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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F01%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019")
Pep Guardiola praises Manchester City's determination in 9-0 thrashing of Burton
It was a record victory in an English domestic cup semi-final.Jan 10, 04:30
Pep Guardiola taken aback by Manchester City annihilation of Burton
Brewers boss Nigel Clough suspected his League One side had "no chance" against the English champions.Jan 9, 23:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F02%2Fgabriel-jesus.jpg "Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the EFL Cup semi-final game between Manchester City and Burton Albion on January 9, 2019")
Ruthless Manchester City hit nine in EFL Cup semi-final demolition
Manchester City show no mercy as they hammer Burton Albion 9-0 in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at the Etihad Stadium.Jan 9, 21:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F19%2F02%2Fmcibur.jpg "Kevin De Bruyne celebrates scoring the opener during the EFL Cup semi-final game between Manchester City and Burton Albion on January 9, 2019")
Live Commentary: Manchester City 9-0 Burton Albion - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 9-0 demolition of Burton Albion as Gabriel Jesus scores four in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final.Jan 9, 18:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F51%2Fnigel-clough.jpg "Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough pictured on December 18, 2018")
Burton's fighting spirit can count for a lot against Man City – Nigel Clough
Clough will take his League One side north to the Etihad Stadium to face Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions on Wednesday night.Jan 8, 22:30
Clough urges Burton to savour experience as they chase Man City upset
The League One Brewers take on the Premier League champions in the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.Jan 8, 11:29
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5 talking points ahead of the Carabao Cup semi-finals
Tottenham face a London derby with Chelsea while Burton are hoping for an upset against Manchester City.Jan 7, 16:38
Preview:Manchester City vs. Burton Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides team news, predicted lineups and a full preview of Wednesday's EFL Cup semi-final between Manchester City and Burton Albion.Jan 7, 14:50
Burton boss Clough: I don't want to frighten my players before City clash
The League One club meet the English champions in the Carabao Cup semi-finals next week.Jan 4, 12:04
Nigel Clough ready for 'daunting' clashes with Manchester City
Tottenham tackle Chelsea in the other semi-final.Dec 19, 23:43
Burton: A look at the League Cup's unlikeliest semi-finalists
The League One side have Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest, Burnley and now Middlesbrough to reach the last four of the Carabao Cup.Dec 19, 15:48
Nigel Clough reminded of dad's great Forest team as Burton reach semi-finals
Midfielder Jake Hesketh fired the Brewers into the last four at Middlesbrough.Dec 19, 09:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F51%2Fjake-hesketh.jpg "Burton Albion's Jake Hesketh celebrates on December 18, 2018")
Clough stays 'realistic' after steering Burton into Carabao Cup semi-finals
The Brewers booked themselves a place in the last four with victory on Teesside.Dec 18, 22:58
Hesketh fires Burton to Carabao Cup semi-finals
The 22-year-old midfielder scored the only goal three minutes after the break.Dec 18, 21:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F51%2Fmuhamed-besic.jpg "Muhamed Besic in action for Middlesbrough on October 2, 2018")
Muhamed Besic aiming to emulate Middlesbrough heroes in Carabao Cup
Boro lifted the trophy at the Millennium Stadium in 2004.Dec 17, 15:44
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Burton Albion loan young Chelsea goalkeeper Brad Collins
Burton Albion announce that they have completed the loan signing of Chelsea goalkeeper Brad Collins.Aug 31, 10:53
Burton Albion loan Southampton duo Jake Hesketh, Jake Flannigan
Burton Albion announce that they have completed the loan signings of Southampton duo Jake Hesketh and Jake Flannigan.Aug 30, 16:10
Burton Albion sign Stephen Quinn on free transfer
Burton Albion announce the signing of Republic of Ireland international Stephen Quinn on a free transfer.Aug 22, 15:19
Barnsley, Burton Albion relegated from Championship as Bolton Wanderers survive
Barnsley and Burton Albion are relegated from the Championship and will join Sunderland in League One as Bolton Wanderers leave it late to secure survival.May 6, 13:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fslavisa-jokanovic.jpg "Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic pictured on August 5, 2016")
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic wins April Championship Manager of the Month award
