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/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: 'Liverpool are in Premier League title race'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his side are involved in the Premier League title race this season, despite trailing Chelsea by seven points.Jan 20, 14:47
/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")
Christian Eriksen: 'Tottenham Hotspur can challenge for Premier League title'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen believes that his side are well placed to launch a serious title challenge this season.Jan 20, 14:38
Marseille 'end interest in Dimitri Payet'
Ligue 1 side Marseille reportedly end their interest in wantaway West Ham United playmaker Dimitri Payet and switch their attention to other targets.Jan 20, 14:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fnathaniel-clyne_1.JPG "Liverpool full-back Nathaniel Clyne in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Derby County at the iPro Stadium on September 20, 2016")
Nathaniel Clyne, Jordan Henderson return to Liverpool training
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expects to have Nathaniel Clyne and Jordan Henderson available for Saturday's Premier League clash with Swansea City.Jan 20, 14:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjurgen-klopp_1.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Mixed emotions over Sadio Mane form'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp admits that he has "mixed emotions" regarding the good form of Sadio Mane for Senegal at the Africa Cup of Nations.Jan 20, 14:08
Antonio Conte confirms Chelsea have received bid for Asmir Begovic
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that the club are considering an offer for goalkeeper Asmir Begovic, who has been linked with a move to Bournemouth.Jan 20, 14:01
Joleon Lescott training with Sunderland
Free agent defender Joleon Lescott is training with Sunderland in an effort to earn a short-term deal with the club.Jan 20, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Diego Costa available to face Hull City
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte confirms that Diego Costa is available to face Hull City having overcome a back injury.Jan 20, 13:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Jose Mourinho hints at further Manchester United departures
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho suggests that more players could leave the club this month if they are unhappy with their role in the squad.Jan 20, 13:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F38%2Fjoel-matip.jpg "Joel Matip in action for Liverpool on September 20, 2016")
Liverpool still unsure over Joel Matip eligibility
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that he is still awaiting contact from FIFA regarding the eligibility of defender Joel Matip.Jan 20, 13:20
Jose Mourinho open to future Memphis Depay return
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho confirms that the club have a buy-back clause in the contract of Memphis Depay, who has completed his move to Lyon.Jan 20, 13:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has a shot during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Preview:Stoke City vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Stoke City and Manchester United at the bet365 Stadium.Jan 20, 12:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fsergio-aguero-hugo-lloris.jpg "Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is challenged by Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris during the Premier League clash between the two sides on October 2, 2016")
Preview:Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League showdown between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur at the Etihad Stadium.Jan 19, 20:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Aitor Karanka: 'Adama Traore must keep focus'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka warns Adama Traore that a future move to a big club could break down unless he stays focused.Jan 19, 16:03
/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: 'Everton working on more January signings'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman is hopeful of more January arrivals despite already having spent over £30m on Morgan Schneiderlin and Ademola Lookman this month.Jan 19, 15:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmauricio-pochettino_1.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during his side's North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino challenges Tottenham Hotspur to show title credentials
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino challenges his side to prove their title credentials when they take on Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.Jan 19, 15:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fphil-jagielka_1.JPG "Everton captain Phil Jagielka in action during the Premier League match against Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on September 24, 2016")
Ronald Koeman open to Phil Jagielka, Gerard Deulofeu exits
Everton manager Ronald Koeman confirms that Gerard Deulofeu is free to leave on loan, and also hints that captain Phil Jagielka's future at the club is uncertain.Jan 19, 15:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Ferik-lamela.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur winger Erik Lamela complains during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on October 22, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino "concerned" by Erik Lamela injury
