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Chelsea close in on Xabi Alonso appointment

5+ hour, 49+ min ago  (341+ words) Chelsea are close to appointing Xabi Alonso as their new manager, the Press Association understands. The former Real Madrid boss has emerged in the last few days as the leading candidate to replace Liam Rosenior and though a number of…...

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messengernewspapers. co. uk > sport > national > 26112578. saturdays-briefing-aston-villa-confirm-champions-league-spot

Saturday's briefing: Aston Villa confirm Champions League spot

22+ hour, 42+ min ago  (626+ words) Aston Villa guaranteed a spot in next season's Champions League by sweeping past Liverpool. The "Spygate' saga rumbled on as Middlesbrough urged Southampton to be removed from next weekend's Championship play-off final. Michael Carrick is inching closer to being appointed…...

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messengernewspapers. co. uk > sport > national > 26112470. arne-slot-insists-liverpool-will-better-force-next-season

Arne Slot insists Liverpool will be a better force next season

20+ hour, 1+ min ago  (648+ words) Under-pressure Liverpool boss Arne Slot has promised next season will be better after their Champions League hopes hang in the balance after a "damaging" 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa. The Reds could have sealed their place in next season's premier European…...

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messengernewspapers. co. uk > sport > national > 26092566. liverpool-still-waiting-clinch-champions-league-football-chelsea-draw

Liverpool still waiting to clinch Champions League football after Chelsea draw

1+ week, 12+ hour ago  (622+ words) Liverpool's wait to secure Champions League football goes on while Chelsea avoided a club record-equalling seventh straight defeat in a 1-1 draw at Anfield. The match encapsulated the hosts' whole season in the first 45 minutes when they went ahead then retreated…...

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messengernewspapers. co. uk > sport > national > 26085185. liverpool-alter-future-ticket-pricing-plans-backlash-supporters

Liverpool alter their future ticket pricing plans after backlash from supporters

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (375+ words) Liverpool have altered their future ticket pricing plans after a supporter backlash. The club announced in March that general admission tickets would rise with inflation for the next three seasons, after supporters" groups had petitioned for a freeze. Fans have…...

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messengernewspapers. co. uk > news > 26075338. unwell-sir-alex-ferguson-leaves-old-trafford-man-utd-liverpool

Sir Alex Ferguson recovering after being taken to hospital before Man Utd game

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (104+ words) Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson is understood to be recovering after being taken to hospital ahead of the match against Liverpool at Old Trafford. A source has indicated to the Press Association that the 84-year-old is "OK, having…...

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messengernewspapers. co. uk > sport > national > 26073451. mohamed-salah-peace-early-liverpool-exit

Mohamed Salah at peace with early Liverpool exit

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (555+ words) Departing Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah insists he is at peace with his decision to leave at the end of the season and go out on his own terms. The Egypt international will end a trophy-laden nine years at Anfield this…...

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The Cage full cast list for BBC crime drama series starring Sheridan Smith

3+ week, 10+ hour ago  (357+ words) The Cage is a new crime-drama series that will be airing on BBC One soon, which stars Sheridan Smith and Michael Socha. The show is written by Tony Schumacher, who is known for his work on The Responder. Filming took…...

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messengernewspapers. co. uk > news > national > 25774922. security-services-will-not-exempt-hillsborough-law-says-nandy

Security services will not be "exempt" from Hillsborough Law, says Nandy

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (535+ words) The security services will not be "exempt" from the Hillsborough Law, the Culture Secretary has said amid fears from campaigners and backbench Labour MPs that the duty of candour is being watered down. The mayors of Liverpool and Manchester have…...

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messengernewspapers. co. uk > sport > national > 25774230. turbulent-week-crystal-palace-ends-defeat-sunderland

Turbulent week for Crystal Palace ends in defeat at Sunderland

3+ mon, 4+ week ago  (540+ words) Crystal Palace's winless run extended to 10 games in all competitions after they were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. A turbulent week for the Eagles saw them crash out of the FA Cup with defeat to non-League Macclesfield…...