Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016
Colin Calderwood: 'Derby win a moment of happiness for manager Steve Bruce'
Colin Calderwood reveals that Steve Bruce gave a stirring half-time team talk to inspire Aston Villa to a 2-0 win over rivals Birmingham City.
Feb 11, 18:01
Phil Jones in action for Manchester United on January 1, 2018
Phil Jones: Manchester United "did not show up"
Manchester United defender Phil Jones admits that he and his teammates "are devastated" after suffering a second defeat in three Premier League outings.
Feb 11, 17:47
Eddie Howe looks downbeat during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017
Eddie Howe apologises to Bournemouth fans following heavy loss
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe concedes that his side "are still in a relegation battle" after suffering a 4-1 defeat away at Huddersfield Town.
Feb 11, 17:36
A gleeful David Wagner during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
David Wagner: 'Victory against Bournemouth huge for Huddersfield Town'
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner hopes that his side can climb up the Premier League table after picking up a "huge" victory over Bournemouth on Sunday.
Feb 11, 17:22
Rafael Benitez watches on during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Manchester City on December 27, 2017
Rafael Benitez hails "amazing effort" to beat Manchester United
Rafael Benitez praises his Newcastle United players for the effort and commitment shown to beat Manchester United 1-0 at St James' Park.
Feb 11, 17:09
Jack Butland reacts to United taking a brief lead during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Liverpool face competition from Arsenal for Jack Butland?
A report claims that Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland is now also wanted by Arsenal, who will join Liverpool in making a bid at the end of the season.
Feb 10, 22:59
Harry Maguire in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Manchester United, Manchester City 'to battle it out for Harry Maguire'
Manchester United and Manchester City will reportedly go head to head to land England international Harry Maguire from Leicester City in the summer.
Feb 10, 22:49
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: 'Justice done with missed penalty'
Chris Hughton is adamant that Brighton & Hove Albion deserved their point at Stoke City and says that the late penalty awarded to the opposition "was soft".
Feb 10, 22:37
Paul Lambert in charge of Aston Villa in February 2015
Paul Lambert defends Charlie Adam after missed penalty
Paul Lambert is unwilling to criticise Charlie Adam following the midfielder's missed penalty late on in the 1-1 draw against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Feb 10, 22:24
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Premier League still priority for Arsenal'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger claims that now is not the time to panic and prioritise other competitions, having seen his side fall six points adrift of the top four.
Feb 10, 22:09
Napoli manager Maurizio Sarri at the game against Lazio on April 9, 2017
Napoli regain top spot with comeback win over Lazio
Napoli regain top spot from Juventus in Serie A by overcoming Lazio 4-1 at the Stadio San Paolo, extending their winning run to eight matches.
Feb 10, 21:41
Javier Hernandez heads in for West Ham United against Watford but the goal is disallowed on February 10, 2018
Javi Gracia unhappy with "soft" display at West Ham United
Javi Gracia admits that Watford did not do enough to warrant anything from their Premier League meeting with West Ham United, describing his side's display as "soft".
Feb 10, 21:31
Sean Dyche applauds after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Sean Dyche: 'Premier League demands taking toll on Burnley'
Burnley manager Sean Dyche admits that Swansea City "edged" Saturday's meeting at the Liberty Stadium, as his side's winless run extended to an 11th game.
Feb 10, 21:18
AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim watches on during his side's Champions League last 16 first leg with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017
Monaco cruise past Angers to take second spot in Ligue 1
Stevan Jovetic scores twice as Monaco beat strugglers Angers to move into second place in the Ligue 1 standings.
Feb 10, 20:51
Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte: Chelsea miss "important" Andreas Christensen
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte acknowledges Andreas Christensen's importance after seeing his side concede seven goals since the defender picked up an injury.
Feb 10, 20:37
Ilkay Gundogan tussles with Riyad Mahrez during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Claude Puel keen to move on from Riyad Mahrez saga
Claude Puel believes that it is time to stop talking about Riyad Mahrez after giving the winger a 30-minute runout from the bench against Manchester City.
Feb 10, 20:23
Raheem Sterling celebrates with Sergio Aguero after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Pep Guardiola hails 'consistent' Manchester City after returning to winning ways
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola admits that it was important his side returned to winning ways against Leicester City on Saturday evening.
Feb 10, 20:09
Raheem Sterling celebrates with Kevin De Bruyne during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Leicester City on February 10, 2018
Raheem Sterling glad to make amends in win against Leicester City
Raheem Sterling feels that he made up for his costly miss against Burnley by opening the scoring early on in his side's comfortable win over Leicester City.
Feb 10, 19:58
Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben (L) and Bayern Munich's striker Thomas Mueller (R) react after the second goal for Munich during the UEFA Champions League Group F football match between FCB Bayern Munich and Olympiakos Piraeus on November 24
Robert Lewandowski, Thomas Muller earn Bayern Munich narrow win
Bayern Munich win for the 12th time in a row in all competitions by battling to a 2-1 victory over Schalke 04 at the Allianz Arena.
Feb 10, 19:25
Eddie Jones pictured on June 25, 2016
England edge Wales in tight Twickenham tussle
England beat Wales 12-6 in a tight contest at Twickenham Stadium to make it two wins from two in the 2018 Six Nations.
