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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Nemanja Vidic hails "incredible" Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic praises Zlatan Ibrahimovic as the driving force behind the team's improved form in recent months.Jan 17, 20:56
/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")
Nemanja Vidic: 'Manchester United are out of Premier League title race'
Former Manchester United captain Nemanja Vidic believes that Jose Mourinho's side are out of the Premier League title race this season.Jan 17, 20:46
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Sale Sharks winger Tom Arscott suspended over information leak allegations
Sale Sharks reveals that they have suspended winger Tom Arscott over allegations of an information leak prior to their New Year's Day defeat to Bristol.Jan 17, 20:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Ffrancis-coquelin.JPG "Arsenal midfielder Francis Coquelin in action during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Charlie Nicholas urges Arsenal to sell Francis Coquelin
Former Arsenal forward Charlie Nicholas calls for the club to sell Francis Coquelin during the summer, despite the Frenchman having only just signed a new deal.Jan 17, 20:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart_1.jpg "On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016")
Shay Given urges Pep Guardiola to recall Joe Hart from Torino
Former Manchester City goalkeeper Shay Given urges Pep Guardiola to recall Joe Hart from his loan spell with Torino amid Claudio Bravo's struggles at the club.Jan 17, 20:10
Garath McCleary signs new Reading contract
Reading winger Garath McCleary signs a new three-and-a-half-year deal with the club, keeping him at the Madejski Stadium until 2020.Jan 17, 19:59
Hull City 'want £15m for West Bromwich Albion target Jake Livermore'
Hull City reportedly tell West Bromwich Albion that it will take a bid of £15m to sign Jake Livermore during the January transfer window.Jan 17, 19:51
/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")
Real Madrid reignite interest in David de Gea?
European champions Real Madrid reportedly reignite their interest in signing Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea next summer.Jan 17, 19:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fphil-jones.jpg "Phil Jones of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Phil Jones: 'Jose Mourinho believes in me'
Manchester United defender Phil Jones believes that his form this season is down to the "confidence and belief" shown in him by manager Jose Mourinho.Jan 17, 19:31
Claudio Ranieri backs Chelsea to win Premier League title
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri reveals that he is supporting former club Chelsea and compatriot Antonio Conte in the Premier League title race this season.Jan 17, 19:21
West Ham United 'set £29m asking price for Dimitri Payet'
West Ham United reportedly tell Marseille that it will take a bid of £29m to sign wantaway playmaker Dimitri Payet this month.Jan 17, 19:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016")
Diego Costa returns to Chelsea training
Chelsea striker Diego Costa returns to training alongside the rest of the squad for the first time since falling out with manager Antonio Conte.Jan 17, 16:02
Serge Aurier plays down Barcelona speculation
Paris Saint-Germain full-back Serge Aurier insists that he is happy at the club amid speculation that Barcelona are interested in signing him.Jan 17, 15:51
FA to consider retrospective diving bans
The Football Association is looking at the possibility of introducing retrospective bans for players found guilty of simulation or feigning injury.Jan 17, 15:38
Manchester City to appeal Bacary Sagna fine?
Manchester City are reportedly considering an appeal against the severity of the £40,000 given to Bacary Sagna for an Instagram post apparently targeted at Lee Mason.Jan 17, 15:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fphilippe-coutinho.JPG "Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho crosses the ball during his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Philippe Coutinho hails Jurgen Klopp impact
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho praises the impact that manager Jurgen Klopp has had on the mentality of the team.Jan 17, 15:11
Sheffield United sign Manchester United youngster Joe Riley on loan
Sheffield United complete the signing of Manchester United youngster Joe Riley on loan until the end of the season.Jan 17, 14:59
/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")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Nathaniel Clyne to return against Swansea City'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that Nathaniel Clyne should have recovered from a rib injury in time to face Swansea City in the Premier League on Saturday.Jan 17, 14:49
/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")
Jan Vertonghen to miss up to 10 weeks with ankle injury?
Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen could miss up to 10 weeks of action due to the ankle injury he sustained during the 4-0 win over West Brom.Jan 17, 14:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Aleksandar Kolarov: 'Pep Guardiola is the best coach in world football'
Manchester City full-back Aleksandar Kolarov claims that his side are still in the Premier League title race and describes Pep Guardiola as the "best coach in football".Jan 17, 14:24
Queens Park Rangers 'interested in Manchester United midfielder Sean Goss'
Championship side Queens Park Rangers are reportedly interested in signing 21-year-old Manchester United midfielder Sean Goss this month.Jan 17, 14:15
/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 move to China 'scuppered by rule change'
The owner of Chinese Super League club Tianjin Quanjian claims that rule changes in the division have scuppered a move for Diego Costa, Karim Benzema and Edinson Cavani.Jan 17, 14:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fmarcus-rashford-wayne-rooney.JPG "Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford celebrates with Wayne Rooney and Anthony Martial after scoring during the FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017")
Marcus Rashford hoping to emulate Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Wayne Rooney
Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford picks out Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Wayne Rooney as the two best players he has played alongside.Jan 17, 13:47
/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")
FIFA to make Joel Matip decision on Friday
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that FIFA will make a decision on the eligibility of Joel Matip on Friday.Jan 17, 13:37
Manchester United trigger Antonio Valencia extension clause
Manchester United trigger a one-year extension clause in the contract of Antonio Valencia, keeping the full-back at Old Trafford until 2018.Jan 17, 13:27
Bacary Sagna fined £40,000 over Instagram post
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna is fined £40,000 for misconduct by the FA due to an Instagram post following his side's 2-1 win over Burnley.Jan 17, 13:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Floris-karius.jpg "Loris Karius makes a save during the EFL Cup semi-final between Southampton and Liverpool on January 11, 2017")
Loris Karius: 'I am back in good form for Liverpool'
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius believes that he has returned to his "normal standard" since being dropped from the side following a string of questionable performances.Jan 17, 13:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fsimon-mignolet.JPG "Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet in action during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet pleased with form
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet is pleased with his form this season having won his place in the starting lineup back from Loris Karius.Jan 16, 22:59
/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 still confident of Manchester United title challenge
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic refuses to rule his side out of the title race despite seeing the gap to leaders Chelsea grow to 12 points.Jan 16, 22:50
Graeme Souness criticises "dodgy" Dimitri Payet
Liverpool legend Graeme Souness slams Dimitri Payet for his "dodgy" behaviour in trying to force a move away from West Ham United.Jan 16, 22:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fpep-guardiola_1.JPG "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day")
Pep Guardiola 'planning major Manchester City clearout'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is reportedly planning a major overhaul of his squad during the summer transfer window.Jan 16, 22:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Chelsea on December 3, 2016")
Barcelona, Atletico Madrid 'monitoring Diego Costa situation'
Barcelona and Atletico Madrid are reportedly monitoring Diego Costa's situation at Chelsea amid speculation that he wants to leave Stamford Bridge.Jan 16, 22:07
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal hints at retirement
Former Manchester United, Barcelona and Bayern Munich boss Louis van Gaal suggests that he has retired from coaching.Jan 16, 21:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fluis-hernandez.jpg "Luis Hernandez in action for Leicester City on August 19, 2016")
Leicester City 'reject Malaga bid for Luis Hernandez'
Premier League champions Leicester City reportedly turn down an approach from La Liga side Malaga for defender Luis Hernandez.Jan 16, 21:34
Liverpool ready to defy FIFA over Joel Matip?
Liverpool are reportedly ready to defy FIFA and play Joel Matip in their FA Cup replay with Plymouth Argyle despite the ongoing uncertainty regarding his eligibility.Jan 16, 21:22
Jorge Sampaoli: 'Sevilla are in La Liga title race'
Sevilla manager Jorge Sampaoli believes that his side have genuine title hopes after their 2-1 victory over Real Madrid lifted them up to second in La Liga.Jan 16, 21:04
Marseille 'preparing third Dimitri Payet bid'
Ligue 1 side Marseille are reportedly preparing a third offer for wantaway West Ham United playmaker Dimitri Payet having seen their first two bids rejected.Jan 16, 20:51
Oldham Athletic have transfer embargo lifted
League One side Oldham Athletic announce that they are able to sign players again due to their transfer ban being lifted.Jan 16, 20:40
Dean Ashton slams "disgusting" Dimitri Payet
Former West Ham United striker Dean Ashton launches a scathing attack on Dimitri Payet regarding his "disgusting" behaviour during the January transfer window.Jan 16, 20:31
Dimitri Payet 'will only leave West Ham United for Marseille'
Wantaway West Ham United midfielder Dimitri Payet will reportedly only leave the club to return to Marseille for family reasons.Jan 16, 20:20
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