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• Bobby Duncan's agent Saif Rubie banned for six weeks and fined £10,0009 December 2019, 1:58 pm
  Saif Rubie hit the headlines in the summer window as he tried to orchestrate his client's move from Liverpool to Fiorentina, which eventually went through to the tune of £1.8million.
  
• Alan Pardew blames players' WhatsApp groups for 'toxic' atmosphere in Premier League dressing rooms 9 December 2019, 1:52 pm
  Pardew (left) has labelled players' (right) WhatsApp groups as breeding grounds for toxicity to seep into football clubs and that most managers aren't afforded the luxury of Sir Alex Ferguson (inset).
  
• 'He looks hungry': Frank Lampard reveals Antonio Rudiger is 'fit and ready to go'9 December 2019, 1:49 pm
  The German defender has played just 45 minutes of football under Frank Lampard, having had knee surgery in the summer, following by a groin injury suffered in September.
  
• Manchester City 'look to out-of-favour Barcelona star' Samuel Umtiti to solve defensive woe 9 December 2019, 1:47 pm
  Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing French World Cup winning centre back Samuel Umtiti. It comes as Pep Guardiola's side look to resolve their defensive issues.
  
• Klopp's Liverpool have had the best start to an English league season EVER9 December 2019, 1:44 pm
  Jurgen Klopp's Liverpool side are looking to go down in history by winning the club's first ever Premier League title in May. But the Reds have already entered the record books.
  
• Transfer news LIVE: All the latest from Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea9 December 2019, 1:40 pm
  Christmas might be just around the corner, but for clubs up and down the country, all eyes are looking towards the January transfer window. Sportsmail brings you all the latest. 
  
• Barnsley pursue legal action to get compensation from Hearts for ex-boss Daniel Stendel9 December 2019, 1:13 pm
  EXCLUSIVE BY STEPHEN McGOWAN: Barnsley have launched a legal battle to pursue compensation from Hearts for former manager Daniel Stendel.
  
• Rapper AJ Tracey gives Jose Mourinho seal of approval as he greets players after Burnley win9 December 2019, 1:04 pm
  Rapper AJ Tracey met up with Tottenham players and manager Jose Mourinho following their 5-0 victory over Burnley. The 'Ladbroke Grove' rapper is a lifelong fan of Spurs and gave his seal of approval.
  
• Two Wolves fans arrested on suspicion of homophobic abuse in Premier League's Rainbow Laces week9 December 2019, 12:55 pm
  The pair were ejected from the away section and later arrested by Sussex Police outside the ground. The Premier League has supported Stonewall's Rainbow Laces campaign this week.
  
• Bartomeu hints that Inter Milan target Arturo Vidal will STAY at Barcelona9 December 2019, 12:54 pm
  Barcelona currently sit top of La Liga - ahead of Real Madrid on goal difference - but Vidal has had to endure a bit-part role and has been heavily linked with Inter Milan in the January transfer window.
  
• McArthur insists Crystal Palace team-mate Wilfried Zaha is trying to control his anger9 December 2019, 12:46 pm
  Zaha has often been one of the most fouled players in the Premier League, and his temper sometimes boils over, resulting in bookings and - at times - red cards.
  
• World chess champion Magnus Carlsen on the brink of reaching top spot in Fantasy Football table9 December 2019, 12:46 pm
  The Norwegian's team, named Kjell Ankedal, has risen to sixth out of 7 million players worldwide after a gameweek where captaining Mohamed Salah paid off with a 26-point return.
  
• Thought Lionel Messi's opponents had it hard? The video showing him flummoxing Barcelona team-mates9 December 2019, 12:36 pm
  An incredible video has emerged online of Barcelona star and Argentine international Lionel Messi embarrassing his own Barcelona team-mates during a training session.
  
• Neal Maupay hungry to stay on the goal trail after scoring twice in a week for Brighton9 December 2019, 12:16 pm
  Neal Maupay joined Brighton from Brentford in the summer for £16m. So far he has scored six times for the Seagulls - twice of which in the last week. Maupay says he's hungry to score more.
  
• United hero Antonio Valencia calls on supporters to show Pogba some love9 December 2019, 12:13 pm
  Paul Pogba's form had been under intense scrutiny before he was sidelined, and Antonio Valencia believes fans need to show him some affection if he is to perform at the highest level.