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      Newcastle seal deadline day transfer of highly-rated midfielder Alfie Harrison, 18, from Man City

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      NEWCASTLE have confirmed the signing of Alfie Harrison from Manchester City.The midfielder, 18, has signed a two-and-half year deal at St James’ Park.
      Alfie Harrison has signed for Newcastle UnitedCredit: Getty
      Harrison has excelled for City’s Under-18s this season.
      He scored eight goals in as many Under-18 Premier League appearances, in addition to laying on a further four assists.
      Having signed for the Toon for an undisclosed fee, he will initially link up with their academy sides, with a view to eventually breaking into Eddie Howe’s first team.
      Upon completing his move, Harrison said: “The size of the club and what it has got going for it is massive for me.
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      “It’s got a huge, passionate fanbase and I’m looking to really push on with my career now.
      “If I was a kid now, looking at me signing for Newcastle United, it’s what dreams are made of.
      “I’m really looking forward to what is coming and how I can progress in the coming years.
      “I’m an effective player who can add goals and assists.
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      “I really like to create stuff but, on the other side, I’d also say I’m a very passionate player who always wants to win.”
      Harrison helped City to the Under 18 Premier League title last season, scoring six times in 21 appearances.
      Having performed admirably once again at Under-18 level this term, he made his debut for City’s Under-21s in the PL2.
      Newcastle academy director Steve Harper is delighted to have bolstered his ranks with the acquisition of Harrison.
      Harper, 48, said: “We are delighted to secure Alfie’s signature.
      “His hunger to represent Newcastle United and continue his development here was obvious from the outset.
      “He’s a passionate, talented player who we are really looking forward to welcoming to the club and ultimately seeing in a black and white shirt.
      “Alfie’s signing is part of a strategic move to make our PDP group younger, particularly the Under-21s, and I would like to thank the board and everybody involved at the club in making this move happen.”
      Harrison, 18, has penned a two-and-a-half year deal at St James’ ParkCredit: Getty More

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      Erling Haaland splashes £4million on new private jet dubbed ‘Swiss Army knife of planes’

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      ERLING HAALAND has seen his career take off once again – after splashing £4million on a new private jet.The Manchester City superstar was grounded by a foot injury before returning as a sub in Wednesday’s 3-1 win over Burnley.
      City star Erling Haaland has splashed out on a new private jetCredit: Getty
      It’s been dubbed the Swiss Army Knife of jetsCredit: https://247aviation.co.uk/our-fleet/pc-12-ngx/
      An expert compared it to a luxury Mercedes SUVCredit: https://247aviation.co.uk/our-fleet/pc-12-ngx/
      Striker Haaland previously owned a Piper M600 plane, together with dad Alfie and partners in Norwegian company Sola M600.
      They sold the aircraft late last year, with aviation insiders expecting the 23-year-old to charter flights in the future.
      But Norwegian paper Finansavisen reported the group have now bought a luxurious Pilatus PC-12 private plane.
      The jets cost between £3.3m and £4.5m. 
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      Dubbed the Swiss Army knife of planes, they have six business-class seats.
      Aviation broker Carl-Christian Gunnestad said: “We usually liken this plane to a Mercedes SUV.
      “It has a luxurious cabin designed by BMW, and a state-of-the-art cockpit.  It is perfect for families or business people.”
      Haaland’s fortunes have soared since joining City in 2022, winning the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup in his first season.
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      The jets cost between £3.3m and £4.5mCredit: https://247aviation.co.uk/our-fleet/pc-12-ngx/
      The specs on Haaland’s new plane

      Take Off Distance 2,485ft
      Max Cruise Speed 290KTAS
      Range 1,903 Nautical Miles
      Max Passengers 10 + One pilot
      Max Payload 2,236lb
      Max Altitude 30,000ft

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      The Norway international has since undergone some turbulence, missing almost two months through injury and seeing City fall five points behind Liverpool.
      But he now hopes to land more silverware – helped in part by being able to travel in style.
      Haaland is in line to earn his first start since coming back from his foot injury on Monday against Brentford.
      He managed 23 minutes of football on his return to action against Burnley. More

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      Luke Littler reveals inspirational three-word message from Man Utd hero Sir Alex Ferguson ahead of Premier League debut

