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World Rugby to speak with RFU over George North head injury
World Rugby will speak with the RFU regarding the decision not to sanction Northampton Saints for their treatment of a head injury suffered by George North.Dec 23, 20:25
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Ftoby-alderweireld.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld celebrates after scoring during the Champions League clash with AS Monaco at Wembley Stadium on September 14, 2016")
Toby Alderweireld fit to face Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals that Toby Alderweireld, Mousa Dembele and Vincent Janssen are all fit to face Southampton at St Mary's.Dec 23, 20:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fpedro.JPG "Chelsea winger Pedro in action against Leicester City during their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Pedro: 'Chelsea winning run better than Barcelona'
Chelsea forward Pedro claims that his side's current winning run is more impressive than any he experienced during his time at Barcelona.Dec 23, 20:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fsam-allardyce.jpg "A beaming Sam Allardyce on September 6, 2016")
Crystal Palace appoint Sam Allardyce as new manager
Crystal Palace confirm the appointment of former England boss Sam Allardyce as their new manager on a two-and-a-half-year deal.Dec 23, 19:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fvirgil-van-dijk_1.jpg "Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016")
Claude Puel: 'Southampton do not need to sell Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton manager Claude Puel insists that the club are in no rush to sell defender Virgil van Dijk despite reports of a £50m bid from Manchester City.Dec 23, 19:41
/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")
Slaven Bilic: 'I won't hold Andy Carroll back'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic plays down the prospect of resting Andy Carroll during the festive schedule, despite his injury-prone history.Dec 23, 19:32
Joey Barton return to Burnley in jeopardy?
Joey Barton's return to Burnley in the January transfer window could be in jeopardy after he was charged with betting offences by the FA.Dec 23, 19:23
Sam Allardyce 'appointed Crystal Palace manager'
Sam Allardyce reportedly signs a two-and-a-half-year deal to become the new manager of Crystal Palace, just a day after Alan Pardew was sacked.Dec 23, 19:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Ronald Koeman: 'Romelu Lukaku is a big part of Everton's future'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman believes that Romelu Lukaku will play a "big part" in the club's future, but admits that a new deal would not rule out a summer 2017 exit.Dec 22, 15:59
Paris Saint-Germain confirm new Thiago Silva contract
Paris Saint-Germain confirm that captain Thiago Silva has signed a four-year contract with the club, keeping him at the Parc des Princes until 2020.Dec 22, 15:49
Sam Allardyce 'to begin Crystal Palace talks within 24 hours'
Crystal Palace will reportedly open talks with former England boss Sam Allardyce within 24 hours as they look for a successor to the sacked Alan Pardew.Dec 22, 15:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Falan-pardew.JPG "Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016")
Alan Pardew "sad" to leave Crystal Palace
Former Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says that he is "sad" to see his time at Selhurst Park come to an end following his sacking by the club.Dec 22, 15:28
Agent confirms Benfica considering offer for Victor Lindelof
The agent of Benfica defender Victor Lindelof confirms that the club have received an offer for his client amid speculation linking him with a move to Manchester United.Dec 22, 15:20
Crystal Palace sack manager Alan Pardew
Crystal Palace sack manager Alan Pardew after just under two years in charge of the club, with the team sitting one point clear of the relegation zone.Dec 22, 15:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fronald-koeman.JPG "Everton manager Ronald Koeman looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Man City at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Ronald Koeman: 'It is a difficult time for Everton'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman admits that his side are going through a "difficult time", having won just two of their last 12 Premier League games.Dec 22, 14:54
/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")
Viktor Fischer to miss "two or three weeks" with knee injury
Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka reveals that winger Viktor Fischer will miss at least two to three weeks with a knee injury.Dec 22, 14:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fjames-mccarthy_3.jpg "Everton midfielder James McCarthy in action during his side's pre-season clash with Espanyol at Goodison Park on August 6, 2016")
James McCarthy out for up to three weeks
Everton boss Ronald Koeman reveals that James McCarthy is likely to miss up to three weeks with a hamstring injury, while Maarten Stekelenburg is a doubt for Boxing Day.Dec 22, 14:37
Thiago Silva 'signs new Paris Saint-Germain contract'
Paris Saint-Germain defender Thiago Silva reportedly agrees a new four-year contract with the club, keeping him at the Parc des Princes until 2020.Dec 22, 14:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Lothar Matthaus: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang worth more than Paul Pogba'
