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/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")
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti avoids punishment for offensive gesture
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti avoids punishment for raising his middle finger at Hertha Berlin fans.Feb 21, 12:21
German FA asks for Carlo Ancelotti explanation over offensive gesture
The German Football Association asks Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti to explain why he made an offensive gesture to Hertha Berlin fans during Saturday's 1-1 draw.Feb 20, 15:14
Carlo Ancelotti admits to middle finger gesture after "being spat at"
Carlo Ancelotti confesses to gesturing to Hertha Berlin fans with his middle finger, but only after being "spat at" during Bayern Munich's 1-1 draw.Feb 19, 17:18
Paul Lambert backing Chelsea for league and cup double
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert backs Chelsea to win the Premier League and the FA Cup this season after seeing his side eliminated from the latter.Feb 18, 21:13
Paul Merson launches scathing attack on 'shambolic' Arsenal
Paul Merson expects Arsenal to lose both Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil in the summer due to their 'shambolic' financial backers who are happy to settle for second best.Feb 17, 22:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Antonio Conte eyeing Premier League and FA Cup double
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte sets his sights on winning the Premier League and FA Cup double in his debut season in English football.Feb 17, 15:26
Carlo Ancelotti praises "perfect" Thiago Alcantara
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti hails Thiago Alcantara following the midfielder's brace against Arsenal on Wednesday night.Feb 16, 11:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fgranit-xhaka.jpg "Granit Xhaka sees red during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Burnley on January 22, 2017")
Team News: Granit Xhaka brought straight back into Arsenal XI
Granit Xhaka comes straight back into Arsenal's starting lineup for the Champions League meeting with Bayern Munich as one of two changes from last time out.Feb 15, 18:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Farsene-wenger_1.jpg "Arsene Wenger watches on during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Basel on September 28, 2016")
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 5-1 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bayern Munich's 5-1 victory over Arsenal in the first leg of their last-16 tie in the Champions League.Feb 15, 18:45
Michael Ballack: 'Arsenal must believe that they can beat Bayern Munich'
Michael Ballack believes that Arsenal are capable of defeating Bayern Munich in their Champions League last-16 tie.Feb 15, 09:35
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Past record against Arsenal counts for nothing'
Carlo Ancelotti claims that Bayern Munich's record against Arsenal over the past five years will not come into consideration when preparing for their latest battle.Feb 14, 20:23
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Preview:Bayern Munich vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Champions League last-16 clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal.Feb 13, 14:58
Carlo Ancelotti unsure of Franck Ribery fitness
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti is 'unsure' whether Franck Ribery will be fit to face Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash next week.Feb 10, 22:28
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Preview:Bournemouth vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole previews Monday's Premier League clash between out-of-form Bournemouth and Manchester City at the Vitality Stadium.Feb 10, 10:15
Carlo Ancelotti refutes Douglas Costa's 'unhappiness' claims
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti says that he has a "direct relationship" with Douglas Costa and is adamant that the winger does not want to move away from the club.Feb 6, 20:53
Douglas Costa: 'I don't feel happy at Bayern Munich'
Bayern Munich attacker Douglas Costa is open to a move away from the club at the end of the season and admits that the Premier League is an "amazing" league.Feb 5, 15:24
Paul Clement: 'I wanted Frank Lampard at Swansea City'
Swansea City boss Paul Clement admits that he tried to bring Frank Lampard to the Liberty Stadium prior to the 38-year-old announcing his retirement.Feb 2, 16:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fleroy-fer-roberto-firmino.jpg "Swansea City midfielder Leroy Fer chases Liverpool's Roberto Firmino during the Premier League clash between the two sides on October 1, 2016")
Preview:Liverpool vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between title-chasing Liverpool and bottom-of-the-table Swansea City at Anfield.Jan 20, 20:47
Chelsea to make £75m move for Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller?
A report claims that Thomas Muller is a £75m target for Chelsea, who are ready to pounce if Diego Costa departs for Chinese side Tianjin Quanjian over the next two weeks.Jan 15, 21:29
Chelsea to make move for Dimitri Payet?
