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Daily Mail Reporter (via @MailSport), inc Arsenal. Press Awards Sports Journalist of the Year 2023 ✉️[email protected]
London, England
Joined August 2013
INVESTIGATION: Ahead of FA Cup Final, Wembley suspend stewarding firm after undercover expose reveals security flaws, inc:.- Using bogus details to get the job.- No interview.- Bag w/ glass bottle not searched.- Encouraged to take £1,000 bribe.Link (1/4):
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Calafiori asked: What makes you so confident Arsenal was the right club for you? . “I have this good feeling. But I’m sure you’re gonna see on the pitch it was the right choice” #afc
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EXC: Ethan Nwaneri’s rise has sparked a school battle between Arsenal and Man City. 🔴Gunners offering to pay £17,500-a-year fees to St John’s - where Nwaneri went - to lure country’s best stars away from City. New regime mirrors City’s one #afc (1/2).
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EXC: The unknown rise of Arsenal keeper Jack Porter at 16. 🔴David Seaman noticed his ability. Inaki Cana told Arteta that Porter ready to play vs Bolton. 🔴 A frustrated CM but turned into a keeper at Gidea Park. 4 months later, Arsenal trialled him #afc .
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Arsenal’s shrewd summer window leaves them with financial firepower to outspend their rivals. Gunners are looking healthy in terms of PSR and are well set for a big signing in January or next summer - if they wish to #afc .
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EXC: Arsenal have lost Invincibles branding rights ahead of 20-year anniversary after ex-goalie Jens Lehmann paid up to £30k for trademark in two-year process. He eyes Invincibles tour abroad, game vs 2004 Man United side, documentary #afc.How it happened:.
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Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal players vowed they would win Premier League this year at dinner just hours after Man City clinched title. Josh Kroenke was present. Arteta also claims his side are 'looking really sharp' ahead of season opener #afc .
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Arteta confirms Rice, Saka, Ramsdale and Raya will return to training this weekend.
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EXC: Arsenal set to cite decisions gone against them since last season to PGMOL in bid to prove pattern. 🔴 Toney’s Brentford goal where offside lines not drawn. 🔴 Martinelli’s goal vs United . 🔴 City’s Kovacic escaping red last month.W/@kierangill_DM 👇.
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Riccardo Calafiori to Arsenal is done. 5-year deal, worth £42m. He is in Philadelphia now with squad. More on @MailSport #afc.
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Riccardo Calafiori says: ‘I came to a (Arsenal) game in January against Crystal Palace. Now I’m here.’ #afc.
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EXC: Partners of Arsenal stars inc Odegaard, Saka and White part of Arteta’s plan of a united team- on and off pitch. Arteta encouraged families to bond. Trip to Dubai was key. He said: ‘We have created that, big credit to them and how much they put in.’.
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🚨Inside story of Chido Obi’s departure - and Arsenal’s academy plans behind scenes. 🔴 Arteta drafted in to explain first-team pathway to Chido. 🔴 Dispute over role of money in Chido exit. 🔴 Arteta’s rationale for patience with academy stars #afc.
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Azeem Rafiq’s family are gathered with protestors outside Headingley stadium. His ill and distressed father feeling the need to be present is heart wrenching
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Inside how Kroenkes turned it around at Arsenal:.🔴 A Josh K text msg to Arteta shows his Arsenal ambitions . 🔴 Arsenal looked at how scouting reports and tech are used at a US-owned Kroenke team. 🔴 How Josh thinks Arsenal will fare this season #afc.
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🔴 Involves a school pitch with same irrigation system as Emirates, a £1million fee paid to West Ham for the next Jude Bellingham and transport on demand. 🔴 Tussle has seen City seek permission from PL to lower age of their programme below Arsenal’s #afc.
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Long read: The 14-year-old Arsenal wonderkid Max Dowman - who could make the first-team bench. ⭐️ Approaches by multiple PL academies. 🔴 Fast-tracked as club keen to avoid Obi-Martin situation where talent taken by a rival. 🧠Similarities to Odegaard #afc.
