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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F50%2Frafael-benitez.jpg "Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017")
Rafael Benitez bemoans awarding of "soft" Crystal Palace penalty
Rafael Benitez claims that referee Andre Marriner was wrong to award Crystal Palace a penalty in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Newcastle United.Feb 4, 18:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F05%2Fchristian-eriksen_1.jpg "Christian Eriksen celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018")
Dermot Gallagher: 'Referee not to blame for Tottenham Hotspur opener'
Former Premier League official Dermot Gallagher insists that the referee should not be held responsible for Spurs' 11th-second opener against Manchester United.Feb 1, 13:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F04%2Froberto-firmino.jpg "Liverpool striker Roberto Firmino reacts during his side's FA Cup fourth round clash with West Bromwich Albion at Anfield on January 27, 2018")
West Bromwich Albion shock Liverpool in VAR-tarred FA Cup tie
Liverpool crash out of the FA Cup in the fourth round as West Bromwich Albion run out 3-2 winners in an action-packed and absurd contest at Anfield.Jan 27, 21:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fpaul-pogba-hector-bellerin.jpg "Paul Pogba is sent off for his mistreatment of Hector Bellerin during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017")
Manchester United 'will not appeal Paul Pogba red card'
Jose Mourinho hails the ability of "phenomenal" Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, who he is now expected to be without for three league matches.Dec 4, 15:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Rafael Benitez: 'Jonjo Shelvey has apologised for sending-off'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez says Jonjo Shelvey has apologised to his teammates after his sending-off for stamping on Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli.Aug 13, 16:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fdavid-wagner-huddersfield-town.jpg "Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner at the FA Cup fifth-round match against Manchester City on February 18, 2017")
Huddersfield Town to face Reading in Championship playoff final
Huddersfield Town beat Sheffield Wednesday on penalties in Wednesday night's Championship playoff semi-final second leg to set up a Wembley playoff final against Reading.May 17, 21:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Ffernando-llorente_1.JPG "Swansea City striker Fernando Llorente celebrates after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on January 21, 2017")
Swansea City on brink of safety with win at Stadium of Light
First-half goals from Fernando Llorente and Kyle Naughton earn Swansea City a 2-0 win over Sunderland, taking them four points clear of the dropzone.May 13, 15:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp serves up some side-eye on September 24, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Philippe Coutinho should have had penalty against Crystal Palace'
Jurgen Klopp believes that Liverpool attacker Philippe Coutinho should have been awarded a penalty when he was clipped in the box during their 2-1 loss against Crystal Palace.Apr 23, 20:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fclaude-puel-southampton.jpg "Southampton manager Claude Puel at the Premier League match against Watford on March 4, 2017")
Claude Puel bemoans Andre Marriner penalty decision
Southampton manager Claude Puel claims that his side should have been awarded a penalty during their 2-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane.Mar 19, 19:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fdele-alli_1.jpg "Dele Alli celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017")
Dele Alli fires Tottenham Hotspur to win over Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur close the gap on Premier League leaders Chelsea back to 10 points courtesy of a 2-1 win over Southampton at White Hart Lane.Mar 19, 16:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fandre-marriner.JPG "Referee Andre Marriner during the Premier League clash between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Andre Marriner to ref EFL Cup final between Southampton, Manchester United
Andre Marriner will oversee the EFL Cup final clash between Southampton and Manchester United at Wembley Stadium on February 26.Feb 6, 20:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdele-alli_2.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Tottenham Hotspur peg back Manchester City in enthralling match
Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur play out a thrilling 2-2 draw at the Etihad Stadium in a match containing plenty of talking points.Jan 21, 19:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho remains silent on Antonio Valencia penalty shout
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho refuses to comment on referee Andre Marriner's decision not to award Antonio Valencia a penalty during the draw with Arsenal.Nov 19, 21:06
Andre Marriner appointed for Manchester United vs. Arsenal clash
Andre Marriner will officiate the Premier League fixture between Manchester United and Arsenal for the first time when the two sides lock horns next weekend.Nov 14, 19:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Falan-pardew.JPG "Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Alan Pardew: 'We need to work on set pieces'
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew vows to work on his side's defending of set pieces after they conceded from two corners during their 4-2 defeat to Liverpool.Oct 29, 20:08
Alan Pardew questions Andre Marriner appointment against Liverpool
