Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:49
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown between Manchester United and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects a combined XI from both squads.
Feb 23, 13:26
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsenal to face AC Milan in Europa League last 16
Arsenal are drawn against Italian giants AC Milan in the last 16 of the Europa League.
Feb 23, 12:17
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger hits back at Roy Keane over Jack Wilshere comments
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger defends Jack Wilshere after the midfielder was branded the "most overrated player in the world" by Roy Keane.
Feb 23, 12:07
Kolo Toure in action for Manchester City
Kolo Toure backs Manchester City to win EFL Cup final
Former Arsenal and Manchester City defender Kolo Toure backs City to beat the Gunners in the final of the EFL Cup on Sunday.
Feb 23, 11:55
Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Roy Keane: 'Jack Wilshere is most overrated player in the world'
Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane launches a scathing attack on Arsenal's Jack Wilshere, describing him as "the most overrated player on the planet".
Feb 23, 11:44
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Kerem Demirbay: 'No plans to move to Premier League'
Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay rules out the prospect of leaving the club this summer despite reported interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Feb 23, 11:34
Alisson Becker of Roma during the Europa League match against Lyon on March 16, 2017
Liverpool 'quoted £90m for Roma goalkeeper Alisson Becker'
Liverpool are reportedly told that it will take a world-record bid of £90m to prise goalkeeper Alisson Becker away from Roma this summer.
Feb 23, 11:23
Toby Alderweireld in action for Tottenham Hotspur in November 2017
Tottenham Hotspur 'willing to sell Toby Alderweireld'
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly willing to sell Toby Alderweireld this summer after reaching an impasse in contract negotiations.
Feb 23, 11:11
Nabil Fekir in action for Lyon in October 2017
Barcelona 'drop interest in Arsenal target Nabil Fekir'
Barcelona reportedly turn down a move for Lyon midfielder Nabil Fekir, who has also been strongly linked with Arsenal.
Feb 23, 11:00
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger slams "complacent" Arsenal players
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that his players were "complacent" and thought that they could just turn up to beat Ostersunds in their Europa League clash.
Feb 23, 10:49
Chris Smalling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Everton 'interested in Manchester United defender Chris Smalling'
Everton reportedly join the race to sign £25m-rated Manchester United defender Chris Smalling at the end of the season.
Feb 23, 10:39
Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos in action during his side's La Liga clash with Eibar in October 2017
Dani Ceballos 'tells Real Madrid he wants to join Liverpool'
Out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos reportedly tells the club that he wants to join Liverpool at the end of the season.
Feb 23, 10:29
Generic image from the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi
Second Russian athlete fails drugs test
A second Russian athlete fails a drugs test at the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang.
Feb 23, 10:11
Raheem Sterling celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on January 2, 2018
Real Madrid 'monitoring Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling'
Real Madrid are reportedly keeping tabs on Raheem Sterling amid renewed uncertainty over his long-term future at Manchester City.
Feb 23, 10:07
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important of the upcoming weekend's matches from all over the globe.
Feb 23, 07:00
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sergio Aguero's record vs. Arsenal
Ahead of Sunday's EFL Cup final between Arsenal and Manchester City at Wembley, Sports Mole looks at Sergio Aguero's past record against the Gunners.
Feb 22, 12:11
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Eden Hazard's record vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Chelsea's trip to face top-four rivals Manchester United on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at how Eden Hazard has fared in past meetings with the Red Devils.
Feb 22, 11:32
Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United prepares to take a corner during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Alexis Sanchez's record vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Manchester United's top-four showdown with Chelsea on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at Alexis Sanchez's past record against the reigning Premier League champions.
Feb 22, 09:40
Romelu Lukaku and Andreas Christensen in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Romelu Lukaku's record vs. Chelsea
Ahead of Manchester United welcoming Chelsea to Old Trafford on Sunday, Sports Mole looks at Romelu Lukaku's previous record against his former club.
Feb 22, 09:08
David de Gea suffers with a back injury during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
David de Gea heroics earn Manchester United draw
David de Gea pulls off a stunning first-half save to help Manchester United record a 0-0 draw in the first leg of their Champions League last 16 tie with Sevilla.
