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James Chettle

James Chettle is dave.sport's football journalist and writes the bulk of our news, match reports, player ratings and analysis. He is a journalism graduate from Liverpool John Moores University. Working alongside editors Jack Shaw and Matt Price, he provides detailed coverage of the Premier League and major domestic fixtures. While the dave.sport AI desk handles fact-based updates such as line-ups, results and how to watch via our TV guide, James focuses on post-match reaction and tactical breakdowns. His writing also extends across our other main sections, bringing fans regular updates on rugby and boxing. Fans can follow his latest articles for clear, precise sports coverage.

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Eddie Howe reportedly Jason Wilcox’s preferred Manchester United option if Michael Carrick is replaced

Hull City vs Brentford predicted line-ups: Jensen and Sangaré tipped to start with two midfielders suspended

Crystal Palace vs Newcastle predicted line-ups: Mateta tipped to start as Disasi returns from domestic ban

Chelsea vs Tottenham predicted line-ups: Penders tipped for first league start as Porro targets return

Coventry vs Fulham predicted line-ups: Rudoni tipped to retain role as Sessegnon suspension limits visitors

Arsenal vs Everton predicted line-ups: Madueke tipped for Saka’s role as Eze returns to starting XI

Aston Villa vs Man City predicted line-ups: Haaland tipped to return as Manzambi remains a doubt

Ipswich vs Nottingham Forest predicted line-ups: Gibbs-White tipped to start as Lukic misses out

Bournemouth’s perfect Europa League start shows growing options, but Milan win needs context

Premier League in Europe: Bournemouth beat Milan, Villa stay perfect and Manchester United suffer at Como

Sunderland held 1–1 at Lech Poznan as Timur Tutierov’s first senior goal cannot extend winning start

Celtic lose 2–1 to Celta Vigo as Javi Rodríguez double leaves them without a point in Europa League

Crystal Palace held 2–2 by Besiktas as Mateta’s scoring return fails to secure Europa League win

Bournemouth beat AC Milan 3–0 as Maignan sees red and Adli seals third straight Europa League win

Jean-Philippe Mateta makes first Crystal Palace start since opening day as Sage changes three for Besiktas

Sam Johnstone replaces Sinisalo as Celtic retain all 10 outfield starters for Celta Vigo clash

Michele Di Gregorio starts as Bournemouth make four changes for AC Milan Europa League clash

Sunderland give Habib Diarra first start of the season as Régis Le Bris changes six for Lech Poznan

Brighton make eight changes for Jablonec as Georginio Rutter starts and Lewis Dunk drops to the bench

Dan Sheehan switches to number eight for Leinster as Joey Carbery starts against former club Munster