Jose Mourinho looking downbeat during the EFL Cup third-round game between Manchester United and Derby County on September 25, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United do not have the quality to build from defence'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that most of his players did not play with enough intensity during their goalless draw with Valencia at Old Trafford.
Oct 2, 22:08
Valencia's Geoffrey Kondogbia in action with Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez on October 2, 2018
Manchester United extend winless run in dour stalemate with Valencia
Manchester United's winless run stretches to four games as they are held to a goalless draw at Old Trafford by Valencia in Group H of the Champions League.
Oct 2, 21:01
Valencia's Geoffrey Kondogbia in action with Manchester United's Alexis Sanchez on October 2, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester United 0-0 Valencia - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Manchester United and Valencia as Jose Mourinho's side make it four games without a win at Old Trafford.
Oct 2, 18:00
Sadio Mane scythes down Eden Hazard during the Premier League clash between Liverpool and Chelsea on September 29, 2018
Premier League Team of the Week - Eden Hazard, Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the week for gameweek seven, including the likes of Eden Hazard, Harry Kane and Raheem Sterling.
Oct 2, 07:28
Junior Stanislas celebrates scoring from the spot during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Crystal Palace on October 1, 2018
Crystal Palace pay the penalty in Bournemouth defeat
Junior Stanislas scores an 87th-minute penalty to earn Bournemouth a 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace which lifts them up to seventh in the Premier League table.
Oct 1, 20:52
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on September 18, 2018
Preview:Napoli vs. Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides a full match preview of Liverpool's Champions League trip to face Napoli, including team news, possible XIs and a prediction.
Oct 1, 19:17
Kylian Mbappe in action for PSG on September 29, 2018
Pep Guardiola rules out Manchester City bid for Kylian Mbappe
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola rubbishes speculation claiming that the club are lining up a £200m deal for Paris Saint-Germain winger Kylian Mbappe.
Oct 1, 18:12
Napoli's Piotr Zielinski celebrates scoring against AC Milan during their Serie A clash on August 25, 2018
Arsenal 'line up Piotr Zielinski as Aaron Ramsey replacement'
Arsenal reportedly identify Napoli attacker Piotr Zielinski as a possible replacement for Aaron Ramsey, who looks increasingly likely to leave the club.
Oct 1, 18:02
Kevin De Bruyne during a Manchester City training session on October 1, 2018
Kevin De Bruyne returns to Manchester City training
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne returns to training less than two months after suffering a knee ligament injury.
Oct 1, 17:50
Jose Mourinho looking downbeat during the EFL Cup third-round game between Manchester United and Derby County on September 25, 2018
Preview:Manchester United vs. Valencia - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Champions League Group H clash between Manchester United and Valencia at Old Trafford, including team news, predicted XIs and a full preview.
Oct 1, 17:39
Juventus striker Cristiano Ronaldo leaves the field in tears after being sent off during his side's Champions League clash with Valencia on September 19, 2018
How Juventus could line up against Young Boys
Sports Mole looks at how Juventus could line up for their Champions League Group H clash against Young Boys without the suspended Cristiano Ronaldo.
Oct 1, 13:18
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah celebrates opening the scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on August 25, 2018
How Liverpool could line up against Napoli
Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up in their Champions League Group C clash with Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo.
Oct 1, 13:02
Napoli's Piotr Zielinski celebrates scoring against AC Milan during their Serie A clash on August 25, 2018
How Napoli could line up against Liverpool
Sports Mole looks at how Napoli could line up for their Champions League Group C showdown with Liverpool at the Stadio San Paolo.
Oct 1, 13:02
Paul Pogba reacts while in action for Manchester United on September 22, 2018
How Manchester United could line up against Valencia
Sports Mole looks at how out-of-form Manchester United could line up for their Champions League Group H showdown with Valencia at Old Trafford.
Oct 1, 12:26
Rodrigo Moreno in action for Valencia in the Copa del Rey on January 17, 2018
How Valencia could line up against Manchester United
Sports Mole looks at how Valencia could line up for their Champions League Group H clash with out-of-form Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Oct 1, 12:26
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's La Liga match against Girona on September 23, 2018
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'La Liga is number one priority for Barcelona'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that winning La Liga is the club's number one priority every year, ahead of winning the Champions League.
Oct 1, 09:00
Phil Foden celebrates scoring for Manchester City in the EFL Cup on September 25, 2018
Manchester City 'stalling on new Phil Foden contract'
Manchester City are reportedly stalling on a new five-year deal for 18-year-old starlet Phil Foden in order to ensure that he keeps his feet on the ground.
Oct 1, 08:51
Pep Guardiola pulls a ridiculous face during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Josep Maria Bartomeu: 'Door is always open for Pep Guardiola at Barcelona'
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu insists that "the door is always open" for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola to return to Camp Nou in the future.
Oct 1, 08:39
Lionel Messi celebrates the opener during the Champions League group game between Barcelona and PSV Eindhoven on September 18, 2018
Lionel Messi concerned by Barcelona's defensive record
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits that his side must improve defensively ahead of their Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.
Oct 1, 08:24
Paul Pogba reacts while in action for Manchester United on September 22, 2018
Barcelona chief Josep Maria Bartomeu coy on Paul Pogba rumours
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu refuses to rule out a January move for Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, but suggests that he may not be for sale.
