Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with Nicolas Jackson on September 21, 2024
West Ham 0-3 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Jackson nets brace
Nicolas Jackson scores two goals and provides an assist to fire Chelsea to a commanding 3-0 away win over West Ham United at the London Stadium.
Sep 21, 13:27
Chelsea transfers: Toney vs. Osimhen comparison on August 28, 2024
Chelsea transfer targets: Victor Osimhen vs. Ivan Toney comparison
Both Ivan Toney and Victor Osimhen have been considered by big-spending Chelsea, so Sports Mole looks at which striker they should sign.
Aug 28, 11:10
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Premier League predictions GW2: Man Utd to lose at Brighton, Arsenal to edge Villa
Sports Mole takes on Max Lewin, drummer of Bristol based indie risers Make Friends, for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek two of the 2024-25 season.
Aug 23, 14:41
Manchester City's Erling Haaland during the press conference on March 5, 2024
Chelsea vs. Man City: Best stats ahead of Premier League blockbuster
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks out some of the best pre-game stats.
Aug 17, 12:20
Arsenal's William Saliba warms up on August 11, 2024
William Saliba out to break Arsenal record in Wolves showdown
William Saliba could become the quickest Arsenal player to reach 50 Premier League wins in Saturday's 2024-25 opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Aug 16, 11:00
Chelsea celebrate winning the 2012 Champions League final.
Chelsea Champions League hero announces retirement
A Chelsea player who helped the Blues to their first-ever Champions League trophy in 2012 announces his retirement.
Jun 18, 12:27
Manchester United's Cristiano Ronaldo and Ruud van Nistelrooy celebrate with the trophy after winning the FA Cup on May 22, 2004
Manchester United's past FA Cup finals
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester United's previous appearances in the FA Cup final.
May 30, 21:15
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with the match ball after the match after scoring four goals on April 15, 2024
Cole Palmer out to break Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba record on final day
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer will have the opportunity to surpass Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard in Sunday's Premier League home meeting with Bournemouth.
May 18, 12:36
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring their first goal on May 15, 2024
Cole Palmer equals Chelsea Premier League record in Brighton & Hove Albion win
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer equals a club Premier League record with his opening goal in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
May 15, 22:33
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates scoring against West Ham United on May 5, 2024
Palmer matches Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink record in West Ham United thrashing
Cole Palmer matches Chelsea legend Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink's record of achieving 30 goal contributions in his first season at the club.
May 6, 15:59
Chelsea's Cole Palmer celebrates with the match ball after the match after scoring four goals on April 15, 2024
Cole Palmer smashes Chelsea records in four-goal Everton showing
Chelsea attacker Cole Palmer sets two new records with a four-goal haul in Monday's commanding 6-0 win over Everton at Stamford Bridge.
Apr 15, 22:24
Ashley Cole in action for Chelsea in 2014
Arsenal, Chelsea legend inducted into Premier League Hall of Fame
Former Arsenal and Chelsea defender Ashley Cole is the next inductee into the Premier League's Hall of Fame, becoming the 22nd player to be included.
Mar 25, 14:24
Liverpool's Steven Gerrard and Chelsea's Frank Lampard in action in 2007
EFL Cup final: All-time combined Chelsea-Liverpool XI
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Chelsea and Liverpool, Sports Mole puts together an all-time combined XI of players from the two clubs.
Feb 23, 08:00
Nigeria's Victor Osimhen celebrates with teammates after reaching the Africa Cup of Nations final on February 7, 2024
AFCON 2023: How Nigeria and Ivory Coast have fared in previous AFCON finals
Ahead of Sunday's Africa Nations Cup final, Sports Mole looks back on Nigeria and Ivory Coast's previous appearances in the AFCON decider.
Feb 8, 20:39
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Premier League predictions gameweek 20: Noah and the Loners drummer Noah Riley vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Noah and the Loners drummer Noah Riley for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 20 of the 2023-24 season.
Dec 29, 18:28
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Premier League predictions gameweek 18: Feeder's Taka Hirose vs. Sports Mole
Sports Mole takes on Feeder's Taka Hirose for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek 18 of the 2023-24 season.
Dec 21, 15:17
Napoli forward Victor Osimhen on December 3, 2023
Chelsea 'plan to trigger £112m release clause in new Victor Osimhen contract'
Chelsea are reportedly planning to trigger the £112m release clause in Victor Osimhen's new contract at Napoli.
Dec 14, 16:37
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates after the match on November 28, 2023
Champions League 40-goal club: Erling Haaland joins elite group in record time
Manchester City's Erling Haaland bursts into the Champions League 40-goal club in record time, while Kylian Mbappe moves level with his former PSG teammate Neymar.
Nov 29, 11:01
Alex Song pictured in 2012
Ex-Arsenal midfielder Alex Song retires from football aged 36
Former Arsenal, Barcelona and Cameroon midfielder Alex Song announces his retirement from football at the age of 36.
Nov 14, 20:52
Argentina's Lionel Messi on October 17, 2023
Messi, Haaland, Mbappe - the top five candidates for the 2023 Ballon d'Or
Ahead of Monday's 2023 Ballon d'Or ceremony, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the top five contenders for this year's prestigious accolade.
Oct 28, 10:39
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah pictured on September 16, 2023
Mohamed Salah breaks Premier League record in Liverpool win
Mohamed Salah becomes the first player in Premier League history to score or assist in 12 consecutive matches twice after finding the net against West Ham United.