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      LUKE LITTLER has revealed that he was told to “keep at it” by his idol Sir Alex Ferguson.The Warrington wonderkid met up with the legendary Scottish Manchester United boss on a recent trip to Old Trafford.
      Luke Littler met Manchester United legend Sir Alex FergusonCredit: INSTAGRAM
      Littler enjoyed a recent visit to Old Trafford to meet his Man Utd heroesCredit: Getty
      Ferguson told Littler to ‘keep at it’ during their brief meetingCredit: Getty
      Littler, 17, then went back to meet up with the full squad at their Carrington training ground a week ago.
      On Sir Alex the youngster – who has been banned from Peter Crouch’s podcast – said: “I didn’t really catch much of what he said. But I did hear him say ‘keep at it’.”
      Littler beat England defender Harry Maguire at darts which brought about huge cheers from the other players.
      He added: “The players just said, keep going. A lot of the players from abroad, they just shook my hand.
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      “I spoke with [Scott] McTominay and Maguire and the coach [Erik] Ten Hag. I didn’t really catch much of what he said, I did hear him say, stick to it and keep at it.”
      Littler, who makes his Premier League debut tonight in Cardiff, is certainly not scared of joining the big boys in the Premier League.
      He added: “This is what I have signed up for – to play with the best of the best.
      “I have got to somehow beat them every week. If I don’t beat them every week, then I will go home, go to the ProTours, get match practice and come back to whatever venue is next.
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      “If I do qualify for the EuroTours, that will help, I will take that as match practice, I need the rankings for Matchplay and Grand Prix.
      “I am looking forward to playing these boys week-in, week-out.
      “I am not bothered who I play. You can only beat what’s in front of you. You can only do your best to beat them.” More

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      What is the lowest amount spent in a January transfer window?

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      THE January transfer window is usually a good time for managers to bolster their squads ahead of the remainder of the season – but 2024 has been a little different.England’s top clubs spent a staggering £815million in the 2023 January transfer window which was almost double the previous year.
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      Chelsea spent big in January 2023Credit: Getty
      Chelsea a large percentage of that expenditure after splashing £195m on just Enzo Fernandez and Mykhailo Mudryk.
      However, spending has significantly dipped this year across all of the top leagues in Europe.
      And SunSport can provide the reasons along with what has been the lowest amount spent in a January transfer window.
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      What is the lowest amount spent in the January transfer window?
      Since the introduction of the January transfer window in 2003, the lowest amount spent by Premier League clubs stands at £34.8m during the 2009/10 campaign.
      The 2002/03 season has the current second lowest with a total of £45.9m being spent.
      And unless something drastic happens, the 2024 window will be towards the bottom of the list too as clubs only spent approximately £55m on the morning of Deadline Day.
      Why are teams not spending much this year?
      Teams are reportedly having difficulties spending this year as they are more wary of Financial Fair Play (FFP).
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      Everton breached the FFP rules and as a result, they were handed a 10-point deduction
      FFP – or Financial Fair Play – is a concept originally introduced by Uefa in 2009, officially to prevent clubs from spending money they could not afford.
      The Premier League introduced its own FFP regulations which came into effect for the 2013-14 season and which, while less stringent than Uefa regulations, they do impact on club spending.
      And under the current Prem “Profitability and Sustainability” regulations, clubs who are constant members of the top flight for a three-year period are allowed total losses of £105m over those three campaigns.
      What are the biggest deals of the 2024 January transfer window?
      Tottenham have been the busiest this January having spent £26.7m on ex-Genoa defender Radu Dragusin and recruiting former Chelsea star Timo Werner on loan.
      Manchester City splashed £12.5m on Argentine midfielder Claudio Echeverri.
      And Aston Villa bought Kosta Nedeljkovic from Red Star Belgrade for £7.8m. More

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      Peter Crouch reveals 17-year-old darts sensation Luke Littler has been BANNED from his podcast

