing pressure before Sunday’s Premier League visit to West Ham having presided over the club’s worst run in 71 years. He has faced calls to drop the under-performing Ibrahima Konaté and Mohamed Salah in recent days, or to shake up his style in an attempt to halt the slide. Continue reading...

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65 h. ago Premier League club pay tribute to Josh Travis after teen former academy goalkeeper dies

Nottingham Forest have announced the passing of a former player with a touching message on social media

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69 h. ago Chelsea employee admits defrauding club out of more than £200,000 over four

Claire Walsh, 39, worked as an assistant treasury manager at the Premier League club

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2 d. ago Chelsea employee faces prison sentence after pleading guilty to £200k fraud

Chelsea's former assistant treasury manager has pleaded guilty at Westminster Magistrates’ Court to committing a fraud worth over £200,000 against the Premier League club

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3 d. ago ‘Arne Slot has a WEEK to save his job’ – Jamie Carragher says Liverpool boss ‘hanging on’ and slams ‘falling standards’

ARNE SLOT has a week to save his job as Liverpool boss, club icon Jamie Carragher reckons. The defending Premier League champions have stunningly lost NINE of their last 12 matches in all competitions. Segments of the Anfield faithful are slowly starting to turn on the Dutchman following their midweek thrashing by PSV Eindhoven. And...

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4 d. ago Newcastle to lodge Uefa complaint over ‘unacceptable treatment’ of fans at Marseille game

Supporters ‘targeted with pepper spray and batons’French police used ‘excessive tactics’, claim NewcastleNewcastle are to complain over the “unacceptable treatment” their fans endured after Tuesday’s 2-1 defeat at Marseille in the Champions League. The Premier League club accused French police of using pepper spray, batons and shields to subdue supporters in the wake of Tuesday night’s loss at Stade Vélodrome.A club statement said: “We will be formally raising our concerns with Uefa, Olympique de Marseille and French police in relation to the unacceptable treatment of our supporters by police at Stade Vélodrome following Tuesday’s UEFA Champions League fixture.” Continue reading...

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5 d. ago Transfer chumps and champions: Man United get WORST value for money on signings in the world after squandering £359m, stats boffins say

Man United's recruitment has been heavily criticised in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era and their malaise in this department has been highlighted by the latest CIES Football Observatory post.

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5 d. ago Liverpool FC release statement as Paul Doyle pleads guilty to parade crash

Liverpool Football Club have responded after Paul Doyle changed his plea in court, admitting 31 offences related to driving into the crowd of supporters at the club's Premier League victory parade

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6 d. ago Jamie Carragher slams Mo Salah for 'staying silent' during Liverpool's struggles

Jamie Carragher believes Mohamed Salah needs to "speak for the team" for Liverpool, amid the club's ongoing struggles in the Premier League

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7 d. ago David Moyes says Manchester United upheaval is departure from club values

Everton manager says United needed rebuild in 2013Moyes goes to Old Trafford with United on good runDavid Moyes has said he believed Manchester United needed a long-term rebuild when he succeeded Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013 and the subsequent upheaval at Old Trafford represents a departure from the club’s values.Speaking before Monday’s return to Old Trafford with Everton, Moyes admitted his 11-month spell as United manager “didn’t work for different reasons” but insisted it has been consigned firmly to the past. However, despite inheriting a title-winning squad from Ferguson, Moyes said United’s wait for a 21st league title has come as no great surprise. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Matheus Cunha suffers Man United 'training accident' as statement released

Matheus Cunha has reportedly suffered an accident while training with Manchester United for the club's upcoming Premier League clash with Everton

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9 d. ago Erling Haaland nears Sadio Mane in Premier League club and has Cristiano Ronaldo in his sights

Erling Haaland has already plundered 14 goals for Manchester City this season and the Norwegian striker could join an exclusive club this weekend against Newcastle

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1 week ago How every Premier League club is expected to vote on controversial new salary cap TODAY

The Premier League shareholder meeting is set to put key decisions to all 20 clubs over their position on new financial reforms, including a controversial new salary cap.

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2 w. ago Jurgen Klopp has already given Man Utd green light for transfer he was 'very interested' in

Jurgen Klopp reportedly took a liking to one player now linked with a move to his former club Liverpool's bitter Premier League rivals Manchester United

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2 w. ago Chelsea agree transfer for wonderkid as Todd Boehly repeats trick in blow to Liverpool

Chelsea have agreed a deal to sign Ecuadorian wonderkid Deinner Ordonez, who was also a target for Premier League rivals Liverpool, and will join the club in 2028

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2 w. ago Marcus Rashford 'contact' made over stunning Premier League return after Man United transfer

Marcus Rashford could be playing for a third different Premier League club of his career next season if he does not stay at Barcelona

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