Olivier Giroud reacts during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'I have big respect for Olivier Giroud'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger heaps praise on the attitude of Olivier Giroud after the striker hit a late winner on his first league start of the season.
Dec 26, 20:54
Roberto Firmino in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016
Roberto Firmino arrested, charged with drink-driving
Liverpool forward Roberto Firmino is charged with drink-driving after being arrested in the early hours of Christmas Eve.
Dec 26, 20:42
Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016
David Moyes content with Manchester United reception
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that he is pleased with the reception he was given on his first return to former club Manchester United.
Dec 26, 20:31
Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Jose Mourinho reveals Wayne Rooney muscle injury
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reveals that captain Wayne Rooney missed the win over Sunderland due to a muscle injury.
Dec 26, 20:20
Zlatan Ibrahimovic FINALLY in a Manchester United shirt on August 27, 2016
Jose Mourinho: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at Manchester United next season'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reiterates that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will stay at the club for a second season.
Dec 26, 20:11
Hull City manager Mike Phelan looks on before his side's 6-1 drubbing at the hands of Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on October 15, 2016
Mike Phelan: 'Penalty was turning point against Manchester City'
Hull City manager Mike Phelan claims that one mistake changed the game during his side's 3-0 defeat at the hands of Manchester City on Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 20:01
John Stones in action for Manchester City on October 15, 2016
Pep Guardiola plays down John Stones injury concerns
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola plays down concerns over the injury sustained by John Stones during his side's 3-0 win over Hull City on Boxing Day.
Dec 26, 19:52
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'I enjoyed Manchester City win over Hull City'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits that there was pressure on his side to beat Hull after seeing their title rivals win in the earlier kickoffs.
Dec 26, 19:43
Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action for Manchester United against Hull City on August 27, 2016
Jose Mourinho hails "phenomenal" Henrikh Mkhitaryan goal
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho describes Henrikh Mkhitaryan's goal in the 3-1 win over Sunderland as "phenomenal".
Dec 26, 19:34
Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016
Antonio Conte rules out Michy Batshuayi exit in January
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte claims that allowing Michy Batshuayi to leave Stamford Bridge on loan in January would be a "defeat" for the club and himself.
Dec 26, 19:23
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: 'Chelsea win over Bournemouth sent a good message'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte believes that beating Bournemouth 3-0 without Diego Costa or N'Golo Kante sends out a "good message" to the rest of the league.
Dec 26, 19:13
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates with manager Ronald Koeman after scoring the opening goal in his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
Champions Leicester City slump to defeat at home to Everton
Everton climb up to seventh in the Premier League table courtesy of a 2-0 victory over champions Leicester City at the King Power Stadium.
Dec 26, 17:02
Zlatan Ibrahimovic of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Manchester United ease past Sunderland on David Moyes return
David Moyes's first return to Old Trafford ends in defeat as his Sunderland side fall to a 3-1 loss at the hands of Manchester United.
Dec 26, 16:58
Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016
Live Commentary: Manchester United 3-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 3-1 victory over Sunderland as David Moyes's first return to Old Trafford ends in a Boxing Day defeat.
Dec 26, 13:59
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Mako Vunipola a doubt for Six Nations with knee injury
England prop Mako Vunipola could miss the Six Nations after suffering suspected knee ligament damage during Saracens' Champions Cup win over Sale Sharks.
Dec 24, 16:00
John Terry of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016
John Terry: 'Chelsea are looking really good'
Chelsea captain John Terry says that his side are "looking really good" since manager Antonio Conte switched to a 3-4-3 formation.
Dec 24, 15:50
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
Frank Lampard: 'I would love Chelsea return'
Chelsea's all-time leading goalscorer Frank Lampard says that he would "love" to return to the club as a player.
Dec 24, 15:37
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Slaven Bilic "expecting" upturn in results
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that he is "expecting" his side to improve both their results and their performances in the second half of the season.
Dec 24, 15:24
Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016
David Moyes hails "incredible" Victor Anichebe
Sunderland manager David Moyes believes that free agent signing Victor Anichebe would be worth "a lot of money" in the January transfer window.
