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Stuart James

Stuart James

Stuart James is a sports sub-editor at The National and was previously the paper's production editor. Before moving to the UAE in 2018, he had more than three decades’ experience on newspapers in the UK. He worked for 23 years on national newspapers, including three and a half years as editor-in-chief of a national Sunday newspaper. He has also been a deputy sports editor on a national paper and an assistant sports editor on three other national titles. He started life as a news reporter before switching to newspaper production and has been sports editor of a busy regional daily and also a sports columnist on a national title. He is now based in the UK.

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Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz celebrates his sides second goal during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Thursday December 26, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Chelsea. Photo credit should read: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Chelsea miss chance to keep pressure on Liverpool as Fulham snatch victory

Newcastle beat 10-man Aston Villa to move to fifth in Premier League table as Nottingham Forest beat Spurs

December 26, 2024
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola with striker Erling Haaland after the 2-1 Premier League defeat against Aston Villa. PA
Man City boss Guardiola defends striker Haaland

Ahead of their Boxing Day clash with Everton, Spanish manager says whole team to blame for club's woeful form

December 24, 2024
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 22: Justin Kluivert of AFC Bournemouth celebrates scoring his team's second goal with teammates Antoine Semenyo and Evanilson during the Premier League match between Manchester United FC and AFC Bournemouth at Old Trafford on December 22, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Nathan Stirk / Getty Images)
Man United hammered by Bournemouth as Rashford left out again

Doubts over striker's future increase while Cherries win 3-0 at Old Trafford for second season running

December 22, 2024
IPSWICH, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United celebrates scoring his team's fourth goal, to complete his hat-trick, during the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Newcastle United FC at Portman Road on December 21, 2024 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Michael Regan / Getty Images)
Isak hammers hat-trick as Newcastle thrash Ipswich

Impressive Arsenal batter Palace as Nottingham Forest end Brentford's unbeaten home record

December 21, 2024
Manchester City's Phil Foden (centre) stands dejected after the Premier League match at Villa Park, Birmingham. Picture date: Saturday December 21, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Villa. Photo credit should read: Mike Egerton/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Man City crisis deepens after defeat at Aston Villa

Pep Guardiola's side lose at Villa Park to make it just one win in 12 games for defending champions

December 21, 2024
MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 15: Amad Diallo of Manchester United celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the Premier League match between Manchester City FC and Manchester United FC at Etihad Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Carl Recine / Getty Images)
Amad and Fernandes seal last-gasp victory for Man United against City

Pep Guardiola's team have now won just one game in their past 11 after Premier League defeat at Etihad Stadium

December 15, 2024
Crystal Palace's Ismaila Sarr celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at the American Express Stadium, Brighton and Hove. Picture date: Sunday December 15, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Brighton. Photo credit should read: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Sarr double as Crystal Palace beat rivals Brighton

Oliver Glasner's side up into 15th place in Premier League after victory at Amex Stadium

December 15, 2024
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah following the Premier League match at Anfield, Liverpool. Picture date: Sunday December 1, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Liverpool. Photo credit should read: Peter Byrne/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Salah says Anfield win will be his last game against Man City for Liverpool

Egyptian seals 2-0 Premier League win over defending champions after setting up Cody Gakpo's opener

December 01, 2024
Chelsea's Cole Palmer (centre) celebrates scoring their side's third goal of the game during the Premier League match at Stamford Bridge, London. Picture date: Sunday December 1, 2024. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Chelsea. Photo credit should read: Zac Goodwin/PA Wire. RESTRICTIONS: EDITORIAL USE ONLY No use with unauthorised audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or "live" services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club/league/player publications.
Palmer stunner helps Chelsea cruise past struggling Villa

Enzo Maresca's Blues now unbeaten in six while Tottenham's inconsistent form continues

December 01, 2024
IPSWICH, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 24: Ruben Amorim, Head Coach of Manchester United, reacts following the Premier League match between Ipswich Town FC and Manchester United FC at Portman Road on November 24, 2024 in Ipswich, England. (Photo by Richard Pelham / Getty Images)
Amorim's Man United reign begins with draw at Ipswich

Portuguese coach sees his side labour against Premier League strugglers

November 24, 2024
FC Barcelona's head coach, Xavi Hernandez, attends a press conference following a training session of the team at Joan Gamper sports city in Barcelona, Spain, 01 May 2023. FC Barcelona will play a LaLiga soccer match against Osasuna on 02 May. EPA / Alejandro Garcia
Erik ten Hag: Who will replace him at Man United?

A look at the frontrunners to take over the Old Trafford reins after the Dutchman left the club following a dire start to the season

October 28, 2024
LONDON, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 27: Jarrod Bowen of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team's second goal from a penalty kick during the Premier League match between West Ham United FC and Manchester United FC at London Stadium on October 27, 2024 in London, England. (Photo by Justin Setterfield / Getty Images)
West Ham snatch late win over Man United as Spurs lose

Late Bowen penalty cranks up pressure on Reds manager Ten Hag

October 27, 2024
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the English Premier League soccer match between Manchester City and Southampton at the Etihad Stadium in Manchester, England, Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. (AP Photo / Darren Staples)
Man City move top of Premier League after they beat Saints

Erling Haaland grabs winner at Etihad Stadium while Aston Villa held at home by Bournemouth

October 26, 2024
The West Indies' Aaliyah Alleyne and Chinelle Henry celebrate after their side's six-wicket win against England in the Women's Cricket T20 World Cup. Reuters
West Indies thrash England to reach Women's T20 World Cup semi-finals

Caribbean side triumph by six wickets in Dubai to set up clash with New Zealand in last four

October 15, 2024
New Zealand's Amelia Kerr, left, celebrates the wicket of Pakistan's Nida Dar during the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2024 match between Pakistan and New Zealand at Dubai International Stadium, United Arab Emirates, Monday, Oct. 14, 2024. (AP Photo / Altaf Qadri)
New Zealand thrash Pakistan to reach World Cup semi-finals

White Ferns win by 54 runs to finish second in Group A behind Australia

October 14, 2024