Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action for Liverpool on November 1, 2017
Jamie Redknapp: 'Jurgen Klopp has transformed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain'
Former Liverpool midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes that Jurgen Klopp has made Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain 'fitter and stronger' since he arrived from Arsenal.
Dec 27, 18:28
 Alfie Mawson is happy during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017
West Ham United willing to pay Swansea City £25m for Alfie Mawson?
A report claims that Swansea City defender Alfie Mawson will be the subject of a £25m bid from West Ham United in January, which the Swans are expected to accept.
Dec 27, 18:18
 Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Liverpool confirm agreement to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool confirm that an agreement has been reached to sign Virgil van Dijk next month.
Dec 27, 18:01
 Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Liverpool 'agree record fee with Southampton for Virgil van Dijk'
A report claims that Liverpool have beaten Manchester City and Chelsea to the signing of Virgil van Dijk, who will join from Southampton in a £75m deal next month.
Dec 27, 17:58
 Southampton defender Maya Yoshida in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016
Maya Yoshida: 'Situation worse now than under Claude Puel'
Maya Yoshida concedes that "the situation is even worse" at Southampton under Mauricio Pellegrino than it was during the tenure of predecessor Claude Puel.
Dec 27, 17:43
 Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring with Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Antonio Conte wants more from Cesar Azpilicueta, Alvaro Morata
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte hopes to see Cesar Azpilicueta and Alvaro Morata continue their "great link" after combining in the win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dec 27, 17:30
 Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Rafael Benitez: 'Top-eight finish is achievable with backing'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez hopes to turn the club into top-eight regulars if given the funds to bring in the right calibre of player.
Dec 27, 17:17
 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: 'Lack of goals a real problem for Brighton & Hove Albion'
Chris Hughton acknowledges that Brighton & Hove Albion must rectify their goalscoring issues when the transfer window opens for business next week.
Dec 27, 17:06
 Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Paulinho: 'Philippe Coutinho will not regret joining Barcelona'
Paulinho claims that Philippe Coutinho has no reason to fear a big-money switch between Liverpool and Barcelona should a transfer go through next month.
Dec 27, 16:57
 Jesse Lingard celebrates pulling one back during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Jesse Lingard: 'Manchester United could have nicked victory'
Jesse Lingard believes that there was only likely to be one winner in Tuesday's league clash between Manchester United and Burnley had an extra 10 minutes been played.
Dec 27, 16:43
 Jermain Defoe has a breather during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Eddie Howe not seeking replacement for Jermain Defoe
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe admits that bringing in new players in January "is always tough", as he appears to rule out signing a replacement striker for Jermain Defoe.
Dec 27, 16:33
 A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic sub down to tactics'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that he hauled off Zlatan Ibrahimovic at half time against Burnley as he needed to rejig his lineup.
Dec 27, 16:23
 Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Arsene Wenger hails "fantastic" Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane
Arsene Wenger heaps praise on Harry Kane for his "absolutely amazing" achievement of ending 2017 as the top scorer in Europe's top five leagues.
Dec 27, 16:12
 Ashley Barnes celebrates with Johann Berg Gudmundsson during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Burnley manager Sean Dyche: 'A point is pleasing'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche says that he has "a lot of pride" in his players after coming away from their trip to Manchester United with a 2-2 draw.
Dec 26, 18:52
 Medhi Benatia in action for Bayern Munich in 2015
Arsenal's £35m bid for Juventus defender Medhi Benatia rejected?
A report claims that Italian champions Juventus have knocked back a £35m bid from Arsenal for central defender Medhi Benatia.
Dec 26, 18:41
 Mauricio Pochettino during the Champions League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino "looking forward" to 2018
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino says that 'anything can happen' after seeing his side end the year with a 5-2 win over Southampton to close the gap on second.
Dec 26, 18:31
 Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Report: Manchester United make improved Marouane Fellaini offer
A report claims that Manchester United have tabled a take-it-or-leave-it offer to Marouane Fellaini, who is due to be out of contract at the end of the season.
Dec 26, 18:21
 Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino resigned to losing defender Virgil van Dijk
Mauricio Pellegrino says that his side "tried to do the best for the team" by keeping Van Dijk at St Mary's, but hints the defender may be on his way out of Southampton.
Dec 26, 18:11
 Dan Gosling equalises during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and West Ham United on December 26, 2017
Bournemouth snatch controversial point in six-goal thriller
Bournemouth and West Ham United play out a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Vitality Stadium, with three of the goals coming inside the final 10 minutes of the match.
Dec 26, 17:05
 Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
Marcos Alonso, Alvaro Morata help Chelsea past Brighton & Hove Albion
Chelsea beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0 at Stamford Bridge through second-half goals from Marcos Alonso and Alvaro Morata.
