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On this day: Manchester United beat Chelsea on penalties in Champions League final
Six years ago today, Manchester United defeat Chelsea 6-5 on penalties to win the Champions League in Moscow.May 21, 07:30
Five last-day Premier League title deciders
With the 2013-14 Premier League title race to be decided on Sunday, Sports Mole selects five previous campaigns that have also gone down to the wire.May 9, 10:51
On this day: Chelsea hit eight past Wigan Athletic to win Premier League title
On this day in 2010, Chelsea beat Wigan Athletic 8-0 at Stamford Bridge to win the Premier League title.May 9, 08:51
On this day: Chelsea beat Liverpool to reach Champions League final
Six years ago today, Chelsea overcome English rivals Liverpool to reach the final of the Champions League.Apr 30, 08:57
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David Haye goes on night out with footballers Nicolas Anelka, Robert Pires
Former heavyweight boxer David Haye spends a night out with ex-Premier League footballers Nicolas Anelka and Robert Pires in Dubai.Apr 28, 10:59
Football Association fine Yannick Sagbo
Yannick Sagbo receives a fine from the Football Association for comments that he made on Twitter relating to the quenelle gesture.Apr 22, 14:18
Atletico Mineiro pull out of deal to sign Nicolas Anelka
Atletico Mineiro pull out of a deal to sign Nicolas Anelka after the striker cancels a meeting with club officials.Apr 16, 01:42
Atletico Mineiro confident of completing Nicolas Anelka move
Atletico Mineiro president Alexandre Kalil is confident that the club will complete the capture of former West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka.Apr 15, 06:13
OTD: Solo Ryan Giggs goal settles FA Cup semi-final
Back on this day in 1999, a memorable goal from Ryan Giggs helps Manchester United to defeat Arsenal in the semi-final of the FA Cup.Apr 14, 09:17
On this day: Manchester United reach Champions League semi-finals
On this day in 2011, goals from Ryan Giggs and Park Ji-Sung help Manchester United see off Chelsea 3-1 on aggregate to reach the Champions League semi-finals.Apr 12, 08:58
Yannick Sagbo, Benoit Assou-Ekotto given more time to respond to FA charge
The Football Association grants Yannick Sagbo and Benoit Assou-Ekotto more time to respond to improper conduct charges related to the 'quenelle' gesture.Apr 9, 22:33
Chelsea vs. French clubs at Stamford Bridge
Ahead of their must-win clash with Paris Saint-Germain tonight, Sports Mole looks back over Chelsea's five previous home meetings with French clubs.Apr 8, 15:45
Nicolas Anelka set for Atletico Mineiro move
Atletico Mineiro president Alexandre Kalil reveals that he has signed free agent Nicolas Anelka.Apr 6, 06:52
Nicolas Anelka revisits Raymond Domenech bust-up
Nicolas Anelka insists that former France boss Raymond Domenech did not deserve his respect.Apr 4, 00:09
Benoit Assou-Ekotto "disappointed" to be charged by Football Association
Benoit Assou-Ekotto admits that he is disappointed to have been charged by the Football Association for making comments about the 'quenelle' gesture.Apr 3, 01:41
Football Association asks for Nicolas Anelka worldwide ban
FIFA confirms that the FA has asked for Nicolas Anelka's five-match ban to apply to all matches worldwide.Mar 17, 16:11
Five sacked footballers
After West Bromwich Albion sack Nicolas Anelka, Sports Mole looks back at five other footballers who have had their contracts terminated.Mar 15, 11:05
West Bromwich Albion give 14 days' notice to Nicolas Anelka
West Bromwich Albion give striker Nicolas Anelka 14 days' notice to terminate his contract.Mar 14, 23:17
West Bromwich Albion: 'Nicolas Anelka's contract not terminated'
West Brom release a statement denying Nicolas Anelka's claims that he has terminated his Baggies contract following his suspension for an allegedly anti-semitic gesture.Mar 14, 20:25
Nicolas Anelka 'terminates' West Bromwich Albion contract
Nicolas Anelka says that he has terminated his contract with West Bromwich Albion after failing to agree to their "conditions" in order to return to the side.Mar 14, 17:46
