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Manuel Pellegrini unconcerned by Pep Guardiola speculation
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini insists that he is unconcerned by rumours linking Pep Guardiola with a summer move to the Etihad Stadium.Dec 18, 22:54
Louis van Gaal calls for belief from fans
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal urges the club's fans to continue believing in the team despite their poor recent form.Dec 18, 22:43
David Beckham hoping for swift Jose Mourinho return
Former Manchester United midfielder David Beckham hopes to see Jose Mourinho back managing in the Premier League sooner rather than later.Dec 18, 22:26
Steve Harper: 'Penny has dropped for Newcastle United'
Former Newcastle United keeper Steve Harper hails the increased work rate shown by the team in recent victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool.Dec 18, 22:12
Paul Caddis penalty hands Birmingham City first win in six
A controversial Paul Caddis penalty hands Birmingham City a first win in six games at the expense of fellow playoff hopefuls Cardiff City.Dec 18, 21:42
Nice return to winning ways against Montpellier
Nice win for the first time in six matches to move within one point of the top four, beating Montpellier 1-0 at the Allianz Riviera.Dec 18, 21:24
Schalke 04 climb up to fourth with Hoffenheim scalp
Schalke move up to fourth in the table courtesy of a 1-0 victory over struggling Hoffenheim at Veltins Arena.Dec 18, 21:21
Rene Meulensteen: 'Guus Hiddink will do well for Chelsea'
Former Fulham manager Rene Meulensteen backs Guus Hiddink to succeed at Chelsea should he take over on an interim basis following the departure of Jose Mourinho.Dec 18, 20:24
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Tyson Fury to attend Sports Personality of the Year awards
World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury confirms that he will attend the Sports Personality of the Year awards, despite calls for him to be removed as a nominee.Dec 18, 20:06
Jurgen Klopp: 'Dejan Lovren could be fit for Leicester City clash'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that the injury to Dejan Lovren is not as serious as first feared, saying that the defender could play against Leicester.Dec 18, 19:42
Team News: Shane Lowry handed Birmingham City debut
Shane Lowry is handed his Birmingham City debut for the Championship clash with Cardiff City at St Andrew's.Dec 18, 19:18
Jurgen Klopp apologises to Tony Pulis for handshake snub
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp apologises to West Brom boss Tony Pulis for refusing to shake his hand following the 2-2 draw between the sides at Anfield.Dec 18, 19:08
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's relegation battle between a resurgent Newcastle United and rock-bottom Aston Villa at St James' Park.Dec 18, 17:40
Preview:Everton vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday's Premier League clash between Everton and leaders Leicester City at Goodison Park.Dec 18, 15:04
Preview:Chelsea vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Chelsea's first match since parting company with Jose Mourinho as the struggling champions host Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.Dec 18, 13:43
Nemanja Matic baffled by Chelsea form
Chelsea midfielder Nemanja Matic admits that he "cannot explain" why his side have struggled so much this season following their ninth league defeat of the campaign.Dec 16, 17:51
Gary Cahill: 'Chelsea will turn things around'
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill believes that his side will turn their season around despite sitting just a point above the relegation zone after 16 games.Dec 16, 17:37
Report: Chelsea line up Juande Ramos as Jose Mourinho replacement
Former Tottenham boss Juande Ramos emerges as a shock candidate to take over from Jose Mourinho at Chelsea on an interim basis.Dec 16, 17:22
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George North: 'Concussion problems behind me'
Northampton Saints winger George North insists that his concussion problems are behind him and that he can now play without worrying about his previous head injuries.Dec 16, 17:00
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Andy Murray to retain Amelie Mauresmo as coach for 2016
Andy Murray reveals that he will continue to work with coach Amelie Mauresmo in 2016, but has parted company with Jonas Bjorkman.Dec 16, 16:45
