Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United during the FA Cup final on May 19, 2018
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu refuses to rule out Paul Pogba move
Barcelona president Josep Maria Bartomeu hints that the club could still do more business this summer amid speculation linking them with Manchester United's Paul Pogba.
Aug 13, 08:08
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha celebrates after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Fulham on August 11, 2018
Wilfried Zaha pledges commitment to Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace forward Wilfried Zaha insists that he is fully committed to the club despite facing renewed speculation over his future in the recent transfer window.
Aug 12, 22:03
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino barks instructions during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United on August 11, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino plays down Eric Dier, Lucas Moura injury concerns
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino plays down concerns over the fitness of midfielders Eric Dier and Lucas Moura following his side's 2-1 win over Newcastle.
Aug 12, 21:53
Naby Keita in action for Liverpool in a friendly on July 19, 2018
Jurgen Klopp unsurprised by Naby Keita display
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that he was not surprised by the level of Naby Keita's performance on his competitive debut for the club.
Aug 12, 21:43
Unai Emery points a finger during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Unai Emery "happy" with Arsenal performance
Arsenal manager Unai Emery insists that he is "happy" with his side's performance against Manchester City, despite seeing them fall to a 2-0 home defeat.
Aug 12, 21:30
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Southampton on May 13, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Benjamin Mendy has lots to improve on'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola tells full-back Benjamin Mendy to focus on improving on the pitch and not so much on using social media.
Aug 12, 21:20
Pep Guardiola pulls a ridiculous face during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Pep Guardiola: 'Competition for places is key for Manchester City'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola talks up the importance of competition for places after beating Arsenal without many of his star players from last season.
Aug 12, 21:10
Neymar celebrates scoring the opener during the Ligue 1 game between Paris Saint-Germain and Caen on August 12, 2018
Neymar scores as Paris Saint-Germain get title defence off to winning start
Neymar is among the scorers on his first league appearance since February as PSG get their Ligue 1 title defence off to a winning start with a 3-0 triumph over Caen.
Aug 12, 20:54
Robert Lewandowski celebrates scoring the second during the German Super Cup game between Eintracht Frankfurt and Bayern Munich on August 12, 2018
Robert Lewandowski hat-trick fires Bayern Munich to Super Cup
Robert Lewandowski scores a hat-trick as Bayern Munich thrash Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 to win the DFL Supercup for the third season in a row.
Aug 12, 20:20
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Pep Guardiola urges Raheem Sterling to stay at Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola urges Raheem Sterling to commit his long-term future to the club following his goalscoring performance in the 2-0 win over Arsenal.
Aug 12, 19:59
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko in action during a Premier League clash with Watford in February 2018
Tiemoue Bakayoko 'completes AC Milan loan move'
Chelsea midfielder Tiemoue Bakayoko reportedly completes a season-long loan move to AC Milan, with the deal including an option to buy for £35.6m.
Aug 12, 19:45
Manuel Pellegrini gesticulates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Four-goal victory flattered Liverpool'
West Ham United manager Manuel Pellegrini admits that his side did not deserve anything from their match against Liverpool, but believes the 4-0 scoreline was harsh.
Aug 12, 19:36
Daniel Sturridge rounds off the massacre during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp hails "brilliant" Daniel Sturridge
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on Daniel Sturridge after the striker scored with his first touch off the bench in his side's 4-0 win over West Ham United.
Aug 12, 19:24
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi in action during the La Liga clash with Real Madrid on May 6, 2018
Team News: Lionel Messi captains Barcelona in Spanish Super Cup
Lionel Messi starts for Barcelona for the first time since being named as the club's new captain in their Spanish Super Cup clash with Sevilla.
Aug 12, 18:56
Jurgen Klopp celebrates in Manuel Pellegrini's face during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp: 'I could not wish for a better start'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he could not have wished for a better start to the season after watching his side run out 4-0 winners over West Ham United.
Aug 12, 18:50
An understated Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Jurgen Klopp tempers Liverpool expectations
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp suggests that his side do not deserve to be regarded as the only challengers to Manchester City's Premier League title this season.
Aug 12, 18:40
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Manchester City begin title defence with victory over Unai Emery's Arsenal
Manchester City begin their Premier League title defence with a 2-0 victory over Unai Emery's Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.
Aug 12, 16:57
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester City on August 12, 2018
Live Commentary: Arsenal 0-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 2-0 triumph over Arsenal as the champions get their title defence off to a winning start in Unai Emery's first game in charge of the hosts.
Aug 12, 14:00
Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring for Manchester City in the Community Shield on August 5, 2018
Sergio Aguero's record vs. Arsenal
Ahead of Manchester City's Premier League opener against Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at how Sergio Aguero has fared against the Gunners in the past.
Aug 12, 10:20
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
How Manchester City could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their opening match of the season against Arsenal, Sports Mole looks at how champions Manchester City could line up in 2018-19.
Aug 12, 10:04
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 13, 2018
How Liverpool could line up in 2018-19
Ahead of their Premier League opener against West Ham United, Sports Mole looks at how Liverpool could line up in the 2018-19 season.
