• 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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  Arsene Wenger unhappy with referee decisions after Stoke defeat

  Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger complained his side had been denied a goal and a penalty by incorrect decisions from the match officials in the 1-0 loss at Stoke. Wenger claimed a...

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  Winston Reid set to see out career at West Ham after signing new long term deal

  West Ham defender Winston Reid has signed a mammoth new six-year contract. The 29-year-old New Zealand international has committed his future to the Hammers until 2023. Reid, who joined West Ham...

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  Relegation threatened Sligo Rovers beat Cork City at Turner’s Cross

  Cork City 0, Sligo Rovers 1 Champions-elect Cork City suffered their second home league defeat in-a-row when relegation threatened Sligo Rovers won at Turner’s Cross tonight, writes Noel Spillane. The match winner...

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  Everton hold 2-0 lead after first leg against Hajduk Split

  Everton 2 Hajduk Split 0 Everton hold a 2-0 lead in their Europa League qualifying play-off tie against Hajduk Split after a first leg at Goodison Park that had to be...

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  UEFA to probe crowd trouble during Everton’s win over Hajduk Split

  Everton’s Europa League qualifying play-off first leg victory over Hajduk Split is set to be scrutinised by UEFA after the match at Goodison Park had to be stopped for several minutes...

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  Arsene Wenger willing to ‘sacrifice’ big-money fee to keep Alexis Sanchez for a year

  Arsene Wenger is ready to accept the financial “sacrifice” of keeping Alexis Sanchez at Arsenal and admits there has been no progress on a new deal for the forward. The Chile...

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  Here’s how Liverpool took the advantage in their Champions League qualifier

  Teenager Trent Alexander-Arnold ensured his European debut was extra special with a brilliant free-kick to set Liverpool on their way to a 2-1 victory in their Champions League play-off first leg...

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  Celtic suffer blow to hopes of Patrick Roberts return

  Celtic’s chances of signing Patrick Roberts ahead of their final Champions League qualifier suffered a major blow when the winger was included in Manchester City’s travelling party for a training camp...

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  Chelsea keen for Diego Costa to return to London after refusing to play with reserves

  Chelsea want Diego Costa to end his exile, return to London and prove his fitness, Press Association Sport understands. Costa has criticised Chelsea’s treatment of him this summer, saying he is...

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  Jose Mourinho heaps praise on Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic after West Ham win

  Jose Mourinho hailed Romelu Lukaku after his superb double against West Ham but insisted Manchester United’s record signing was under no pressure to score goals. The £75million summer buy from Everton...