The former head of China’s football league goes to trial over corruption charges, the latest in a series of cases to hit the sport, state media report.

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China football chief trial starts

West Brom host leaders Man Utd in the first of eight Premier League games on New Year’s Day, with title rivals Man City & Arsenal among the sides in action later, as well as a full Football League programme.

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