Aug 12, 09:34
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Watford on August 11, 2018
Chris Hughton: 'No excuses for Watford defeat'
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton insists that he has "no complaints" about his side's season-opening 2-0 defeat to Watford at Vicarage Road.
Aug 11, 21:59
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe watches on during his side's 2-0 win over Cardiff City in the Premier League on August 11, 2018
Eddie Howe delighted with Bournemouth progress
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe hails his side's "incredible" progress after winning their opening match of a Premier League season for the first time.
Aug 11, 21:46
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock watches on during his side's 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth in the Premier League on August 11, 2018
Neil Warnock: 'Cardiff City have nothing to fear'
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock is confident that his side will have nothing to fear this season despite suffering a 2-0 defeat to Bournemouth.
Aug 11, 21:34
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha celebrates after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Fulham on August 11, 2018
Roy Hodgson: 'Never any interest in selling Wilfried Zaha'
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson insists that there was never any interest from the club in selling Wilfried Zaha following the winger's goal against Fulham.
Aug 11, 21:20
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic watches on during his side's Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace on August 11, 2018
Slavisa Jokanovic "confident" of Fulham improvement
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic insists that he is "confident" his side will improve following their 2-0 opening weekend defeat at home to Crystal Palace.
Aug 11, 21:10
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa watches on during his side's Championship clash with Derby County on August 11, 2018
Marcelo Bielsa: 'Too early to draw conclusions'
Leeds United manager Marcelo Bielsa stresses the importance of keeping grounded following his side's promising start to the new Championship season.
Aug 11, 20:57
Derby County boss Frank Lampard watches on during his side's Championship clash with Leeds United on August 11, 2018
Frank Lampard: 'Leeds United were the better team'
Derby County manager Frank Lampard admits that his side were "not good enough" and "well beaten by the better team" during their 4-1 defeat to Leeds United.
Aug 11, 20:47
Ruben Neves celebrates scoring a free kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 11, 2018
Nuno Espirito Santo refuses to single out Ruben Neves for special praise
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo refuses to single out 21-year-old Ruben Neves for special praise following his side's 2-2 draw with Everton.
Aug 11, 20:37
Islam Slimani in action for Leicester City in the EFL Cup on October 24, 2017
Islam Slimani joins Fenerbahce on loan from Leicester City
Leicester City forward Islam Slimani completes a season-long loan move to Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.
Aug 11, 20:21
Spain defender Gerard Pique reacts during the 2018 World Cup
Gerard Pique retires from Spain duty
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique announces his retirement from international duty with Spain, having won 102 caps for his country.
Aug 11, 20:18
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League clash with Brighton on May 9, 2018
Pep Guardiola not thinking about retaining Premier League title
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that he will take the season game by game rather than setting his sights on retaining the Premier League title.
Aug 11, 20:07
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner watches a pre-season friendly on July 25, 2018
David Wagner: 'Chelsea deserved to win'
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner admits that his side did not deserve anything from their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Aug 11, 19:56
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri celebrates after watching his side beat Huddersfield Town on August 11, 2018
Maurizio Sarri: 'I must adapt to Chelsea'
Chelsea manager Maurizio Sarri insists that he is not looking to replicate his Napoli style at Stamford Bridge.
Aug 11, 19:47
Everton midfielder Richarlison in action for his new side during a pre-season friendly with Blackburn on July 26, 2018
Marco Silva: 'Richarlison will make fans proud'
Everton manager Marco Silva insists that he has no concerns regarding Richarlison's ability to make the fans "proud" following his £50m switch from Watford.
Aug 11, 19:34
Everton manager Marco Silva watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Wolves on August 11, 2018
Marco Silva: 'Everton were the better team against Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Everton manager Marco Silva claims that his side deserved to beat Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux, despite playing the majority of their 2-2 draw with 10 men.
Aug 11, 19:26
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 11, 2018
Nuno Espirito Santo: "We have a lot to improve"
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo admits that his side have a lot of work to do following their season-opening 2-2 draw with 10-man Everton.
Aug 11, 19:15
Everton winger Richarlison in action during his side's Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers in August 11, 2018
Richarlison talks up "very important" point against Wolverhampton Wanderers
Everton winger Richarlison talks up the importance of hanging on for a draw in their Premier League opener against Wolverhampton Wanderers, despite being down to 10 men.
Aug 11, 19:04
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez celebrates equalising during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 11, 2018
Raul Jimenez: 'Mixed emotions after draw with Everton'
Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Raul Jimenez admits that he has mixed emotions following his side's 2-2 draw with Everton and claims that they deserved to win.
Aug 11, 18:56
Ruben Neves celebrates scoring a free kick for Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 11, 2018
Ruben Neves: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers deserved more against Everton'
Wolverhampton Wanderers midfielder Ruben Neves claims that his side deserved all three points from their 2-2 Premier League season opener against Everton at Molineux.
Aug 11, 18:48
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