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Chelsea transfer news: Xavi Simons agent opens up on failed move as Enzo Maresca explains Alejandro Garnacho decision
The agent of Tottenham Hotspur playmaker Xavi Simons opens up on the Dutchman's failed move to Chelsea, revealing that 'certain constraints' were behind the summer transfer collapse.Sep 21, 07:38
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Man United left 'shellshocked' as Premier League rivals enter Carlos Baleba transfer race
A 'shellshocked' Manchester United side will supposedly face competition from a Big Six Premier League rival to sign £100m-rated Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba next summer.Sep 21, 07:18
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Man United 2-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ruben Amorim, Bruno Fernandes triumph in chaotic 10v10 battle
Manchester United avoid a potential catastrophic collapse as they edge out Chelsea 2-1 in a frenetic 10v10 Premier League battle at Old Trafford.Sep 20, 18:14
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Arsenal vs. Man City predictions: Mikel Arteta to knock Pep Guardiola out of Premier League title race?
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Manchester City, the Sports Mole team picks their winner for the blockbuster contest.Sep 20, 16:35
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Arsenal vs. Man City: How Gunners can play into Viktor Gyokeres's hands after Champions League hat-trick
Arsenal can play into Viktor Gyokeres's hands against Manchester City on Sunday and will not fear defeat against their former perpetual nemesis, Charles Watts has told Sports Mole.Sep 20, 16:01
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Liverpool 2-1 Everton: Arne Slot's 30-minute 'sparkle' in Merseyside derby is positive omen for Reds
Following Liverpool's 2-1 Merseyside derby win over Everton, Reds expert David Lynch and Sports Mole senior reporter Ben Knapton give their take on the Premier League match.Sep 20, 14:33
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Liverpool 2-1 Everton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Ryan Gravenberch masterclass wins Merseyside derby
Liverpool survive a second-half scare to triumph 2-1 over Everton in Saturday's Premier League Merseyside derby at Anfield, equalling an 88-year-old club record in the process.Sep 20, 12:32
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Arsenal vs. Man City: Mikel Arteta's three options to replace Martin Odegaard after latest injury update
Ahead of Sunday's Premier League blockbuster between Arsenal and Manchester City, Sports Mole explores Mikel Arteta's options to solve the Martin Odegaard dilemma amid fears that the Gunners captain could miss out again.Sep 20, 11:17
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Ballon d'Or 2025: Voting system explained, how to watch, date, nominees, everything you need to know
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about the 2025 Ballon d'Or ceremony, including how to watch and how the voting works.Sep 20, 10:24
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Man United transfer news: Why Gianluigi Donnarumma move fell through as £130m decision 'revealed'
Manchester United reportedly avoided making a serious play for Gianluigi Donnarumma due to extortionate cost of a proposed deal, the value of which has now been revealed.Sep 20, 07:43
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Manchester United: Sir Jim Ratcliffe sent 'prayer' plea by Red Devils director as Ruben Amorim future discussed
Manchester United director of football Jason Wilcox is 'praying' for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to make a particular decision over his own future and that of under-fire head coach Ruben Amorim.Sep 20, 07:20
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Liverpool vs. Everton: Mohamed Salah out to break Steven Gerrard record as Reds chase 88-year-old Merseyside derby feat
Liverpool can equal an 88-year-old club record and Mohamed Salah can create Merseyside derby history when the Reds host Everton in Saturday's early Premier League kickoff.Sep 20, 06:59
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Bukayo Saka's record vs. Man City for Arsenal
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Bukayo Saka's record for Arsenal against Manchester City.Sep 19, 17:45
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Arsenal vs. Man City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Premier League rivals Manchester City and Arsenal.Sep 19, 17:36
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Mohamed Salah's record vs. Everton
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Mohamed Salah's record against Everton during his time at Liverpool and Chelsea.Sep 18, 22:50
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Brighton vs. Tottenham: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Brighton & Hove Albion and Tottenham Hotspur.Sep 18, 08:00
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Man United vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between long-time Premier League rivals Manchester United and Chelsea.Sep 18, 08:00
Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Champions League clash
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Liverpool and Atletico Madrid, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.Sep 17, 23:20
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Ben White injury: Charles Watts delivers update as Arsenal face "big decision" over 27-year-old
Arsenal expert Charles Watts delivers the latest on Ben White's new injury concern, as Mikel Arteta is warned that he could have a "big decision" to make regarding the right-back's future.Sep 17, 16:15
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Gabriel Martinelli breaks Arsenal Champions League record in historically significant Athletic Bilbao victory
Gabriel Martinelli and Arsenal both create history in the Gunners' 2-0 Champions League league phase win over Athletic Bilbao at the San Mames Stadium.Sep 16, 20:13
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Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as super subs make Champions League history
Gabriel Martinelli and Leandro Trossard inspire Arsenal to victory off the bench as the Gunners open their Champions League campaign with a 2-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in San Mames.Sep 16, 17:44
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea predictions: Who will win Cole Palmer vs. Harry Kane Champions League clash?
