Jurgen Klopp consoles the cursed Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain after the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Jurgen Klopp talks up "unbelievable" Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain potential
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain can still improve plenty of aspects of his game, but expects the midfielder to live up to his price tag.
Dec 19, 18:20
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Simon Mignolet: 'Mohamed Salah perfectly suited to English football'
Simon Mignolet heaps praise on Liverpool teammate Mohamed Salah, who he insists 'will not get carried away' by his impressive start to life at Anfield.
Dec 19, 18:10
Wales forward Ben Woodburn scores on his international debut against Austria at the Principality Stadium on September 2, 2017
Liverpool 'ready to loan out young forward Ben Woodburn'
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn will reportedly be made available to sign on loan in January, with Sunderland and Leeds United among those interested.
Dec 19, 17:58
Michy Batshuayi nabs the second during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Michy Batshuayi to start EFL Cup tie against Bournemouth
Antonio Conte will bring back-up striker Michy Batshuayi into Chelsea's starting lineup for the midweek EFL Cup tie against Bournemouth.
Dec 19, 17:46
The injured-suspended David Luiz is all smiles during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017
Antonio Conte unaware of any interest in defender David Luiz
Antonio Conte says that he is uninterested in press reports regarding David Luiz, amid rumoured interest from the likes of Real Madrid, Manchester United and Arsenal.
Dec 19, 17:33
Henrikh Mkhitaryan scores the second during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton on September 17, 2017
Jose Mourinho hints at Henrikh Mkhitaryan inclusion in EFL Cup tie
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that "it is possible" he will include Henrikh Mkhitaryan in his squad to face Bristol City in the EFL Cup on Wednesday night.
Dec 19, 17:18
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
Louis van Gaal hints at interest in managing Chelsea
Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal hints that he would consider a return to Premier League management with Chelsea if the Blues make contact with him.
Dec 19, 17:06
Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Atletico Madrid 'to report Barcelona to FIFA over Antoine Griezmann approach'
A report claims that Barcelona will be reported to world football governing body FIFA after allegedly making an illegal approach for striker Antoine Griezmann.
Dec 19, 16:50
Troy Deeney looks dejected during the Premier League game between Burnley and Watford on September 26, 2016
Watford fail with appeal against Troy Deeney's four-match ban
Troy Deeney is to miss Watford's next four matches as the Football Association has upheld referee Michael Oliver's decision to send off the striker against Huddersfield.
Dec 19, 16:39
Generic image of a locker room
Consortium completes takeover of Championship side Barnsley
Barnsley chief executive Gauthier Ganaye welcomes "an exciting chapter" for the club following the announcement that a takeover has been finalised.
Dec 19, 16:11
West Ham United's Andre Ayew congratulates Manuel Lanzini for scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on May 5, 2017
Manuel Lanzini to serve two-match ban after FA appeal rejected
Manuel Lanzini is to serve a two-match ban with immediate effect for simulation after West Ham United's appeal proved unsuccessful.
Dec 19, 16:04
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne close to signing new Manchester City deal?
Kevin De Bruyne is reportedly close to putting pen to paper on a new long-term contract with Manchester City, while Fernandinho will also commit in the coming days.
Dec 18, 23:02
Paul Clement watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Swansea City on March 18, 2017
Paul Clement: 'Mood in Swansea City dressing room is very flat'
Swansea City manager Paul Clement admits that his side 'have to manage games better' after going down 3-1 to Everton from a winning position on Monday evening.
Dec 18, 22:52
New Everton boss Sam Allardyce is presented to the crowd ahead of the match with Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Everton boss Sam Allardyce happy with second-half revival
Everton manager Sam Allardyce describes his side's first-half display against Swansea City as "pretty mediocre", but was happy with the second-half showing.
Dec 18, 22:42
Andres Iniesta in action for Barcelona in December 2016
Andreas Iniesta: 'El Clasico clash will not decide title'
Andres Iniesta insists that the La Liga title race will be far from over even if Barcelona see off Real Madrid in next weekend's El Clasico showdown.
Dec 18, 22:32
Jose Mourinho winks during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017
Bryan Robson: 'Manchester United need to kill teams off'
Bryan Robson insists that Manchester United only have themselves to blame for looking nervous late on in games recently after failing to kill off their opponents.
Dec 18, 22:14
Gylfi Sigurdsson celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Southampton and Everton on November 26, 2017
Gylfi Sigurdsson piles more misery on Swansea City
Everton recover from a slow start at Goodison Park to beat Swansea City 3-1 and continue their impressive run of Premier League form.
Dec 18, 21:52
John Terry poses with the trophy during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Sunderland on May 21, 2017
John Terry: 'I could not join Swansea City after leaving Chelsea'
Former Chelsea defender John Terry reveals why he snubbed a move to Swansea City in favour of joining Championship side Aston Villa in the summer.
Dec 18, 21:36
John Terry playing for Aston Villa in July 2017
John Terry "on the verge" of returning from injury layoff
Aston Villa defender John Terry reveals that he is "on the verge of getting back fit" following a spell on the sidelines with a broken metatarsal.
Dec 18, 21:27
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Borussia Dortmund chief: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has a punctuality problem'
Borussia Dortmund chief Michael Zorc confesses that "special" striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang's punctuality problems have become an issue.
Dec 18, 21:16
Sadio Mane in action during the Champions League playoff between Liverpool and Hoffenheim on August 23, 2017
Mohamed Salah, Sadio Mane face 9,000-mile round trip before Everton game
Liverpool grant Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane permission to fly to Ghana for an awards ceremony, which takes place 24 hours before the FA Cup tie against Everton.
