Karim Benzema in action for Real Madrid in October 2017
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema ruled out with hamstring injury
Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema sustains a hamstring injury that could keep him sidelined for the next three weeks.
Dec 31, 09:42
Jack Wilshere in the Premier League match between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has "big respect" for Jack Wilshere
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hails the "character" shown by Jack Wilshere to force his way back into first-team contention on his return to the club.
Dec 31, 09:32
Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring his side's third during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez future not my problem'
Arsene Wenger says that where Alexis Sanchez goes next "is not my problem", as he prepares for the Chile international's inevitable departure.
Dec 31, 09:21
A sultry Philippe Coutinho during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on December 10, 2017
Nike 'leaks' Philippe Coutinho's Liverpool to Barcelona move
Philippe Coutinho's move to Barcelona appears to be close to completion, as sportswear giant Nike has started selling custom-made shirts with the midfielder's name on.
Dec 31, 09:10
Romelu Lukaku pictured after missing a header during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Manchester United held for third game in a row as Southampton earn point
Manchester United fail to break down Southampton as they are held to a goalless draw at Old Trafford in Saturday evening's Premier League clash.
Dec 30, 19:27
Sofiane Boufal and Jesse Lingard in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 0-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester United's 0-0 draw with Southampton, as the Red Devils were held for the third time in a week.
Dec 30, 16:30
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Celtic, Rangers play out goalless draw at Parkhead
Celtic and Rangers play out a 0-0 draw at Parkhead in the second Old Firm derby of the Scottish Premiership campaign.
Dec 30, 13:53
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Sam Allardyce after maximum of three new players in January
Everton manager Sam Allardyce hopes to bring in a few new faces during the January transfer window, as he targets a top-eight finish in the Premier League.
Dec 30, 13:34
Alvaro Morata complains during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on November 5, 2017
Alvaro Morata: 'Tottenham Hotspur snub not because of Harry Kane'
Chelsea striker Alvaro Morata rejects claims made by Mauricio Pochettino that he turned down the chance to join Tottenham Hotspur in the past due to Harry Kane.
Dec 30, 13:22
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: "Money makes a difference"
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reiterates that his side risk lagging behind their biggest rivals unless they spend more money in the transfer window.
Dec 30, 13:09
Samuel Umtiti in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Report: Barcelona fear losing Samuel Umtiti to Manchester United
Manchester United are reportedly tempted to make a move for French centre-back Samuel Umtiti, who has a £54m release clause inserted in his Barcelona contract.
Dec 29, 23:00
Alexis Sanchez asks Alexandre Lacazette where his team were during his goal celebration during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
Arsene Wenger 'worried about division in Arsenal camp'
A report claims that Arsene Wenger is aware of a growing tension behind the scenes at Arsenal after Alexis Sanchez appeared to be snubbed when celebrating a goal.
Dec 29, 22:46
Steve McClaren in charge of Derby County in November 2016
Report: Sheffield Wednesday in talks with Steve McClaren
Steve McClaren is in line to become the next manager of Sheffield Wednesday after holding talks with the club's chairman, according to a report.
Dec 29, 22:35
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Jamie Carragher: 'Pep Guardiola would win title with Manchester United'
Jamie Carragher insists that Pep Guardiola has proved himself to be the better of the two managers by opening up a 15-point lead over Jose Mourinho.
Dec 29, 22:24
A general view of the ground ahead of the Capital One Cup Second Round match between Millwall and Southampton at The Den on August 26, 2014
Steve Morison ends goal drought to see off Queens Park Rangers
Millwall beat Queens Park Rangers 1-0 at The Den through a second-half header from Steve Morison - his first goal of the Championship campaign.
Dec 29, 21:43
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock chats to assistant Kevin Blackwell in October 2017
Cardiff City lose third game in a row as Preston North End snatch late goal
Preston North End score late on to earn a 1-0 win over Cardiff City in South Wales, moving them up to seventh place in the Championship table.
Dec 29, 21:43
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson tries to tempt you to the dark side during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Ipswich Town keeper Bartosz Bialkowski on Crystal Palace radar?
A report claims that Roy Hodgson has enquired about the availability of Ipswich Town's Bartosz Bialkowski, while Tottenham Hotspur deputy Michel Vorm is another option.
Dec 29, 21:25
Moussa Sissoko and Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Report: Inter Milan closely monitoring Henrikh Mkhitaryan
A report claims that Inter Milan are tempted to make a move for Manchester United's Henrikh Mkhitaryan, while Gerard Deulofeu and Javier Pastore are other options.
Dec 29, 21:10
Eden Hazard is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Chelsea announce £15m profit for season outside of Champions League
The sale of Oscar to Chinese club Shanghai SIPG helped Premier League champions Chelsea balance the books during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017.
Dec 29, 20:57
A general shot of West Ham United's London Stadium
Agent: 'Diafra Sakho seeking West Ham United exit'
Diafra Sakho's agent Thierno Seydi says that the West Ham United striker wants to quit the club in January and join a team that "puts more faith in him".
