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    New pictures show progress at Everton stadium with £500m development set to be ready for next season

    EVERTON’S stunning new £500million stadium is beginning to take shape, new pictures have shown.The new ground is set to be open for the start of next season.
    The club is moving into their new stadium next seasonCredit: Getty
    Construction work is continuingCredit: Getty
    The project is worth £500mCredit: Getty
    Fans are giving Goodison Park a farewell campaign with them ready to leave their home after 132 years.
    The 39,414 seater will be switched for a more modern 52,888 capacity arena.
    The new ground is built on the docks of the city next to a waste water treatment plant.
    It is only two miles up the road from their spiritual home.
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    Borussia Dortmund’s iconic yellow wall has inspired the 13,000-seater stand that will host the club’s most passionate fans.
    The new stadium is also expected to become the heart of an exciting new area for the community containing shops, housing and bars and restaurants.
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    The stadium aims to become a new hub of bars and restaurantsCredit: Getty
    The Toffees will play Sheffield United on May 11 in what is currently scheduled to be the last ever match there.
    Bramley-Moore Dock will be their new home.
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    Everton are leaving Goodison Park next summerCredit: Alamy More

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    Brandon Williams leaves Man Utd on loan transfer as he links up with former club chief

    MANCHESTER UNITED defender Brandon Williams will spend the season on loan with Ipswich Town.The 22-year-old is set to reunite with former United youth coach Kieran McKenna at Portman Road.
    Manchester United’s Brandon Williams will join Ipswich Town on loan this seasonCredit: Kenny Ramsay
    The left-back has appeared 51 times for the Red Devils since his debut in 2019.
    Williams, who made five appearances for United across pre-season this summer, spent the 2021/22 season on loan with Ipswich’s rivals Norwich City.
    The youngster played for United’s Under-21s during the majority of the 2022/23 campaign and captained the side on many occasions in Premier League 2.
    Williams has revealed he is looking forward to linking up with his former U18 coach McKenna in the Championship.
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    He told the United website: “Kieran was my youth team coach at United and, from there, we have had a great relationship.
    “He has always had the standards of a coach at the top level and has had a big influence on me.
    “He has always kept in touch with me to make sure I’m OK and I trust everything he says because he is great to learn off.
    “I’m excited to work with him again.”
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    Williams coudl be set for a fiery debut, with Ipswish facing United’s bitter rivals Leeds at home on Saturday.
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    McKenna managed the Red Devil’s youth team from 2016-2018.
    He then went on to become assistant boss for the Premier League giant’s senior side from 2018-2021.
    The ex-Totthenham U18 manager has since smashed it with the Suffolk side leading the team to automatic promotion from League One last season.
    Ipswich Town have had a remarkable start to the season this time round in the Championship.
    Williams will be joining former United U18 manager Kieran MckennaCredit: MatchDay Images Limited More

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    Inside James Maddison’s personalised private box at Tottenham with incredible mural on the wall

    TOTTENHAM new boy James Maddison has wasted no time in getting used to his surroundings at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.The attacking midfielder joined the club in a £45million deal from Leicester in June and his impact has been immediately apparent on the Tottenham team.
    The mural features James Maddiosn in a Tottenham home shirtCredit: twitter @MurWalls
    And showcases the midfielder’s new number 10 shirt, which he inherited from Harry KaneCredit: twitter @MurWalls

    Ahead of the season, he was named as a surprise vice-captain alongside Cristian Romero as Heung Min Son was handed the captain’s armband by manager Ange Postecoglou.
    He wasted no time in repaying his manager’s faith on the field and registered two assists in Spurs’ opener against Brentford.
    He also starred in Tottenham’s 2-0 victory over Manchester United this weekend as a key part of Postecoglou’s new look Tottenham side.
    His friends and family would have been able to enjoy his performance from the midfielder’s swanky new box at Spurs’ home ground, which features a personalised mural on the wall.
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    The mural features multiple paintings of Maddison in a Spurs shirt on the wall, surrounded by diamonds, footballs and crowns.
    There is also a painting that shows Maddison proudly flexing his number 10 Spurs shirt, which he inherited from Harry Kane when he joined Bayern Munich this month.
    The mural also features homages to Maddison’s three children, including his newborn baby twins who were born days after the midfielder joined Spurs.
    And of course, there are paintings of the player’s two dogs on the wall too.
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    Alongside Maddison are painting of his three childrenCredit: twitter @MurWalls
    The mural features a tribute to Maddison’s two pet dogsCredit: twitter @MurWalls
    The private box leads out to an incredible view of the football pitch, and it was here that Eric Dier was joined by Dele Alli as the two watched Spurs’ victory over United from the stands on the weekend – both were guests in Maddison’s box for that game.
    Spurs fans were delighted to see Maddison settling in well to his new surroundings and tweeted their praise of the mural.
    One fan wrote: “Absolutely amazing!!”
    Another tweeted: “Our number 10.” alongside a bullseye emoji.
    Another wrote: “Brilliant.”
    While a fourth speculated as to whether Maddison had taken Kane’s executive box as well as his shirt number and said: “Is that King Kane’s old box?”
    Maddison picked up a minor injury against United on the weekend and faces a race against time to be fit for Saturday’s match with Bournemouth.
    A scan revealed that the midfielder had suffered minor damage to his ankle and knee.
    And the box leads through to an incredible view of the Tottenham pitchCredit: twitter @MurWalls More

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    Brighton vs West Ham LIVE SCORE: Seagulls look to continue perfect start in Premier League against Irons – stream, TV

    BRIGHTON will be aiming to continue their unbeaten start to the new Premier League season against West Ham.The Seagulls have picked up straight from where they left off last campaign after back-to-back victories.
    West Ham claimed their first win of the season with a 2-1 against Chelsea last weekend.