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew questions the decision to appoint Andre Marriner as the referee for his side's 4-2 home defeat at the hands of Liverpool.Oct 29, 19:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-henderson.JPG "Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson celebrates following the team's Premier League victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016")
Liverpool edge past Crystal Palace in six-goal thriller at Selhurst Park
James McArthur scores twice for Crystal Palace but it is not enough to halt Liverpool, as the Reds leave Selhurst Park with all three points thanks to a 4-2 win.Oct 29, 18:23
Chelsea humble champions Leicester City at Stamford Bridge
Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Victor Moses all register as Chelsea cruise to a 3-0 win over champions Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.Oct 15, 13:20
Gary Cahill criticises Andre Marriner for missing Leroy Fer foul in Chelsea, Swansea City draw
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill criticises referee Andre Marriner for missing a "clear foul" by Leroy Fer against him en route to goal in the Blues' 2-2 draw at Swansea City.Sep 11, 18:16
Swansea City, Chelsea share points in frantic match at Liberty Stadium
Diego Costa scores twice for Chelsea away at Swansea City but the Blues drop points for the first time this season as they are held to a 2-2 draw in South Wales.Sep 11, 16:53
Sergio Aguero to contest violent conduct charge
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero will contest his violent conduct charge following an apparent elbow on Winston Reid.Sep 1, 19:00
Sergio Aguero granted appeal extension
The Football Association grants Sergio Aguero an extra 24 hours to answer his misconduct charge following Manchester City's Premier League clash with West Ham United.Aug 31, 19:35
Mark Clattenburg to referee Euro 2016 final
England's Mark Clattenburg is appointed as the referee for the Euro 2016 final between Portugal and France at the Stade de France.Jul 8, 13:40
Sheffield Wednesday take full advantage of Brighton & Hove Albion's bad luck
Brighton & Hove Albion have it all to do in their Championship playoff semi-final after losing 2-0 at Sheffield Wednesday in a tie where they lost four players to injury.May 13, 20:42
Live Commentary: Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 Brighton & Hove Albion - as it happened
Relive a pulsating Championship semi-final first leg between Sheffield Wednesday and Brighton & Hove Albion which finished 2-0 in the home side's favour.May 13, 17:45
Live Commentary: Leicester City 3-1 Everton - as it happened
Relive Leicester City's Premier League title party as the Foxes beat Everton 3-1 in their last home game of the season.May 7, 15:30
Rafael Benitez guides comeback as Newcastle restrict Liverpool to a draw
Rafael Benitez guides Newcastle United to a comeback 2-2 draw against his former club Liverpool at Anfield.Apr 23, 15:52
Alex Neil: 'Big decisions went against us'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil insists that Sunderland's first two goals should not have counted after his side lost their relegation six-pointer.Apr 16, 17:39
Sunderland win at Norwich City to throw relegation scrap wide open
Sunderland end their six-game winless streak and earn a massive three points at relegation rivals Norwich City to close within a point of the Canaries.Apr 16, 13:39
Live Commentary: Norwich City 0-3 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how the Premier League basement battle between Norwich City and Sunderland unfolded with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute updates.Apr 16, 10:46
Watford stun FA Cup holders Arsenal
Odion Ighalo and Adlene Guedioura score second-half goals as Watford beat FA Cup holders Arsenal 2-1 at the Emirates to reach the semi-finals.Mar 13, 15:24
Damien Delaney: 'Linesman wanted to give penalty to Liverpool'
Crystal Palace's Damien Delaney claims that linesman Scott Ledger wanted to give Liverpool a match-winning penalty at the death in Sunday's Premier League match.Mar 7, 13:18
Christian Benteke: "I believe in myself"
Christian Benteke insists that his self-belief has never wavered after coming off the bench to score a late winner against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Mar 6, 16:29
Jurgen Klopp: "It was a clear penalty"
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp claims that Andre Marriner was right to award his side a match-winning penalty deep into stoppage time of their clash with Crystal Palace.Mar 6, 15:59
Ten-man Liverpool end Crystal Palace hoodoo with late penalty
Liverpool come from behind with 10 men to beat Crystal Palace 2-1 courtesy of a late Christian Benteke penalty at Selhurst Park.Mar 6, 15:28
Live Commentary: Chelsea 5-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's thumping 5-1 win over a weakened Manchester City in the fifth round of the FA Cup with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.Feb 21, 14:00
Live Commentary: Sunderland 2-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Join Sports Mole for live text coverage of the Premier League's opening game of matchday 25 as Sunderland host Manchester United at the Stadium of Light.Feb 13, 11:45
Alan Curtis hits out at referee
Referee Graham Scott is heavily criticised by interim boss Alan Curtis following Swansea City's 4-2 home defeat at the hands of Sunderland.Jan 13, 23:16
Riyad Mahrez misses penalty as Leicester fail to overcome 10-man Bournemouth
Leicester City's winless run is extended to three games as they draw a blank at home to Bournemouth, who had to play over half an hour with 10 men.Jan 2, 16:51
Live Commentary: Leicester City 0-0 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive the end-to-end goalless draw between Leicester City and Bournemouth, who had to play over half an hour with 10 men, in the Premier League.Jan 2, 14:45
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