Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Maurizio Sarri hails Chelsea character in Newcastle United win
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri believes that his side showed character to beat Newcastle United at St James' Park, but insists it is too early to look at the table.
Aug 27, 10:57
An understated Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp vows to rotate Liverpool squad
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that he will use his entire squad this season, despite naming an unchanged side for the opening three games of the campaign.
Aug 27, 10:46
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino barks instructions during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on August 11, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino hints at changes for Manchester United match
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino suggests that he will make changes to his side for their Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Aug 27, 10:32
Mauricio Pochettino points at Tottenham Hotspur fans on May 13, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino hails "inspirational" Jose Mourinho
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino insists that Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho has been an inspiration for a generation of younger managers.
Aug 27, 10:20
Antonio Valencia in action for Manchester United in the FA Cup semi-final on April 21, 2018
Jose Mourinho coy on Antonio Valencia fitness
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that it is "too early" to know whether Antonio Valencia and Nemanja Matic will be fit to face Tottenham Hotspur.
Aug 27, 10:09
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho looks unimpressed during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton on August 19, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'I want a winning style at Manchester United'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that he wants to create a "winning style" at the club when questioned over his footballing philosophy.
Aug 26, 21:58
Mesut Ozil wipes his nose on his shirt during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Unai Emery 'tells Mesut Ozil to work harder'
Arsenal manager Unai Emery reportedly makes it clear to midfielder Mesut Ozil that he needs to improve his work-rate if he is to play regularly this season.
Aug 26, 21:43
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho in action during a pre-season friendly with Bury in July 2018
Fabinho explains Liverpool absence
Liverpool midfielder Fabinho reveals that he is being given time to adapt to his new side's playing style, having been left out of the past two matchday squads.
Aug 26, 21:28
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Rafael Benitez denies bust-up with Jonjo Shelvey, Jamaal Lascelles
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez denies reports that Jonjo Shelvey and captain Jamaal Lascelles missed the defeat to Chelsea due to a training-ground bust-up.
Aug 26, 21:14
Kieran Trippier in action for Tottenham Hotspur in the FA Cup on April 21, 2018
Kieran Trippier: 'I am more confident after World Cup'
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Kieran Trippier reveals that he is more "confident" and "mature" following England's run to the semi-finals of the World Cup.
Aug 26, 21:00
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on August 12, 2018
Blaise Matuidi backs Cristiano Ronaldo to find goalscoring touch
Juventus midfielder Blaise Matuidi insists that scoring goals is in Cristiano Ronaldo's DNA, despite the striker failing to net in his first two games for the club.
Aug 26, 20:49
Inter Milan manager Luciano Spalletti watches on during his side's Serie A defeat to Sassuolo
Inter Milan blow two-goal lead against Torino
Inter Milan squander a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Torino at San Siro and pile more pressure on under-fire manager Luciano Spalletti.
Aug 26, 20:28
Gary Neville pictured on October 20, 2017
Gary Neville: 'Manchester United need a big game against Tottenham Hotspur'
Former Manchester United captain Gary Neville claims that Tottenham Hotspur could be the perfect opponents for Jose Mourinho's under-fire side.
Aug 26, 20:03
Cristiano Ronaldo in action for Juventus on August 12, 2018
Massimiliano Allegri: 'Cristiano Ronaldo will take time to adapt'
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri insists that Cristiano Ronaldo will take time to adapt to Italian football following his goalless start to life in Turin.
Aug 26, 19:47
Loris Karius licks his lips during the pre-season friendly between Blackburn Rovers and Liverpool on July 19, 2018
Loris Karius thanks Liverpool fans for support
Loris Karius thanks Liverpool's fans for their support in the wake of his Champions League final mistakes following his two-year loan switch to Besiktas.
Aug 26, 19:38
Simon Mignolet in action for Liverpool in the FA Cup on January 27, 2018
Simon Mignolet questions "bizarre" Loris Karius exit
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet questions the club's decision to let Loris Karius leave ahead of him and insists that he still wants an Anfield exit this summer.
Aug 26, 19:27
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez is a little teapot on August 26, 2018
Rafael Benitez unhappy with "soft" refereeing decisions
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez claims that his side were on the wrong end of two "soft" refereeing decisions during their 2-1 defeat to Chelsea.
Aug 26, 19:14
Sean Dyche barks orders during the Europa League quarter-final game between Istanbul Basaksehir and Burnley on August 9, 2018
Sean Dyche: 'Burnley must ignore Europa League negativity'
Burnley manager Sean Dyche urges his side to ignore the negativity surrounding their participation in the Europa League following their 4-2 defeat at Fulham.
Aug 26, 19:01
Aleksandar Mitrovic in action for Fulham on April 20, 2018
Slavisa Jokanovic hails "fantastic" Aleksandar Mitrovic
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic believes that the "fantastic" Aleksandar Mitrovic is proving he belongs at the highest level following his brace against Burnley.
Aug 26, 18:51
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson on August 26, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'Etienne Capoue tackle affected Wilfried Zaha'
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits that Wilfried Zaha was affected by a poor challenge from Etienne Capoue in the early stages of their clash with Watford.