Feb 10, 19:16
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Everton see off Crystal Palace at Goodison Park
Everton beat strugglers Crystal Palace 3-1 at Goodison Park in a game that saw all four goals arrive in the second half.
Feb 10, 16:53
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Live Commentary: Everton 3-1 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Everton's 3-1 win over Crystal Palace, as the Toffees earned the points to take them into ninth place.
Feb 10, 14:00
Arsene Wenger gestures during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Manchester United on December 2, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Arsene Wenger the last of his kind'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino fears that English football has changed for the worse as managers no longer have as much control over everyday business.
Feb 9, 19:01
Generic image of a locker room
Watford defender Brice Dja Djedje 'arrested for domestic violence'
A report claims that Watford defender Brice Dja Djedje, currently on loan with Ligue 2 side Lens, was arrested for an alleged act of domestic violence on Thursday.
Feb 9, 18:52
Christian Eriksen celebrates grabbing the fourth during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton on January 13, 2018
Tim Sherwood tips Tottenham Hotspur for title charge in 2018-19
Former Tottenham Hotspur player and manager Tim Sherwood reckons that the club tick all the boxes required to mount a serious Premier League title challenge next season.
Feb 9, 18:39
Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Rafael Benitez not afraid to go defensive against Manchester United
Rafael Benitez insists that he is not afraid to use the same style of tactics deployed against Manchester City when Newcastle United face Manchester United this weekend.
Feb 9, 18:29
Alexis Sanchez of Manchester United prepares to take a corner during the Premier League match against Huddersfield Town on February 3, 2018
Manchester United ace Alexis Sanchez: 'I left Arsenal for bigger club'
Manchester United forward Alexis Sanchez outlines his reasons for joining the club from Arsenal, insisting that he could not have arrived at a 'bigger' team.
Feb 9, 18:18
Harry Kane celebrates with Son Heung-min after scoring the second during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Everton on January 13, 2018
Son Heung-min: 'Arsenal game biggest of my career'
Son Heung-min says he that he is relishing the "special" occasion of facing Arsenal at Wembley, as Tottenham Hotspur attempt to hold off their rivals in the top-four race.
Feb 9, 18:09
Islam Slimani is caught on camera during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Rafael Benitez to make late call on Islam Slimani fitness
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez is unwilling to rush back Islam Slimani from a thigh injury and will make a late decision on whether the striker can play on Sunday.
Feb 9, 18:00
Cristiano Ronaldo with the Ballon d'Or on December 7, 2017
Zinedine Zidane: Cristiano Ronaldo is "extra motivated" this season
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane describes Cristiano Ronaldo as an "outstanding footballer" and insists that he has no concerns about the forward's form this season.
Feb 9, 17:51
Isco in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Zinedine Zidane hits out at 'lies' regarding Isco's future
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane hits out at the 'lies' being generated in the Spanish press regarding the future of midfielder Isco.
Feb 9, 17:42
Jay Rodriguez in action for West Bromwich Albion during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal
Alan Pardew happy to continue picking Jay Rodriguez
Alan Pardew acknowledges that the charge of racial abuse hanging over Jay Rodriguez is 'not ideal', but will continue to pick the West Bromwich Albion striker for now.
Feb 9, 17:31
Riyad Mahrez in action during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Leicester City on January 13, 2018
Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez denies going AWOL after collapsed transfer
Riyad Mahrez hits out at "completely untrue" reports suggesting that he went AWOL after missing out on a deadline-day move to Manchester City.
Feb 9, 17:18
Riyad Mahrez clutches the ball during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Brighton & Hove Albion on August 19, 2017
Leicester City: 'Riyad Mahrez remains greatly valued'
Riyad Mahrez is part of Leicester City's travelling party for Saturday's Premier League meeting with Manchester City.
Feb 9, 17:02
An injured Leroy Sane during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Bromwich Albion on January 31, 2018
Pep Guardiola confirms Leroy Sane absence for Basel tie
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola expects to be without Leroy Sane for at least another month, despite the winger returning to light training this week.
Feb 9, 16:50
Gary Neville working for Sky Sports in January 2015
Pep Guardiola takes swipe at Gary Neville over Manchester City squad selection
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says that he intends to name a full complement of subs against Leicester City to please Manchester United legend Gary Neville.
Feb 9, 16:35
Joselu celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Swansea City on January 13, 2018
Jose Mourinho: 'No way Newcastle United will go down'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes that Rafael Benitez has the know-how to keep Newcastle United above the dotted line in the battle to avoid relegation.
Feb 9, 16:22
Patrice Evra kicks a Marseille fan in the face ahead of his side's Europa League clash on November 2, 2017
David Moyes prepared to use Patrice Evra against Watford
David Moyes hopes to have Patrice Evra available for Saturday afternoon's home match against Watford, having signed the free agent until the end of the season.
Feb 9, 16:09
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Preview:Chelsea vs. West Bromwich Albion - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full match preview of West Bromwich Albion's trip to defending Premier League champions Chelsea.
Feb 9, 14:52
Harry Kane celebrates his equaliser during the Premier League game between Southampton and Tottenham Hotspur on January 21, 2018
Sami Khedira: Harry Kane "the most complete striker" around
Sami Khedira insists that Tottenham Hotspur "are lucky" to have Harry Kane, who he claims is arguably the best all-round striker in the world right now.
Feb 9, 12:32
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