Eddie Howe watches his side go down again during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Eddie Howe: 'Bournemouth have deserved more for performances'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe believes that his side have deserved more from their performances during their ongoing five-match winless streak in the Premier League.
Dec 16, 22:36
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola "proud" of Manchester City winning streak
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he is "proud" of his side's record-breaking 16-match winning streak in the Premier League.
Dec 16, 22:23
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Kevin De Bruyne is an example to everyone'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is effusive in his praise for midfielder Kevin De Bruyne following his man-of-the-match display during the 4-1 win over Tottenham.
Dec 16, 22:12
David Moyes is having a mare during the Premier League game between Watford and West Ham United on November 19, 2017
David Moyes refutes Manuel Lanzini diving allegation
West Ham United manager David Moyes refutes suggestions from Stoke City boss Mark Hughes that Manuel Lanzini dived to win a penalty at the bet365 Stadium.
Dec 16, 21:58
Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Manuel Lanzini dived for penalty'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes accuses West Ham United midfielder Manuel Lanzini of diving to win his side a penalty during their 3-0 win at the bet365 Stadium.
Dec 16, 21:49
Mark Hughes reacts during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'I understand frustrations'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes insists that he understands the fans' frustrations, having seen his side fall to a 3-0 home defeat at the hands of West Ham United.
Dec 16, 21:38
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Virgil van Dijk is a really good player'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes Virgil van Dijk as a "really good player" amid speculation that his side are interested in a January move for the Southampton man.
Dec 16, 21:26
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'I cannot control Virgil van Dijk future'
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino refuses to rule out the possibility of Virgil van Dijk leaving the club in January after omitting him from his starting lineup.
Dec 16, 21:17
Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Rafael Benitez: 'Newcastle United must stay calm'
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez urges supporters to stay calm despite seeing his side slip into the relegation zone courtesy of a 1-0 defeat to Arsenal.
Dec 16, 21:06
Mesut Ozil celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Arsene Wenger "confident" of new Mesut Ozil contract
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he is "confident" Mesut Ozil will stay at the club, despite his current deal expiring at the end of the season.
Dec 16, 20:53
Mauricio Pochettino gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Manchester City are best team in England'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino concedes that his side were beaten by a better team during their 4-1 defeat to Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 16, 20:38
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola delighted with Kevin De Bruyne workrate
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reserves special praise for Kevin De Bruyne's contributions both on and off the ball following his side's 4-1 win over Tottenham.
Dec 16, 20:27
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne plays down Dele Alli challenge
Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne believes that Dele Alli's challenge on him during Tottenham's 4-1 defeat at the Etihad Stadium was mistimed rather than malicious.
Dec 16, 20:16
Ilkay Gundogan celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Ilkay Gundogan hails "incredible" Manchester City performance
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan heaps praise on his side's "incredible performance" during their 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 16, 20:08
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Manchester City not thinking of unbeaten season'
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne insists that his side are not thinking of an unbeaten season following their 4-1 win over Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 16, 19:59
Nigel Adkins in charge of Reading in April 2013
Cardiff City beat Hull City close gap on leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers
Cardiff City close the gap on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers back to four points courtesy of a 1-0 win over Hull City in South Wales.
Dec 16, 19:23
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
Eibar stun Valencia to dent La Liga title hopes
Valencia's title hopes suffer an unexpected blow as they fall to a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Eibar, missing the chance to close the gap on Barcelona to two points.
Dec 16, 19:21
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring with Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Chelsea edge past Southampton at Stamford Bridge
Marcos Alonso scores the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Southampton 1-0 at Stamford Bridge to move joint-second in the Premier League table.
Dec 16, 16:59
Brighton & Hove Albion striker Glenn Murray in action during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Brighton & Hove Albion hold high-flying Burnley to stalemate
High-flying Burnley miss the chance to move back into the top four as they are held to a 0-0 draw by Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium.
Dec 16, 16:56
Eden Hazard goes down under Oriol Romeu during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 1-0 win over Southampton as Marcos Alonso scores the only goal of the game to fire the champions to victory at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 16, 14:00
Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Combined XI: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
As part of the build-up to Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both squads.
