Ederson collides with Sadio Mane during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important matches in world football from the upcoming weekend.
Jan 12, 07:00
Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Arsenal hold Chelsea to stalemate in EFL Cup semi-final
Chelsea and Arsenal play out their third draw of the season as neither side is able to break the deadlock in the first leg of their EFL Cup semi-final at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 10, 21:52
Jack Wilshere, Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Chelsea 0-0 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Chelsea and Arsenal at Stamford Bridge as neither side are able to build a first-leg advantage in their EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 10, 19:00
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates with teammates after scoring an equaliser during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Sergio Aguero spares Manchester City blushes
Sergio Aguero scores a 92nd-minute winner to fire Manchester City into a 2-1 first-leg lead over Bristol City in the EFL Cup semi-finals.
Jan 9, 21:42
Sergio Aguero scores late on during the EFL Cup game between Manchester City and Bristol City on January 9, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester City 2-1 Bristol City - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's EFL Cup semi-final first leg win over Bristol City as the hosts leave it late to take the advantage into the halfway stage of the tie.
Jan 9, 18:45
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at The Hawthorns on November 28, 2017
Arsenal 'step up Jonny Evans pursuit'
Arsenal reportedly step up their pursuit of West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans in a bid to beat Premier League leaders Manchester City to his signature.
Jan 9, 09:57
Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Marouane Fellaini 'tells Manchester United he wants to leave'
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini reportedly tells Jose Mourinho that he wants to leave the club and that he will not be signing a new contract.
Jan 9, 09:45
Arsene Wenger brings on Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Bournemouth on September 9, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'No contact from Manchester City over Alexis Sanchez'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that there has been no contact from Manchester City over a possible move for Alexis Sanchez.
Jan 9, 09:36
Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
Manchester City 'to make formal £35m bid for Alexis Sanchez'
Manchester City will reportedly make a formal £35m approach for Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez in the coming days.
Jan 9, 09:29
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo 'wants to join Chelsea'
Premier League champions Chelsea reportedly emerge as the preferred destination for Cristiano Ronaldo should he decide to leave Real Madrid at the end of the season.
Jan 9, 09:18
Philippe Coutinho pictured in action for Liverpool on December 10, 2017
Philippe Coutinho pens farewell message to Liverpool
New Barcelona midfielder Philippe Coutinho pens an emotional farewell message to the fans and staff of Liverpool following his £146m move to the Camp Nou.
Jan 9, 09:06
Philippe Coutinho's Barcelona shirt pictured on January 6, 2018
Philippe Coutinho relishing chance to play with "idols"
New Barcelona signing Philippe Coutinho says that he is relishing the chance to play alongside some of his "idols" at Camp Nou.
Jan 8, 10:02
A general view inside Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017
Lucas Moura 'only wants Manchester United move'
Out-of-favour Paris Saint-Germain winger Lucas Moura will reportedly only leave the club to join Manchester United.
Jan 8, 09:53
Leon Goretzka in action for Germany in July 2017
Leon Goretzka told to make decision over future
Schalke 04 tell in-demand midfielder Leon Goretzka to make a decision over his future amid speculation linking him to the likes of Manchester United and Liverpool.
Jan 8, 09:42
Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Antoine Griezmann 'demands £400,000-a-week Manchester United wages'
Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann reportedly tells Manchester United that it would take wages of £400,000 a week for him to choose them over Barcelona.
Jan 8, 09:32
Philippe Coutinho pictured in action for Liverpool on December 10, 2017
Real Madrid 'tried to hijack Philippe Coutinho deal'
A report claims that Real Madrid were willing to offer Liverpool £177m for Philippe Coutinho in an audacious bid to hijack the deal from bitter rivals Barcelona.
Jan 8, 09:18
Barcelona welcome Philippe Coutinho on January 6, 2018
Philippe Coutinho arrives for Barcelona medical
Brazilian playmaker Philippe Coutinho arrives at a hospital in Barcelona to complete his medical ahead of his £146m move from Liverpool.
Jan 8, 09:09
Joe Root pictured with England in August 2016
Australia thrash England to complete 4-0 Ashes rout
Australia record their biggest win of a dominant Ashes series to wrap up a 4-0 victory over England in the fifth and final Test in Sydney.
Jan 8, 09:01
Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho pictured in front of the Anfield faithful on October 14, 2017
Phil Thompson questions Philippe Coutinho timing
Former Liverpool captain Phil Thompson questions the timing of Philippe Coutinho's £142m move to Barcelona due to his inability to play in the Champions League.
Jan 6, 22:58
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
Ousmane Dembele in line for La Liga return against Levante
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde reveals that Ousmane Dembele is in contention to make his first start since returning from a lengthy hamstring injury.