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      PETER CROUCH has BANNED Luke Littler from his podcast so he can concentrate on darts.The lanky ex-England striker also wants to lock wife Abbey Clancy in a “dark room” until she hits a nine-dart perfect leg!
      Peter Crouch has decided to ban darts sensation Luke Littler from his podcastCredit: YouTube
      Crouch wants Littler to focus on the darts instead of media attentionCredit: Getty
      Crouch and his co-presenters, former Chelsea star Steve Sidwell and Capital DJ Chris Stark, discussed having Warrington wonderkid Littler on their show.
      Littler is set for his debut in the Premier League in Cardiff tonight, less than a month after reaching the World Championship final.
      Crouch said: “I’d love Luke Littler on, I’d like to speak to him. You have people who burst on the scene at 16.
      “I was watching the darts, they had a list of people who have won things at 16. Obviously it was before he lost [the final].
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      “Martina Hingis, Wayne Rooney, they’ve all gone on to massive things. It would be interesting to see where his head’s at, at this age.”
      But Stark, who appeared as a darts dancer during the World Championship at the Ally Pally, says the 17-year-old should be protected from media attention.
      He said: “Do you think that’s part of the problem that he’s had this massive success at 16. He’s managed to get this far on his own without all the attention.
      “A lot of the criticism is that suddenly he’s out doing all interviews. Maybe the best thing we could do as a podcast is almost run a campaign to say, we are not going to get you on the podcast.
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      “We are going to be the only media outlet to say we don’t want Luke on because we want him to concentrate on his darts.
      “This amount of weird attention that appears you must have seen it galvanise some players and people but it does have a negative effect as well.
      “Maybe that’s we do with Luke. We give him a couple more years, win the Worlds at some point, then invite him on the podcast after that.
      “Until then we operate a policy of everyone should leave Luke Littler alone.”
      We do not want Luke Littler on the podcast!Peter Crouchon Luke Littler
      On the pressure of being a young sportsman, Sidwell added: “It depends on the individual. If they’ve got the mindset that can carry it off, some can’t.”
      Crouch added: “I wouldn’t like it personally. At 16 I was miles off it. But we are making a stand, we do not want Luke Littler on the podcast!”
      The trio also discussed the hot topic of what is hardest to achieve; a hole-in-one, 147 snooker break or nine-darter.
      Crouch said: “Even if you’re a bad golfer you can get a hole in one. Whereas for me a 147 is unachievable for anyone who is not a proper snooker player.
      “A nine-darter is still nine darts. It’s so hard. It’s absolutely exceptional. It’s harder for a professional dart player to hit a nine-darter than a professional snooker player to get a 147.”
      Sidwell continued: “The easiest is a hole in one. I think the hardest is a 147. It’s a big one, it’s sparked a lot of controversy.”
      Stark then came up with a madcap idea to test what is the hardest to do with Crouch’s wife Clancy. He said: “We need to test it with a novice. We need Abs in a room, how long would it take her to do a nine-darter?”
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      Crouch concluded: “You are asking me to lock Abbey away in a dark room. For charity? We wouldn’t see her, she’d come out with a beard this long!
      “She knows how to hold a dart, she can’t hold a cue. We’ll try it but we might not see her for 15 years!”

      Crouch also revealed he wants to lock wife Abbey Clancy in a ‘dark room’Credit: Instagram
      Clancy would stay there until she hit a nine-dart perfect legCredit: Rex More

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      Arsenal vs Liverpool preview: Gunners host Klopp’s men in a momentous title-chasing battle – stream, TV, team news

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      IT doesn’t get much bigger than this as Arsenal welcome Liverpool to north London – and the result could have a major impact on who lifts the Premier League title in May.The Gunners are still yet to play the free-flowing football that saw them lead the race for three-quarters of the way last season.
      Gabriel Jesus was the star of the show against Nottingham ForestCredit: Alamy
      Luis Diaz added to Liverpool’s rout against ChelseaCredit: Alamy
      But Mikel Arteta’s men have returned from their Dubai camp with two wins from two – a thumping 5-0 win against Palace, followed by a gruelling 2-1 victory away at Nottingham Forest.
      However, Liverpool currently holds the crown for the most in-form side in the league as their only defeat this campaign came way back in September 2023.
      And Jurgen Klopp’s men continued this incredible run by battering Chelsea 4-1 at Anfield on Wednesday.
      Three points for Arsenal would see them close the gap on Liverpool to two points, but if the Reds win, Mikel Arteta’s title aspirations could be over.
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      When is Arsenal vs Liverpool?

      Arsenal’s mouthwatering match against Liverpool will take place on Sunday, February 4.
      It is scheduled to get underway at 4:30pm GMT.
      Emirates Stadium is the allocated arena for this huge clash and it can host approximately 60,704 fans.
      Liverpool beat Arsenal 2-0 on this very ground when the sides last met in an FA Cup encounter last month.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      Arsenal vs Liverpool will be broadcast LIVE on Sky Sports Main Event and Sky Sports Premier League in the UK.
      Coverage is expected to commence from 4pm GMT on Sky Sports Main Event – 30 minutes before kick-off.
      Fans also have the option to stream the match through NOW TV.
      Alternatively, SunSport will have minute-by-minute coverage of the entire game through our live blog.

