Lukas Podolski is congratulated by Kieran Gibbs after scoring his team's second goal against Norwich on April 13, 2013
Kieran Gibbs hails Arsenal trio
Kieran Gibbs praises Lukas Podolski, Olivier Giroud and Santi Cazorla for their first season at Arsenal.
Jun 27, 07:42
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Santi Cazorla: 'Manuel Pellegrini deserves Premier League chance'
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla insists that Manuel Pellegrini deserves the chance to manage Manchester City in the Premier League.
Jun 26, 12:57
Santi Cazorla celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla: 'David Moyes will have difficult start at Manchester United'
Santi Cazorla believes that David Moyes will have a "difficult start" to his Manchester United career, but expects the title race to be as tough as ever.
Jun 26, 09:12
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla takes on Aaron Lennon of Spurs on March 3, 2013
Santi Cazorla: 'Early winning run will change Arsenal mentality'
Santi Cazorla is confident that a winning run next season will improve Arsenal's mentality.
Jun 21, 15:39
Spain's Juan Mata in action on February 6, 2013
Live Commentary: Spain 10-0 Tahiti - as it happened
Sports Mole's live coverage of the Confederations Cup clash between Spain and Tahiti at the Maracana Stadium.
Jun 20, 18:30
Roberto Soldado
Five players Arsenal should sign
Sports Mole looks at five players who could improve the Arsenal squad ahead of the new Premier League season.
Jun 17, 10:28
Olivier Giroud scores his team's third against Reading on March 30, 2013
Olivier Giroud: Next season "massively important"
Arsenal and France striker Olivier Giroud believes that next season will be "massively important" for him.
Jun 14, 19:52
Spain's Sergio Busquets during their match against the Republic of Ireland on June 14, 2012
Juan Mata, Roberto Soldado give Spain 2-0 win over Republic of Ireland
Second-half strikes from Juan Mata and Roberto Soldado give Spain a 2-0 win over the Republic of Ireland in New York.
Jun 12, 01:52
Spain's Cesc Fabregas celebrates scoring against Uruguay on February 6, 2013
Haiti impressive in Spain defeat
A near full-strength Spain team just manage to see off Haiti in a friendly on Saturday night.
Jun 8, 22:00
Spain
Live Commentary: Spain 2-1 Haiti - as it happened
Re-live all the action from the international friendly clash between Spain and Haiti with Sports Mole's minute-by-minute commentary.
Jun 8, 19:38
Santi Cazorla
Santi Cazorla: 'English football is fun'
Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla believes that football in England is more "fun" compared to Spain.
Jun 8, 10:46
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger before the match against Bayern Munich on March 13, 2013
Stewart Robson: 'Arsene Wenger can't be trusted with big budget'
Former Arsenal midfielder Stewart Robson admits that he wouldn't trust Arsene Wenger with a large transfer budget this summer.
Jun 7, 21:46
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla takes on Aaron Lennon of Spurs on March 3, 2013
Santi Cazorla: 'I'll be better for Arsenal next season'
Santi Cazorla says that he will be in better form for Arsenal next season following his first campaign with the Gunners.
Jun 4, 09:26
Spain
Juan Mata content with Spain role
Juan Mata says he is happy to be a bit-part player for the Spanish national team, despite being the playmaker at Chelsea.
Jun 4, 06:58
Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring the opening goal during the Copa del Rey Final against Atletico Madrid on May 17, 2013
Sports Mole's La Liga team of the season
Sports Mole selects its 11 star performers in La Liga following another pulsating season of Spanish action.
Jun 3, 13:45
Xabi Alonso
Xabi Alonso to miss Confederations Cup through injury
Spain are forced to leave Xabi Alonso out of their Confederations Cup squad because of a groin problem.
Jun 3, 00:42
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla takes on Aaron Lennon of Spurs on March 3, 2013
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla gets tattoo as tribute to daughter
Arsenal midfielder Santi Cazorla reveals a new tattoo dedicated to his daughter India.
May 29, 11:33
Chelsea's Fernando Torres celebrates scoring against Everton on May 19, 2013
Juan Mata, Fernando Torres named in Spain's Confederations Cup squad
Spain manager Vicente del Bosque includes eight Premier League players in a provisional 26-man squad for next month's Confederations Cup.
May 27, 14:28
Robin Van Persie celebrates scoring the winner against Manchester City on December 9, 2012
Sports Mole readers' Premier League Team of the Season
The votes are in! Here is who the readers of Sports Mole voted to be in their Premier League Team of the Season.
May 22, 13:40
Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
End-of-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole's end-of-season review of all the drama at Villa Park.
May 21, 14:01
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger celebrates after the final whistle in the Premier League match against Newcastle on May 19, 2013
End-of-season report: Arsenal
Sports Mole reviews Arsenal's attempts to end their trophy drought at the Emirates Stadium.