Sep 24, 22:27
Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring against Burnley on August 11, 2023
Erling Haaland equals Didier Drogba scoring record in Burnley victory
Erling Haaland equals a Premier League scoring record set by Didier Drogba after netting a brace in Manchester City's 3-0 victory against Burnley at Turf Moor.
Aug 11, 22:50
Arsenal players look dejected after Julio Enciso scores for Brighton & Hove Albion on May 14, 2023
Preview:MLS All-Star vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's friendly clash between MLS All-Star and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 17, 12:47
Argentina's Lionel Messi celebrates with the trophy after winning the World Cup on December 18, 2022
Inter Miami officially unveil Lionel Messi
Inter Miami officially announce the signing of Lionel Messi on a free transfer, with the seven-time Ballon d'Or winner expected to make his debut on July 21.
Jul 15, 18:25
Ivory Coast's Nicolas Pepe celebrates scoring their third goal with teammates on January 20, 2022
Preview:Zambia vs. Ivory Coast - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Africa Cup of Nations Qualifying clash between Zambia and Ivory Coast, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 15, 06:10
New York City FC forward Talles Magno (43) celebrates with New York City FC midfielder Gabriel Pereira (11) on April 9, 2023
Preview:New York City FC vs. Columbus Crew - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Major League Soccer clash between New York City FC and Columbus Crew, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 14, 23:55
Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min scores against Manchester United on April 27, 2023
Premier League 100 club: Son Heung-min closes in on Cristiano Ronaldo tally
Sports Mole looks at the latest standings in the Premier League 100 club after goals for Jamie Vardy and Son Heung-min during the midweek round of fixtures.
Apr 28, 08:35
Spain boss Luis Enrique pictured at the World Cup on December 1, 2022
Luis Enrique 'unlikely to become Chelsea boss'
Luis Enrique reportedly falls down the pecking order in the race to become the next head coach at Chelsea.
Apr 19, 17:41
Chelsea co-owner and chairman Todd Boehly before the match on March 4, 2023
Didier Drogba: 'Owners have made Chelsea unrecognisible'
Legendary forward Didier Drogba says that Chelsea's owners - a consortium led by Todd Boehly - have made the Premier League outfit 'unrecognisible'.
Apr 19, 09:20
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal with Fabinho on February 21, 2023
Mohamed Salah makes history for Liverpool, equals Didier Drogba record
Mohamed Salah breaks two Champions League records and equals another in Liverpool's 5-2 home defeat against Real Madrid in the first leg of their last-16 tie on Tuesday.
Feb 22, 00:03
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their second goal with Fabinho on February 21, 2023
Champions League 40-goal club: Mohamed Salah equals Didier Drogba record
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah equals Didier Drogba's record as the highest-scoring African player in Champions League history, while Karim Benzema closes the gap on Robert Lewandowski.
Feb 21, 23:30
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois looks dejected after Liverpool's Mohamed Salah scores their second goal on February 21, 2023
Watch: Thibaut Courtois howler gifts Mohamed Salah record-breaking goal
Watch as a howler from Thibaut Courtois gifts Mohamed Salah his 42nd European goal for Liverpool, a tally which sees him move ahead of Steven Gerrard in the all-time club rankings.
Feb 21, 20:40
Liverpool's Darwin Nunez and manager Jurgen Klopp pictured during training on February 20, 2023
Team News: Darwin Nunez starts for Liverpool against Real Madrid
Darwin Nunez is passed fit to start for Liverpool against Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie at Anfield.
Feb 21, 18:36
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their first goal with Andrew Robertson on February 13, 2023
Mohamed Salah out to break Didier Drogba Champions League goalscoring record
Mohamed Salah can equal or surpass Didier Drogba as the highest scoring African player in Champions League history when Liverpool face Real Madrid on Tuesday.
Feb 20, 15:02
Kylian Mbappe in action for Paris Saint-Germain on October 1, 2022
Champions League 40-goal club: Kylian Mbappe joins exclusive group
Sports Mole rounds up the latest standings in the Champions League 40-goal club as Kylian Mbappe becomes the exclusive group's 19th member.
Nov 3, 09:21
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring against Rangers on October 11, 2022
Mohamed Salah breaks numerous records with fastest-ever Champions League hat-trick
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah breaks a host of Champions League records en route to scoring the competition's fastest-ever hat-trick in the 7-1 win over Rangers.
Oct 13, 10:05
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring against Rangers on October 11, 2022
Champions League 40-goal club: Mohamed Salah joins exclusive club
Sports Mole rounds up the latest standings in the Champions League 40-goal club as Mohamed Salah becomes its 18th member, while Robert Lewandowski passes 90.
Oct 13, 06:43
Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool on August 15, 2022
Mohamed Salah out to break Drogba, Aguero records in Champions League
Liverpool attacker Mohamed Salah is out to break a Champions League goalscoring record as the Reds prepare to meet Rangers in Tuesday's Group A battle.
Oct 3, 14:49
Zinedine Zidane in action for Real Madrid during his playing days
How Zinedine Zidane's Champions League volley for Real Madrid has stood the test of time
While Real Madrid are currently preparing to face Liverpool in Saturday's Champions League final, it is now 20 years since Zinedine Zidane's iconic volley in 2002.
May 30, 08:49
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