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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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William Saliba ready for Arsenal return against Slavia Prague after completing 45-minute comeback test

Samoa promote Fanua Rimoni for first Women’s Rugby League World Cup semi-final against New Zealand

Shea Lacey gives Michael Carrick an Aston Villa selection decision after helping Manchester United rescue Roma win

Aston Villa player ratings vs Barcelona: Jackson offers resistance as Emery’s side suffer first European defeat

Manchester United player ratings vs Roma: Cunha leads comeback as Lacey shines and Dalot struggles

Manchester United 3-2 Roma: Cunha scores late double then sees red as Carrick’s side end winless run

Barcelona 3-0 Aston Villa: Raphinha double and Yamal strike end Emery’s perfect Champions League start

Brian Brobbey signs new Sunderland contract until 2031 as striker targets more after European breakthrough

Slavia Prague vs Arsenal preview: Saliba return boosts Arteta as Gunners weigh changes, predicted line-ups and prediction

RB Leipzig vs Manchester City preview: Maresca weighs attacking changes, predicted line-ups and score prediction

Fenerbahce vs Liverpool preview: Gravenberch out as Reds face Kuyt reunion, predicted line-ups and prediction

Reece Walsh gets Australia full-back nod ahead of James Tedesco for World Cup semi-final against Samoa

Mitchell Lawrie leads Lakeside World Championship seeds as Deta Hedman prepares to defend women’s title

Kalyn Ponga handed World Cup comeback chance as New Zealand name squad for Tonga semi-final

Barcelona vs Aston Villa line-ups: Buendía and Gomes start as Emery makes two changes at Camp Nou

Manchester United vs Roma line-ups: Mainoo and Heaven start as Carrick makes two changes

Hibernian vs Rangers cup final: kick-off time, TV coverage and Hampden ticket prices confirmed

Ryan Gravenberch injury blow for Liverpool as midfielder ruled out of Fenerbahce trip

Scotland squad: Scott McTominay returns as Rangers defender James Penrice earns first call-up

Charlie Manby and Raymond Smith seal Grand Slam of Darts debuts as 36 places confirmed