Trent Alexander-Arnold celebrates getting on the scoresheet during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Trent Alexander-Arnold hails "dream" goal
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold describes his first Anfield goal as a "dream come true" after netting in his side's 5-0 win over Swansea City on Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 20:09
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain en route to score during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain "disappointed" with individual performance
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain admits that he is "disappointed" with his own performance against Swansea despite scoring in a 5-0 victory at Anfield.
Dec 26, 20:00
Olivier Giroud on his knees during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Olivier Giroud wife blocking Everton move'
Everton manager Sam Allardyce claims that Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud is unlikely to move to Merseyside due to his wife's reluctance to leave London.
Dec 26, 19:50
Yaya Toure in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on May 6, 2017
Agent rules out January exit for Yaya Toure
The agent of Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure insists that there is no chance of his client leaving the club when the transfer window reopens next month.
Dec 26, 19:40
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho bemoans 's***' goals following Burnley draw
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho accuses his side of conceding too many 's***' goals in recent weeks following their 2-2 draw at home to Burnley.
Dec 26, 19:28
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United must spend more'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that his side must spend more to catch Premier League leaders Manchester City, despite having splashed almost £300m.
Dec 26, 19:20
Julian Draxler in action for Paris Saint-Germain against Barcelona on February 14, 2017
Arsenal 'quoted £40m for Julian Draxler'
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly place a £40m asking price on the head of long-term Arsenal target Julian Draxler.
Dec 26, 19:07
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sports Mole readers' Team of the Season so far
Sports Mole presents the readers' choice for Premier League Team of the Season at the halfway stage of the campaign.
Dec 26, 12:15
Burnley defender James Tarkowski in action during his side's FA Cup clash with Lincoln City
Vote for your Premier League centre-back of the season so far
Vote for your centre-backs in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Marcos Alonso in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Vote for your Premier League left-back of the season so far
Vote for your left-back in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Vote for your Premier League central midfielder of the season so far
Vote for your central midfielders in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Vote for your Premier League winger of the season so far
Vote for your wingers in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Vote for your Premier League striker of the season so far
Vote for your striker in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:10
David De Gea applauds after the Premier League game between Manchester United and Crystal Palace on May 21, 2017
Vote for your Premier League goalkeeper of the season so far
Vote for your goalkeeper in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:09
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Vote for your Premier League right-back of the season so far
Vote for your right-back in the Sports Mole readers' halfway-stage Premier League Team of the Season.
Dec 24, 15:09
Mauricio Pochettino embraces Harry Kane during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino hails "fantastic" Harry Kane performance
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino heaps praise on hat-trick hero Harry Kane following his record-equalling treble in the 3-0 win over Burnley.
Dec 23, 19:55
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Record-equalling Harry Kane hits hat-trick as Tottenham Hotspur beat Burnley
Harry Kane scores a hat-trick to equal Alan Shearer's record of goals in a calendar year and fire Tottenham Hotspur to a 3-0 win over Burnley at Turf Moor.
Dec 23, 19:23
Mauricio Pochettino gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Live Commentary: Burnley 0-3 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Tottenham Hotspur's 3-0 win over Burnley as Harry Kane hits a hat-trick to fire his side up to fifth at Turf Moor.
Dec 23, 16:30
Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Barcelona beat Real Madrid at the Bernabeu to move nine points clear
Barcelona cruise to a 3-0 win over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu to move nine points clear at the top of La Liga and 14 clear of their Clasico rivals.
Dec 23, 13:55
Cristiano Ronaldo scores past Gerard Pique during the Supercopa de Espana first-leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on August 13, 2017
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 0-3 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Barcelona's 3-0 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu as the defending champions fall 14 points adrift of the Liga leaders.
Dec 23, 10:00
Cristiano Ronaldo scores past Gerard Pique during the Supercopa de Espana first-leg match between Barcelona and Real Madrid on August 13, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up this weekend's biggest, best and most important games from all corners of the globe.
Dec 22, 07:00
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Birmingham to host 2022 Commonwealth Games
Birmingham is announced as the host city for the 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Dec 21, 09:49
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool 'join race to sign Dani Ceballos'
Liverpool reportedly join the race to sign out-of-favour Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos in January, just six months after he moved to Los Blancos.