May 21, 14:00
Arsenal Laurent Koscielny celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 19, 2013
Arsenal qualify for Champions League
Arsenal win 1-0 away at Newcastle United to book their place in next season's Champions League.
May 19, 16:53
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger prior to his side's match against West Bromwich Albion on April 6, 2013
Half-Time Report: No goals on Tyneside
Arsenal fail to find the net during the opening 45 minutes of their trip to Newcastle United.
May 19, 15:49
Malaga coach Manuel Pellegrini gestures during his side's Champions League match against Borussia Dortmund on April 3, 2013
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla: 'Manuel Pellegrini will do spectacular things at Manchester City'
Arsenal playmaker Santi Cazorla says that Manuel Pellegrini will do "spectacular things" if he takes over as Manchester City manager.
May 19, 09:35
Arsenal's Theo Walcott watches the ball go in over Wigan's Joel on May 14, 2013
Match Analysis: Arsenal 4-1 Wigan Athletic
Sports Mole analyses Arsenal's 4-1 victory over Wigan Athletic at the Emirates Stadium, a result which confirmed Wigan's relegation from the Premier League.
May 14, 21:32
Arsenal's Theo Walcott watches the ball go in over Wigan's Joel on May 14, 2013
Wigan Athletic relegated by defeat at Arsenal
Wigan Athletic are relegated from the Premier League because of tonight's heavy defeat at Champions League-chasing Arsenal.
May 14, 20:35
Wigan's Shaun Maloney celebrates an equaliser against Arsenal on May 14, 2013
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic draw level against Arsenal
Shaun Maloney scores a free kick just before half time to bring Wigan level against Arsenal.
May 14, 19:32
Gareth Bale celebrates after scoring his second in the Europa League match against Lyon on February 14, 2013
Gareth Bale named Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year
Gareth Bale is named as the Footballer Writers' Association Player of the Year.
May 2, 11:03
Santi Cazorla celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Santi Cazorla felt responsible to make instant impact
Santi Cazorla says that he is happy with his first season in English football.
May 2, 07:45
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla celebrates his hat-trick against Reading December 17, 2012
Arsenal's Santi Cazorla: 'We'll fight for Premier League title next season'
Santi Cazorla is confident that Arsenal have enough quality to challenge for the Premier League title next season.
May 1, 09:50
United's Robin Van Persie equalises from the penalty spot against Arsenal on April 28, 2013
Live Commentary: Arsenal 1-1 Manchester United - as it happened
Read how Robin van Persie earned Manchester United a draw on his return to Arsenal with Sports Mole's live updates.
Apr 28, 14:00
Santi Cazorla celebrates scoring for Arsenal on November 17, 2012
Santi Cazorla: 'We must keep possession against Manchester United'
Santi Cazorla believes that Arsenal can use possession to hurt Manchester United when the champions visit the Emirates this weekend.
Apr 26, 19:46
Arsenal's Olivier Giroud rues a missed chance in the Premier League match with Everton on April 16, 2013
No goals between Arsenal, Everton at the Emirates
Arsenal and Everton's important match in the race for European places ends goalless at the Emirates Stadium.
Apr 16, 20:38
Arsenal's Tomas Rosicky scores his second goal against West Brom on April 6, 2013
Match Analysis: West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Arsenal
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Arsenal's 2-1 win over West Brom this afternoon, during which the Gunners were reduced to 10 men.
Apr 6, 16:40
Armand Traore and Aaron Ramsey
Steve Bould hails 'big character' Aaron Ramsey
Steve Bould says that Aaron Ramsey has shown character to come back from some early-season stick from the Arsenal fans.
Apr 5, 07:01
Nigel Adkins
Nigel Adkins: 'We were outclassed by Arsenal'
Reading boss Nigel Adkins admits that his side were beaten by the better team in their 4-1 defeat to Arsenal.
Mar 30, 18:05
Mikel Arteta celebrates after converting a penalty to score his team's fourth against Reading on March 30, 2013
Match Analysis: Arsenal 4-1 Reading
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Arsenal's comprehensive 4-1 win over struggling Reading this afternoon.
Mar 30, 17:32
Gervinho celebrates scoring the opening goal against Reading on March 30, 2013
Arsenal hammer Reading
Gervinho, Santi Cazorla, Olivier Giroud and Mikel Arteta all score for Arsenal in their 4-1 home win against Reading.
Mar 30, 16:52
Gervinho celebrates scoring the opening goal against Reading on March 30, 2013
Half-Time Report: Arsenal ahead against Reading
Gervinho scores for Arsenal in the first half as the Gunners lead Reading 1-0 at the break.
Mar 30, 15:48
Gervinho celebrates scoring the opening goal against Reading on March 30, 2013
Live Commentary: Arsenal 4-1 Reading - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary from the crucial Premier League clash between Arsenal and Reading this afternoon.
Mar 30, 14:00
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