Oct 1, 08:08
General view of Chelsea's Stamford Bridge taken April 2018
Chelsea 'join race for Eden Hazard's brother Ethan'
Chelsea reportedly enter the race to sign Eden Hazard's 15-year-old brother Ethan, who would become the fourth member of the family to join the club.
Sep 29, 23:01
Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Champions League group game between Inter Milan and Tottenham Hotspur on September 18, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino 'met with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reportedly met with Real Madrid president Florentino Perez during FIFA's The Best award ceremony in London.
Sep 29, 22:51
Alexis Sanchez in action for Manchester United on August 10, 2018
Jose Mourinho 'publicly criticised Alexis Sanchez'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reportedly admonished Alexis Sanchez in front of the entire squad before dropping him for the defeat to West Ham United.
Sep 29, 22:41
Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho pictured during Manchester United's game with Burnley on September 2, 2018
Paul Pogba 'refuses to back down in Jose Mourinho row'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba is reportedly willing to refuse to play for manager Jose Mourinho if their feud continues to escalate.
Sep 29, 22:29
Zinedine Zidane watches on while in charge of Real Madrid during the 2018 Champions League final against Liverpool
Manchester United 'deny Zinedine Zidane negotiations'
Manchester United reportedly rubbish speculation that they have already been in contact with Zinedine Zidane over possibly replacing manager Jose Mourinho.
Sep 29, 22:17
Raphael Varane and Dani Carvajal hold off Diego Costa in the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on September 29, 2018
Atletico hold Real in goalless Madrid derby
Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid play out a goalless derby at the Bernabeu as both sides fail to take advantage of Barcelona's dropped points earlier in the day.
Sep 29, 20:38
Raphael Varane and Dani Carvajal hold off Diego Costa in the Madrid derby between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on September 29, 2018
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 0-0 Atletico Madrid - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid as both city rivals fail to make the most of Barcelona's latest slip-up.
Sep 29, 17:45
Chelsea's Eden Hazard arrives for their game with Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Eden Hazard: 'I wanted to leave Chelsea'
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard admits that he wanted to leave the club this summer in order to fulfil his "dream" of playing in Spain.
Sep 29, 17:14
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane watches on during his side's La Liga clash with Celta Vigo on May 12, 2018
Manchester United 'open talks with Zinedine Zidane'
Manchester United reportedly open talks with former Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane as pressure continues to grow on manager Jose Mourinho.
Sep 29, 17:04
Athletic Bilbao celebrate opening the scoring against Barcelona on September 29, 2018
Barcelona rescue draw at home to Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona need an 84th-minute equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw at home to Athletic Bilbao as the champions' poor form continues at Camp Nou.
Sep 29, 16:10
Athletic Bilbao celebrate opening the scoring against Barcelona on September 29, 2018
Live Commentary: Barcelona 1-1 Athletic Bilbao - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao as the hosts need an 84th-minute equaliser to salvage a point at Camp Nou.
Sep 29, 13:15
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates with teammates after scoring during his side's La Liga match against Girona on September 23, 2018
Preview:Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's La Liga clash between out-of-form champions Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao, including team news, predictions and a full match preview.
Sep 28, 11:36
Gonzalo Higuain in action for Milan on August 25, 2018
Live Updates: Empoli vs. AC Milan
Sports Mole provides live text updates of the Serie A clash between newly-promoted Empoli and struggling AC Milan at the Stadio Carlo Castellani.
Sep 27, 18:55
Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Cardiff City and Manchester City on September 22, 2018
Preview:Manchester City vs. Brighton & Hove Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between champions Manchester City and Brighton & Hove Albion, with predictions, team news and a full preview.
Sep 27, 17:11
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on August 12, 2018
How Juventus could line up against Napoli
Sports Mole looks at how seven-time defending champions Juventus could line up in their top-of-the-table Serie A clash with Napoli this weekend.
Sep 27, 12:53
Kylian Mbappe celebrates his late goal during the Champions League group game between Liverpool and Paris Saint-Germain on September 18, 2018
How Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Nice
Sports Mole looks at how Paris Saint-Germain could line up against Nice, including a return for Kylian Mbappe as the French champions chase history.
Sep 27, 12:33
Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Cardiff City and Manchester City on September 22, 2018
How Manchester City could line up against Brighton & Hove Albion
Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up when they face Brighton & Hove Albion at the Etihad Stadium.
Sep 27, 11:55
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Watford on August 11, 2018
How Brighton & Hove Albion could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up when they face champions Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Sep 27, 11:55
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard celebrates scoring against Liverpool in their EFL Cup clash on September 26, 2018
Jamie Carragher: 'Eden Hazard could join Real Madrid'
Former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher compares Eden Hazard to Diego Maradona and Pele, but believes that Chelsea will struggle to keep him at the club next summer.
Sep 26, 23:04
Aaron Ramsey in action for Arsenal on August 25, 2018
Arsenal 'withdraw Aaron Ramsey contract offer'
Arsenal reportedly withdraw their new contract offer for midfielder Aaron Ramsey following a breakdown in negotiations between the two parties.
Sep 26, 22:51
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