Willian celebrates scoring the Blues' first during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
Live Commentary: Chelsea 2-1 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 2-1 win over Crystal Palace, as the Blues held on for a second league victory in six matches.
Mar 10, 16:30
Marcus Rashford celbrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool on March 10, 2018
Marcus Rashford brace helps Manchester United past Liverpool
Marcus Rashford scores a first-half brace as Manchester United beat Liverpool 2-1 at Old Trafford to move five points clear of their arch-rivals.
Mar 10, 14:25
Marcus Rashford celbrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Liverpool on March 10, 2018
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester United's 2-1 win over Liverpool, as Marcus Rashford's brace helped the hosts to all three points.
Mar 10, 11:32
Fred in action for Shakhtar Donetsk in September 2016
Brazil boss Tite: 'Pep Guardiola has asked about Fred'
Brazil national team boss Tite reveals that Pep Guardiola has 'asked about' Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred, who has been strongly linked with Manchester City.
Mar 9, 19:25
West Ham United's Michail Antonio heads wide during the Premier League match against Newcastle United on December 23, 2017
Michail Antonio 'finally feeling comfortable' in stop-start season
West Ham United wideman Michail Antonio hopes that his injury problems are behind him in time for his side's end-of-season run-in.
Mar 9, 19:13
Rafael Benitez squats and barks during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Newcastle United off to Spain for mid-season tour
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez will use the upcoming 21-day gap between games to take his side to Costa Blanca for some warm-weather training.
Mar 9, 19:02
Marco Reus in action for Borussia Dortmund in April 2016
Marco Reus commits future to Borussia Dortmund with new long-term contract
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marco Reus turned down some of "the best clubs in the world" to remain at the Westfalenstadion, according to chairman Hans-Joachim Watzke.
Mar 9, 18:51
A triumphant Eddie Howe after the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Eddie Howe: 'Tottenham Hotspur will be hurting after Euro exit'
Eddie Howe wants his Bournemouth players to 'focus on themselves' and not Tottenham Hotspur following their opponents' exit from the Champions League this week.
Mar 9, 18:41
David Moyes celebrates during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and West Ham United on January 13, 2018
David Moyes: 'Home form will be key to survival hopes'
West Ham United boss David Moyes hopes that his side's solid home form since the turn of the year will help drag them over the safety line in the next two months.
Mar 9, 18:28
Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Ernesto Valverde unwilling to comment on latest Arthur links
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde dodges questions about where Arthur fits into his system, pointing out that the midfielder is still under contract with Gremio.
Mar 9, 18:17
Ernesto Valverde at a Barcelona press conference on February 19, 2018
Ernesto Valverde: 'Chelsea game does not take priority'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde insists that "it would be an error" to prioritise next week's meeting with Chelsea over the trip to Malaga on Saturday evening.
Mar 9, 18:04
Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'Karim Benzema record speaks for itself'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane says that he "does not have to convince anyone" how talented Karim Benzema is, as the Frenchman's goalscoring record "speaks for itself".
Mar 9, 17:54
Neymar is unveiled as a Paris Saint-Germain player on August 4, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: 'Transfer fees will continue rising'
Zinedine Zidane predicts that players will swap clubs for fees in the region of €400m within the next 10 years following Neymar's high-profile move to Paris Saint-Germain.
Mar 9, 17:41
Antonio Conte watches on intently during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Chelsea on October 14, 2017
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte: 'Crystal Palace have been unlucky'
Antonio Conte claims that Chelsea's next opponents Crystal Palace "deserved more" in their recent games against Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United.
Mar 9, 17:33
N'Golo Kante comes up against Lionel Messi during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Barcelona on February 20, 2018
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte allays N'Golo Kante health fears
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte will consider selecting N'Golo Kante against Crystal Palace this weekend following the midfielder's return to training.
Mar 9, 17:20
Jorge Mendes pictured in 2015
Neil Warnock: 'Let Wolverhampton Wanderers sign Neymar'
Neil Warnock insists that he has no complaints about the way Wolverhampton Wanderers have gone about their transfer business, joking that he wants them to sign Neymar.
Mar 9, 17:09
Gonzalo Higuain of Juventus scores their first and equalising goal against Tottenham Hotspur on March 7, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Juventus loss a huge learning curve'
Mauricio Pochettino admires the way Juventus "do everything" possible to gain an advantage, admitting that Tottenham Hotspur can learn a lot from the Italians.
Mar 9, 16:56
Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur argues with a decision from the referee in the Champions League game against Juventus on March 7, 2018
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Kane too upset to discuss future'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino stays cool when probed on Harry Kane's future, insisting that he has not spoken to the striker in the past couple of days.
Mar 9, 16:45
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Jurgen Klopp has "no problem" with Jose Mourinho tactics
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he has "no problem" with teams using overly-cautious tactics, seemingly defending opposite number Jose Mourinho.
Mar 9, 16:34
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola fined £20,000 for wearing yellow ribbon
Pep Guardiola is fined £20,000 by the Football Association and warned about his future conduct for continuing to wear a yellow ribbon during and after Man City games.