Aug 26, 18:38
Roberto Pereyra celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Watford and Crystal Palace on August 26, 2018
Watford make history with Crystal Palace win
Watford win their opening three games of a top-flight season for the first time in their history courtesy of a 2-1 win over Crystal Palace at Vicarage Road.
Aug 26, 14:23
Roberto Pereyra celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Watford and Crystal Palace on August 26, 2018
Live Commentary: Watford 2-1 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Watford's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace as the Hornets survive a late scare to secure their best-ever start to a top-flight season.
Aug 26, 11:30
Huddersfield Town captain Jonathan Hogg clashes with Cardiff City midfielder Harry Arter during their Premier League match on August 25, 2018
David Wagner: 'Red card changed the game against Cardiff City'
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner claims that Jonathan Hogg's sending-off during the goalless draw with Cardiff City was a "game-changer".
Aug 25, 21:59
Rafael Benitez in charge of Newcastle United on May 13, 2018
Rafael Benitez praises Maurizio Sarri
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez talks up the managerial ability of Chelsea counterpart Maurizio Sarri ahead of the Premier League clash between the two sides.
Aug 25, 21:46
Leicester City manager Claude Puel at the game against Burnley on April 14, 2018
Claude Puel: 'Late winner against Southampton was justice'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel insists that his side deserved their late win over Southampton and plays down his overzealous celebrations against his former club.
Aug 25, 21:38
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Watford on August 11, 2018
Chris Hughton bemoans "poor goal" to concede
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton admits that his side conceded a "poor goal" to lose to Liverpool, but insists that he was pleased with their response.
Aug 25, 21:27
Mesut Ozil in action for Arsenal in the Europa League on April 26, 2018
Unai Emery denies Mesut Ozil rift
Arsenal manager Unai Emery vehemently denies reports that Mesut Ozil's absence from the squad to face West Ham United was due to a training-ground dispute.
Aug 25, 21:20
Loris Karius protects the balls during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp "really happy" for Loris Karius
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he is "really happy" for Loris Karius after the beleaguered goalkeeper completed a two-year loan move to Besiktas.
Aug 25, 21:11
An understated Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool have to do a lot more'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that his side "have a lot more to do" despite establishing themselves as the early Premier League pace-setters with three wins.
Aug 25, 21:02
Napoli's Piotr Zielinski celebrates scoring against AC Milan during their Serie A clash on August 25, 2018
Napoli come from behind to beat AC Milan
Napoli come from two goals behind to beat AC Milan and make it two wins from two in Serie A under new boss Carlo Ancelotti.
Aug 25, 20:26
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah celebrates with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane after opening the scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on August 25, 2018
Mohamed Salah maintains 100% Liverpool start
Liverpool move back to the top of the Premier League table courtesy of a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Anfield.
Aug 25, 18:21
Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah celebrates with Roberto Firmino and Sadio Mane after opening the scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion on August 25, 2018
Live Commentary: Liverpool 1-0 Brighton & Hove Albion - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 1-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion as Mohamed Salah's goal extends the home side's 100% start to the season at Anfield.
Aug 25, 15:30
Wolves players celebrate Willy Boly's goal during their Premier League clash with Manchester City on August 25, 2018
Wolverhampton Wanderers end perfect Manchester City start
Manchester City drop the first points of their Premier League title defence in a 1-1 draw with newly-promoted Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
Aug 25, 13:23
Manchester City attacker Raheem Sterling goes for goal during his side's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 25, 2018
Live Commentary: Wolverhampton Wanderers 1-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City as newly-promoted Wolves become the first side to take points off defending champions Man City.
Aug 25, 10:30
Niko Kovac prowls the touchline during Bayern Munich's pre-season friendly against Paris Saint-Germain
Live Updates: Bayern Munich vs. Hoffenheim
Sports Mole provides live updates of the 2018-19 Bundesliga opener between champions Bayern Munich and last season's third-placed team Hoffenheim.
Aug 24, 18:25
Loris Karius in action for Liverpool on February 24, 2018
Loris Karius 'completes Besiktas move'
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius seemingly completes his move to Besiktas as the Turkish outfit change their Twitter header to a picture of the German in their shirt.
Aug 24, 14:49
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City still not fully fit'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola warns that his side are still recovering from a disrupted pre-season, despite quickly regaining their place at the top of the table.
Aug 24, 14:48
Pep Guardiola pulls a ridiculous face during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Pep Guardiola rules out signing new goalkeeper
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola rules out the possibility of signing a new goalkeeper, having recalled loanee Aro Muric to cover an injury to Claudio Bravo.
Aug 24, 14:39
Gary Cahill in action for Chelsea in pre-season on August 7, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'Gary Cahill must be patient'
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri insists that club captain Gary Cahill remains an "important" part of his squad amid speculation linking him with a move to Galatasaray.
Aug 24, 14:29
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino barks instructions during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on August 11, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino: 'I am under pressure'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino insists that all managers feel the pressure ahead of his side's clash with under-fire Jose Mourinho's Manchester United.
Aug 24, 14:20
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