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Mark Hughes confident of first-leg advantage in League Cup
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is confident that his side can cause Liverpool problems in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final.Jan 4, 19:30
Rafael Benitez sacked by Real Madrid, Zinedine Zidane takes over
Real Madrid confirm that they have sacked Rafael Benitez as manager, with Zinedine Zidane replacing the Spaniard as the club's new head coach.Jan 4, 19:07
Darren Fletcher: 'Saido Berahino should follow Stephane Sessegnon example'
West Brom midfielder Darren Fletcher urges Saido Berahino to use his current spell out of the side as motivation to get himself back into the first-team plans.Jan 3, 23:32
Quique Flores: 'Manchester City are favourites for title'
Watford manager Quique Flores believes that Manchester City are favourites to lift the Premier League title in May.Jan 3, 23:12
Louis van Gaal: 'Pressure is lowering'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes that results will begin to improve for his side as the pressure on them lessens.Jan 3, 22:54
James Ward-Prowse calls for Southampton character
Southampton midfielder James Ward-Prowse calls on his side to show character in order to improve their poor recent form.Jan 3, 21:59
Mauricio Pochettino: 'We need to be careful with Dele Alli'
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino warns that Dele Alli must be carefully developed if he is to fulfil his potential.Jan 3, 21:24
Kyle Walker: 'Exciting times for Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur right-back Kyle Walker says that it is a "pleasure" to play with the club's "exciting" current crop of players.Jan 3, 21:02
Roberto Martinez praises "immense" Ross Barkley
Everton manager Roberto Martinez heaps praise on the "immense" Ross Barkley for his display in the 1-1 draw with Tottenham at Goodison Park.Jan 3, 20:43
Jamie Vardy to undergo minor surgery
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy could miss up to two weeks in order to undergo minor surgery on his groin.Jan 3, 20:17
Mauricio Pochettino bemoans 'two dropped points'
Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says that his side are "very disappointed" having only managed a 1-1 draw against Everton at Goodison Park.Jan 3, 20:04
Alan Pardew: 'First goal changed things against Chelsea'
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew admits that Chelsea's first goal changed the course of the match during the Blues' 3-0 win at Selhurst Park.Jan 3, 19:44
Guus Hiddink: 'John Obi Mikel is the ideal player for Chelsea'
Interim Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink stresses the importance of John Obi Mikel to his plans for the remainder of the season.Jan 3, 19:13
Victor Wanyama apologises to Southampton over red card
Southampton midfielder Victor Wanyama apologises to the club and its fans for the red card he received against Norwich City.Jan 3, 18:56
Guus Hiddink: 'Chelsea players must do the dirty work'
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink calls on his players to do the "dirty work" in order to help the club climb the Premier League table.Jan 3, 18:32
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Sir Ian Botham hails "magnificent" Ben Stokes
Sir Ian Botham heaps praise on Ben Stokes after the all-rounder broke the English record for the quickest Test double-century during the second Test against South Africa.Jan 3, 18:13
Guus Hiddink hints at Chelsea Champions League challenge
Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink suggests that his side have not given up on the possibility of qualifying for Champions League football next season.Jan 3, 16:05
Alan Pardew: 'Chelsea mentality has changed'
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew admits that Chelsea's mentality has changed under Guus Hiddink after the Blues ran out 3-0 winners at Selhurst Park.Jan 3, 15:59
John Terry: 'Chelsea getting back to their best'
Chelsea captain John Terry believes that his side returned to their title-winning form of last season during the 3-0 win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.Jan 3, 15:45
Chelsea cruise past Crystal Palace to hand Guus Hiddink first win
Chelsea pick up their first win of Guus Hiddink's second spell in charge by cruising past Crystal Palace 3-0 at Selhurst Park.Jan 3, 15:22
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 0-3 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Chelsea's 3-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park as goals from Oscar, Willian and Diego Costa hand Guus Hiddink the first win of his second spell.Jan 3, 12:30
Guus Hiddink calls for Chelsea players to take the lead
Interim Chelsea manager Guus Hiddink calls on more of his players to take a tactical lead in games, as they did in his previous spell in charge of the club.Jan 2, 22:58
Quique Flores "very happy" despite Watford defeat
Watford boss Quique Flores insists that he is "very happy" with his players despite falling to a dramatic 2-1 defeat at the hands of Manchester City.Jan 2, 22:40
Louis van Gaal hails "amazing" Wayne Rooney landmark
Man United manager Louis van Gaal hails Wayne Rooney's "amazing" achievement of moving second in the all-time scoring lists for both the Premier League and the club.Jan 2, 22:27
Ronald Koeman: 'I feel let down by Southampton players'
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman says that he has been "let down" by Sadio Mane and Victor Wanyama following disciplinary issues surrounding their 1-0 loss to Norwich.Jan 2, 22:14
Arsene Wenger impressed by Petr Cech display
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praises the performance of Petr Cech after he kept yet another clean sheet in the Gunners' 1-0 victory over Newcastle United.Jan 2, 22:00
West Ham United's Manuel Lanzini 'out for a month'
West Ham United co-chairman David Gold reveals that Manuel Lanzini could miss four to six weeks through injury.Jan 2, 21:47
Manuel Pellegrini hails Manchester City character
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini hails his side's character after they scored twice in the final 10 minutes to beat Watford 2-1 at Vicarage Road.Jan 2, 21:34
Atletico Madrid edge past Levante to move top of La Liga
A late Thomas Partey goal sends Atletico Madrid to the top of La Liga courtesy of a narrow 1-0 victory over bottom-of-the-table Levante.Jan 2, 21:20
Manchester City rescue late win over Watford
Manchester City score twice in the final 10 minutes to come from behind and beat Watford 2-1 at Vicarage Road to close the gap on leaders Arsenal.Jan 2, 19:23
Live Commentary: Watford 1-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Manchester City's dramatic 2-1 victory over Watford as goals from Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero in the final 10 minutes hand the title challengers a vital win.Jan 2, 17:05
Wayne Rooney flick ends Manchester United's eight-match winless run
Wayne Rooney scores the winner as Manchester United pick up their first victory in nine matches with a 2-1 triumph over Swansea City at Old Trafford.Jan 2, 16:55
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-1 Swansea City - as it happened
Relive Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Swansea and Wayne Rooney scores to give the Red Devils their first win in nine games.Jan 2, 14:00
Preview:Everton vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole looks ahead to Sunday's Premier League showdown between free-scoring Everton and high-flying Tottenham Hotspur at Goodison Park.Jan 1, 20:55
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the first Premier League London derby of 2016 as high-flying Crystal Palace host Chelsea at Selhurst Park.Jan 1, 19:46
Tiago Ilori to return to Liverpool?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering terminating the loan of Liverpool defender Tiago Ilori during the January transfer window.Jan 1, 13:59
Eddie Howe: 'Leicester City form is no fluke'
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe hails Leicester City's "outstanding" form this season ahead of his side's trip to the King Power Stadium.Jan 1, 13:50
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City are in a good position'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini believes that his side are in a "good position" to challenge for the title at the halfway stage of the season.Jan 1, 13:40
Roberto Martinez backs Tottenham Hotspur for title challenge
Everton manager Roberto Martinez believes that Tottenham Hotspur are capable of building a serious title challenge in the second half of the season.Jan 1, 13:30
Arsene Wenger: 'Steve McClaren needs time at Newcastle United'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger backs Steve McClaren to turn things around at Newcastle United if he is given time to do so.Jan 1, 13:19
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