Chelsea reportedly prepare an offer for wantaway West Ham United playmaker Dimitri Payet.Jan 12, 23:44
Paul Clement relishing Premier League debut
Swansea City boss Paul Clement says that Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal will be "a special moment" for him.Jan 12, 18:28
Manchester City target Holger Badstuber joins Schalke 04 on loan
Reported Manchester City target Holger Badstuber joins Schalke 04 on loan from Bayern Munich until the end of the season.Jan 10, 15:59
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Paul Clement has skills and quality to be top manager'
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti thinks that Paul Clement can become a "top manager" following the Englishman's appointment at the helm of Swansea City.Jan 9, 21:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Antonio Conte has right qualities needed for management'
Antonio Conte has the right "kind of quality" needed to succeed in management, according to former boss Carlo Ancelotti.Jan 9, 21:39
Bayern Munich appoint new assistant as Paul Clement closes in on Swansea City
Bayern Munich appoint Hermann Gerland as their new assistant following the departure of Paul Clement, who is expected to be confirmed as Swansea City boss on Tuesday.Jan 3, 11:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Carlo Ancelotti hails "extraordinary" Antonio Conte
Carlo Ancelotti admits that Chelsea and Real Madrid have recruited well since he departed the clubs, heaping praise on both Antonio Conte and Zinedine Zidane.Jan 3, 09:51
Paul Clement to become Swansea City manager
Paul Clement agrees a deal to become the new manager of Swansea City.Jan 2, 17:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
David Moyes: 'I was unfairly treated at Manchester United'
Sunderland manager David Moyes claims that the likes of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola would have struggled to follow Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.Dec 23, 20:54
Bayern Munich ease past 10-man RB Leipzig
Bayern Munich move three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga courtesy of a 3-0 win over second-placed RB Leipzig, who played an hour with 10 men.Dec 21, 20:52
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 3-0 RB Leipzig - as it happened
Relive Bayern Munich's 3-0 victory over 10-man title challengers RB Leipzig as the champions go three points clear heading into the winter break.Dec 21, 18:00
Nemanja Matic: 'Chelsea not Premier League title favourites'
Nemanja Matic does not believe that Chelsea are Premier League title favourites despite Saturday's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace securing an 11th consecutive league win.Dec 18, 14:18
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 1-0 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Bayern Munich's 1-0 win over Atletico Madrid, as the hosts picked up a 15th-straight win at home in Europe.Dec 6, 18:45
Bayern Munich recover at Mainz 05 to move back top of Bundesliga
Bayern Munich climb back above RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga standings after beating Mainz 05 3-1 at the Opel Arena.Dec 2, 21:24
Bayern Munich fall to shock Rostov defeat in Russia
Rostov battle from a goal behind to beat Bayern Munich 3-2 in Russia, earning their first ever victory in the Champions League proper.Nov 23, 19:04
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Report: Bayern Munich want Isco
A report claims that Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti wants to bring Real Madrid midfielder Isco to the Allianz Arena.Nov 8, 14:33
Report: Bayern Munich plotting £55m transfer for Romelu Lukaku
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku emerges as a reported £55m transfer target for Bayern Munich, which would surpass the previous record fee for a Bundesliga signing.Oct 23, 11:13
Bayern Munich make light work of PSV Eindhoven
Bayern Munich secure an emphatic 4-1 victory over PSV Eindhoven in Wednesday night's Champions League Group D clash at the Allianz Arena.Oct 19, 20:36
Bayern Munich's Holger Badstuber: 'Pep Guardiola showed no interest in me'
Holger Badstuber criticises Pep Guardiola for not showing an interest in him during his three-year spell as Bayern Munich manager.Oct 10, 12:01
Carlo Ancelotti laughs off Sergio Ramos criticism
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti comes to the defence of Real Madrid's Sergio Ramos, who has come under criticism for conceding four penalties this season.Oct 8, 19:23
Carlo Ancelotti: 'Atletico Madrid match was tough'
Bayern Munich boss Carlo Ancelotti admits that his team struggled to produce their best form in Wednesday's 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid.Sep 29, 14:28
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