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Preview: Elche vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Elche and Real Sociedad, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 24, 17:44
![Kevin De Bruyne scores for Manchester City against Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 21, 2020 Kevin De Bruyne scores for Manchester City against Wolverhampton Wanderers on September 21, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Making a fast start key to dethroning Liverpool'
City began their Premier League campaign with a 3-1 win at Wolves.
Sep 22, 15:54
![Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in action against Real Sociedad in La Liga on September 20, 2020 Real Madrid's Karim Benzema in action against Real Sociedad in La Liga on September 20, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Real Madrid begin title defence with goalless draw away to Real Sociedad
The Spanish champions won 10 successive matches towards the end of last season to secure the title
Sep 20, 22:56
![Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane pictured on August 7, 2020 Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane pictured on August 7, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's La Liga clash between Real Sociedad and Real Madrid, including team news and predicted lineups.
Sep 18, 18:51
![Real Valladolid boss Sergio in February 2019. Real Valladolid boss Sergio in February 2019.](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Real Valladolid vs. Real Sociedad - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Championship fixture between Real Valladolid and Real Sociedad, including team news and injury news.
Sep 11, 19:59
![Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on July 15, 2020 Phil Foden in action for Manchester City on July 15, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Phil Foden delighted to receive senior England call
The Manchester City midfielder is making the right impression.
Sep 3, 08:55
![Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Silva seeking silverware with Real Sociedad following Man City switch
Sociedad will play in the Europa League next season.
Aug 31, 14:26
![Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Premier League trophy on July 22, 2020 Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson lifts the Premier League trophy on July 22, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports Mole Reader Awards: Premier League Midfielder of the Season
Jordan Henderson? Kevin De Bruyne? Bruno Fernandes? Find out who was named the Premier League Midfielder of the Season in the 2019-20 Sports Mole Reader Awards!
Aug 26, 17:30
![Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020 Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Thursday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Kalidou Koulibaly, Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Thursday, August 20.
Aug 20, 08:54
![A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020 A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, Malang Sarr, Donny van de Beek
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Wednesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 13:06
![A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020 A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, David Luiz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 12:07
![Kai Havertz in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2020 Kai Havertz in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's papers: Kai Havertz, David Silva, Paulo Dybala
Chelsea are believed to be desperate to sign Kai Havertz within days while Felipe Anderson is back on Lazio's radar.
Aug 19, 09:06
![Gonzalo Higuain in action for Juventus on September 18, 2019 Gonzalo Higuain in action for Juventus on September 18, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Gonzalo Higuain, Lionel Messi, Kalidou Koulibaly
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Wednesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 09:05
![A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020 A shredded Lionel Messi on August 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Lionel Messi, Gonzalo Higuain, David Luiz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 19, 07:57
![Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara on June 10, 2020 Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara on June 10, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's Liverpool transfer talk news roundup: Thiago Alcantara, Xherdan Shaqiri, David Silva
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Liverpool on Wednesday, August 19.
Aug 19, 07:33
![David Silva celebrates scoring for Man City on October 19, 2019 David Silva celebrates scoring for Man City on October 19, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Sports stars pay tribute to David Silva - Tuesday's sporting social
Praise for the midfielder has been pouring in following his departure from Manchester City.
Aug 18, 20:58
![Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Silva reveals family played a key role in Real Sociedad move
Lazio had expected the former Manchester City star to join them but he opted for a return to Spain.
Aug 18, 20:52
![Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri during the warm up before the match in November 2019 Liverpool's Xherdan Shaqiri during the warm up before the match in November 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lazio planning move for Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri?
Lazio are allegedly considering an approach for Liverpool winger Xherdan Shaqiri after missing out on former Manchester City playmaker David Silva.
Aug 18, 17:43
![Nice's Malang Sarr in action against Lille in February 2019 Nice's Malang Sarr in action against Lille in February 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's La Liga transfer talk news roundup: Malang Sarr, Lionel Messi, Dayot Upamecano
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for La Liga on Tuesday, August 18.
Aug 18, 13:02
![Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Lazio chief Igli Tare has 'no respect' for David Silva
The former Manchester City midfielder had been on the verge of a free transfer to the Serie A club before opting to join Real Sociedad on Monday.
Aug 18, 12:48
![Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020 Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in July 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Kalidou Koulibaly, Jadon Sancho, Kai Havertz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, August 18.