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino admits that he is growing "concerned" by Erik Lamela's continued absence through injury.Jan 19, 15:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjan-vertonghen-theo-walcott.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen evades Arsenal's Theo Walcott during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Jan Vertonghen injury not as bad as first feared'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals that the ankle injury sustained by Jan Vertonghen is not as serious as first thought.Jan 19, 15:09
Agent confirms Mauro Icardi interest
Mauro Icardi's agent and wife Wanda Nara confirms that "many teams" are interested in the Inter Milan striker, but insists that he is happy at San Siro.Jan 19, 14:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Feric-bailly.jpg "Eric Bailly in action for Manchester United on August 15, 2016")
Eric Bailly: 'I want to retire at Manchester United'
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly says that he wants to spend the rest of his career at the club.Jan 19, 14:48
Emmanuel Adebayor wants Premier League return
Former Arsenal, Tottenham and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor wants a return to the Premier League and insists that he can still perform at the top level.Jan 19, 14:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fmauricio-pochettino.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Mauricio Pochettino rules out signing Jan Vertonghen replacement
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino rules out the possibility of signing a defender as cover for the injured Jan Vertonghen.Jan 19, 14:27
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Boris Becker questions Novak Djokovic fight
Novak Djokovic's former coach Boris Becker questions the fight and desire of the Serb following his shock Australian Open exit to Denis Istomin.Jan 19, 14:20
Aston Villa closing in on Henri Lansbury
Aston Villa are reportedly closing in on the signing of Nottingham Forest captain Henri Lansbury in a deal worth around £3.5m.Jan 19, 14:09
Middlesbrough turn down two bids for Jordan Rhodes
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka reveals that the club have turned down two bids for £9m-rated Jordan Rhodes, who has been linked with a move to Aston Villa.Jan 19, 13:57
Slaven Bilic: 'No change in Dimitri Payet situation'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic reveals that there has been no change in the situation between the club and wantaway playmaker Dimitri Payet.Jan 19, 13:46
Aitor Karanka hints at further Middlesbrough signings
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka insists that the club are working on more new signings following the arrival of Patrick Bamford on a four-and-a-half-year deal.Jan 19, 13:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on January 3, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Impossible to compete with China money'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger warns European clubs against trying to compete with the money being spent by teams in the Chinese Super League.Jan 19, 13:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmichail-antonio.jpg "Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016")
Slaven Bilic confirms Michail Antonio contract talks
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic confirms that the club are in talks over a new deal with Michail Antonio amid reported interest from Chelsea.Jan 19, 13:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Frafael-nadal.jpg "Rafael Nadal in action at the US Open on August 29, 2016")
Rafael Nadal cruises into third round of Australian Open
Rafael Nadal eases his way into the third round of the Australian Open courtesy of a straight-sets victory over Marcos Baghdatis.Jan 19, 13:09
Manchester United 'keeping tabs on Flamengo youngster Vinicius Junior'
Manchester United are reportedly tracking the progress of 16-year-old Flamengo youngster Vinicius Junior, but have seen an attempt to secure first option rejected.Jan 17, 23:04
Everton reject AC Milan's loan bid for Gerard Deulofeu
Everton turn down AC Milan's loan offer for out-of-favour winger Gerard Deulofeu, who is also reportedly wanted by Ajax and Middlesbrough.Jan 17, 22:52
Sergi Samper: 'I did not want Arsenal move'
Barcelona midfielder Sergi Samper insists that he was never interested in a move to Arsenal despite the Gunners making an approach last summer.Jan 17, 22:41
Sam Allardyce eyes first league win after breaking Crystal Palace duck
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce eyes a first Premier League win in charge of the club after breaking his duck with an FA Cup triumph over Bolton Wanderers.Jan 17, 22:27
West Ham United, Sunderland 'eye move for Leeds United striker Chris Wood'
West Ham United and Sunderland are reportedly interested in signing in-form Leeds United striker Chris Wood this month, but are unwilling to meet the £15m valuation.Jan 17, 22:13
Patrick Bamford closing in on Middlesbrough move
Chelsea striker Patrick Bamford is close to completing his move to Middlesbrough, which could be worth up to £10m.Jan 17, 22:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fandre-gray.jpg "Andre Gray in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Sam Vokes, Andre Gray fire Burnley into FA Cup fourth round
Goals from Sam Vokes and Andre Gray fire Burnley into the fourth round of the FA Cup at the expense of their Premier League rivals Sunderland at Turf Moor.Jan 17, 21:40
Allan McGregor set for Cardiff City loan move
Hull City goalkeeper Allan McGregor is reportedly nearing a loan move to Championship side Cardiff City until the end of the season.Jan 17, 21:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Flucas-perez_1.JPG "Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016")
Charlie Nicholas: 'Lucas Perez has been underused and underappreciated'
Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas calls for the "underused" and "underappreciated" Lucas Perez to be given more game time by Arsene Wenger.Jan 17, 21:08
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