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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")
Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic still "months" away from return
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers reveals that midfielder Tom Rogic is still "up to eight weeks" away from returning having undergone an operation on his ankle.Feb 9, 17:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'Premier League title race is not over'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that the title race is not yet over despite his side enjoying a commanding nine-point lead at the top of the table.Feb 9, 16:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017")
Paul Clement: 'Claudio Ranieri criticism is not right'
Swansea City manager Paul Clement claims that recent speculation over the future of Leicester City counterpart Claudio Ranieri is unfair.Feb 9, 16:44
David de Gea "very happy" at Manchester United
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea insists that he is "very happy" at the club amid renewed speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.Feb 9, 16:32
Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn admits "frustrating" January transfer window
Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn admits that the January transfer window was a "frustrating" time for the club.Feb 9, 16:21
Ed Woodward hints at quieter summer transfer window for Manchester United
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward hints that the club will not make major changes to their squad during the summer transfer window.Feb 9, 16:09
Claudio Ranieri expecting "tough" Derby County test
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri warns his side to expect a "tough, tough" test against Derby County in their FA Cup fourth round replay.Feb 8, 08:04
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Manchester United freeze season ticket prices for sixth successive year
Manchester United announce that they will freeze the price of season tickets for the sixth successive year ahead of the 2017-18 campaign.Feb 7, 22:59
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England flanker Tom Wood a doubt for Wales Six Nations clash
England flanker Tom Wood is a doubt for Saturday's Six Nations clash with Wales at the Principality Stadium due to a shoulder injury.Feb 7, 22:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016")
Martin Keown: 'Arsene Wenger has already decided to stay'
Former Arsenal centre-back Martin Keown believes that manager Arsene Wenger has already made his mind up to stay at the club beyond the end of the current season.Feb 7, 22:37
Liverpool 'enter race to sign Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang'
Liverpool reportedly enter the race to sign sought-after Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, who Jurgen Klopp took to the Westfalenstadion in 2013.Feb 7, 22:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016")
Harry Kane: 'I want to retire at Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane insists that he is not motivated by money and sees no reason why he can't stay at the club until he retires.Feb 7, 22:12
Norwich City miss chance to move into playoffs
Norwich City miss the chance to climb into the Championship playoff places having been held to a 2-2 draw by struggling Wigan Athletic at the DW Stadium.Feb 7, 21:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur on December 28, 2016")
Harry Kane wary of "dangerous" Liverpool
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is wary of a Liverpool backlash when his side visit Anfield on Saturday, with the Reds having won just one of their last 10 games.Feb 7, 21:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fgabriel-jesus.jpg "Gabriel Jesus in action for Manchester City on January 21, 2017")
Fernandinho: 'Gabriel Jesus level will drop'
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho warns that compatriot Gabriel Jesus is bound to suffer a dip in form sooner or later due to his age.Feb 7, 21:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fdavid-de-gea.JPG "Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Zinedine Zidane 'rallies against David de Gea signing'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane is reportedly in a disagreement with club president Florentino Perez over a £43m summer move for Manchester United keeper David de Gea.Feb 7, 20:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic_1.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts after scoring during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Manchester United won't give up on Premier League title'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic insists that his side have not given up on the Premier League title this season, despite trailing Chelsea by 14 points.Feb 7, 20:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri yells instructions during his side's 1-0 win over Porto in Group G of the Champions League on September 27, 2016")
Steve McClaren backs "experienced" Claudio Ranieri
Derby County manager Steve McClaren is confident that under-fire Leicester City counterpart Claudio Ranieri has what it takes to turn his side's form around this season.Feb 7, 20:20
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm 'to retire at end of season'
Long-serving Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm will reportedly retire from football at the end of the current season.Feb 7, 20:10
Steve McClaren: 'Derby County are underdogs for Leicester City tie'
