Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Jose Mourinho "not worried" about Romelu Lukaku's big-game record
Jose Mourinho defends striker Romelu Lukaku by insisting that the Manchester United striker's poor goalscoring form against the top-eight clubs counts for little.
Feb 23, 15:13
 Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho praises "professional" Paul Pogba for response to being dropped
Jose Mourinho hails Paul Pogba for the way he adapted to being brought off the bench early on in Manchester United's goalless draw with Sevilla in midweek.
Feb 23, 15:00
 Diego Cavalieri in action for Liverpool in December 2009
Crystal Palace in advanced talks with free agent Diego Cavalieri
Roy Hodgson hopes to bring in free agent Diego Cavalieri to provide some goalkeeping competition at Crystal Palace.
Feb 23, 14:47
 Claudio Bravo celebrates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Pep Guardiola to give Claudio Bravo nod to start against Arsenal
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola intends to stick with Claudio Bravo for Sunday's EFL Cup final clash with Arsenal, despite calls for Ederson to start at Wembley.
Feb 23, 14:34
 Raheem Sterling celebrates with Sergio Aguero after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Raheem Sterling doubtful for EFL Cup final due to muscular injury
Pep Guardiola "does not know" if Raheem Sterling will recover from a muscular injury in time to face Arsenal in Sunday's EFL Cup final.
Feb 23, 14:25
 Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Jack Wilshere: 'Arsenal have unfinished business in EFL Cup'
Jack Wilshere hopes to finally add the EFL Cup to his list of honours when Arsenal face Manchester City in this weekend's final at Wembley Stadium.
Feb 23, 14:14
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Darijo Srna handed 17-month ban for breaching doping violations
Long-serving Shakhtar Donetsk full-back Darijo Srna is given a 17-month ban after testing positive for a banned steroid.
Feb 23, 14:02
 Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Report: Raheem Sterling in dark over new Manchester City deal
Manchester City forward Raheem Sterling, linked with a move to Real Madrid, has reportedly been left in the dark as to when he will be offered a contract extension.
Feb 23, 13:50
 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
Rudy Gestede ruled out for rest of season with fractured ankle
Middlesbrough striker Rudy Gestede is ruled out for the remainder of the season with the ankle injury sustained late on against Hull City in midweek.
Feb 23, 13:38
 A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Preview:Liverpool vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of Liverpool's Premier League meeting with West Ham United at Anfield.
Feb 23, 11:22
 Aaron Ramsey models his new haircut during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Arsenal on January 14, 2018
Arsene Wenger hopeful over Aaron Ramsey fitness for EFL Cup final
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hopes to have both Aaron Ramsey and Mesut Ozil available to face Manchester City in the EFL Cup final this weekend.
Feb 23, 09:56
 Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Juventus, Manchester United reach Matteo Darmian agreement?
A report claims that Manchester United have agreed to sell defender Matteo Darmian to Serie A champions Juventus at the end of the season.
Feb 23, 09:46
 Sergi Roberto in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Sergi Roberto: 'I rejected other clubs to stay at Barcelona'
Versatile Barcelona ace Sergi Roberto insists that he was never in doubt that he wanted to remain at Camp Nou for the long term, having agreed a new long-term deal.
Feb 23, 09:35
 David de Gea suffers with a back injury during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
David de Gea on brink of signing new Manchester United deal?
Real Madrid will once again miss out on David de Gea in the summer as the Spanish goalkeeper is close to extending his Manchester United stay, according to a report.
Feb 23, 09:24
 Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho, Paul Pogba 'involved in furious training-ground row'
Jose Mourinho reportedly makes clear to unhappy midfielder Paul Pogba who is in charge at Manchester United during a heated exchange at the club's training ground.
Feb 23, 09:12
 Jan Kirchhoff signs for Bolton Wanderers on February 22, 2018
Bolton Wanderers snap up free agent Jan Kirchhoff on short-term deal
Jan Kirchhoff says that he is "really pleased" to have joined Bolton Wanderers, having recovered from an injury layoff to find himself a new club.
Feb 22, 18:59
 Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane "happy" with Gareth Bale
Zinedine Zidane hopes to see Gareth Bale return to peak form and fitness before the end of the season after reducing the Real Madrid forward's workload.
Feb 22, 18:50
 Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane celebrates scoring for his side during their Champions League Group H clash with Borussia Dortmund at Wembley on September 13, 2017
Manchester City plotting audacious £200m bid for Harry Kane?
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane is wanted by Manchester City in what would be a record-breaking deal worth £200m.
Feb 22, 18:37
 Danny Drinkwater celebrates with Willian after scoring the second during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 30, 2017
Chelsea ace Willian calls for repeat performance at Old Trafford
Chelsea forward Willian hopes that his side can match their performance from the 1-1 draw with Barcelona when they take on Manchester United on Sunday afternoon.
Feb 22, 18:25
 Mario Balotelli in action for Nice against Paris Saint-Germain on April 30, 2017
Igor Denisov strikes to cement Lokomotiv Moscow's progression
Igor Denisov scores his first European goal since 2010 to help Lokomotiv Moscow to a 1-0 second-leg win - and 4-2 triumph on aggregate - against Nice.