Dec 18, 21:02
Sean Dyche gives orders during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017
Sean Dyche: 'No time for Burnley players to get carried away'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche says that his players have little time to get carried away by their first half to the campaign as the games continue to come thick and fast.
Dec 18, 20:51
Olympiacos' Eric Abidal fights for the ball with Juventus' Carlos Tevez during the Group A Champions League football match Olympiacos vs Juventus at the Karaiskaki stadium in Athens' Piraeus district on October 22, 2014
Carlos Tevez close to sealing return to Boca Juniors
Boca Juniors will complete the signing of Carlos Tevez from Shanghai Shenhua by the end of the week, according to vice-president Horacio Paolini.
Dec 18, 20:40
Bournemouth striker Josh King in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the Vitality Stadium on September 30, 2017
Eddie Howe 'hugely worried' by Charlie Daniels, Joshua King injuries
Eddie Howe is unsure whether Joshua King and Charlie Daniels will be fit enough to play a part in Bournemouth's festive fixtures after being taken off against Liverpool.
Dec 18, 20:28
A triumphant Eddie Howe after the Premier League game between Stoke City and Bournemouth on October 21, 2017
Eddie Howe aiming to create Bournemouth history against Chelsea
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe insists that his players are fully focused on their midweek EFL Cup tie against Chelsea, as the Cherries target a place in the last four.
Dec 18, 20:17
Romelu Lukaku looks unimpressed while playing for Manchester United in August 2017
Romelu Lukaku reimburses police for party callouts
Romelu Lukaku's lawyer says that the Manchester United striker "deeply regrets" his behaviour over loud partying at his Beverly Hills property earlier this year.
Dec 18, 20:06
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates scoring for Everton against Huddersfield Town on December 2, 2017
Dominic Calvert-Lewin "in awe" of Wayne Rooney
Dominic Calvert-Lewin says that he "was over the moon" when Wayne Rooney rejoined Everton in the summer and believes that his all-round game has improved as a result.
Dec 18, 19:51
A sultry Philippe Coutinho during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on December 10, 2017
Luis Suarez welcomes Philippe Coutinho, Antoine Griezmann interest
Luis Suarez believes that Antoine Griezmann can "add to the team" if he makes the switch from Atletico Madrid, while also welcoming renewed interest in Philippe Coutinho.
Dec 18, 19:39
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 17, 2017
Mohamed Salah targets Premier League title success with Liverpool
Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah is confident that he can help Liverpool achieve their dream of winning a first Premier League title during his time at the club.
Dec 18, 16:03
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
David Moyes to start Joe Hart in goal against Arsenal
Joe Hart is to start West Ham United's EFL Cup quarter-final tie against Arsenal on Tuesday night, while Andy Carroll is also in contention to feature.
Dec 18, 15:50
West Ham United's Andre Ayew congratulates Manuel Lanzini for scoring against Tottenham Hotspur on May 5, 2017
David Moyes "surprised" by Manuel Lanzini dive charge
David Moyes says that he is "surprised" by the Football Association's decision to punish Manuel Lanzini for diving against Stoke City at the weekend.
Dec 18, 15:39
A general shot of Goodison Park before Everton's Europa League clash with Apollon Limassol on September 28, 2017
Everton-linked midfielder Jon Obi Mikel happy in China
Ex-Chelsea midfielder Jon Obi Mikel insists that he is happy to continue playing for Tianjin Teda in the Chinese Super League, amid rumours of Everton being interested.
Dec 18, 15:25
Virgil van Dijk warms up prior to the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Manchester City must respect Virgil van Dijk stance'
Antonio Conte insists that the competitiveness of the Premier League will take a further hit if Manchester City are allowed to buy Virgil van Dijk from Southampton.
Dec 18, 15:14
Sergio Ramos embraces Cristiano Ronaldo during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Sergio Ramos: 'Cristiano Ronaldo one of greatest ever players'
Sergio Ramos insists that Real Madrid teammate Cristiano Ronaldo is "one of the best players in the history of football" following his latest match-winning display.
Dec 18, 15:01
Rajiv van la Parra in action for Huddersfield Town during pre-season in 2017
Report: West Bromwich Albion tracking Rajiv van La Parra
A report claims that Huddersfield town's Rajiv van La Parra is wanted by Premier League rivals West Bromwich Albion, who are willing to hand over £5m for his signature.
Dec 18, 14:51
Sexy Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: Lack of VAR in La Liga "absurd"
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde questions the delay in introducing VAR technology in La Liga following another controversial incident in the win over Deportivo La Coruna.
Dec 18, 14:36
Marko Arnautovic in action for West Ham United in a 2017-18 Premier League match
Mark Hughes criticises Marko Arnautovic for celebration
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that Marko Arnautovic should have been prepared for "baiting" from supporters on his return to the bet365 Stadium with West Ham United.
Dec 18, 14:24
A general view inside Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017
Louis van Gaal: 'I want to get one over on Manchester United'
Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal is open to managing "a big English club" in the future as he is still bitter about the manner of his Old Trafford sacking.
Dec 18, 14:09
Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Greater Manchester Police probing Raheem Sterling 'hate crime'
An alleged racially-aggravated assault on Raheem Sterling prior to Manchester City's win over Tottenham Hotspur is being investigated by Greater Manchester Police.
Dec 18, 13:57
Marcos Alonso celebrates scoring with Cesar Azpilicueta and Tiemoue Bakayoko during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on December 16, 2017
Cesar Azpilicueta calls for collective belief in title pursuit
Cesar Azpilicueta calls on his Chelsea teammates to continue believing that they can overhaul Premier League leaders Manchester City, who are 14 points better off.
Dec 18, 13:46
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!