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic wins the Championship Manager of the Month award for April.May 4, 05:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F43%2Fhelder-costa.jpg "Helder Costa in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 24, 2017")
Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers extend lead
Wolverhampton Wanderers move into a 13-point advantage at the top of the Championship table courtesy of a 2-1 victory over Queens Park Rangers.Feb 10, 16:57
Burton Albion sign Manchester City youngster Jacob Davenport
Championship strugglers Burton Albion complete the signing of Manchester City midfielder Jacob Davenport until the end of the season.Jan 31, 12:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F44%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_3.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017")
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the weekend's biggest, best and most important matches from all over the world.Dec 15, 07:00
Nigel Clough: 'Burton Albion have had extremely tough start to season'
Nigel Clough admits that Burton's second season in the Championship has been "extremely tough", but insists that the Brewers have also suffered from bad luck.Nov 2, 20:47
Lee Johnson: 'We will explore options before signing a new midfielder'
Bristol City manager Lee Johnson says that the club will 'explore all options' before deciding on signing a new midfielder in January.Oct 13, 14:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'We have to respect EFL Cup'
Jose Mourinho suggests that English football may be better off without the EFL Cup, but insists that he will respect the competition, its sponsors and the teams they face.Sep 20, 21:38
Team News: Luke Shaw named on Manchester United bench for EFL Cup tie against Burton
Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw returns to the squad on the bench for tonight's EFL Cup tie against Burton Albion.Sep 20, 18:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fmarcus-rashford.jpg "Marcus Rashford celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Manchester United and Burton Albion on September 20, 2017")
Live Commentary: Manchester United 4-1 Burton Albion - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 4-1 win over Burton Albion as the EFL Cup holders cruise into the last 16 with victory at Old Trafford.Sep 20, 18:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho winks during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'I will take EFL Cup clash with Burton Albion seriously'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho promises to take the EFL Cup match against Burton Albion seriously.Sep 19, 21:52
Nigel Clough: 'Manchester United tie a big financial boost'
Burton Albion manager Nigel Clough says that his side's EFL Cup game away at Manchester United will boost his budget for the season by 25%.Sep 19, 14:58
Burton Albion sign Jamie Allen from Rochdale
Burton Albion complete the signing of midfielder Jamie Allen on a three-year deal from Rochdale.Aug 31, 23:03
Burton Albion sign Tottenham Hotspur youngster Will Miller
Burton Albion complete the signing of Will Miller on a two-year deal from Tottenham Hotspur after he spent last season on loan with the Brewers.Aug 31, 20:44
Burton Albion complete John Brayford signing
Burton Albion re-sign defender John Brayford on a two-year deal from Sheffield United.Aug 31, 19:18
Nigel Clough delighted as Burton Albion claim first points of season
Nigel Clough is delighted with Burton Albion claiming their first points of the 2017-18 Championship season, the Brewers beating Birmingham City 2-1 on Friday night.Aug 18, 21:11
Burton Albion claim first points of season with victory over Birmingham City
Burton Albion claim their first points of the 2017-18 Championship season after coming from behind to beat Birmingham City 2-1 at the Pirelli Stadium.Aug 18, 20:41
Burton Albion sign Sean Scannell on loan from Huddersfield Town
Sean Scannell joins Championship side Burton Albion on loan from Premier League new boys Huddersfield Town.Aug 18, 18:32
Team News: Isaac Vassell named on bench for Birmingham City
Birmingham City manager Harry Redknapp names new signing Isaac Vassell on the bench for the trip to Burton Albion.Aug 18, 17:55
Jake Buxton completes Burton Albion return
Burton Albion complete the signing of former Derby County and Wigan Athletic defender Jake Buxton on a one-year deal.Jun 29, 18:23
Burton Albion seal club-record Liam Boyce signing
Championship outfit Burton Albion wrap up a club-record deal for Ross County striker Liam Boyce, who was the Scottish Premiership's top scorer last season.Jun 20, 19:02
Paul Lambert added to Sunderland's managerial wishlist?
Paul Lambert joins the list of potential candidates to take over at Sunderland, a fortnight on from losing his job as Wolverhampton Wanderers boss.Jun 11, 11:20
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