Steve Evans: 'Sol Bamba ready to return against Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Leeds United manager Steve Evans reveals that captain Sol Bamba is in line to return to the side against Wolves following more than a month on the sidelines.Dec 16, 16:29
Steve Evans: 'Neil Redfearn could be one game from sack'
Leeds United manager Steve Evans suggests that Rotherham boss Neil Redfearn could be one game away from the sack after complaining that his side are not good enough.Dec 16, 16:12
Neil Redfearn: 'Rotherham United not good enough to avoid relegation'
Rotherham United manager Neil Redfearn claims that his side are not good enough to stay in the Championship this season following a third consecutive defeat.Dec 16, 16:05
Brighton & Hove Albion's Solly March ruled out for season
Brighton & Hove Albion winger Solly March is ruled out for the rest of the season with an ACL injury.Dec 16, 15:45
Kenny Jackett: 'No interest in Benik Afobe'
Wolves manager Kenny Jackett insists that there has been no interest shown in striker Benik Afobe ahead of the January transfer window.Dec 16, 15:28
Steven Naismith coy on Everton future
Everton forward Steven Naismith insists that his thoughts are solely on the club's upcoming fixtures rather than speculation over his own future.Dec 15, 17:05
Leighton Baines delighted with Everton return
Everton left-back Leighton Baines reveals that he is nearing peak fitness having played a full 90 minutes for the first time since May during the 1-1 draw with Norwich.Dec 15, 16:54
Paul McShane: 'Reading can turn things around'
Reading captain Paul McShane insists that his side can haul themselves back into playoff contention following a spell of just one win in nine games.Dec 15, 16:42
Augsburg manager Stefan Reuter: 'Drawing Liverpool is a dream'
Augsburg manager Stefan Reuter reveals that their Europa League last-32 tie with Liverpool was the match that "everybody was dreaming of" at the club.Dec 15, 13:55
Jose Mourinho: 'Chelsea players should feel humbled'
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho claims that his players need to change their mindset and accept where they are in the table, having fallen to a ninth defeat of the season.Dec 15, 13:38
Jose Mourinho rules out January spending spree
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho does not believe that it would be "fair" of him to demand money to spend in the January transfer window.Dec 15, 13:25
Marco Reus ruled out for rest of year
Borussia Dortmund forward Marco Reus is ruled out until after the winter break due to a groin injury.Dec 15, 13:09
Tony Cascarino slams "tamest" Chelsea display
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino suggests that there are problems behind the scenes at the club following their 2-1 defeat to Leicester City.Dec 15, 12:54
Nolito ruled out for a month with hamstring injury
Rumoured Barcelona and Arsenal target Nolito is ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury sustained in Celta Vigo's 1-0 win over Espanyol.Dec 15, 12:38
Tony Cascarino: 'Time running out for Jose Mourinho'
Former Chelsea striker Tony Cascarino believes that Roman Abramovich will soon lose patience with Jose Mourinho and the club's "embarrassing" results.Dec 15, 12:23
Frank Lampard: 'No benefit in sacking Jose Mourinho'
Chelsea legend Frank Lampard questions whether sacking Jose Mourinho would benefit the team this season, suggesting that the 2015-16 campaign is already a lost cause.Dec 15, 12:10
Live Commentary: Leicester City 2-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Find out how Leicester City returned to the top of the Premier League table by beating Chelsea at the King Power Stadium.Dec 14, 18:59
Klaus Allofs: 'Wolfsburg confident of Champions League progress'
Wolfsburg general manager Klaus Allofs admits that his side got the draw that they were hoping for when being paired with Gent in the last 16 of the Champions League.Dec 14, 13:00
Jerome Boateng: 'Bayern Munich are favourites'
Bayern Munich defender Jerome Boateng believes that his side should be considered favourites for their Champions League last-16 clash with Juventus.Dec 14, 12:45
Franz Beckenbauer: 'Juventus clash is mouth-watering'
Bayern Munich ambassador Franz Beckenbauer expects a "mouth-watering" tie between his side and Juventus in the last 16 of the Champions League.Dec 14, 12:32
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