Dec 24, 14:57
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016
Granit Xhaka: 'Discipline not a problem'
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka insists that his disciplinary record is not a problem despite having been shown eight red cards since 2014.
Dec 24, 14:44
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Jose Mourinho: 'Easy to settle at Manchester United'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he found it "easy" to settle at the club despite battling with FA charges and indifferent form.
Dec 24, 14:26
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
David Moyes: 'Jermain Defoe not for sale at any price'
Sunderland manager David Moyes insists that "priceless" Jermain Defoe is not for sale in January amid reported interest from West Ham United.
Dec 24, 14:01
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley watches on from the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016
Bob Bradley: 'Swansea City too easy to play against'
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley admits that his side have been too easy to play against at times this season.
Dec 24, 13:51
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on November 19, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City will not underestimate Hull City'
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reveals that his players will be in for training on Christmas Day to prepare for a "difficult" Boxing Day clash with Hull City.
Dec 24, 13:37
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
Sam Allardyce: 'Crystal Palace job easier than Sunderland one'
New Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce says that the task of keeping the Eagles in the Premier League is easier than doing the same with Sunderland last season.
Dec 24, 13:25
Sam Allardyce takes England training on August 30, 2016
Sam Allardyce: 'England sacking was one of my darkest moments'
New Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce describes his sacking by England after only 67 days in charge as one of the "darkest moments" of his career.
Dec 24, 13:11
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
Emmanuel Eboue: "I wanted to kill myself"
Former Arsenal defender Emmanuel Eboue reveals that his 12-month ban from football has driven him to the brink of suicide.
Dec 23, 23:04
Raheem Sterling in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Pep Guardiola challenges Raheem Sterling to maintain form
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola challenges Raheem Sterling to rediscover his early-season form after scoring the winner against Arsenal last time out.
Dec 23, 22:52
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Arsene Wenger: 'Contract uncertainty won't affect Arsenal plans'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that the uncertainty over his own future will not have an impact on the club's long-term planning.
Dec 23, 22:41
A pensive Arsene Wenger during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016
Arsene Wenger 'surprised' by festive schedule
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he is surprised by the lack of congestion during this year's festive fixtures.
Dec 23, 22:30
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
Liverpool 'monitoring Gabriel Barbosa situation'
Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on out-of-favour Inter Milan striker Gabriel Barbosa ahead of a possible January move.
Dec 23, 22:20
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Madison Keys out of Australian Open
World number eight Madison Keys reveals that she will miss the Australian Open after undergoing surgery on her wrist.
Dec 23, 22:08
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: 'Results more important than performances'
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka insists that results are more important than good performances, having been critical of his side after they beat Swansea 3-0.
Dec 23, 22:02
Runners make their way through Canary Wharf during the Virgin Money London Marathon on April 26, 2015
Yuliya Stepanova's former coach banned for 10 years
Vladimir Mokhnev, the former athletics coach of Russian whistleblower Yuliya Stepanova, is banned for 10 years by the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Dec 23, 21:46
Ilkay Gundogan in action for Manchester City on September 17, 2016
Ilkay Gundogan undergoes successful knee surgery
Manchester City midfielder Ilkay Gundogan provides a positive injury update after undergoing surgery on his season-ending knee injury.
Dec 23, 21:32
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016
Pep Guardiola not ruling out January arrivals at Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola insists that he is "happy" with his squad, but refuses to rule out January arrivals.
Dec 23, 21:22
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
Slaven Bilic: 'Keeping Dimitri Payet is a big statement'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that Dimitri Payet's decision to stay at the club during the summer was a "big statement" amid speculation of a January exit.
Dec 23, 21:10
Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016
David Moyes: 'I was unfairly treated at Manchester United'
Sunderland manager David Moyes claims that the likes of Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola would have struggled to follow Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United.
Dec 23, 20:54
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
Sam Allardyce looking to "bring some joy" to Crystal Palace
New Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce is confident that he can take the team forward after replacing Alan Pardew at Selhurst Park.
Dec 23, 20:37
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