Dec 15, 16:10
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up the weekend's biggest, best and most important matches from all over the world.
Dec 15, 07:00
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Liverpool held at home by West Bromwich Albion
Liverpool miss the chance to move into the top four of the Premier League table courtesy of a goalless draw with West Bromwich Albion at Anfield.
Dec 13, 21:54
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Live Commentary: Liverpool 0-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Liverpool and West Bromwich Albion as Jurgen Klopp's side miss the chance to move back into the top four at Anfield.
Dec 13, 19:00
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Football Association 'has no CCTV footage of Manchester derby bust-up'
The FA's hopes of determining the guilty parties during the Manchester derby bust-up at Old Trafford could reportedly be scuppered by a lack of CCTV footage.
Dec 13, 18:25
Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker: 'Manchester City will not be complacent'
Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker insists that there is no chance of complacency creeping in for his side ahead of their Premier League trip to struggling Swansea.
Dec 13, 18:11
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Gary Cahill: 'Andreas Christensen improving every game'
Chelsea captain Gary Cahill praises the 'ever-improving' Andreas Christensen for how quickly he has settled into the first team at Stamford Bridge.
Dec 13, 18:02
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Gabriel Batistuta: 'Argentina have not adapted to Lionel Messi'
Former Argentina striker Gabriel Batistuta believes that Barcelona have adapted to Lionel Messi better than his country, and so have yielded more reward.
Dec 13, 17:52
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola apologises to Manchester United
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that his players did not purposefully set out to antagonise their Manchester United counterparts following their derby win.
Dec 13, 17:41
Alexis Sanchez celebrates during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Huddersfield Town on November 29, 2017
Arsene Wenger admits Alexis Sanchez struggles
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that Alexis Sanchez is struggling with his positional play this season, resulting in a worse goal return.
Dec 13, 17:30
A sultry Philippe Coutinho during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on December 10, 2017
Andres Iniesta urges Barcelona to sign Philippe Coutinho
Barcelona midfielder Andres Iniesta believes that signing Philippe Coutinho from Liverpool would be an "important reinforcement" for his side.
Dec 13, 17:08
Dishevelled Reds boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Preview:Liverpool vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Liverpool's Premier League clash with struggling West Bromwich Albion at Anfield.
Dec 12, 13:40
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsenal 'agree £35.3m Steven N'Zonzi deal'
Arsenal reportedly agree terms with Sevilla over a £35.3m deal to sign Steven N'Zonzi, who has also been linked with Liverpool and Everton.
Dec 12, 09:58
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives the thumbs-up ahead of the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'mocked by Manchester City staff during dressing-room fracas'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic was reportedly mocked by Manchester City staff prior to the dressing-room fracas which following their derby at Old Trafford.
Dec 12, 09:47
AS Monaco and France winger Thomas Lemar in action for his country during their international friendly with England on June 13, 2017
Liverpool 'readying new Thomas Lemar bid in January'
Liverpool are reportedly lining up a January approach from Monaco winger Thomas Lemar, having failed with a £75m bid during the summer.
Dec 12, 09:33
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Real Madrid 'to offer Lucas Vazquez for Mohamed Salah'
Real Madrid are reportedly readying a player-plus-cash offer for Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah which would see Lucas Vazquez move in the opposite direction.
Dec 12, 09:22
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New Zealand wrap up series whitewash against West Indies
New Zealand wrap up a 2-0 series whitewash over West Indies courtesy of a 240-run victory at Seddon Park in Hamilton.
Dec 12, 09:11
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview as Premier League champions Chelsea visit Huddersfield Town.
Dec 11, 14:24
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
Henrikh Mkhitaryan 'wants showdown talks over Manchester United future'
Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan is reportedly seeking talks over his future with manager Jose Mourinho.
Dec 11, 10:00
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
Barcelona 'turn attention to Miralem Pjanic'
Barcelona reportedly turn their attention to Juventus midfielder Miralem Pjanic as a possible alternative to Liverpool's Philippe Coutinho.
Dec 11, 09:49
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