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, the Sports Mole team predicts their winners for the blockbuster game between the two 2012 finalists.Sep 16, 17:06
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Arsenal lineup vs. Athletic Bilbao confirmed as Mikel Arteta deals "real blow" with one change
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta makes just the one change to his starting lineup for Tuesday's Champions League opener against Athletic Bilbao.Sep 16, 16:39
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Liverpool vs. Atletico Madrid: Arne Slot drops exciting Alexander Isak hint as injury update given
Arne Slot refuses to rule out Alexander Isak starting for Liverpool in their Champions League league phase clash with Atletico Madrid on Wednesday night.Sep 16, 16:14
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Preview:Korea Open: Jaqueline Cristian vs. Emma Raducanu - prediction, form
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Korea Open first-round match between Jaqueline Cristian and Emma Raducanu, including predictions and form.Sep 16, 15:31
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Arsenal backed to set new Champions League record in Athletic Bilbao clash as Mikel Arteta sent Ethan Nwaneri message
Arsenal are backed to make history in Tuesday's Champions League clash with Athletic Bilbao, but Mikel Arteta is warned that he could deal a "real blow" to one of his Hale End talents.Sep 16, 11:29
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Real Madrid vs. Marseille: Franco Mastantuono out to break Los Blancos record in Champions League showdown
Real Madrid phenom Franco Mastantuono could set a new club Champions League record when Los Blancos face Marseille in their opening game of the 2025-26 tournament.Sep 16, 07:47
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Mohamed Salah could surpass Steven Gerrard and equal Zlatan Ibrahimovic in Liverpool vs. Atletico Champions League clash
Liverpool wing wizard Mohamed Salah is set to surpass Steven Gerrard when the Reds host Atletico Madrid in Wednesday's Champions League clash at Anfield.Sep 16, 07:29
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Barcelona transfer news: Joan Laporta 'obsessed' with signing 129-goal Robert Lewandowski replacement
Barcelona president Joan Laporta is 'obsessed' with signing a 150 G/A Premier League striker as a successor to Robert Lewandowski, according to a report.Sep 16, 07:07
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Arsenal team news for Athletic Bilbao clash revealed as Mikel Arteta drops Bukayo Saka Man City hint
Mikel Arteta delivers the latest team news ahead of Arsenal's Champions League clash with Athletic Bilbao and answers a transfer question regarding Nico Williams.Sep 15, 20:17
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Arsenal can set new Champions League winning record against Athletic Bilbao after Real Madrid pummelling
Arsenal could set a new Champions League record with victory over Athletic Bilbao in their opening league phase encounter on Tuesday evening.Sep 15, 17:54
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Champions League predictions: Liverpool, Barcelona, Arsenal tipped to go all the way in 2025-26 tournament
Ahead of the start of the Champions League league phase, the Sports Mole team picks their winners for the 2025-26 tournament, as three different teams are backed to lift the trophy.Sep 15, 17:06
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Martin Odegaard, William Saliba injury updates revealed as Arsenal release training photos before Athletic Bilbao clash
Arsenal receive mixed news on the injury front ahead of their Champions League opener with Athletic Bilbao on Tuesday evening.Sep 15, 15:18
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Tottenham injury latest: Thomas Frank suffers blow before Villarreal clash as training footage released
Dominic Solanke is not seen in team training with Tottenham Hotspur ahead of their Champions League opener against Villarreal on Tuesday evening.Sep 15, 14:57
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: Harry Kane's record against the Blues ahead of Champions League tie
Ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Harry Kane's record against the Blues.Sep 15, 14:11
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Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between Chelsea and Bayern Munich.Sep 15, 13:52
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Team News: Bayern Munich vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea.Sep 15, 13:35
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Chelsea lineup vs. Bayern Munich: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Cole Palmer among four changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich.Sep 15, 13:25
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Preview:Bayern Munich vs Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Bayern Munich and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Sep 15, 12:42
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Liverpool lineup vs. Atletico Madrid: Predicted XI for Champions League clash as Arne Slot makes Alexander Isak call
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Atletico Madrid.Sep 15, 11:32
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