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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Burnley friendly abandoned on police advice
Burnley's pre-season friendly with German side Hannover is abandoned at half time on police advice due to crowd trouble.Aug 5, 16:31
Championship roundup: Bristol City storm top on low-scoring opening day
Bristol City move to the top of the Championship table after the first Saturday of the season courtesy of a 3-1 victory over Barnsley on an otherwise low-scoring day.Aug 5, 16:01
Emre Mor agent reveals Inter Milan agreement
The agent of rumoured Liverpool and Southampton target Emre Mor reveals that the player has agreed terms to join Inter Milan from Borussia Dortmund.Aug 5, 14:23
Phil Parkinson: 'Bolton Wanderers have underdog spirit'
Bolton Wanderers manager Phil Parkinson says that his side are determined to prove people wrong on their return to the Championship this season.Aug 5, 13:54
Thomas Christiansen: 'Championship is toughest league in football'
New Leeds United manager Thomas Christiansen believes that the Championship is the most competitive league in world football, with 14 teams going for the playoffs.Aug 5, 13:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fantonio-conte-chelsea_1.jpg "Antonio Conte celebrates Chelsea's Premier League win over Watford on May 15, 2017")
Antonio Conte eyes Community Shield success
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte sets his sights on getting the new season off to a winning start with victory in the Community Shield against Arsenal at Wembley.Aug 5, 13:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Ftom-cairney.jpg "Big Tom Cairney in action during the FA Cup game between Cardiff City and Fulham on January 8, 2017")
Team News: Tom Cairney passed fit for Fulham
Fulham captain Tom Cairney passes a late fitness test to start his side's opening game of the season against Norwich City.Aug 5, 13:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Farsene-wenger-antonio-conte.jpg "Antonio Conte and windswept Arsene Wenger during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Preview:Arsenal vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Community Shield match between FA Cup holders Arsenal and Premier League champions Chelsea at Wembley.Aug 4, 23:11
Simon Grayson pleased with Sunderland performance
Sunderland manager Simon Grayson is pleased with his side's performance during his first match at the helm, despite being held to a 1-1 draw at home.Aug 4, 21:24
Tom Huddlestone: 'Draw with Sunderland a fair result'
Derby County midfielder Tom Huddlestone believes that his side were worthy of a point from their 1-1 draw with newly-relegated Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.Aug 4, 21:17
Lee Cattermole: 'Sunderland lacking confidence'
Sunderland captain Lee Cattermole admits that the team are short of confidence following their relegation from the Premier League last season.Aug 4, 21:10
Sunderland held by Derby County in Championship opener
Sunderland are held to a 1-1 draw at home by Derby County in their first match back in the Championship.Aug 4, 20:40
Live Commentary: Sunderland 1-1 Derby County - as it happened
Relive the 1-1 draw between Sunderland and Derby County as the Black Cats are held to a home draw on the opening day of the Championship season.Aug 4, 17:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero celebrates netting the third during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`")
Manchester City cruise past West Ham United in Iceland
Manchester City ease to a 3-0 win over West Ham United in their final pre-season game in Iceland.Aug 4, 15:53
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Live Commentary: Manchester City 3-0 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's 3-0 win over West Ham United as Pep Guardiola's side end pre-season on a high note in Iceland.Aug 4, 13:00
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Jurgen Klopp expecting "angry" Liverpool players
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he is expecting to deal with "angry" players next season due to the increased level of competition for places.Aug 3, 22:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Ronald Koeman watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Ronald Koeman: 'Europa League important for Everton'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman talks up the importance of the Europa League following his side's progression into the qualifying playoffs.Aug 3, 21:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fmanchester-city-general-etihad-stadium.JPG "A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016")
Kyle Walker shrugs off £50m price tag
New Manchester City full-back Kyle Walker insists that his £50m price tag will not be a burden during the upcoming campaign.Aug 3, 21:40
Pele congratulates Neymar on Paris Saint-Germain move
Brazilian legend Pele congratulates compatriot Neymar on completing his world-record £200m move to Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona.Aug 3, 21:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F14%2Falexis-sanchez-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League match against Manchester City on April 2, 2017")
AS Monaco 'enter race for Alexis Sanchez'
AS Monaco reportedly enter the race to sign wantaway Arsenal winger Alexis Sanchez and could use Thomas Lemar in an attempt to convince the Gunners to sell.Aug 3, 21:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fneymar.JPG "Neymar of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Neymar bids emotional farewell to Barcelona
