David Silva celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Live Commentary: Manchester United 1-2 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 2-1 win over Manchester United, as the Citizens moved 11 points clear at the top.
Dec 10, 15:30
A gleeful David Wagner during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
David Wagner hails "brave" Huddersfield Town display
David Wagner says that he is "delighted for the supporters and the players" following Huddersfield Town's 2-0 home win over Brighton & Hove Albion.
Dec 9, 18:58
Eagles manager Alan Pardew watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew: 'Lack of goals a concern'
West Bromwich Albion manager Alan Pardew is hopeful that his offensive players soon spark into life after netting just 12 goals in the Premier League this season.
Dec 9, 18:48
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson shouts during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Amex Stadium on November 28, 2017
Roy Hodgson: 'Christian Benteke went against my orders by taking penalty'
Crystal Palace manager Roy Hodgson admits that his side "missed an opportunity" by failing to score from the penalty spot in added time against Bournemouth.
Dec 9, 18:36
Sean Dyche gives orders during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on September 16, 2017
Sean Dyche "really pleased" with narrow win over Watford
Burnley manager Sean Dyche is happy with the way his side grew into the match against Watford, and insists that the visitors definitely deserved to have a man dismissed.
Dec 9, 18:21
Ryan Shawcross scores an own goal in the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Mark Hughes: 'Heavy loss will damage our confidence'
Mark Hughes concedes that Stoke City have to sort themselves out defensively or else they could be in real trouble, having suffered a 5-1 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 9, 18:10
Paul Clement applauds during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Swansea City on August 26, 2017
Late Wilfried Bony goal earns Swansea City crucial win
Wilfried Bony scores the only goal of the game late on as Swansea City beat fellow Premier League strugglers West Bromwich Albion 1-0 in South Wales.
Dec 9, 17:13
Son Heung-min scores Tottenham Hotspur's second goal in their Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Tottenham Hotspur put five past sorry Stoke City
Harry Kane takes his Premier League goals tally for the year to 33 as Tottenham Hotspur ease to a 5-1 win over Stoke City.
Dec 9, 16:52
Son Heung-min scores Tottenham Hotspur's second goal in their Premier League match against Stoke City on December 9, 2017
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 5-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's 5-1 win over Stoke City, as the Lilywhites returned to winning ways in emphatic style.
Dec 9, 14:00
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sergio Aguero's record vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Sunday's crunch clash between Manchester United and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks into Sergio Aguero's record when facing the Red Devils.
Dec 9, 12:57
Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the second during the Premier League game between Manchester United and West Ham United on August 13, 2017
Romelu Lukaku's record vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Sunday's crunch clash between Manchester United and Manchester City, Sports Mole looks into Romelu Lukaku's record when facing the Citizens.
Dec 9, 12:23
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Philippe Coutinho can fulfil ambitions at Anfield'
Jurgen Klopp says that nothing he says will stop the speculation regarding Philippe Coutinho's future, but reiterates that Anfield is the right place for the Brazilian.
Dec 8, 23:04
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at The Hawthorns on November 28, 2017
West Bromwich Albion to target Ben Mee if Jonny Evans leaves?
Burnley defender Ben Mee is the player West Bromwich Albion will turn to if they lose Jonny Evans in January, according to a report.
Dec 8, 22:49
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne 'being sued for £1.4m over image rights'
A report claims that Kevin De Bruyne faces the distraction of a court case in Luxembourg, having been sued £1.5m by a company based in the principality.
Dec 8, 22:38
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
Leeds United 'tracking Sporting Lisbon defender Tobias Figueiredo'
Leeds United are reportedly exploring the option of a January bid for Tobias Figueiredo, who is out of favour at Sporting Lisbon.
Dec 8, 22:25
Riyad Mahrez celebrates grabbing the equaliser during the Premier League game between Leicester City and West Bromwich Albion on October 16, 2017
Report: Roma plotting fresh swoop for Riyad Mahrez
A report claims that Leicester City will hold out for £45m from Roma for star attacker Riyad Mahrez when the transfer window reopens for business next month.
Dec 8, 22:14
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
Aden Flint snatches late win for Bristol City at Bramall Lane
Aden Flint scores his sixth goal of the season in added time as Bristol City snatch a 2-1 win against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane.