Pepe Mel has no regrets over taking up West Bromwich Albion position
Pepe Mel insists that he does not regret accepting the head coach role at West Bromwich Albion, despite the possibility of relegation.Mar 13, 18:57
FA decide against appealing Nicolas Anelka's five-match ban
The Football Association decide against appealing Nicolas Anelka's five-match ban for his controversial 'quenelle' gesture.Mar 13, 18:39
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League meeting between two struggling managers as West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United clash at The Hawthorns.Mar 6, 19:26
FA release written reasons for Nicolas Anelka ban over 'quenelle' gesture
The FA independent commission release their written reasons behind handing Nicolas Anelka with a five-match ban for his 'quenelle' gesture.Mar 6, 15:52
FA accused of being "pathetically spineless" in Nicolas Anelka case
Labour MP John Cryer describes the FA as "pathetically spineless" after issuing a five-match ban to Nicolas Anelka for his 'quenelle' gesture.Mar 6, 15:06
Report: Nicolas Anelka to accept five-match ban for 'quenelle' gesture
West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka is reportedly expected to accept a five-match ban and £80,000 fine for his controversial 'quenelle' gesture.Mar 6, 09:23
UEFA bans futsal player for 10 matches for 'quenelle' gesture
UEFA bans Belgian futsal player Omar Rahou for 10 matches for making a 'quenelle' gesture during Futsal Euro 2014 in Belgium.Mar 4, 21:09
James Morrison: 'There's a lot of s*** going on at West Bromwich Albion'
James Morrison says that there has been "a lot of s*** going on" at West Bromwich Albion following managerial changes and Nicolas Anelka's suspension.Mar 4, 08:30
Greg Dyke: 'Football Association may seek longer Nicolas Anelka ban'
The chairman of the Football Association, Greg Dyke, says that the organisation may appeal against West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka's five-match ban.Mar 1, 18:00
West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka given five-match ban
West Bromwich Albion forward Nicolas Anelka receives a five-match ban and £80,000 fine for his 'quenelle' gesture.Feb 27, 17:09
Nicolas Anelka hearing over 'quenelle' gesture to begin today
West Bromwich Albion striker Nicolas Anelka's hearing into his alleged anti-Semitic 'quenelle' gesture will begin today.Feb 25, 09:07
Arsene Wenger compares Yaya Sanogo to Nicolas Anelka
Arsene Wenger believes that Yaya Sanogo can make the same impact Nicolas Anelka did during his career at Arsenal. Feb 22, 04:13
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Fulham
Sports Mole previews Felix Magath's first game in charge of Fulham, which will see his side take on West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.Feb 20, 16:02
Nicolas Anelka disciplinary hearing to start next week
The disciplinary hearing into Nicolas Anelka's 'quenelle' gesture is due to get underway at the start of next week.Feb 18, 15:45
Preview:Manchester City vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole looks ahead to Manchester City's home clash with Barcelona in the last 16 of the Champions League.Feb 16, 11:22
Billy Jones doubtful for West Bromwich Albion
West Bromwich Albion defender Billy Jones could miss Tuesday's Premier League encounter with Chelsea at The Hawthorns due to a knee injury.Feb 10, 18:01
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday's Premier League meeting between West Bromwich Albion and Chelsea at The Hawthorns.Feb 10, 13:58
On this day: Stephen Hughes double sinks Chelsea
Sixteen years ago today, Stephen Hughes scores a brace as Arsenal defeat Chelsea 2-0 at Highbury.Feb 8, 10:08
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and West Brom at Selhurst Park, where Pepe Mel will go in search of his first win as Baggies boss.Feb 6, 19:55
On this day: Chelsea lose as Fernando Torres makes debut
On this day in 2011, Fernando Torres makes his Chelsea debut in a 1-0 defeat against former side Liverpool.Feb 6, 09:57
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