Feb 22, 17:57
 Gianluigi Donnarumma in action during the Serie A game between Roma and Milan on December 12, 2016
Gianluigi Donnarumma 'prefers Paris Saint-Germain to Man United, Real Madrid'
Teenage goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, tipped to quit AC Milan at the end of the season, reportedly wants to join Paris Saint-Germain.
Feb 22, 17:44
 Baggies manager Alan Pardew watches on during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Manchester United on December 17, 2017
Alan Pardew: "I don't want sympathy from anybody"
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew admits that things "have not improved much" since he arrived at the club nearly three months ago.
Feb 22, 17:29
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Villarreal defender Ruben Semedo charged with attempted murder
Villarreal defender Ruben Semedo is charged with attempted murder and ordered by a Spanish judge to be temporarily detained without bail.
Feb 22, 17:16
 Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Chris Hughton: 'Swansea City game is massive for Brighton & Hove Albion'
Chris Hughton admits that Brighton & Hove Albion 'cannot afford to lose' to Swansea City in their relegation six-pointer at the Amex Stadium on Saturday.
Feb 22, 17:05
 Mauro Icardi in action for Inter Milan in September 2017
Agent: "Couple of important teams" after Mauro Icardi
Mauro Icardi is wanted by a "couple of important clubs", according to the Inter Milan striker's agent and wife Wanda Nara.
Feb 22, 16:55
 EFL logo
EFL clubs vote for transfer window to close on August 9
The English Football League transfer window will close on August 9 - the same day as the Premier League - after 40 of the 72 teams voted in favour of changing the date.
Feb 22, 16:43
 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
Brentford boss Dean Smith pens contract extension
Brentford manager Dean Smith and two of his coaching staff sign new two-and-a-half-year deals at Griffin Park.
Feb 22, 16:30
 Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Gremio midfielder Arthur "well on track" to joining Barcelona
Gremio midfielder Arthur is confident that he will become a Barcelona player, but a move is unlikely to go through until next January.
Feb 22, 16:20
 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
Fleetwood Town appoint John Sheridan as new manager
Experienced boss John Sheridan agrees to take charge of Fleetwood Town for the remainder of the 2017-18 campaign, tasked with keeping them in League One.
Feb 22, 16:11
 Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Report: French clubs eyeing Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema
Karim Benzema is reportedly open to the prospect of quitting Real Madrid next summer, with Paris Saint-Germain one of four French clubs monitoring the situation.
Feb 22, 12:34
 Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in action during his side's Champions League clash with Tottenham Hotspur
Real Madrid skipper Sergio Ramos: "We will keep fighting"
Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos refuses to give up on catching Barcelona at the top of La Liga after seeing the gap reduced to 14 points.
Feb 22, 12:24
 Zinedine Zidane watches on during the Copa del Rey game between Real Madrid and Leganes on January 24, 2018
Zinedine Zidane: Marco Asensio, Lucas Vazquez "important" players
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane suggests that the performances produced by Marco Asensio and Lucas Vazquez against Leganes highlights the strength of his 25-man squad.
Feb 22, 12:13
 Shkodran Mustafi celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi 'learning on the job'
Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi credits the intensity of the Premier League as a key factor behind the improvement in his defensive game.
Feb 22, 12:01
 Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Everton on February 3, 2018
Henrikh Mkhitaryan aims fresh dig at Jose Mourinho
Henrikh Mkhitaryan says that he 'loves' Arsenal's style of play, which is in complete contrast to the tactics deployed by former club Manchester United.
Feb 22, 11:50
 Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock chats to assistant Kevin Blackwell in October 2017
Neil Warnock: Craig Bellamy "a good appointment" for Oxford United
Neil Warnock believes that Craig Bellamy will take a "fantastic" first step in management by learning his trade at League One strugglers Oxford United.
Feb 22, 11:36
 Gareth Bale celebrates scoring during the La Liga game between Real Madrid and Deportivo La Coruna on January 21, 2018
Report: Real Madrid to grant Gareth Bale exit wish
A report claims that Real Madrid have grown tired of Gareth Bale's injury problems and will accept a cut-price figure for the forward in the summer.
Feb 22, 11:24
 Kyle Walker in action for Manchester City against Brighton & Hove Albion on August 12, 2017
Kyle Walker aiming to "get one over" on Arsenal in EFL Cup final
Manchester City defender Kyle Walker stands by his decision to leave Tottenham Hotspur last summer, as he prepares to pick up his first piece of silverware.
Feb 22, 11:10
 Kieran Trippier celebrates the second with Christian Eriksen during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United on January 31, 2018
Christian Eriksen: 'Tottenham Hotspur growing in confidence'
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen admits that his side have come to life at just the right time after putting together a 14-match unbeaten run.
Feb 22, 10:59
 Fred in action for Shakhtar Donetsk in September 2016
Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Fred 'proud' to receive praise from Pep Guardiola
Brazilian midfielder Fred admits to being flattered by praise given to him by Pep Guardiola, while hinting that he would like to work under the Manchester City boss.
Feb 22, 10:48
 David de Gea suffers with a back injury during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
David de Gea: 'Champions League tie with Sevilla remains open'
David de Gea says that denying Luis Muriel with a world-class save "was a good moment", as he helped Manchester United to a 0-0 draw away to Sevilla.
Feb 22, 10:34
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