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South Africa international Johan Goosen 'retires from rugby, aged 24'
Racing 92 president Jacky Lorenzetti launches a scathing attack on South Africa fly-half Johan Goosen following his apparent retirement from the sport aged just 24.Dec 16, 22:33
/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")
Andy Carroll: 'I enjoy physical battles'
West Ham United striker Andy Carroll insists that he still relishes the physical battle despite suffering from numerous injury problems in recent seasons.Dec 16, 22:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fanthony-martial_1.jpg "Manchester United forward Anthony Martial does a better celebration after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Anthony Martial 'annoyed' by lack of game time
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial admits that he is 'annoyed' by his lack of game time this season having started just seven Premier League games.Dec 16, 22:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fdavid-wagner-huddersfield-town.jpg "Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner is unimpressed on October 16, 2016")
Elias Kachunga brace sends Huddersfield Town third
Elias Kachunga scores both Huddersfield Town goals in a 2-1 victory over Norwich City to fire the Terriers up to third in the Championship table.Dec 16, 21:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "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 wary of 'dangerous' Chinese Super League
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte describes the money in Chinese football as a "danger" to every club in the world amid speculation linking Oscar with a move to Shanghai SIPG.Dec 16, 21:16
West Ham United confirm new Reece Oxford contract
West Ham United confirm that midfielder Reece Oxford has signed a new four-and-a-half-year deal with the club on his 18th birthday.Dec 16, 21:04
Thibaut Courtois "fully committed" to Chelsea
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois insists that he is "fully committed" to the club despite suggesting that he wanted to leave during the summer.Dec 16, 20:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fslaven-bilic.jpg "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 denies Dimitri Payet, Anthony Martial swap deal
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic doubts that there is any truth in rumours linking the club with a swap deal involving Dimitri Payet and Manchester United's Anthony Martial.Dec 16, 20:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fcallum-wilson.jpg "Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson celebrates after scoring his side's fifth goal in their 6-1 victory over Hull City at the Vitality Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Everton 'to rival West Ham United for Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson'
Everton reportedly join West Ham United in the race to sign £20m-rated Bournemouth striker Callum Wilson in January.Dec 16, 20:20
Andy Carroll: 'West Ham United too good for relegation battle'
West Ham United striker Andy Carroll claims that his side are too good to be involved in a relegation battle this season.Dec 16, 20:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fnolito_1.jpg "Nolito in action for Manchester City on August 28, 2016")
Nolito: 'Best is yet to come from Manchester City'
Manchester City forward Nolito insists that the best is yet to come from his side ahead of their Premier League clash with title rivals Arsenal at the Etihad.Dec 16, 19:52
Agent: 'Simone Zaza will return to Juventus'
The agent of on-loan West Ham United striker Simone Zaza claims that his client will "definitely" return to parent club Juventus in the January transfer window.Dec 16, 19:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fpep-guardiola.JPG "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 declares admiration for Arsene Wenger
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola declares his respect and admiration for Arsenal counterpart Arsene Wenger, describing him at "the boss".Dec 16, 19:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho_1.jpg "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 plays down chance of January arrivals
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he is not on the lookout for new signings in January as he is happy with his current squad.Dec 16, 19:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjurgen-klopp.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Preview:Everton vs. Liverpool
Sports Mole previews Monday night's Merseyside derby between Everton and Liverpool at Goodison Park.Dec 16, 15:48
Preview:Manchester City vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews Sunday's mouth-watering Premier League clash between Manchester City and Arsenal at the Etihad Stadium.Dec 16, 14:35
Pablo Zabaleta unsure over Manchester City future
Man City full-back Pablo Zabaleta admits that he is unsure about his future at the club beyond the end of his current contract, which expires at the end of the season.Dec 15, 22:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fmoussa-sissoko.jpg "Moussa Sissoko in action for Tottenham during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Sunderland at White Hart Lane on September 18, 2016")
Moussa Sissoko pleased with Tottenham Hotspur progress
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Moussa Sissoko believes that he is beginning to get on the right track following a slow start to life at the club.Dec 15, 22:47
Malky Mackay: 'Judge me by future actions'
New SFA performance director Malky Mackay insists that he has learnt from his past mistakes and asks to be judged on his actions going forward.Dec 15, 22:35
Gianfranco Zola: 'I need to prove myself to Birmingham City fans'
New Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola admits that he needs to prove himself to the club's fans after replacing popular boss Gary Rowett.Dec 15, 22:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fchristian-benteke.jpg "Christian Benteke celebrates during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Christian Benteke: 'No rift with Jurgen Klopp'