Dec 26, 17:01
 Jesse Lingard celebrates pulling one back during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Jesse Lingard rescues Manchester United home point against Burnley
Manchester United recover from a two-goal deficit to draw 2-2 against Burnley at Old Trafford, courtesy of substitute Jesse Lingard's second-half brace.
Dec 26, 16:56
 Steven Defour celebrates with Ben Mee after scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 2-2 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Burnley, as Jesse Lingard scored a second-half brace to salvage a point.
Dec 26, 14:00
 Trevor Bayliss pictured in May 2016
ECB chief: 'No rash decisions following Ashes defeat'
The England and Wales Cricket Board intends to stick by Trevor Bayliss for the long-term, despite surrendering the Ashes urn at the earliest possible opportunity.
Dec 23, 22:54
 Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata is congratulated by manager Jose Mourinho during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata: "It feels like a defeat"
Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata bemoans his side's inability to get the job done against Leicester City, admitting that the 2-2 draw "feels like a defeat".
Dec 23, 22:36
 Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Claude Puel: 'Draw against Manchester United keeps belief going'
Claude Puel puts Leicester City's 2-2 draw against Manchester United down to the "positive attitude" shown by his players to fight right until the end.
Dec 23, 22:27
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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho: "This was an easy match to win"
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is heavily critical of his players following Saturday's 2-2 draw with Leicester City, describing them as "childish" in both boxes.
Dec 23, 22:16
 Paulo Dybala in action for Juventus in the Champions League final on June 3, 2017
Juventus end Roma's unbeaten run to remain second
Mehdi Benatia's close-range finish 18 minutes into the match earns Juventus a 1-0 win over Roma at the Allianz Stadium in Turin.
Dec 23, 21:41
 Leeds United manager Garry Monk on November 29, 2016
Middlesbrough part company with manager Garry Monk
Middlesbrough announce the sacking of Garry Monk, who leaves hours after victory over Sheffield Wednesday at Hillsborough.
Dec 23, 21:40
 Eddie Howe watches his side go down again during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Eddie Howe hopes Bournemouth confidence is not shattered
Eddie Howe admits that the upcoming home games against West Ham United and Everton have taken on 'added significance' for Bournemouth following their latest defeat.
Dec 23, 21:32
 Marco Silva gives orders during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017
Watford manager Marco Silva: 'Neither side showed quality'
Watford boss Marco Silva admits that his side's meeting with Brighton & Hove Albion 'was not great to watch', with Pascal Gross's second-half effort settling the game.
Dec 23, 21:15
 Alexis Sanchez sits dejected during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017
Alexis Sanchez 'changed mind on signing new Arsenal contract'
A report claims that Arsenal's 10-2 aggregate defeat to Bayern Munich last season proved the decisive factor in Alexis Sanchez not agreeing fresh terms with the club.
Dec 23, 21:02
 Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane at the Champions League final against Atletico Madrid on May 28,.2016
Zinedine Zidane 'accepts criticism' for team selection
Zinedine Zidane insists that he has no regrets over leaving Isco on the bench for the El Clasico clash with Barcelona, despite Real Madrid falling to a heavy 3-0 defeat.
Dec 23, 20:51
 Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'I do not have to explain Michy Batshuayi snub'
Antonio Conte is happy with the performance of his attacking players against Everton, as he defends his decision to again overlook recognised striker Michy Batshuayi.
Dec 23, 20:37
 Harry Kane rues a missed opportunity in Tottenham Hotspur's Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Harry Kane hopes to beat Alan Shearer goals record
Harry Kane says that he will try his best to overtake Alan Shearer for the most Premier League goals in a single calendar year when Tottenham Hotspur take on Southampton.
Dec 23, 20:24
 Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Sean Dyche: Dele Alli tackle worthy of "orange card"
Sean Dyche admits that referee Michael Oliver had a "tough" call to make when deciding whether to send off Dele Alli in Burnley's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 23, 20:10
 Ernesto Valverde pictured in 2016
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: 'Title race is not over yet'
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde is unwilling to write off the title hopes of La Liga's chasing pack just yet, despite seeing his side extend their lead at the top.
Dec 23, 19:58
 Rafael Benitez squats and barks during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez: "We deserved to win"
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez believes that victory against West Ham United was deserved due to his side's hard-working display.
Dec 23, 19:47
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Clayton Donaldson double denies Aston Villa
Aston Villa squander an early two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at home to fellow playoff chasers Sheffield United at Villa Park.
Dec 23, 19:25
 Pep Guardiola embraces Sergio Aguero during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola 'understands' Sergio Aguero's frustration
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola labels Sergio Aguero a "legend" and says that he understands why the striker has grown frustrated.
Dec 23, 19:10
 Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Chelsea frustrated by Everton in Goodison Park stalemate
Chelsea miss out on the chance to draw level on points with Manchester United in second, having being held to a goalless draw by Everton at Goodison Park.
Dec 23, 14:22
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