Dec 29, 20:45
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
Newcastle United, Bournemouth want Benfica striker Chris Willock?
Newcastle United and Bournemouth may make a loan approach for Chris Willock in the winter window, six months on from the youngster quitting Arsenal to join Benfica.
Dec 29, 20:35
Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins admits to Brendan Rodgers regret
Swansea City chairman Huw Jenkins admits that he 'wanted Brendan Rodgers back' in January 2016 after sacking Garry Monk.
Dec 29, 20:25
Saul Niguez in action for Spain Under-21s against Italy Under-21s on March 27. 2017
Atletico Madrid chief: 'Barcelona failed with Saul Niguez bid'
Barcelona tried to sign Saul Niguez in the summer but were a few days too late to trigger his release clause, according to Atletico Madrid chief Miguel Angel Gil Martin.
Dec 29, 20:10
Marco Silva watches on during the Premier League game between Watford and West Ham United on November 19, 2017
Marco Silva: 'No players will be leaving Watford in January'
Watford manager Marco Silva reiterates that he intends to keep his playing squad intact come the end of the January transfer window.
Dec 29, 19:58
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp will not pressure Jordan Henderson over injury return
Jurgen Klopp insists that reports of Jordan Henderson being out of action until March are "not true at all", but says it is difficult to predict when he will return.
Dec 29, 19:48
Reece Oxford in action for Borussia Monchengladbach on December 15, 2017
Reece Oxford recalled from Borussia Monchengladbach loan
West Ham United manager David Moyes says that he "will take a look at" Reece Oxford after cutting short the young Englishman's loan spell with Borussia Monchengladbach.
Dec 29, 19:33
Nacer Chadli celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017
West Bromwich Albion winger Nacer Chadli facing two months out
Nacer Chadli is expected to miss "the first two months of the year", according to West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew.
Dec 29, 19:23
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Impossible to value Harry Kane'
Mauricio Pochettino is unwilling to place a price tag on striker Harry Kane, who he hopes to see finish his career at Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 29, 19:10
Sheffield United striker Leon Clarke poses with his League One player of the month award for April 2017
Sheffield United striker Leon Clarke signs new contract
Sheffield United announce that Leon Clarke, who leads the Championship scoring charts this season, is now under contract at Bramall Lane until 2020.
Dec 29, 18:02
Jurgen Klopp congratulates Philippe Coutinho after the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'No romance to Philippe Coutinho captaincy'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp explains why he handed the captain's armband to Philippe Coutinho for the 5-0 win over Swansea City.
Dec 29, 17:53
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Pep Guardiola hails "exceptional central defender" Virgil van Dijk
Pep Guardiola believes that, much in the same way as John Stones over the last 16 months or so, Virgil van Dijk will shake off talk of being overvalued.
Dec 29, 17:41
City skipper Vincent Kompany in action during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City on August 12, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Vincent Kompany injury not as bad as feared'
Pep Guardiola provides a positive update on the fitness of Vincent Kompany and John Stones ahead of the New Year's Eve trip to Crystal Palace.
Dec 29, 17:25
Antonio Conte celebrates during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Top-four finish will be a successful season'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that a successful Premier League season for his side will mean finishing inside the top four.
Dec 29, 17:13
Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Chelsea on December 9, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Important Chelsea keep Eden Hazard, Thibaut Courtois'
Antonio Conte reveals that he has held a "private conversation" with Eden Hazard, as the forward and teammate Thibaut Courtois continue to be linked with a move away.
Dec 29, 17:00
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson rules out Wilfried Zaha sale
Roy Hodgson has been 'given assurances' by Crystal Palace's owners and chairman that star man Wilfried Zaha will not be sold during the January transfer window.
Dec 29, 16:45
Ryan Sessegnon of Fulham during the Championship match against Middlesbrough on September 23, 2017
Slavisa Jokanovic: 'Ryan Sessegnon future out of my hands'
Fulham boss Slavisa Jokanovic believes that Ryan Sessegnon made a "fantastic decision" in snubbing a summer exit, but admits the youngster may be on his way in January.
Dec 29, 16:35
Cenk Tosun in action for Turkey against England in June 2016
Everton 'send team to Turkey to revive Cenk Tosun deal'
A report claims that three other clubs have shown an interest in Cenk Tosun, which has forced Everton into action to get a deal over the line.
Dec 29, 16:25
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Jose Mourinho reminds Jurgen Klopp of Paul Pogba comments
Jose Mourinho accuses Jurgen Klopp of hypocrisy following the announcement that defender Virgil van Dijk is to join Liverpool in a record-breaking deal next week.
Dec 29, 16:11
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Raheem Sterling strike sends Manchester City 15 points clear
Raheem Sterling scores the only goal of the game as Manchester City overcome Newcastle United 1-0 at St James' Park to move 15 points clear at the top of the table.
Dec 27, 21:37
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 0-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Manchester City's 1-0 victory over Newcastle United, as Raheem Sterling helped his side to an 18th successive win.
Dec 27, 18:45
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