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Rory McIlroy pulls out of Abu Dhabi Championship
World number two Rory McIlroy announces that he will miss the Abu Dhabi Championship due to a rib injury.Jan 16, 20:07
/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")
Marcelo: 'Real Madrid must learn from Sevilla defeat'
Real Madrid full-back Marcelo urges his side to learn from their 2-1 defeat to Sevilla, which ended their record 40-match unbeaten streak.Jan 16, 19:57
/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")
Antonio Conte 'will not hold peace talks with Diego Costa'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly has no plans to hold clear-the-air talks with Diego Costa amid speculation that the striker wants to leave the club.Jan 16, 19:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fsimone-zaza.jpg "Simone Zaza in action for West Ham United on September 21, 2016")
Simone Zaza eager for long Valencia stay
New Valencia striker Simone Zaza is hopeful of getting his career back on track at the club having ended his unsuccessful loan spell with West Ham early.Jan 16, 19:32
Sam Allardyce: 'FA Cup is not a priority for Crystal Palace'
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce says that he is "concerned about bigger things than the FA Cup" ahead of his side's third-round replay with Bolton Wanderers.Jan 16, 19:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fthibaut-courtois.JPG "Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Thibaut Courtois: 'Pressure is on title rivals'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois claims that his side do not have as much pressure on their shoulders as their Premier League title rivals.Jan 16, 19:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "Ronald Koeman is all smiles during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Ronald Koeman: 'January signings made Everton stronger'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman believes that the introduction of young players and January signings have improved the balance of his side.Jan 16, 16:28
Kevin Mirallas urges Everton to build on Manchester City win
Everton winger Kevin Mirallas challenges his side to maintain their form following their memorable 4-0 victory over Manchester City at Goodison Park.Jan 16, 16:22
Sam Allardyce confirms Carl Jenkinson agreement with Arsenal
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce admits that the deal to sign Carl Jenkinson from Arsenal is "hanging in the balance" due to discussions over personal terms.Jan 16, 16:11
West Bromwich Albion 'make £10m Jake Livermore bid'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly make a £10m bid for Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore.Jan 16, 16:00
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Liverpool to be without Joel Matip for a month?
Liverpool defender Joel Matip could miss as many as six more matches due to the ongoing uncertainty over his eligibility.Jan 16, 15:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa.JPG "Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016")
Chelsea 'to assess Diego Costa fitness on Tuesday'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will reportedly assess the fitness of Diego Costa on Tuesday amid rumours that the striker wants to leave the club.Jan 16, 15:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Preview:Manchester United vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Sunday's huge Premier League clash between arch-rivals Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.Jan 13, 19:02
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Antonio Conte: 'John Terry going nowhere in January'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte insists that John Terry will not be leaving the club this month amid reported interest from Bournemouth.Jan 13, 15:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fvincent-kompany_1.jpg "Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Vincent Kompany in contention for Manchester City return against Everton
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that captain Vincent Kompany is in contention to return from injury during Sunday's Premier League clash with Everton.Jan 13, 15:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Manchester United, Manchester City, Chelsea 'monitoring Lionel Messi situation'
Manchester United, Manchester City and Chelsea are reportedly keeping tabs on Lionel Messi's ongoing contract discussions with Barcelona.Jan 13, 15:35
Tony Pulis 'clueless' about Saido Berahino future
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis admits that he is "in limbo" regarding the future of striker Saido Berahino.Jan 13, 15:24
/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: 'Chelsea can be caught in Premier League title race'
Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri insists that Chelsea can still be caught in the Premier League title race despite sitting five points clear at the top of the table.Jan 13, 15:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp serves up some side-eye on September 24, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Manchester United more confident now'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp warns his side that they will face a "better" and "more confident" Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday.Jan 13, 14:58
Jose Mourinho: 'Memphis Depay bid was far from reasonable'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that they will not let out-of-favour winger Memphis Depay leave on the cheap after rejecting a bid from Lyon.Jan 13, 14:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Jurgen Klopp watches on sternly during the Premier League game between Sunderland and Liverpool on January 2, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp coy over Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip fitness