Aug 18, 12:07
![Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on June 19, 2020 Barcelona captain Lionel Messi pictured on June 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Manchester City transfer talk news roundup: Lionel Messi, John Stones, Lewis Dunk
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Tuesday, August 18.
Aug 18, 09:01
![Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019 Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly pictured in October 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Transfer Talk Update: Kalidou Koulibaly, Jadon Sancho, Kai Havertz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 18, 07:57
![Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Silva joins Real Sociedad after Manchester City exit
David Silva made the last of his 436 appearances for City in Saturday's Champions League quarter-final defeat to Lyon in Lisbon.
Aug 17, 22:37
![Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Silva to be honoured with Etihad Stadium statue by Manchester City
David Silva made 436 appearances for the club and won four Premier League titles, five League Cups and two FA Cups after signing from Valencia in 2010.
Aug 17, 16:45
![Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
David Silva's best moments in a Manchester City shirt
The Spanish playmaker has played his final game for the club after a decade's memorable service.
Aug 15, 22:46
![Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020 Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
How Manchester City could line up against Lyon
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester City could line up against Lyon in Saturday's Champions League quarter-final in Lisbon.
Aug 13, 10:46
![Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Preview: Manchester City vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Champions League quarter-final between Manchester City and Lyon, including team news and predicted lineups.
Aug 13, 10:33
![Kai Havertz in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2020 Kai Havertz in action for Bayer Leverkusen on August 6, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Jadon Sancho, Alexandre Lacazette
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Wednesday, August 12.
Aug 12, 13:10
![Lyon's Houssem Aouar pictured in February 2020 Lyon's Houssem Aouar pictured in February 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City transfer news: Garcia update, Aouar a key target, Koulibaly movement
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Manchester City on Wednesday, August 12.
Aug 12, 09:35
![Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's papers: David Silva, Gareth Bale, Tiemoue Bakayoko
A Manchester City veteran may have finally found a new home.
Aug 12, 08:38
![Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz pictured in June 2020 Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Kai Havertz pictured in June 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Kai Havertz, Jadon Sancho, Alexandre Lacazette
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Aug 12, 07:57
![Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho pictured on May 16, 2020 Borussia Dortmund winger Jadon Sancho pictured on May 16, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Tuesday's Premier League transfer talk news roundup: Jadon Sancho, Dean Henderson, Kai Havertz
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for the Premier League on Tuesday, August 11.
Aug 11, 12:09
![Lyon's Houssem Aouar pictured in February 2020 Lyon's Houssem Aouar pictured in February 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Man City 'reignite interest in Houssem Aouar'
Manchester City are reportedly giving serious consideration to reigniting their interest in Lyon midfielder Houssem Aouar.
Aug 11, 09:48
![Lautaro Martinez warms up for Inter Milan on July 19, 2020 Lautaro Martinez warms up for Inter Milan on July 19, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City 'want four more players after Nathan Ake'
Manchester City want to sign four more players during this summer's transfer window after announcing Nathan Ake, according to a report.
Aug 5, 19:52
![Ferran Torres in action for Valencia on October 2, 2019 Ferran Torres in action for Valencia on October 2, 2019](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Wednesday's papers: Ferran Torres, Juan Foyth, David Silva
Ferran Torres could be joining Manchester City, according to today's football gossip.
Jul 29, 08:20
![Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020 Manchester City midfielder David Silva pictured on July 18, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Manchester City's greatest midfielders of the Premier League era
After more than 430 appearances, the Spaniard is widely regarded as City's greatest player of the modern era.
Jul 27, 14:33
![Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020 Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on July 8, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Kevin De Bruyne eyes Champions League glory for David Silva send-off
The 34-year-old made his final appearance in the Premier League against Norwich on Sunday.
Jul 27, 12:19
![Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020 Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne and Raheem Sterling celebrate against Norwich City in the Premier League on July 26, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Premier League Team of the Week - Kevin De Bruyne, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its final Premier League team of the week for the 2019-20 season, including Kevin De Bruyne, Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Virgil van Dijk.
Jul 27, 11:58
![Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz pictured on July 4, 2020 Bayer Leverkusen playmaker Kai Havertz pictured on July 4, 2020](https://sm.imgix.net/11/29/1x1.gif?w=1&h=1)
Saturday's Chelsea transfer talk news roundup: Kai Havertz, Pau Torres, Samuel Umtiti
Here, Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer talk for Chelsea on Saturday, July 25.
Jul 25, 08:33