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Matthew Cooper

Digital Sports Reporter

Matthew is a freelance digital sports reporter and graduated from the University of Brighton in August 2019.

Conor McGregor predicted outcome of Dustin Poirier rematch six years ago
Conor McgregorAhead of his first fight with Dustin Poirier at UFC 178, Conor McGregor predicted that he "might have to whoop" his opponent twice and the Irishman has the chance to deliver on that prediction at UFC 257
Martin Keown raves about Man Utd 'predator' after Fulham win
Manchester United FCArsenal legend Martin Keown has been impressed by Manchester United striker Edinson Cavani this season, labelling the veteran forward "a real predator" after his goal in the win over Fulham
Jamie Carragher makes damning Liverpool Premier League prediction
Liverpool FCJamie Carragher believes Liverpool should be concerned about their chances of finishing in the top four after their 1-0 defeat to Burnley on Thursday, with Jurgen Klopp's side without a win in their last five league games
Timo Werner’s Chelsea record since September incredibly proves Gary Neville wrong
Chelsea FCGary Neville predicted that Chelsea forward Timo Werner would score 20 goals in the Premier League this season but the 24-year-old has struggled, managing just four in 19 appearances
Chelsea fans love Liverpool losing because Jurgen Klopp failed to beat Blues' record
FootballLiverpool lost at Anfield for the first time since April 2017 on Thursday when Ashley Barnes' penalty earned Burnley a 1-0 win, leaving Liverpool 18 games short of Chelsea's Premier League record
Conor McGregor’s rival Dustin Poirier was ‘street fight champion’ who ended up in youth court
UFCDustin Poirier is looking for redemption at UFC 257 when he takes on former foe Conor McGregor and the Diamond has had a storied journey to the pinnacle of the sport
Dejan Lovren aims dig at Liverpool over regrets as Jurgen Klopp's messages come to light
Liverpool FCDejan Lovren has insisted he does not regret leaving Liverpool to join Zenit Saint Petersburg over the summer, saying: "I think Liverpool miss me more than I miss them"
Jake Paul taunts 'chicken' Conor McGregor with another $50m boxing bout offer
Conor McgregorJake Paul has branded Conor McGregor "the world's biggest chicken" for choosing to fight Dustin Poirier at UFC 257 instead of facing the YouTuber in a boxing match
Roman Abramovich's stance on appointing Brendan Rodgers as Chelsea lose to Leicester
Chelsea FCLeicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has been linked as a potential replacement for Chelsea boss Frank Lampard, with pressure mounting at Stamford Bridge after their latest poor result
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's style of play criticised by Man Utd coach from Louis van Gaal era
Manchester United FCManchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has the Red Devils top of the Premier League table but his tactics have come in for criticism from former United coach Frans Hoek
How Chelsea could lineup with Erling Haaland as Frank Lampard plots new setup
Chelsea FCChelsea are reportedly willing to break their club record transfer fee to try and sign Erling Haaland this summer but how could they lineup next season if they are successful in their pursuit?
Paige VanZant’s body transformation shows ex-UFC star is ready for BKFC debut
UFCPaige VanZant is preparing for her Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship debut next month and she is set to face Britain Hart in the main event of BKFC 16
Erling Haaland’s love for Frank Lampard resurfaces as Chelsea prepare record move
Chelsea FCBorussia Dortmund striker Erling Haaland has been linked with a summer move to Chelsea and footage has resurfaced of the forward expressing his admiration for current Blues boss Frank Lampard
Conor McGregor insists he's still champion as Khabib Nurmagomedov ceremony never happened
Conor McgregorConor McGregor has claimed he is still the UFC lightweight champion, with the Irishman aiming a dig at rival Khabib Nurmagomedov ahead of his return to the Octagon against Dustin Poirier
Gary Neville gives Man Utd Premier League title prediction after Liverpool draw
Manchester United FCGary Neville has given his verdict on Manchester United's chances of winning the Premier League this season after their 0-0 draw with rivals Liverpool at Anfield
Paul Scholes and Michael Owen clash over referee's controversial Liverpool vs Man Utd call
FootballPaul Scholes and Michael Owen disagreed over referee Paul Tierney's decision to blow the half-time whistle with around five seconds remaining of added time during Liverpool's 0-0 draw with Manchester United
Fernandinho stops Man City players hugging in goal celebration as he's hailed 'Covid officer'
Manchester City FCFernandinho attempted to stop his Manchester City team-mates from hugging after Ilkay Gundogan's excellent goal in the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace
Liverpool vs Man Utd winners and losers as derby ends in 0-0 draw
Manchester United FCLiverpool's game against Manchester United ended in a 0-0 draw, with neither side managing to find the back of the net in the highly anticipated derby game
Jurgen Klopp hammers Trent Alexander-Arnold twice in opening 15 minutes vs Man Utd
Gary NevilleLiverpool manager Jurgen Klopp was heard 'roasting' Trent Alexander-Arnold about his positioning twice in the opening 15 minutes of their game against Manchester United
Man Utd hero Patrice Evra slams Liverpool fans with letter from club's former chief executive
FootballLiverpool's former chief executive Peter Moore sent a letter to Patrice Evra apologising for the 2011 Luis Suarez incident and Evra has shared the letter on social media
Chelsea winners and losers as Mason Mount earns 1-0 win with late strike
Chelsea FCMason Mount's second-half strike earned Chelsea boss Frank Lampard a much-needed three points after Fulham defender Antonee Robinson had been sent off
Martin Keown sad at how Mesut Ozil's Arsenal career has ended
Arsenal FCMesut Ozil is set to leave Arsenal this month to join Fenerbahce and Gunners legend Martin Keown believes the nature of the midfielder's departure is "really sad"
Chelsea star Thiago Silva's wife takes bizarre swipe at Liverpool's Andy Robertson on social media
Chelsea FCThiago Silva's wife Belle has aimed a dig at Liverpool defender Andrew Robertson, claiming Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell is better than him
Lewis Hamilton contract talks now 'a game of chess' as Mercedes stand firm over stance
Lewis HamiltonSeven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes are yet to reach an agreement about a new contract, with the start of the new Formula One season rapidly approaching