Dec 21, 09:47
Daniele Rugani arrives at a Juventus function in January 2017
Arsenal 'ready £35m Daniele Rugani bid'
Arsenal reportedly identify Juventus defender Daniele Rugani as one of their top transfer targets during the January window.
Dec 21, 09:34
Daley Blind in action for Manchester United on October 31, 2017
Fenerbahce 'lining up Daley Blind January swoop'
Fenerbahce reportedly join the likes of Barcelona and Inter Milan in the race to sign out-of-favour Manchester United defender Daley Blind.
Dec 21, 09:21
Alexis Sanchez celebrates during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town on November 29, 2017
Manchester City 'to make Alexis Sanchez highest-paid Premier League player ever'
Manchester City are reportedly ready to offer Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez a £400,000-a-week deal, making him the Premier League's highest-paid player ever.
Dec 21, 09:10
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Manchester City 'join race to sign £40m Wilfried Zaha'
Manchester City reportedly join the likes of Chelsea and Arsenal in the race to sign Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha for £40m.
Dec 19, 10:02
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Arsenal 'lining up surprise £30m move for David Luiz'
Arsenal reportedly emerge as surprise contenders to sign out-of-favour Chelsea defender David Luiz, who has also been linked with Manchester United and Real Madrid.
Dec 19, 09:48
Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Manchester United 'demand £35m for Henrikh Mkhitaryan'
Manchester United reportedly place a £35m asking price on out-of-favour Henrikh Mkhitaryan amid interest from Serie A high-fliers Inter Milan.
Dec 19, 09:37
Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Manchester United 'to battle Real Madrid for Paulo Dybala'
Manchester United reportedly enter the race to sign Juventus forward Paulo Dybala, who has also been heavily linked with a move to Real Madrid.
Dec 19, 09:24
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Real Madrid 'in advanced talks with Eden Hazard'
Real Madrid are reportedly already in advanced negotiations with Chelsea forward Eden Hazard over a potential deal to bring him to the club next summer.
Dec 19, 09:10
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Real Madrid, Juventus 'interested in David Luiz'
Real Madrid and Juventus are both reportedly interested in signing out-of-favour Chelsea defender David Luiz during the January transfer window.
Dec 18, 10:01
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Liverpool 'refuse to pay Virgil van Dijk asking price'
Liverpool are reportedly unwilling to pay Southampton's asking price of £70m for defender Virgil van Dijk during the January transfer window.
Dec 18, 09:49
Juventus's Alex Sandro and West Ham United's Martin Samuelson in a pre-season friendly on August 7, 2016
Manchester United 'given green light for £60m Alex Sandro bid'
Manchester United are reportedly given the green light to launch a £60m bid for Juventus full-back Alex Sandro in January.
Dec 18, 09:35
Karim Benzema in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Manchester City 'enter race for Karim Benzema'
Manchester City reportedly join Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race to sign Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema.
Dec 18, 09:24
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Australia thrash England to regain The Ashes
Australia regain The Ashes courtesy of a dominant victory by an innings and 41 runs in the third Test at the WACA.
Dec 18, 09:11
Jesse Lingard and Romelu Lukaku celebrate with each other during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on December 17, 2017
Manchester United hold on to beat West Bromwich Albion
Manchester United close the gap on leaders Manchester City back to 11 points courtesy of a 2-1 victory over West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns.
Dec 17, 16:10
Jesse Lingard scores the second during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on December 17, 2017
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 1-2 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 2-1 win over West Bromwich Albion as goals from Romelu Lukaku and Jesse Lingard fire Jose Mourinho's side to victory at The Hawthorns.
Dec 17, 13:15
Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona not distracted by El Clasico'
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde insists that he is fully focused on his side's clash with Deportivo La Coruna rather than the upcoming Clasico against Real Madrid.
Dec 16, 23:01
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Alan Pardew: 'Jose Mourinho criticism is harsh'
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew claims that Manchester United counterpart Jose Mourinho is more accomplished at winning trophies than any other manager.
Dec 16, 22:51
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