• West Ham suspend transfer director after he claims African players ’cause mayhem’
• Theo Walcott sees a great partnership ahead with Seamus Coleman at Everton
• Riyad Mahrez in a ‘very difficult situation’ with Leicester teammates after trying to force transfer
• Leigh Griffiths hits winner for Celtic against Partick Thistle
• Antonio Conte: This is already a good season
• Football rumours: More moves at Arsenal and changes expected in Manchester
• Alexis Sanchez’s move to Man United to be confirmed imminently
• ‘Embarrassment’ in Scotland over failed pursuit of Michael O’Neill
• Bottom-side Swansea stun high-flying Liverpool
• Tottenham lose ground in race for top-four place

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  Watford announce replacement on the same day as ’parting company’ with Marco Silva

  Javi Gracia has been named head coach of Watford, the club has announced. The 47-year-old Spaniard has signed an 18-month deal with the Premier League team. Watford sacked Marco Silva earlier...

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  James McCarthy set for surgery tomorrow

  Republic of Ireland international James McCarthy will undergo surgery tomorrow on the double leg break he suffered in Everton’s 1-1 draw against West Brom at Goodison Park, it is understood. Sam...

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  Michael Carrick agrees to join Man United coaching staff after retirement

  Michael Carrick has accepted Jose Mourinho’s offer to join his first team coaching staff upon retirement, the Manchester United manager has revealed. Midfielder Carrick has played just once this campaign, in...

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  This Liverpool supporter is so Reds-obsessed he named his daughter YNWA

  Many football fans show their support for a football club by purchasing a ticket to a game, but what can you do if you live in an entirely different country to...

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  Chelsea and Norwich go the distance before Blus squeeze through on penalties

  Chaotic Chelsea ended a five-hour scoring drought before advancing in the FA Cup with a 5-3 penalty shootout win over Norwich. The Premier League champions thought they had won for the...

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  Dundalk FC sold to US-based consortium

  Dundalk FC has announced it has been sold to a US-based consortium. Chicago company PEAK6 led the group that has purchased 100% of the Lilywhites shares. In 2015, PEAK6 purcharsed a...

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  Football rumours: Another defender for Man City?

  West Brom will let defender Jonny Evans leave the Hawthorns for Manchester City – as long as the price is right, the Sun reports. The paper said West Brom will expect £23.5million for...

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  Chelsea turn to Peter Crouch following Andy Carroll injury blow

  Chelsea have reportedly turned their attention to Stoke striker Peter Crouch after Andy Carroll suffered another injury blow. The Blues have made an approach for former England international Crouch as they...

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  Alexis Sanchez would become Man United’s highest-paid player – report

  Alexis Sanchez will become Manchester United’s highest-paid player if his move from Arsenal goes through after agreeing personal terms, reports said on Wednesday. The Chilean forward looks set to leave the...

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  FA charges Darren Ferguson for his ’shoot them’ comment about referees

  Doncaster Rovers manager Darren Ferguson has been charged for saying it would be a “good idea” to shoot referees after his side’s 1-1 draw against Plymouth on Saturday, the Football Association...