Jan 6, 22:46
Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017
Riyad Mahrez 'to undergo Liverpool medical tomorrow'
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez will reportedly undergo a medical at Liverpool on Sunday ahead of a £49m move to Anfield.
Jan 6, 22:33
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
Carlos Tevez rejoins Boca Juniors for third stint
Carlos Tevez joins boyhood club Boca Juniors for a third time after leaving Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua.
Jan 6, 22:21
Ross Barkley in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Burnley on April 15, 2017
Ross Barkley: 'I want to win everything at Chelsea'
New Chelsea signing Ross Barkley sets his sights on winning "everything" during his time at the club as he nears his return from a lengthy hamstring injury.
Jan 6, 22:08
David Silva in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
David Silva to return to Spain
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that David Silva will return to Spain to be with his premature son, making him a doubt for the EFL Cup semi-final.
Jan 6, 21:58
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri during the Serie A match against Roma on May 14, 2017
Federico Bernardeschi rescues win for Juventus
Champions Juventus move back to within one point of Serie A leaders Napoli courtesy of a 1-0 victory over Cagliari at the Sardegna Arena.
Jan 6, 21:39
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Jose Mourinho is a fake'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte accuses Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho of being "fake" in the latest round of inflammatory remarks between the pair.
Jan 6, 21:23
Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich in April 2017
Bayern Munich rule out Arturo Vidal exit amid Chelsea rumours
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes rules out the possibility of Arturo Vidal joining Chelsea during the January transfer window.
Jan 6, 21:12
Kevin Mirallas looks dejected during the Europa League group game between Everton and Atalanta on November 23, 2017
Kevin Mirallas 'close to Everton departure'
Everton winger Kevin Mirallas is reportedly on the verge of completing a move to Greek champions Olympiacos.
Jan 6, 21:03
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho reacts after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Liverpool to refund Philippe Coutinho shirts
Liverpool announce that they will offer a £50 voucher to any fans who bought a 2017-18 shirt with Philippe Coutinho's name on following his £142m move to Barcelona.
Jan 6, 20:52
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Norwich City deserve replay'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that Championship side Norwich City deserved their 0-0 draw in the FA Cup third-round clash at Carrow Road.
Jan 6, 20:42
Jose Mourinho borrows old pal Wenger's coat to attend the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016
Antonio Conte slams "little man" Jose Mourinho
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte brands Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho a "little man" as the war of words between the two continues to escalate.
Jan 6, 20:33
Dejected Stoke City manager Mark Hughes pictured on January 6, 2018
Stoke City sack manager Mark Hughes
Stoke City sack manager Mark Hughes following the team's FA Cup third-round defeat to Coventry City.
Jan 6, 20:13
Theo Walcott in action for Arsenal in December 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino confirms Theo Walcott interest
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino confirms that he is interested in re-signing Arsenal forward Theo Walcott during the January transfer window.
Jan 6, 20:10
Mike Jones stands between Jose Mourinho and Antonio Conte during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Jose Mourinho hits out at Antonio Conte over "match-fixing"
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho continues his war of words with Chelsea boss Antonio Conte by referencing the Italian's past ban for match-fixing.
Jan 6, 19:59
AS Monaco and France winger Thomas Lemar in action for his country during their international friendly with England on June 13, 2017
Liverpool 'make Thomas Lemar top target to replace Philippe Coutinho'
Liverpool reportedly make Monaco winger Thomas Lemar their number one target to replace Barcelona-bound Philippe Coutinho during the January window.
Jan 6, 19:46
Jurgen Klopp congratulates Philippe Coutinho after the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Philippe Coutinho desperate for Barcelona move'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that the club did all they could to keep Philippe Coutinho at Anfield until at least the end of the season.
Jan 6, 19:35
Barcelona welcome Philippe Coutinho on January 6, 2018
Barcelona complete Philippe Coutinho signing
Barcelona announce that they have completed the signing of Philippe Coutinho on a five-and-a-half-year deal from Liverpool.
Jan 6, 19:15
Barcelona welcome Philippe Coutinho on January 6, 2018
Liverpool confirm Philippe Coutinho agreement
Liverpool confirm that they have reached an agreement to sell Philippe Coutinho to Barcelona this month.
Jan 6, 19:03
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Manchester City come from behind to reach FA Cup fourth round
Manchester City come from behind to beat Burnley 4-1 at the Etihad Stadium, sealing their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 16:51
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester City 4-1 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 4-1 win over Burnley as Pep Guardiola's side come from behind to book their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 14:00
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