Feb 21, 21:37
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Live Commentary: Sevilla 0-0 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Sevilla and Manchester United as David de Gea earns the Red Devils a draw in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Feb 21, 18:45
Vincent Janssen in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 14, 2016
Fenerbahce 'turn down permanent move for Vincent Janssen'
Tottenham striker Vincent Janssen is expected to return to the club at the end of the season after Fenerbahce reportedly turned down the option of a permanent deal.
Feb 20, 22:59
Generic image of a locker room
Ruben Semedo 'arrested for kidnapping'
Villarreal and Portugal Under-21 international Ruben Semedo is reportedly arrested for tying up, hitting and holding a man inside his house before committing theft.
Feb 20, 22:45
Antonio Conte gives instructions during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea were close to perfect against Barcelona'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that his side were "very close to perfect" during their 1-1 draw with Barcelona, but were punished for one defensive error.
Feb 20, 22:28
Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Willian: 'Chelsea deserved to beat Barcelona'
Chelsea winger Willian is left ruing his bad luck after hitting the woodwork twice during his side's 1-1 draw with Barcelona - a match he believes they should have won.
Feb 20, 22:16
A frustrated Cesc Fabregas during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesc Fabregas: 'We must attack in second leg against Barcelona'
Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas admits that his side are "sad" following their 1-1 draw with Barcelona in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Feb 20, 22:09
Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Championship roundup: Aston Villa miss chance to go second
Aston Villa miss the chance to move into the automatic promotion places as they are held at home by Preston, while Burton pick up a crucial victory at the bottom.
Feb 20, 21:55
Virgil van Dijk celebrates after quite literally leaping like a salmon to score the Reds' second during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Dejan Lovren impressed by Virgil van Dijk start
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren admits that there are still improvements to be made by new signing Virgil van Dijk, but is impressed with the start he has made.
Feb 20, 21:21
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo 'to be rested for Leganes clash'
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane will reportedly rest Cristiano Ronaldo for his side's rearranged midweek La Liga fixture against Leganes.
Feb 20, 21:04
Paul Pogba and Oriol Romeu in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Vincenzo Montella: 'I hope Paul Pogba does not play'
Sevilla manager Vincenzo Montella admits that he does not want Paul Pogba to return in time for the first leg of the Champions League tie with Manchester United.
Feb 20, 20:52
Cenk Tosun in action during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton on January 13, 2018
Cenk Tosun scouted by Chelsea
Chelsea coach Eddie Newton reveals that he scouted striker Cenk Tosun before his January move from Besiktas to Everton.
Feb 20, 20:41
Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United prepares to take a corner during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Vincenzo Montella unsure how to stop Alexis Sanchez
Sevilla manager Vincenzo Montella jokes that his side may have to resort to tying Alexis Sanchez up with rope in order to stop the Manchester United attacker.
Feb 20, 20:30
Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018
Arsenal 'still sweating over Aaron Ramsey fitness'
Arsenal are reportedly still sweating over the fitness of midfielder Aaron Ramsey ahead of the EFL Cup final with Manchester City at Wembley.
Feb 20, 20:20
Antonio Valencia takes down Dele Alli during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
Antonio Valencia: 'Manchester United worried about every Sevilla player'
Manchester United full-back Antonio Valencia admits that his side are "worried about every player" in the Sevilla team ahead of their Champions League clash.
Feb 20, 20:11
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United have chance to win Champions League'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that his side will be in with a chance of winning the Champions League if they can beat Sevilla to reach the quarters.
Feb 20, 20:00
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Paul Pogba fit to face Sevilla'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reveals that Paul Pogba is fit to face Sevilla in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie.
Feb 20, 19:48
Emre Can in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Liverpool on January 22, 2018
Manchester City 'enter Emre Can race'
Premier League leaders reportedly enter the race to sign Liverpool midfielder Emre Can on a free transfer when his contract expires at the end of the season.
Feb 20, 19:36
Sergio Aguero in action during the FA Cup game between Wigan Athletic and Manchester City on February 19, 2018
Sergio Aguero 'lashes out at Wigan Athletic fan'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero appears to lash out at a Wigan Athletic fan in the wake of his side's shock FA Cup exit at the hands of the League One Latics.
Feb 20, 10:05
A bandaged Marcos Rojo during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain 'not interested in Marcos Rojo'
Ligue 1 leaders Paris Saint-Germain are reportedly not looking to sign Marcos Rojo from Manchester United this summer, despite speculation suggesting otherwise.
Feb 20, 09:52
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