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🚨Breaking: FA have written to both Mikel Arteta and Arsenal to seek their observations after comments in media. More on @MailSport shortly.
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Patience and confidence. Mikel Arteta's two ingredients he has been able to utilise with new arrivals. As seen by David Raya and Kai Havertz’s displays on Sunday. Arteta will continue to be backed on transfers #afc .
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Why scouts and FA insiders think 'mega-talent' Myles Lewis-Skelly is destined for top:. 📑 In line for bumper new long-term deal at Arsenal . 😮 Scouts and agents taken aback by his athleticism in academy. 🔴US pre-season impact key to his rise #afc .
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🔴Arsenal working on outgoing deals for at least a further two young players today. Follows yesterday’s news of Lino Sousa to Aston Villa, and Charles Sagoe Jr loan move to Swansea #afc.
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Arteta confirms Odegaard definitely out for Newcastle tomorrow. But if Gabriel gets through training today, he WILL be available #afc.
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Mikel Arteta admits upgrades are needed across squad if Arsenal are to win league as club close in on signing Riccardo Calafiori. Also: Arteta was “very nervous” watching Bukayo Saka take penalty vs Swiss in Euros after 2021 final racial abuse #afc .
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EXC: How Arsenal united their fanbase using Mikel Arteta quotes on the.Emirates intercom, Shakira and free beer to turn 'Highbury Library' into a cauldron of title dreams. Arteta said: ‘This stadium is going to have energy you’ve never seen in your life.’.
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Inside Mikel Arteta's meticulously planned US tour:.🔴 Game vs Wrexham canned after Arteta concerns over travel. 🔴 His SoFi pitch concern saw stadium prepare grass since August and check it monthly. 🔴 Jesus impressed and seen as answer in attack #afc .
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Mail Sport revealed Raya hobbling after 2-2 draw vs Man City with bandage on knee. Understood knock not serious, but Raya likely to be rested for Arsenal’s Carabao Cup match vs Bolton on Weds. Raya expected to be back for game vs Leicester on Sat #afc .
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Long read:Secrets of Arsenal star Gabriel's rise to footy’s most lethal weapon - via corners. 🔴 His Avai FC coaches in Brazil tell me: ‘We focused a lot on drills for him timing the ball and attacking it, positioning him to attack near post and ball’ #afc.
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EXC: Cricket fraudster Allen Stanford, 110 years in prison, speaks exclusively from Florida jail:.- Claims England players are still writing to him .- Has final court appeal tomorrow.- Not ruling out cricket return if released.@mailplus link: (1/x).
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I tried 😂.
Reporter: If you ABSOLUTELY had to sign a player in this window, which position would you prioritise? 🤔. Arteta: It's a great question. 😂. 🔗
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Pickpockets, ping pong and protection at the back: inside Arsenal's project to take that final step under Mikel Arteta. Chameleon-like defence is the key. #afc.
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Arsenal vs Man United things learned:.🔴 Nwaneri takes chance and shows why he should break into first team. 🔴 Jesus has the firepower to fill Arsenal’s striking stocks. 🔴 National anthem and delayed kick-offs. The US pageantry on show #afc .
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Arteta: 'We are actively looking in the market to improve the squad. That has not changed from day one.' #AFC.
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Jurrien Timber is channelling fellow Dutchman Max Verstappen’s winning mentality as an inspiration after putting injury heartache behind him to stake claim in Arsenal’s backline #afc .
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ODEGAARD INTERVIEW: Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard admits his side lacked the consistency required to win the title last season - but that the Gunners are ready to 'come back even stronger' #afc .
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Long read: How the Emirates can extend its capacity - and Arsenal’s battle with the Islington Council. Options include:.💺 trickery with the 60,000 seats.🏟️ raising roof .🏡 a new home? . Comes as Arsenal look to boost revenue vs rivals #afc .
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Arteta: 'I expect Eddie (Nketiah) to train today to be ready for tomorrow.'.
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LONG READ: The demise of 'the best player to walk through the doors' at Arsenal's academy. How Charlie Patino went from scoring on his first team debut to heading for the Emirates exit at just 20 #afc.
