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
Virgil van Dijk scores winner on Liverpool Merseyside derby debut
Virgil van Dijk scores the winning goal in front of the Kop on his Liverpool debut as they beat Merseyside rivals Everton 2-1 in the third round of the FA Cup.
Jan 5, 21:51
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
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-1 Everton - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's dramatic 2-1 win over Everton in an FA Cup Merseyside derby as debutant Virgil van Dijk scores a late winner to send his side into the fourth round.
Jan 5, 19:00
Mohamed Salah in action against Jonjoe Kenny during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on December 10, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the biggest, best and most important matches from across the world this weekend, including one of the most violent fixtures on the planet.
Jan 5, 07:00
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
Gary Rowett relishing Manchester United challenge
Derby County manager Gary Rowett challenges his side to step up to the plate when they face Manchester United at Old Trafford in the third round of the FA Cup.
Jan 4, 18:43
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'I have not sought assurances over my future'
Under-fire Stoke City manager Mark Hughes insists that he did not discuss his future at a scheduled meeting with members of the club's board.
Jan 4, 18:30
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
Chelsea 'considering surprise move for Andy Carroll'
Premier League champions Chelsea are reportedly considering a shock January move for West Ham United striker Andy Carroll.
Jan 4, 18:19
Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action against Southampton on May 17, 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan 'turns down Inter Milan move'
Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan reportedly rejects the chance to join Inter Milan on loan until the end of the season.
Jan 4, 18:08
Hector Bellerin scores the Gunners' equaliser during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Hector Bellerin rescues point for Arsenal against Chelsea in thriller
Arsenal and Chelsea play out an action-packed and enthralling 2-2 draw at the Emirates Stadium as Hector Bellerin rescues a point in stoppage time.
Jan 3, 21:42
Thibaut Courtois thwarts Mesut Ozil after Alexis Sanchez's rebound during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Chelsea on January 3, 2018
Live Commentary: Arsenal 2-2 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive the thrilling 2-2 draw between Arsenal and Chelsea as Hector Bellerin rescues a late draw in the London derby at the Emirates.
Jan 3, 18:45
Alvaro Morata holds off Laurent Koscielny during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
Combined XI: Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Ahead of the London derby between Arsenal and Chelsea, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Jan 2, 16:15
General view inside the Emirates, taken September 2016
Arsenal 'lining up move for Kerem Demirbay'
Arsenal are reportedly ready to rival Everton in the race to sign Hoffenheim midfielder Kerem Demirbay during the January transfer window.
Jan 2, 09:57
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Real Madrid 'to abandon Eden Hazard pursuit'
Real Madrid reportedly abandon their pursuit of Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in order to allow Marco Asensio to realise his full potential.
Jan 2, 09:45
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Liverpool to demand 'astronomical' Philippe Coutinho fee
Liverpool will reportedly demand an "astronomical" fee for Philippe Coutinho after a blunder on the Nike website appeared to confirm his imminent arrival at Barcelona.
Jan 2, 09:33
Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Manchester United 'planning January Antoine Griezmann bid'
Manchester United are reportedly planning a January move for Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann in a bid to salvage their season.
Jan 2, 09:20
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
Real Madrid 'ready to offload Manchester United target Toni Kroos'
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to offload Toni Kroos in an attempt to raise funds for a move for Neymar, with Manchester United understood to be interested.
Jan 2, 09:07
Jesse Lingard celebrates pulling one back during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Manchester United return to winning ways
Manchester United end a run of three successive draws to get 2018 off to a winning start with a 2-0 victory over Everton at Goodison Park.
Jan 1, 19:24
Jesse Lingard scores the second during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
Live Commentary: Everton 0-2 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 2-0 win over Everton at Goodison Park as goals from Anthony Martial and Jesse Lingard get 2018 off to a winning start for the Red Devils.
Jan 1, 16:30
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Arsenal held to dramatic draw as Arsene Wenger breaks record
Arsene Wenger's record-breaking 811th match as a Premier League manager ends in disappointment as West Bromwich Albion score a late equaliser to rescue a 1-1 draw.
Dec 31, 18:25
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 1-1 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive the dramatic 1-1 draw between West Brom and Arsenal as the Baggies rescue a controversial late point in Arsene Wenger's record-breaking 811th match in charge.
Dec 31, 15:30
Cenk Tosun in action for Turkey against England in June 2016
Besiktas 'increase Cenk Tosun asking price'
Besiktas reportedly increase their asking price for striker Cenk Tosun, who has been linked with a January move to Everton.