Former Liverpool striker Christian Benteke insists that there was no rift with Jurgen Klopp during their time together at Anfield.Dec 15, 22:07
Walter Mazzarri compares Etienne Capoue to Marek Hamsik
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri likens in-form midfielder Etienne Capoue to Napoli attacker Marek Hamsik.Dec 15, 21:55
Gianfranco Zola: 'I have sympathy for Gary Rowett'
New Birmingham City manager Gianfranco Zola says that he has sympathy for predecessor Gary Rowett following his shock sacking by the club.Dec 15, 21:44
Claudio Ranieri hints at Kasper Schmeichel, Danny Drinkwater returns
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri hints that Kasper Schmeichel and Danny Drinkwater could return for the Premier League trip to face Stoke City.Dec 15, 21:27
Ander Herrera: 'Manchester United not on top form against Crystal Palace'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera admits that his side were not at their best during the 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Dec 15, 21:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Ftroy-deeney.jpg "Troy Deeney looks dejected during the Premier League game between Burnley and Watford on September 26, 2016")
Walter Mazzarri: 'Troy Deeney feeling pressure to score 100th goal'
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri admits that captain Troy Deeney may be feeling the pressure to score his 100th goal for the club, having failed to score in his last nine.Dec 15, 21:00
West Ham United 'want Anthony Martial in Dimitri Payet swap deal'
West Ham United will reportedly only allow Dimitri Payet to join Manchester United in January if they get Anthony Martial in return.Dec 15, 20:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fluis-suarez-golden-boot.JPG "Barcelona forward Luis Suarez proudly holds aloft his Golden Boot prior to his side's La Liga clash with Granada on October 29, 2016")
Luis Suarez "overjoyed" by new Barcelona contract
Barcelona striker Lionel Messi expresses his delight at having signed a new long-term deal with the club and urges Lionel Messi to join him in committing his future.Dec 15, 20:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney in action during the Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
MP names Manchester United, Wayne Rooney in "tax-dodging" investigation
Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke mentions Manchester United and Wayne Rooney in relation to an image rights tax-dodging investigation.Dec 15, 20:23
Ander Herrera: 'No easy games in Premier League'
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera warns his side that they cannot afford to look further ahead than their next match against West Bromwich Albion.Dec 15, 20:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjake-hesketh.jpg "Jake Hesketh agrees a new Southampton deal on December 15, 2016")
Jake Hesketh signs new long-term Southampton deal
Southampton midfielder Jake Hesketh signs a new long-term deal at the club, keeping him at St Mary's until 2021.Dec 15, 19:53
Ander Herrera hails "unbelievable" Paul Pogba
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera hails the number of game-changers in the side, reserving special praise for Paul Pogba.Dec 15, 19:43
/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 "confident" in Leicester City players
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri insists that he remains "confident" in his players, but admits that they need to improve their away form in the Premier League.Dec 15, 19:32
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "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 duo Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Marcos Rojo escape FA punishment
Manchester United duo Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Marcos Rojo both escape retrospective punishment from the FA following incidents during their 2-1 win over Crystal Palace.Dec 15, 19:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fwalter-mazzarri.jpg "Walter Mazzarri watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016")
Walter Mazzarri expecting lengthy Roberto Pereyra absence
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri reveals that the full extent of Roberto Pereyra's knee injury is still unknown, but that he doesn't expect the midfielder back soon.Dec 15, 19:10
Preview:West Bromwich Albion vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United at The Hawthorns.Dec 15, 15:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea_1.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates with Chelsea teammates after scoring during his side's victory over Everton at Stamford Bridge on November 5, 2016")
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between struggling Crystal Palace and league leaders Chelsea at Selhurst Park.Dec 15, 14:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Floris-karius_1.jpg "Liverpool goalkeeper Loris Karius in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Derby County at the iPro Stadium on September 20, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Loris Karius is still a great keeper'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that Loris Karius is "still a great keeper" despite dropping him to the bench during the 3-0 win over Middlesbrough.Dec 14, 22:12
Jurgen Klopp hails "wonderful" Adam Lallana
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp praises the goalscoring form of Adam Lallana after his brace in the 3-0 victory over Middlesbrough at the Riverside.Dec 14, 22:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fadam-lallana.JPG "Liverpool's Adam Lallana during the Premier League match between Chelsea and Liverpool at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016")
Adam Lallana: 'Too early to look at Premier League table'
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana insists that it is still too early to look at the league table despite firing his side second courtesy of a 3-0 win over Middlesbrough.Dec 14, 21:56
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