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EXC: A high-profile England cricketer is being investigated by ECB over historic racism allegations. Probe started 3 weeks ago. Alleged to have used racial slur P**i on ‘multiple occasions’ to ex-county team-mate in changing rooms and training .
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Arsenal’s final stop of US pre-season tour: facing Liverpool in Philadelphia. No Timber - no injury concern, he’s resting. Calafiori with squad. #afc
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🔴EXC: Nearly 20,000 tickets still available for Arsenal's pre-season friendly against Man United in LA. with most expensive seats costing over £500 🤑 #afc .
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EXC: Arsenal legend Jens Lehmann could launch Invincibles cryptocurrency or NFTs. He secured trademark to their greatest-ever season after paying £30k, revealed by @MailSport on Thursday #afc .
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Arteta confirms Timber has had a 'little discomfort in his foot'.
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In the PL in 2024, Arsenal not lost a game away from home. An incredible run achieved through an Arteta masterplan tailored for away games. Long read on the three secrets which helped Arsenal become kings of the road - and will need in Europe👇 #afc .
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David Raya: 'Last season there was a lot of noise from outside. from January I was more confident.' #afc.
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As @SamiMokbel81_DM revealed today, Arsenal are set to hand Leandro Trossard a new contract. Details on:.🤒 why he's struggled this season. ⚽️ why Gunners won’t let him go in January . 🇳🇴 how Odegaard return will get him back in form #afc .
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SPECIAL REPORT: “Some Asian players in mid-30s have never played with white players.” In light of @AzeemRafiq30 case, I went down to Yorkshire and found racial abuse and segregation between Asian and white cricket clubs. Troubling story. Link:
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EXC: 3 Arsenal fans part of Ashburton Army have each got a three-year football banning order for Hillsborough chants during the FA Cup 3rd round defeat to Liverpool in Jan. Mail Sport understands Arsenal will review the group’s ticket allocation #afc .
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Arsenal to take bolstered squad for US pre-season tour - but without England stars. Rice, Saka, Ramsdale and Spain’s Raya given extra rest after Euros final. But rest of squad expected to be present, with some joining team later in first week in LA #afc .
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Arteta on Lewis-Skelly positional change: I had said to him, "If you want to play, it'll be this (left back) position".
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Xabi Alonso on Arsenal's title chances: 'Mikel is leading a great club. They will be challenging with the big ones (teams).'.
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🔴Porter - back row second-left - on August 31, 2019. His first time playing as a keeper. 🔴Gidea Park coach Daniel Petherick said: ‘He’d never played in goal in his life. After 5 minutes it was, “Jesus Christ, this kid has something about him”.’.Report:
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Still in shock at winning Sports Journalist of the Year (Hugh McIlvanney Award) at the @PressAwardsuk. Wouldn’t be possible without some top colleagues. And yes - there was no age limit on this one 😂
This year’s Winner in the The Hugh McIlvanney Award for Sports Journalist of the Year category is Isaan Khan – @MailOnline , congratulations! #ThePressAwards
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Absolute honour to win the SJA ‘One to Watch’ writing award (Ian Wooldridge Trophy)! Thank you to @SportSJA and those who’ve helped along the way.
📣 Announcing the winners in 5⃣ #SJA2022 categories recognising next-gen talent. ✍️ @IsaanKhan_ - @MailSport .📸 @WPalmer_Photo .📻 @MeulensteenPien - @5liveSport.🎧 @abipaterson - @TheAthleticFC.🏆 Shubi Arun (@loudspeaker19). 👉 Congratulations! (/1)
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Leandro Trossard is suspended for one match. Will miss Carabao Cup match vs Bolton on Wednesday. #afc.
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📣 My own transfer deadline day news - Excited to be moving from sports sub to the Mail’s news desk as a news reporter on loan for the next 6 months. DMs open for stories, tips etc.
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Trossard put Arsenal on the brink of the title last season and has joint-most goals for Arsenal in 2024 with Saka. His professionalism and desire to prove his manager wrong has become an important case study for Arteta #afc .