Mar 9, 16:23
Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Jose Mourinho hails 'trustworthy' striker Romelu Lukaku
Jose Mourinho talks up striker Romelu Lukaku's importance to Manchester United ahead of this weekend's meeting with Liverpool.
Mar 9, 16:11
Anthony Joshua in an opening training session on December 6, 2016
Eddie Hearn: 'Anthony Joshua to crack America in next 12 months'
Eddie Hearn expects IBF and WBA heavyweight world champion Anthony Joshua to fight in the United States within the next year.
Mar 9, 12:34
Virgil van Dijk in action for the Reds during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Everton on January 5, 2018
Virgil van Dijk ready for "massive" showdown with Manchester United
Virgil van Dijk says that he is "looking forward" to sampling the atmosphere of Manchester United vs. Liverpool for the first time when travelling to Old Trafford.
Mar 9, 12:22
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Mohamed Salah desperate to score past David de Gea
Mohamed Salah describes David de Gea as a "great" goalkeeper and says that he is eager to find a way past the Manchester United ace when Liverpool visit Old Trafford.
Mar 9, 12:10
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
Report: David Alaba wanted by Barcelona, Real Madrid
A report claims that Barcelona have joined Real Madrid in declaring an interest in Bayern Munich ace David Alaba, with talks planned for later this year.
Mar 9, 11:58
Ernesto Valverde takes Barcelona training on February 19, 2018
Gremio chief: 'Arthur to Barcelona transfer almost complete'
Brazilian midfielder Arthur's move to Barcelona is now imminent and could be completed this week, according to Gremio president Romildo Bolzan.
Mar 9, 11:43
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone during the Champions League match with Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Diego Simeone brushes aside Paris Saint-Germain speculation
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone is only focused on his side's next match amid rumours that he is wanted by Paris Saint-Germain to replace Unai Emery.
Mar 9, 11:32
Scott McTominay in action for Manchester United on February 25, 2018
Scott McTominay to make Scotland debut against Costa Rica
Alex McLeish will hand Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay his international debut for Scotland in this month's friendly with Costa Rica.
Mar 9, 11:22
A downbeat Hugo Lloris during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on December 16, 2017
Hugo Lloris: 'Important Tottenham Hotspur remain focused'
Hugo Lloris insists that "there are a lot of positive things" for Tottenham Hotspur to take away from their aggregate defeat to Juventus in the Champions League.
Mar 9, 11:12
Dejan Lovren and Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on January 14, 2018
Dejan Lovren talks up burgeoning partnership with Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool defender Dejan Lovren hopes that the arrival of Virgil van Dijk in January will act as a turning point in his own Anfield career.
Mar 9, 10:58
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Dejan Lovren: 'Manchester United know how to win ugly'
Dejan Lovren believes that Manchester United will match their tactics from five months ago by going defensive against Liverpool this weekend.
Mar 9, 10:46
Harry Kane of Tottenham Hotspur argues with a decision from the referee in the Champions League game against Juventus on March 7, 2018
Harry Kane to be handed England captaincy for World Cup?
Gareth Southgate will go with Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane as his captain for this summer's World Cup finals in Russia, according to a report.
Mar 9, 10:35
Toby Alderweireld in action for Tottenham Hotspur in November 2017
Tottenham Hotspur 'willing to cash in on Toby Alderweireld'
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld could be on his way out of the club in the summer, as he is still reluctant to sign a new deal.
Mar 9, 10:24
Harry Kane during a Tottenham Hotspur training session on March 6, 2018
Harry Kane 'vows to stay at Tottenham Hotspur for one more year'
Real Madrid target Harry Kane will remain at Tottenham Hotspur for another year should the club strengthen their squad in the summer transfer window, a report claims.
Mar 9, 10:13
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic pictured on August 5, 2016
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic being considered for Chelsea job?
Slavisa Jokanovic has caught the attention of Chelsea bosses with his impressive work at Championship side Fulham, according to a report.
Mar 9, 09:57
Eric Dier contemplates Fermat's Last Theorem during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Report: Manchester United renew interest in Eric Dier
A report claims that versatile Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier is back on the radar of Manchester United, who are plotting a £55m summer bid.
Mar 9, 09:46
Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Manchester United 'back Jose Mourinho over Paul Pogba treatment'
Manchester United chiefs reportedly take Jose Mourinho's side in his rumoured spat with Paul Pogba, informing the midfielder that he must obey his manager's instructions.
Mar 9, 09:36
Kalidou Koulibaly in action for Napoli in October 2017
Chelsea 'favourites to sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli'
Chelsea are in front of Arsenal and Barcelona in the race to sign Kalidou Koulibaly from Napoli, according to one bookmaker.
Mar 9, 09:23
Robert Lewandowski in action for Bayern Munich in March 2017
Chelsea in battle with Real Madrid for Robert Lewandowski?
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski reportedly indicates that he wants out of Bayern Munich in the summer, with Chelsea or Real Madrid his likely destination.
Mar 9, 09:11
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Arsenal return to winning ways with improved display in Milan
First-half goals from Henrikh Mkhitaryan and Aaron Ramsey earn Arsenal a 2-0 win in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie against AC Milan.
Mar 8, 19:58
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