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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F48%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017")
Pep Guardiola apologises to Manchester United
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his players did not purposefully set out to antagonise their Manchester United counterparts following their derby win.Dec 13, 17:41
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Manchester United, Manchester City given FA deadline extension
Manchester United and Manchester City are given until 6pm on Friday to "provide their observations" regarding the post-match fallout at Old Trafford last weekend.Dec 13, 16:46
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Gary Neville: 'Manchester derby fracas should have been on pitch'
Gary Neville admits that he would have rather seen a fracas on the pitch during the derby between Manchester United and Manchester City rather than in the tunnel.Dec 12, 21:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fpep-guardiola_1.jpg "Pep Guardiola celebrates after the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`")
Pep Guardiola "encouraged" Manchester City players to celebrate in dressing room
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he has "huge respect" for Manchester United, as he defends his side's dressing-room celebrations at Old Trafford.Dec 12, 14:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017")
Police 'will not investigate Old Trafford scuffle'
The fracas that marred Sunday's Manchester derby at Old Trafford will not be investigated by Greater Manchester Police as no complaints were made, according to a report.Dec 12, 12:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017")
Romelu Lukaku 'rushed to defend Jose Mourinho in tunnel fracas'
A report claims that Romelu Lukaku "acted like a second-row rugby player" as he attempted to get at Manchester City's players following Sunday's heated derby.Dec 12, 12:40
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'mocked by Manchester City staff during dressing-room fracas'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was reportedly mocked by Manchester City staff prior to the dressing-room fracas which following their derby at Old Trafford.Dec 12, 09:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F49%2Fvincent-kompany-ander-herrera.jpg "Vincent Kompany fouls Ander Herrera during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017")
Football Association asks Manchester United, Manchester City for explanations
The Football Association asks both Manchester United and Manchester City for their observations following a reported post-match clash after Sunday's derby at Old Trafford.Dec 11, 12:02
Romelu Lukaku 'threw bottle during Manchester derby fracas'
Reports allege that Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku threw a bottle which caused a facial wound to Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta during their post-derby row.Dec 11, 09:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F49%2Fdavid-silva_1.jpg "David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017")
Mikel Arteta 'left bleeding following post-Manchester derby bust-up'
Manchester City coach Mikel Arteta reportedly suffers a facial wound which saw blood stream down his face during the dressing-room fracas at Old Trafford.Dec 11, 09:07
/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")
Phil Neville: 'Everton the team to watch next season'
Former captain Phil Neville believes that Everton now have the perfect blend of experience and youth to challenge for trophies under "brilliant manager" Ronald Koeman.Jul 18, 13:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Ftom-davies.jpg "Tom Davies in action for Everton on August 3, 2016")
Tom Davies signs long-term deal at Everton
Everton announce that midfielder Tom Davies has signed a five-year contract with the club.Apr 3, 16:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the match against Liverpool on March 4, 2017")
Pep Guardiola: 'Arsene Wenger can win Arsenal fans back around'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims that Arsene Wenger can still win the Arsenal fans back around, despite unprecedented pressure for him to step down.Mar 31, 16:16
Preview:Liverpool vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews the 228th Merseyside derby as Liverpool welcome local rivals Everton to Anfield.Mar 31, 13:38
Rangers 'to make move for Arsenal midfielder Jon Toral'
Rangers are reportedly determined to sign Arsenal midfielder Jon Toral, who is currently on loan at Granada.Jan 4, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Pep Guardiola: Lionel Messi, Mikel Arteta bust-up "impossible"
Pep Guardiola insists that Lionel Messi and Mikel Arteta did not square up after Tuesday's European clash, as the Spanish coach admires the Barcelona superstar too much.Nov 4, 21:31
Arsenal name defender Per Mertesacker as new captain
Arsenal name Per Mertesacker as the club's new captain following the departure of Mikel Arteta.Aug 13, 11:07