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Amazing to be nominated for Young Sports Journalist award in such a strong list, v chuffed!.
✍️✍️✍️The writing shortlist for the SJA British Sports Journalism Awards is out. Congratulations to all. Chair of judges @ColinExpress says category judges blown away by the high standards in a difficult year. ➡️
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V pleased to be shortlisted for New Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards. Big thanks to those who have helped along the way!.
Press Gazette is proud to announce the finalists for the tenth #britishjournalismawards. With more than 800 entries this year, making the shortlists is a huge achievement. Winners announced at our awards dinner on 8 Dec. Thank you to our shortlist announcement sponsor @tweetCDN
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Money aspect in piece is being widely picked up. But as ever, are two sides to a story. From theObi-Martin side, it’s understood that decision to leave Arsenal wasn’t financially motivated. He and his team had doubts over pathway into first team and project club had mapped out.
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EXC: Arsenal complained earlier in season to PGMOL over rough treatment of Bukayo Saka by opponents 👇.
EXCLUSIVE 🚨 Arsenal complained to PGMOL over the rough treatment of Bukayo Saka by opponents with their star man the third-most fouled player in the Premier League in 2023. ✍️ @IsaanKhan_.
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Arteta embraces Ramsdale, whose clanger brought Brentford back into the game, after the 2-1 win #afc @MailSport
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EXC: Shane Warne’s teammates from his 1991 season meet up at @AccringtonCC to recall the Aussie great playing in a nappy, needing 3 wicketkeepers in a match and being league’s 73rd best batter. A great club to visit .
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The last time Arsenal scored 5 away from home in the Champions League was a 5-2 win at Fenerbahce in October 2008. #afc.
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Absolute honour to be nominated for Sports Journalist of the Year and Young Journalist of the Year too by @londonpressclub.
Congratulations to our shortlisted candidates for Sports Journalist of the Year @Athersmike @IsaanKhan_ @jonathanliew @allyrudd_times.
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EXC: Arsenal’s Reiss Nelson is facing a criminal trial in Sept after his dog allegedly attacked a masseur in his north London home. W/@odlinggeorge .
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The best amateur record in Scottish boxing history and headhunted by Deontay Wilder’s manager- interview with future star Willy Hutchinson @willyhutchinso @ScotMailSport
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EXC: Jose Antonio Reyes’s father invited me into family home, over 3 years on from fatal car crash. 🔴 Reyes and Arteta were “brothers” and roomed together . 🔴 Winger was close to staying at Arsenal. 🔴 Arteta paid tribute at Sevilla museum #afc .Report:
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Once Myles Lewis-Skelly’s pass was finished by Ethan Nwaneri, the wishes of many Arsenal fans had been answered. A goal created and scored by their Hale End academy. Nwaneri, who struck twice, is ready for the first team. Report from Emirates #afc .
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Great to win alongside this man @MirrorDarren
Supported by @JournoCharity, the #MFA2024 Young Journalist National for 2024 goes to @IsaanKhan for unmasking rogue recruiters who were making millions by exploiting relaxed new visa laws.
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Arsenal fans are ecstatic, as you’d expect. This win over Man City is a massive statement so early on in the season. The introduction of Martinelli proved pivotal #ARSMCI
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Raheem Sterling on Arsenal move: ‘Looking at everything, I’m just like, “This is a perfect fit for me”, and I’m super happy we got it over the line. ‘I spoke with Edu and I said you can see from the outside the real togetherness from Mikel’s time here. and the hunger.’ #afc.
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Huge news for Arsenal which has come out of the blue. Edu has done much to change club’s trajectory. Who the club pick to take his spot is a crucial choice. #afc.
EXCLUSIVE: Edu set to leave Arsenal in news that will arrive as a blow to head coach Mikel Arteta. The sporting director has played a pivotal role in the club’s resurgence. Story:
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Trossard on Nwaneri: You can tell how confident he is in training. He has a bright future ahead of him. #afc.
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EXC: Yorkshire missed ECB deadline to send Azeem Rafiq report last Friday. Uncertainty around report keeps growing. W/ @MattHughesDM .
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