    Date: Saturday, August 26th
    Kick off time: 5:30pm BST
    TV channel: Sky Sports Main Event/Premier League
    Live stream: NOW
    Stadium: Amex Stadium

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    Everton vs Wolves LIVE SCORE: Latest updates as Toffees eye first Premier League win against O’Neil’s side

    EVERTON will host Wolves at Goodison Park as the Toffees eye their first Premier League win of the season.Sean Dyche’s side lost 4-0 to Unai Emery’s Aston Villa last weekend, while Brighton beat Wolves 4-1 at Molineux.

    Date: Saturday, August 26
    Kick off time: 3pm BST
    TV channel/live stream: Not available in the UK due to 3pm blackout
    Stadium: Goodison Park

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    Premier League star who Wenger called ‘interesting prospect’ at Arsenal wakes up unemployed at 31 just weeks into season

    LUTON Town have confirmed the release of former Arsenal midfielder Luke Freeman – who was dubbed an “interesting prospect” by Arsene Wenger.The 31-year-old was signed by Nathan Jones as a free agent last summer and played a key role in the first half of last season.
    Luke Freeman is being released by Luton TownCredit: Rex
    Former Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said Freeman was an ‘interesting prospect’Credit: EPA
    Freeman joined the Gunners from League Two’s Gillingham in 2008 for a fee of around £200,000.
    He signed a two-year deal to become part of Arsenal’s youth academy on the club’s scholar scheme.
    When he moved to the Premier League giants former Arsenal manager Wenger described the player as “a very interesting prospect”.
    During his four-year spell for the North London side, the midfielder played for the U18 side where he scored seven goals in 15 appearances in the 2008/09 season.

    He then signed for League One side Stevenage in 2012 followed by Bristol City, QPR and Sheffield United before ending up at Luton Town in 2022.
    Freeman only made 26 appearances and scored two goals for the first-time Premier League contenders.
    Now just weeks into the new Prem League season Freeman is unemployed as his time with the Hatters has come to an end.
    The club a statement, which read: “Luton Town can confirm that we have reached an agreement with Luke Freeman to be released from his contract by mutual consent.
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    “The 31-year-old midfielder was signed by Nathan Jones as a free agent last summer and played a big role in the first half of the 2022/23 season.
    “Freeman made 26 appearances for the Hatters, scoring twice in the wins away at Cardiff City and at home to his former club QPR to contribute to our promotion to the Premier League.
    “We would like to thank Luke for his efforts last season and wish him all the best for his future career.” More

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    Brentford vs Crystal Palace LIVE SCORE: Bees host Eagles in huge Premier League London derby – latest updates

    BRENTFORD welcome Crystal Palace to the Gtech Community Stadium for an intriguing Premier League London derby.Bryan Mbeumo’s double and Yoane Wissa’s first half-strike was enough to see the Bees pick up three points last time out against Fulham.
    While the Eagles suffered a 1-0 home defeat to Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal.

    Date: Saturday, August 26
    Kick-off time: 3pm BST
    TV/Live stream: Not televised in the UK

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    Liverpool sign starlet, 16, described as a ‘Rolls Royce’ in transfer from Premier League rival to fill problem position

    LIVERPOOL have signed centre-back Amara Nallo from West Ham. The comes as poor defending has become an unwanted theme for Jurgen Klopp’s side.
    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp has signed 16-year-old West Ham defender Amara NalloCredit: Rex
    West Ham have again produced another top talent only to see it snatched away by their Premier League rivals.
    Nallo was one of 12 academy talents to a sign scholarship deal at West Ham in May this year, after appearing for the club’s Under-18s side.
    Liverpool were keen to sign a new centre-back as part of their summer rebuild.
    The left-footed centre-back has been publicly praised by academy coach Carlton Cole.

    Cole told the Metro: “I would describe Amara as a Rolls Royce of a centre-back.
    “He has a great left foot and is elegant when he moves with the ball. He can play the ball with both feet and has been working on his heading as well.
    “He’s a player who has a high ceiling.”
    But if Nallo is to achieve success it will be in Merseyside and not at the London Stadium.
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    The 16-year-old shared an image of himself with his new red shirt on Instagram to confirm the news.
    Liverpool’s defence has been subject to criticism, amid claims that it’s the weakest area in the squad.
    Club legend Jamie Carragher said: “It’s what type of defender you bring in?
    “Is it a young player to get on the ball, bring it out from the back, maybe a left footer to provide Liverpool with a bit of balance?”
    Nallo – who is both footed- was set to be handed a long-term professional deal with the Hammers upon turning 17 in November. More