Former Germany captain Lothar Matthaus claims that Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is worth significantly more than Manchester United's Paul Pogba.Dec 22, 14:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmichy-batshuayi.jpg "Michy Batshuayi in action for Chelsea on August 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte urges Michy Batshuayi patience
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte warns that Michy Batshuayi needs time to adapt to the Premier League, having not made a single start in England's top flight so far.Dec 22, 14:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Feddie-howe.jpg "Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016")
Antonio Conte sees bright future for Eddie Howe
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte predicts a bright future for Bournemouth counterpart Eddie Howe ahead of the Boxing Day clash between the two sides.Dec 22, 13:59
/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")
Antonio Conte: 'Diego Costa, N'Golo Kante absences will be a test'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte admits that it will be difficult to replace suspended duo Diego Costa and N'Golo Kante for their Boxing Day clash with Bournemouth.Dec 22, 13:50
Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba has two-match ban extended
Cardiff City defender Sol Bamba will miss his side's Boxing Day clash with Brentford, having had an additional game added to his two-match ban for violent conduct.Dec 22, 13:42
Jack Butland 'still up to three months from return to fitness'
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland could face another three months on the sidelines, having undergone a second round of surgery on his injured ankle.Dec 22, 13:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fhugo-lloris.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in action during his side's Champions League Group E clash with Bayer Leverkusen at Wembley Stadium on November 2, 2016")
Hugo Lloris signs new six-year Tottenham Hotspur deal
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris signs a new six-year contract with the club to keep him at White Hart Lane until 2022.Dec 22, 13:10
Ibrahim Afellay in line for Stoke City return against Liverpool
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes reveals that Ibrahim Afellay could make his return from an eight-month injury absence against Liverpool at Anfield.Dec 22, 13:10
Bayern Munich ease past 10-man RB Leipzig
Bayern Munich move three points clear at the top of the Bundesliga courtesy of a 3-0 win over second-placed RB Leipzig, who played an hour with 10 men.Dec 21, 20:52
Live Commentary: Bayern Munich 3-0 RB Leipzig - as it happened
Relive Bayern Munich's 3-0 victory over 10-man title challengers RB Leipzig as the champions go three points clear heading into the winter break.Dec 21, 18:00
Arsenal 'chasing Valencia left-back Jose Gaya'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is reportedly lining up a move for 21-year-old Valencia left-back Jose Gaya as a replacement for Nacho Monreal.Dec 21, 16:01
James Rodriguez 'offered to Premier League clubs by Real Madrid'
Real Madrid reportedly offer wantaway midfielder Jame Rodriguez to a number of Premier League clubs, with the player favouring a move to Chelsea.Dec 21, 15:51
Carl Jenkinson to join West Ham United on loan for third time?
Arsenal full-back Carl Jenkinson could reportedly join West Ham United on loan for a third time during the January transfer window.Dec 21, 15:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fleroy-sane.jpg "Leroy Sane in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016")
Gary Neville: 'Leroy Sane could be devastating in Premier League'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes that Manchester City winger Leroy Sane will be "devastating" once he settles into the Premier League.Dec 21, 15:28
/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")
Alan Shearer: 'Harry Kane could break Premier League goals record'
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer believes that his Premier League goals record of 260 could be under threat from Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane.Dec 21, 15:17
Coventry City appoint Russell Slade as new manager
Coventry City confirm Russell Slade as their new manager until the end of the season.Dec 21, 15:02
Report: Chelsea lining up move for Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte reportedly earmarks Bayern Munich midfielder Arturo Vidal as one of his main transfer targets.Dec 21, 14:59
Benfica boss Rui Vitoria hints at Victor Lindelof exit
Benfica manager Rui Vitoria admits that "anyone" could leave the club in January amid speculation linking defender Victor Lindelof with a move to Manchester United.Dec 21, 14:49
Celtic 'to turn down Robert Snodgrass move'
Celtic are reportedly not interested in signing Hull City midfielder Robert Snodgrass, despite the Scotland international being willing to take a pay cut to move.Dec 21, 14:38
Northampton Saints escape sanction over George North treatment
Northampton Saints will face no sanction over their treatment of winger George North's latest head injury.Dec 21, 14:27
/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 returns to Manchester United training
Manchester United defender Eric Bailly returns to training following the knee injury he sustained against Crystal Palace.Dec 21, 14:19
Hull City interested in Swansea City winger Jefferson Montero?
Hull City are reportedly interested in signing Jefferson Montero from relegation rivals Swansea City during the January transfer window.Dec 21, 14:08
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