      What is the team news?
      Mikel Arteta will be hoping that he can finally reintroduce Thomas Partey to the squad after the midfielder returned to full training last week.
      But the Arsenal boss is expected to continue without Jurrien Timber (knee), Fabio Vieira (groin) and Takehiro Tomiyasu (Asian Cup).
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      Elsewhere, Jurgen Klopp would have been delighted to come out of the Chelsea win with no fresh injury concerns.
      But Joel Matip (knee), Stefan Bajcetic (calf), Thiago (hip) and Kostas Tsmimikas (broken collarbone) all remain unavailable.
      While talisman Mohamed Salah continues to nurse his hamstring strain.
      Mohamed Salah will miss the huge Arsenal clashCredit: Getty
      What are the latest odds?

      Arsenal to win 5/4
      Draw 13/5
      Liverpool to win 15/8

      *Odds courtesy of Paddy Power are correct at time of publication More

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      Maupay continues Maddison feud after Tottenham beat Brentford – and even Littler gets involved

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      NEAL MAUPAY hit out at James Maddison after Brentford’s defeat to Tottenham – taking aim at his relegation record.The Bees striker sparked a row by mocking Maddison’s dart celebration after opening the scoring at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
      Neal Maupay wound up Tottenham stars by mocking James Maddison’s celebrationCredit: Getty
      Maddison and Maupay exchanged some tense words after the celebrationCredit: TNT Sports
      Maddison poked fun at Maupay after the match which provoked a cheeky response from the strikerCredit: Alamy

      Maddison reacted by slapping Maupay on the back of his neck and words were exchanged between the pair as tempers flared.
      Spurs and Maddison would have the last laugh however as they came from behind to win 3-2.
      Brennan Johnson celebrated putting his side in front by aiming his dart celebration in the general direction of Maupay.
      Maddison, 26, then made fun of the striker after the match saying: “It was too early for that, too much time left in the game.
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      “I just said to him he probably hasn’t scored enough goals in the last few years to have his own celebration so he probably had to copy mine.”
      Maddison also uploaded a photo of Maupay’s celebration on Instagram alongside a snap of himself celebrating and the scoreline, captioning the post: “A short story”.
      Maupay, 27, cheekily responded: “Haha rent free.”
      Even darts sensation Luke Littler could not help but get involved as he commented: “Yes sirrrr🎯🤫”
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      Maupay then went one further by uploading his own post, putting the England star in his place by reminding him he has an inferior goal record.
      The Frenchman shared a photo of his darts celebration on Instagram alongside the caption: “Went a bit early with that one.
      “Gutted we couldn’t get the win. More goals and less relegations in my career than James Maddison. We go again Monday bees 🐝”

      Maupay is no stranger to winding up opposition players and has admitted he gets a kick out of it.
      He infamously infuriated Arsenal fans players over an incident in 2020 that injured keeper Bernd Leno and provoked Matteo Guendouzi, who ended up grabbing his throat.
      The former Brighton star also has a habit of mimicking celebrations and when Wilfried Zaha cupped his ears towards Seagulls fans to celebrate a goal, Maupay did the same to Crystal Palace supporters after he equalised. More

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      Cody Gakpo invites former Man Utd manager to watch him as Liverpool VIP guest against Chelsea

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      CODY GAKPO invited former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal to watch him in action against Chelsea. The Dutchman started on the bench at Anfield for the Blues’ trip.
      Cody Gakpo alongside Liverpool boss Jurgen KloppCredit: AP
      And he had a special observer in the stands as commentators revealed Van Gaal was a VIP guest of his.
      The ex-United boss watched on as Chelsea were hammered 4-1 – and fans joked he is eyeing up Mauricio Pochettino’s job.
      One said: “Louis van Gaal waiting in line for Chelsea manager.”
      Another added: “Is Van Gaal the replacement for Pochettino or he just came to see the match.”
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      Van Gaal spent two years at Old Trafford from 2014-2016, leaving with an FA Cup to his name.
      He retired after his stint in Manchester but in 2021 returned to take charge of the Netherlands for a year.
      Van Gaal resigned after the winter World Cup in 2022 and has been out of the managerial game since after revealing a battle with prostate cancer.
      But he has worked as an advisor for Ajax since October.
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      Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is also preparing for the next step in his career after announcing he will leave at the end of the season.
      It had fans fearing that Van Gaal was at Anfield as a potential successor to Klopp.
      One said: “What is van Gaal doing at Anfield? I hope he’s not taking over for Klopp.”
      Another added: “Don’t tell me Liverpool is in contact with Van Gaal.”
      Louis Van Gaal at AnfieldCredit: TNT Sports More