Derby County manager Steve McClaren insists that his side remain underdogs for their FA Cup replay with Leicester City despite the Foxes' poor recent form.Feb 7, 19:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Fdejan-lovren.jpg "Dejan Lovren in action during the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton on January 25, 2017")
Dejan Lovren 'to undergo scan on knee injury'
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren will reportedly undergo a scan on his knee injury amid concerns that he may have damaged ligaments.Feb 7, 19:42
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Record-breaking South Africa remain on course for series whitewash
Faf du Plessis hits the second-highest ODI score in South Africa history to help the hosts into a 4-0 series lead over Sri Lanka.Feb 7, 19:33
/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")
Team News: Suspended Neymar misses out for Barcelona
Denis Suarez replaces the suspended Neymar in the Barcelona side for the second leg of their Copa del Rey semi-final with Atletico Madrid.Feb 7, 19:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fsam-allardyce_1.jpg "Sam Allardyce pouts his lips on September 10, 2016")
Crystal Palace 'cancel trip to Dubai after Sunderland defeat'
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce reportedly cancels a four-day trip to Dubai in the wake of his side's humiliating 4-0 home defeat to relegation rivals Sunderland.Feb 7, 15:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgarry-monk.jpg "Leeds United manager Garry Monk on November 29, 2016")
Garry Monk, David Wagner charged with improper conduct
Leeds United manager Garry Monk and Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner are charged with improper conduct by the FA following their scuffle in the Yorkshire derby.Feb 7, 15:34
Alastair Cook: "Right time" to step down as England captain
Alastair Cook insists that it is the "right time" for him to step down as England captain due to doubts that he can continue to commit himself 100% to the role.Feb 7, 15:31
Harry Kane hails "ruthless" Mauricio Pochettino
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane praises the progress the club have made since the arrival of manager Mauricio Pochettino.Feb 7, 15:20
Hakan Calhanoglu to waive Bayer Leverkusen wages during FIFA ban
Bayer Leverkusen midfielder Hakan Calhanoglu announces that he will waive his wages for the duration of his FIFA-imposed four-month ban from the sport.Feb 7, 15:04
William Gallas expects Arsene Wenger "solution" at end of season
Former Arsenal defender William Gallas expects the club to come to a "solution" over Arsene Wenger's future at the end of the season.Feb 7, 14:54
Claudio Ranieri: 'I have fantastic relationship with Leicester City players'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists that he has a "fantastic relationship" with his players amid reports of a rift in the dressing room.Feb 7, 14:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City not in a crisis'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists that his side are not in a crisis and reiterates his confidence that they will avoid relegation this season.Feb 7, 14:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fclaudio-bravo.jpg "Claudio Bravo in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Wilfredo Caballero: 'We will see the best of Claudio Bravo'
Manchester City goalkeeper Wilfredo Caballero is confident that Claudio Bravo will prove his worth despite a shaky start to his career at the club.Feb 7, 13:57
Joey Barton "humbled" by Burnley return
Burnley midfielder Joey Barton admits that he was "humbled" by the welcome he received on returning to the club following an unsuccessful four-month stint at Rangers.Feb 7, 13:46
Leicester City declare "unwavering support" for Claudio Ranieri
Leicester City declare their "unwavering support" for under-fire manager Claudio Ranieri.Feb 7, 13:26
Former Liverpool striker Djibril Cisse retires to become a DJ
Former Liverpool striker and France international Djibril Cisse retires from football in order to become a DJ.Feb 7, 13:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fhector-bellerin.jpg "Hector Bellerin in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016")
Hector Bellerin 'fine' after suffering concussion
Arsenal's Hector Bellerin has reportedly suffered no ill-effects from the collision with Marcos Alonso which forced him off early during his side's 3-1 loss to Chelsea.Feb 6, 16:01
Sol Campbell: 'Arsenal lack leaders on the field'
Former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell claims that there is a lack of leaders in the current side and is worried about their chances of making the top four this season.Feb 6, 15:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjurgen-klopp.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp accepts blame for Liverpool form
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp accepts "100% responsibility" for his side's current form and their failure to strengthen during the January transfer window.Feb 6, 15:37
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Denis Shapovalov: 'I let my country down'
Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov apologises for 'letting his country' down following his disqualification from the Davis Cup tie with Kyle Edmund of Great Britain.Feb 6, 15:22
Jack Butland provides positive injury update
Stoke City and England goalkeeper Jack Butland reveals that he is making good progress in his recovery from an ankle injury which has kept him out for almost 11 months.Feb 6, 15:09
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