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is unsure whether Jordan Henderson and Joel Matip will be fit for his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford.Jan 13, 14:38
Sunderland reject Crystal Palace bid for Patrick van Aanholt
Sunderland manager David Moyes reveals that the club have rejected an offer from Crystal Palace for full-back Patrick van Aanholt.Jan 13, 14:26
Lyon confirm Memphis Depay as top transfer target
Lyon coach Bruno Genesio confirms that the club have made Manchester United outcast Memphis Depay their number one transfer target in the January window.Jan 13, 14:14
/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")
Sam Allardyce desperate for first Crystal Palace win
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce talks up the importance of his side picking up their first win under his stewardship when they face West Ham United.Jan 13, 14:04
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Jose Mourinho hopeful over Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcos Rojo fitness
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho expects to have Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo available for Sunday's Premier League clash with arch-rivals Liverpool.Jan 13, 13:50
Gabriel Jesus not registered in time for Everton trip
Manchester City will be without new signing Gabriel Jesus for the trip to Everton having not completed his registration process in time.Jan 13, 13:40
Simone Zaza 'agrees deal with Valencia'
Valencia reportedly agree a deal to sign Simone Zaza, who is currently on loan at West Ham United from Juventus.Jan 13, 13:32
Tony Pulis confirms West Bromwich Albion interest in Jeffrey Schlupp
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis confirms that he would "love" to sign Jeffrey Schlupp from Leicester, but reveals that other positions are his priority.Jan 13, 13:22
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Matthew Wade century steers Australia to victory over Pakistan in first ODI
Australia ease to a 92-run victory over Pakistan in their first ODI at the Gabba, thanks largely to a maiden century from Matthew Wade.Jan 13, 13:11
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Preview:Leicester City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between champions Leicester City and league leaders Chelsea at the King Power Stadium.Jan 12, 22:10
Hashim Amla, JP Duminy put South Africa in command against Sri Lanka
Hashim Amla marks his 100th Test appearance with a century as South Africa take control of the third Test against Sri Lanka on day one in Johannesburg.Jan 12, 16:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Foumar-niasse.jpg "Everton's Oumar Niasse introduces himself to the crowd on the pitch before the match between Everton and Newcastle United at Goodison Park on February 3, 2016")
Oumar Niasse, Evandro Goebel 'undergoing Hull City medicals'
Hull City close in on the loan signings of Everton striker Oumar Niasse and Porto midfielder Evandro Goebel, both of whom are undergoing medicals at the club.Jan 12, 16:00
West Ham United 'reject £19.1m Marseille bid for Dimitri Payet'
West Ham United reportedly reject a £19.1m bid for wantaway midfielder Dimitri Payet, who has asked to leave the club during the January transfer window.Jan 12, 15:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-henderson.JPG "Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson celebrates following the team's Premier League victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016")
Jordan Henderson, Joel Matip return to Liverpool training
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson and defender Joel Matip return to training ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash with arch-rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford.Jan 12, 15:35
Oldham Athletic sack Stephen Robinson, appoint John Sheridan as new manager
League One strugglers Oldham Athletic sack Stephen Robinson and appoint John Sheridan as manager for a fifth time.Jan 12, 15:23
Claudio Ranieri: 'Jeffrey Schlupp likely to leave Leicester City'
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri confirms that Jeffrey Schlupp is free to leave the club this January if a suitable offer comes in.Jan 12, 15:09
Jonathan Tah cools Liverpool transfer speculation
Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah insists that he has no intention of leaving the club in January despite speculation linking him with a move to Liverpool.Jan 12, 14:58
/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 "confident" of reaching EFL Cup final
Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius remains "confident" of his side's chances of reaching the EFL Cup final despite losing 1-0 to Southampton in the first leg of their semi.Jan 12, 14:46
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Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur must build on Chelsea win'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino urges his side to build on their victory over Chelsea having seen a dip in form following an earlier triumph over Man City.Jan 12, 14:33
Tributes flood in for former England manager Graham Taylor
Sports Mole rounds up a selection of tributes paid to former England boss Graham Taylor following his death from a suspected heart attack, aged 72.Jan 12, 14:23
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