David Coote pictured on November 9, 2024
Referee David Coote strongly refutes "false and defamatory allegations" regarding Leeds United game amid betting probe
Referee David Coote strongly refutes what he describes as "false and defamatory allegations" made against him for an incident involving a 2019 fixture between Leeds United and West Bromwich Albion.
Nov 27, 12:18
 Liverpool went 8 points clear at the top of the Premier League with victory over Southampton on November 26, 2024
Liverpool vs. Southampton: Arne Slot's Reds Premier League title favourites ahead of Pep Guardiola's Manchester City
Liverpool's win against Southampton highlights why they are ready to be champions and why they are clear favourites for the Premier League title ahead of Manchester City.
Nov 26, 20:58
Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai celebrates scoring on November 24, 2024
Preview:Liverpool vs. Real Madrid - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Real Madrid, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 25, 14:10
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso at a press conference on November 4, 2024
Preview:Bayer Leverkusen vs. Red Bull Salzburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Red Bull Salzburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 24, 13:44
 Liverpool face Manchester City and Real Madrid in what could be a defining week for their season on November 19, 2024
Liverpool vs. Manchester City: Arne Slot Premier League title edge over Pep Guardiola after Tottenham Hotspur loss
Liverpool have a psychological edge over Premier League title rivals Manchester City and Arsenal, and are in pole position to take advantage of their stumbling opponents.
Nov 23, 22:12
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
Preview:Southampton vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Southampton and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 22, 09:51
Sir Alex Ferguson pictured in December 2012
World-class striker reveals how close he was to joining Manchester United in 2012
Robert Lewandowski reveals he was close to joining Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United team in the summer of 2012.
Nov 21, 23:32
Head coach of Manchester City Pep Guardiola with the Champions League trophy on June 11, 2023
Pep Guardiola's greatest moments as Man City manager after signing two-year contract extension
Following confirmation of Pep Guardiola's new two-year contract extension at Man City, Sports Mole picks out some of the Catalan's greatest moments during his legendary trophy-laden reign at the Etihad Stadium.
Nov 21, 20:45
Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager on March 15, 2023
Mohamed Salah future: Jurgen Klopp 'considered' signing Man United attacker as replacement in 2022
Manchester United winger Antony has emerged as one of the names who was shortlisted to replace Mohamed Salah at Liverpool in 2022.
Nov 20, 00:12
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
Liverpool boss Arne Slot 'eyeing up' £70m player Jurgen Klopp missed out on
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot is reportedly pushing for the £70m capture of Inter Milan striker Marcus Thuram, who was wanted by Jurgen Klopp during his time at Anfield.
Nov 19, 14:14
Bayer Leverkusen manager Xabi Alonso with Alex Grimaldo on April 21, 2024
Xabi Alonso future: Leverkusen boss 'will leave' and could take key man with him next summer
Bayer Leverkusen boss Xabi Alonso will reportedly leave the club next summer, and could take wing-back Alex Grimaldo with him.
Nov 14, 16:26
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on October 23, 2024
Barcelona decide against 'potentially detrimental move' for Trent Alexander-Arnold because of Lamine Yamal
Barcelona reportedly make a decision over whether they will pursue a move for Liverpool right-back Trent Alexander-Arnold, who has also been linked with Real Madrid.
Nov 14, 13:26
 Manchester City trail Liverpool by five points going into the November international break on November 12, 2024
Liverpool, Arne Slot Premier League favourites: Title race assessed as Manchester City, Arsenal drop points
Sports Mole examines the Premier League title race after Liverpool took a five-point lead on Manchester City and a nine-point lead on Arsenal.
Nov 13, 18:56
 David Coote is currently suspended following the leak of a controversial video on November 12, 2024
David Coote video: Alleged Jurgen Klopp leak "a dreadful look" for Howard Webb and PGMOL
Arsenal expert Charles Watts is struggling to see how David Coote can referee in the Premier League again if the video of him calling Jurgen Klopp a "c***" is genuine.
Nov 12, 21:40
 David Coote has been suspended pending an investigation into a video in which he appears to badmouth Jurgen Klopp on November 12, 2024
Liverpool stance as David Coote's Premier League career as referee may be over after Jurgen Klopp video casts doubt on integrity
Liverpool are not expected to respond to a video which reportedly shows referee David Coote insulting Jurgen Klopp until after the PGMOL complete an investigation.
Nov 12, 18:02
England's Marc Guehi celebrates after the match on June 16, 2024
Liverpool Premier League title boost? Arne Slot to strengthen in January transfer window with England international
Liverpool will reportedly look to reignite their pursuit of a marquee defender in the January transfer window, with Crystal Palace's Marc Guehi of strong interest.
Nov 11, 23:46
Ex-Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp and David Coote pictured on August 13, 2023
David Coote's controversial Liverpool decisions revisited after alleged Jurgen Klopp "c***" video
Sports Mole revisits four controversial Liverpool decisions that David Coote was involved in following a video where he allegedly calls Jurgen Klopp a "c***".
Nov 11, 18:12
David Coote pictured on October 27, 2024
David Coote video: PGMOL suspend referee after alleged X-rated Liverpool, Jurgen Klopp rant
The PGMOL have confirm that they have suspended David Coote after a video was leaked of the referee allegedly calling ex-Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp a "German c***".
Nov 11, 15:39
Red Bull Salzburg's Stefan Bajcetic pictured on September 18, 2024
Liverpool loan watch: How are Giorgi Mamardashvili, Ben Doak and 12 others performing?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool's loan players are performing in the 2024-25 campaign.