Arsene Wenger confirms Per Mertesacker injury
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Per Mertesacker will miss "a few months" due to a knee injury.Jul 26, 21:25
Report: Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker out for five months with knee injury
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker is reportedly facing five months on the sidelines with a knee injury.Jul 26, 09:32
Per Mertesacker 'poised for Arsenal captaincy'
Per Mertesacker will reportedly be handed the Arsenal captaincy for the new campaign.Jul 20, 12:07
Brian Kidd 'had no intention of leaving Manchester City'
Brian Kidd reportedly had no intention of rejoining Man United, a club he spent 10 years with as assistant, after being named as part of Pep Guardiola's coaching team.Jul 4, 12:40
Mikel Arteta joins backroom staff at Manchester City
Mikel Arteta officially calls time on his playing career by announcing that he is to take up a coaching position with Manchester City.Jul 3, 10:57
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal will only sign two more players at most'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he will only look to sign two more players this transfer window as he does not want to destabilise his team.Jun 19, 18:35
Alan Smith: 'Granit Xhaka can bolster Arsenal's midfield'
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith tells Sports Mole that new signing Granit Xhaka will suit the physicality of the Premier League.Jun 3, 09:32
Mikel Arteta: 'Three options on the table for future'
Arsenal's Mikel Arteta reveals that he is considering "three very different options" regarding his future, including the possibility of staying at the Gunners as a coach.May 16, 11:29
Mikel Arteta: 'I'm no longer good enough to play for Arsenal'
Arsenal captain Mikel Arteta says that he is no longer good enough to represent the club and that he is "99%" sure that he will retire from playing this summer.May 16, 11:11
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal will miss Tomas Rosicky, Mikel Arteta'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that his side will miss departing midfield duo Tomas Rosicky and Mikel Arteta next season.May 15, 19:57
Arsenal sneak ahead of Spurs to finish second with Aston Villa win
Olivier Giroud scores a hat-trick as Arsenal end their season by thrashing basement side Aston Villa to finish second and above North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur.May 15, 15:55
Live Commentary: Arsenal 4-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Arsenal's 4-0 final-day win over Aston Villa which saw the Gunners spectacularly finish above North London rivals Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League.May 15, 13:00
Arsene Wenger: 'Mikel Arteta could join Pep Guardiola's staff at Manchester City'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that Mikel Arteta could 'possibly' join Pep Guardiola's coaching staff at Manchester City.May 6, 08:45
Preview:Arsenal vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole looks ahead to Thursday night's Premier League contest at the Emirates between Arsenal and West Bromwich Albion.Apr 20, 15:00
Mauricio Pochettino quiet on Mikel Arteta rumours
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino refuses to comment on reports suggesting that he is looking to poach Mikel Arteta from North London rivals Arsenal.Apr 17, 21:59
Preview:Arsenal vs. Watford
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League match between Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates as the Gunners look to gain revenge for their recent FA Cup exit.Mar 31, 15:02
Report: Arsenal lining up Henrikh Mkhitaryan bid
Arsenal are reportedly interested in bringing Borussia Dortmund attacker Henrikh Mkhitaryan to the club this summer, with Arsene Wenger planning a midfield overhaul.Mar 30, 20:08
Report: Arsenal join Toni Kroos battle
A report in Spain claims that Arsenal have joined rivals Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos at the end of the season.Mar 16, 09:27
Preview:Arsenal vs. Watford
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final between holders Arsenal and Watford at the Emirates Stadium.Mar 11, 14:35
Theo Walcott reveals Arsenal team held crisis talks without Arsene Wenger
Theo Walcott reveals that he and his Arsenal teammates held a crisis meeting without manager Arsene Wenger.Mar 9, 12:47
Pep Guardiola wants Mikel Arteta at Manchester City?
A number of reports claim that Pep Guardiola is keen to add Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta to his coaching team at Manchester City.Feb 24, 09:42
Preview:Arsenal vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's Champions League last-16 first-leg clash between Arsenal and European champions Barcelona at the Emirates Stadium.Feb 22, 16:55
Team News: Mesut Ozil absent for Arsenal
Mesut Ozil is absent from the Arsenal squad to face Sunderland, who make seven changes.Jan 9, 14:18
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