New Paris Saint-Germain attacker Neymar bids an emotional farewell to Barcelona following his world-record switch to the French capital.Aug 3, 20:59
England Women crash out in Euro 2017 semi-finals
England Women crash out of the 2017 European Championships at the semi-final stage courtesy of a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Netherlands.Aug 3, 20:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Feric-dier-pedro.jpg "Eric Dier and Pedro tussle during the FA Cup semi-final between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur on April 22, 2017")
Ledley King hails "brilliant" Eric Dier
Former Tottenham Hotspur defender Ledley King heaps praise on the "brilliant" Eric Dier and believes that his versatility is a good weapon for Spurs.Aug 3, 20:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F31%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar pictured in PSG gear")
Paris Saint-Germain complete world-record Neymar signing
Paris Saint-Germain complete the signing of Neymar from Barcelona in a world-record deal worth almost £200m.Aug 3, 19:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fdemarai-gray.jpg "Demarai Gray in action for Leicester City on September 22, 2016")
Craig Shakespeare: 'Demarai Gray is happy at Leicester City'
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare reveals that he has held talks with Demarai Gray over his future at the club and believes that he is "happy" to stay.Aug 3, 19:41
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Andy Murray withdraws from Rogers Cup
World number one Andy Murray is forced to withdraw from the Rogers Cup in Montreal due to a hip injury.Aug 3, 19:30
Hugo Lloris: 'Gianluigi Buffon is an inspiration'
Tottenham Hotspur captain Hugo Lloris hails "legendary" Juventus goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon as an inspiration ahead of the pre-season friendly between the two sides.Aug 3, 19:17
Harry Redknapp: 'Tottenham Hotspur have best starting XI'
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp claims that the club have the Premier League's best starting XI, despite being yet to add to their squad this summer.Aug 3, 19:08
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New penalty shootout system to be used in Community Shield
The Football Association announces that the new 'ABBA' penalty shootout system will be used for the first time in a competitive match during the Community Shield.Aug 3, 19:00
Mark Warburton hoping for "spectacular" season
Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton says that his side are capable of producing "spectacular" results if they remain united during the upcoming campaign.Aug 3, 18:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fkelechi-iheanacho_1.jpg "Kelechi Iheanacho in action during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Kelechi Iheanacho completes Leicester City move
Leicester City complete the signing of striker Kelechi Iheanacho from Manchester City on a five-year deal.Aug 3, 18:31
Quinton Fortune: 'Nemanja Matic is a fantastic addition'
Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune believes that the addition of Nemanja Matic could help the club win the Premier League title this season.Aug 3, 18:30
Tom Heaton: 'Burnley can cope with Michael Keane exit'
Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton is confident that his side will be able to cope without Michael Keane following the defender's summer switch to Everton.Aug 3, 18:18
Neymar 'expected in Paris to complete transfer tomorrow'
Barcelona attacker Neymar will reportedly travel to France to complete his world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain tomorrow.Aug 3, 18:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fivan-rakitic.JPG "Barcelona's Ivan Rakitic speaks at a press conference ahead of his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Ivan Rakitic bids farewell to Neymar
Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic becomes the latest player to bid farewell to Neymar ahead of his world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain.Aug 3, 15:01
Adnan Januzaj: 'I want to prove Jose Mourinho wrong'
New Real Sociedad signing Adnan Januzaj vows to prove that Jose Mourinho was wrong to allow him to leave Manchester United this summer.Aug 3, 14:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fneymar.jpg "Neymar in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
French league backs Paris Saint-Germain over Neymar deal
The French league lends its support to Paris Saint-Germain in their bid to bring Neymar to the club despite La Liga attempting to block the deal.Aug 3, 14:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Falvaro-negredo-david-silva.JPG "Middlesbrough striker Alvaro Negredo fends off the challenge of compatriot and former teammate David Silva during the Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Alvaro Negredo completes Besiktas move
Besiktas complete the signing of Spanish striker Alvaro Negredo on a three-year deal from Valencia.Aug 3, 14:30
Fabrizio Ravanelli applies for Hearts job
Former Italy, Middlesbrough and Juventus striker Fabrizio Ravanelli applies for the vacant managerial post at Scottish Premiership side Hearts.Aug 3, 14:20
Luis Suarez pays tribute to departing Neymar
Barcelona attacker Luis Suarez joins Lionel Messi in bidding farewell to teammate Neymar ahead of his world-record move to Paris Saint-Germain.Aug 3, 14:09
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