Nov 11, 14:43
Liverpool's Wataru Endo pictured on October 5, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Wataru Endo attracting interest from five clubs ahead of January?
Liverpool midfielder Wataru Endo is allegedly attracting interest from as many as five clubs ahead of the January transfer window.
Nov 11, 09:20
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on October 23, 2024
Arne Slot provides Trent Alexander-Arnold Liverpool injury update amid Real Madrid concern
Liverpool manager Arne Slot delivers an update on the injury that forced Trent Alexander-Arnold off the pitch in Saturday's 2-0 Premier League win over Aston Villa.
Nov 9, 23:39
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
How Arne Slot's tactics are boosting Liverpool in Premier League title race against Manchester City, Arsenal
Sports Mole examines what Arne Slot has changed tactically to rescue points for Liverpool against the likes of Arsenal and Bayer Leverkusen.
Nov 9, 10:00
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah and Virgil van Dijk on August 11, 2024
Barcelona transfer news: 'Feasible operation' considered to sign Liverpool star amid uncertain Anfield future
Barcelona are reportedly plotting a 'feasible operation' to sign a star Liverpool player who is facing an uncertain future at Anfield.
Nov 7, 16:58
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on October 23, 2024
Real Madrid given final answer on January move for Liverpool star Trent Alexander-Arnold?
Liverpool are reportedly unwilling to sanction the exit of any first-team players during the January window amid interest from Real Madrid in Trent Alexander-Arnold.
Nov 7, 15:07
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
Preview:Liverpool vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 7, 09:23
Liverpool face a tricky run of fixtures on return from the international break on October 16, 2024
Liverpool 4-0 Bayer Leverkusen: Arne Slot ends Xabi Alonso doubts as dream start continues with "significant" win
Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole that Tuesday's 4-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen should end any doubts about Arne Slot after missing out on Xabi Alonso.
Nov 6, 14:50
Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 5, 2024
Arne Slot breaks Jose Mourinho record in Liverpool's thrashing of Bayer Leverkusen
Liverpool manager Arne Slot breaks a Premier League managerial record set by Jose Mourinho in the Reds' 4-0 Champions League crushing of Bayer Leverkusen at Anfield.
Nov 6, 09:06
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta and Liverpool's Arne Slot
Are Arsenal 'getting worse' as Liverpool relish Premier League title battle with Man City?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about where both Arsenal and Liverpool stand in the title race and who has the edge in their battle with Pep Guardiola's defending champions.
Nov 5, 12:54
Bayer Leverkusen head coach Xabi Alonso at a press conference on November 4, 2024
Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Xabi Alonso responds to Anfield manager question ahead of Champions League tie
Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso opens up on the speculation linking him with succeeding Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager last season, before the arrival of Arne Slot in the summer.
Nov 5, 09:11
Bayer Leverkusen's Daniel Bierofka and Liverpool's Stephen Warnock pictured on March 9, 2005
Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League giants Liverpool and Bundesliga titans Bayer Leverkusen.
Nov 3, 13:22
Liverpool's Cody Gakpo celebrates after scoring on October 30, 2024
Preview:Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Bayer Leverkusen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 3, 12:34
Liverpool manager Arne Slot during his side's match against Brighton & Hove Albion, on November 2, 2024
Arne Slot makes more Liverpool history as dream start continues with table-topping Brighton win
Arne Slot's record-breaking start to life as Liverpool boss is assessed following the Reds' 2-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 2, 19:39
SM / DL Arne Slot Fabian Hurzeler
Arne Slot told how Liverpool can beat Brighton as Fabian Hurzeler transfer parallels drawn
Liverpool expert David Lynch highlights the one key area that could help the Reds get over the line in Saturday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
Nov 1, 14:35
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Gary O'Neil pictured on October 26, 2024
Preview:Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 10:43
SM / DL Ruben Amorim
Ruben Amorim: Can Sporting boss breathe life into Man United's managerial "graveyard" after Liverpool, Man City snubs
With Manchester United reportedly closing in on the appointment of Ruben Amorim, Liverpool expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole why Liverpool passed on the Sporting boss.
Oct 30, 12:25
Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold pictured on September 21, 2024
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'enquire' over 22-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement
Liverpool reportedly identify a 22-year-old defender as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is out of contract next summer.
Oct 29, 09:52
Liverpool's Virgil van Dijk pictured on October 27, 2024
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's EFL Cup clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 28, 10:29
Ibrahima Konate of Liverpool celebrates scoring his side's first goal against Wolves in the Premier League, on September 28, 2024
Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Arne Slot's side could deal massive blow to Gunners' title chances while underlining own credentials
Liverpool expert David Lynch suggests that Arsenal would find it difficult to get back into the title race if Liverpool were to win at the Emirates on Sunday.
Oct 26, 21:10
Arsenal's William Saliba and Kai Havertz react after the former is sent off on October 19, 2024
Arsenal could match unwanted Liverpool disciplinary record after William Saliba red card
Arsenal could match an unwanted Premier League red card record should one of their players be dismissed in Sunday's crunch clash with Liverpool at the Emirates.
Oct 26, 13:24
Trent Alexander-Arnold of Liverpool during his side's Champions League match against RB Leipzig, on October 23 2024
'Brilliant' defensively - Trent Alexander-Arnold dispels Keane, Neville criticism of defensive level, says Reds expert
Trent Alexander-Arnold's defensive performances would have impressed critics such as Roy Keane and Gary Neville, expert David Lynch tells Sports Mole.
Oct 26, 13:05
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