Dec 31, 13:58
Alexis Sanchez asks Alexandre Lacazette where his team were during his goal celebration during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
Alexis Sanchez 'desperate for January move to Manchester City'
Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez is reportedly desperate to secure a January exit from the club, with Manchester City understood to be his preferred destination.
Dec 31, 13:47
Gabriel Jesus goes down injured during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Manchester City on December 31, 2017
Gabriel Jesus suffers serious knee injury?
Early reports suggest that Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus fears he may have damaged his knee ligaments, which could put his World Cup place in jeopardy.
Dec 31, 13:36
Phillipe Coutinho battles with Kyle Naughton during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Kyle Naughton charged by Football Association for alleged stamp
Swansea City full-back Kyle Naughton is charged with violent conduct for an alleged stamp on Watford attacker Stefano Okaka.
Dec 31, 13:26
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Barcelona 'to launch £130m Philippe Coutinho bid this week'
Barcelona are reportedly ready to make a £130m bid for Liverpool playmaker Philippe Coutinho during the opening week of the January transfer window.
Dec 31, 13:17
Ashley Young of Manchester United reacts to being injured during the game against Everton on April 4, 2017
Ashley Young charged with violent conduct for Dusan Tadic elbow
Manchester United full-back Ashley Young is charged with violent conduct by the FA for an apparent elbow on Southampton's Dusan Tadic.
Dec 31, 13:04
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'People have underestimated me'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims that people have underestimated him as he prepares to take charge of his record-breaking 811th Premier League match.
Dec 30, 22:58
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City comparable to Barcelona, Bayern Munich'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims that the spirit in his current squad to comparable to his Barcelona and Bayern Munich teams.
Dec 30, 22:50
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola "worried" by Manchester City schedule
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that he is "worried" about how to negotiate playing in four competitions at the same time during the second half of the season.
Dec 30, 22:42
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Dean Saunders: 'Virgil van Dijk has an attitude problem'
Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders claims that new £75m signing Virgil van Dijk needs to improve his attitude if he is to succeed at the club.
Dec 30, 22:30
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Liverpool and Maribor on November 1, 2017
Claude Puel: 'Mohamed Salah was the difference'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel admits that Mohamed Salah was the difference between the two sides during their 2-1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Dec 30, 22:19
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool players will embrace Virgil van Dijk arrival'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that his players will embrace the increased competition which new signing Virgil van Dijk will bring to the club.
Dec 30, 22:10
Jeff Smith in action during the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships on January 10, 2015
Phil Taylor reaches final of World Darts Championship
Phil Taylor sets up a potential fairytale finale to his glittering career by reaching the final of the World Darts Championship with victory over Jamie Lewis.
Dec 30, 21:56
Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Juventus keep pressure on Napoli with win over Hellas Verona
Juventus close the gap at the top of the Serie A table to one point courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Hellas Verona.
Dec 30, 21:40
A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic injury recurrence of knee problem
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho confirms that Zlatan Ibrahimovic has suffered an injury to the same knee which kept him out for seven months earlier in the year.
Dec 30, 21:16
Mohamed Salah has a roll during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Jurgen Klopp reveals Mohamed Salah injury concern
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that Mohamed Salah is an injury doubt for his side's New Year's Day clash with Burnley due to an unspecified problem.
Dec 30, 21:04
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Mohamed Salah can still improve'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that Mohamed Salah can still improve after the Egypt winger took his tally for the season up to 23 goals before the New Year.
Dec 30, 20:55
Romelu Lukaku is stretchered off during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Romelu Lukaku to miss at least two games with head injury
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho expects Romelu Lukaku to miss at least two games with the head injury he sustained against Southampton.
Dec 30, 20:43
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'We made Manchester United uncomfortable'
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino praises his side's performance during their goalless draw with Manchester United at Old Trafford.
Dec 30, 20:33
The ball appears to hit the arm of Maya Yoshida during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Maya Yoshida delighted with Southampton reaction
Southampton captain Maya Yoshida hails his side's reaction to a 5-2 defeat at the hands of Tottenham Hotspur following their goalless draw with Manchester United.
Dec 30, 20:22
Paul Pogba and Oriol Romeu in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Paul Pogba: 'Manchester United must regain winning mentality'
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba urges his side to regain their winning mentality following a third successive Premier League draw.
Dec 30, 20:12
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