Dec 8, 21:38
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Ryan Giggs: 'Manchester City are not invincible'
Ryan Giggs doubts whether Manchester City's unbeaten run will last, as they prepare to face rivals Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday afternoon.
Dec 8, 21:30
West Ham United manager David Moyes at the Premier League game against Manchester City on December 3, 2017
Aaron Cresswell: 'David Moyes has improved our work ethic'
West Ham United defender Aaron Cresswell can see clear positives from David Moyes's first month in charge of the club, despite some underwhelming results.
Dec 8, 21:21
Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane on March 6, 2017
Real Madrid to appeal "unfair" Dani Carvajal suspension
Zinedine Zidane hopes to have Dani Carvajal available for Real Madrid's next Champions League outing, as he feels that the two-match ban passed down to him is "unfair".
Dec 8, 21:07
Cesar Azpilicueta celebrates after the Premier League game between Leicester City and Chelsea on September 9, 2017
Cesar Azpilicueta: 'Chelsea ready to pounce on any slip-up'
Chelsea defender Cesar Azpilicueta admits that his side cannot afford to drop points this weekend, with a chance to potentially close the gap on both Manchester clubs.
Dec 8, 20:53
Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid on September 26, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo: "I am the best player in history"
Cristiano Ronaldo insists that "there is no-one more complete" than him, having won the Ballon d'Or award for a fourth time in five years.
Dec 8, 20:41
Derek McInnes in charge of Bristol City in 2012
Derek McInnes: 'I could not walk away from Aberdeen'
Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes insists that he is "really happy" at Pittodrie and is glad to put speculation linking him to the Rangers job to one side.
Dec 8, 20:31
Alvaro Morata celebrates with teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Newcastle United on December 2, 2017
West Ham United boss David Moyes praises "fantastic" Chelsea
David Moyes believes that Chelsea are starting to show signs of their "fantastic" form from last season after slowly recovering from a disappointing start to 2017-18.
Dec 8, 20:19
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
David Moyes quiet on Joe Hart, Mark Noble inclusion
David Moyes says that "no-one is guaranteed" a place in his West Ham United side, as rumours gather of Joe Hart being left out in favour of Adrian against Chelsea.
Dec 8, 20:06
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola at the Premier League match against West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola not focused on breaking winning record
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola urges his players to forget about setting a new Premier League record against Manchester United and instead focus on their gameplan.
Dec 8, 19:54
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Pep Guardiola: 'Jose Mourinho is like my twin'
Pep Guardiola says that he and Jose Mourinho share an obsession to win trophies, as the two men prepare to lock horns in the Manchester derby this weekend.
Dec 8, 19:41
Toby Alderweireld goes down injured during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino plays down Toby Alderweireld injury fears
Mauricio Pochettino claims that the extent of Tottenham Hotspur centre-back Toby Alderweireld's injury has been blown out of proportion.
Dec 8, 15:56
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola shake hands before the derby at Old Trafford on September 10, 2016
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United, Manchester City have both improved'
Jose Mourinho talks up the improvements made by his Manchester United side ahead of this weekend's visit of "very good" rivals Manchester City.
Dec 8, 15:42
A dejected Eddie Howe after the Premier League game between Arsenal and Bournemouth on September 9, 2017
Eddie Howe applauds referee Jon Moss for admitting error
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe is happy to move on from last weekend's controversial penalty call that went against his side following an apology from referee Jon Moss.
Dec 8, 15:30
Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017
Liverpool chief: 'Philippe Coutinho future unpredictable'
Liverpool chief executive Peter Moore is unable to offer assurances that Philippe Coutinho will remain at Anfield, as talk of a move to Barcelona refuses to go away.
Dec 8, 15:18
Jose Mourinho applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Jose Mourinho ready for "special" Manchester City match
Jose Mourinho hopes for a "beautiful" meeting between Manchester United and Manchester City this weekend, as first takes on second in the Premier League.
Dec 8, 15:06
Pep Guardiola applauds during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Only our best will do against Manchester United'
Pep Guardiola acknowledges the importance of Manchester City's trip to Manchester United, but says that there are still plenty of games to play after this weekend.
Dec 8, 14:52
Neymar in action for Paris Saint-Germain on November 22, 2017
Florentino Perez: 'Neymar can win Ballon d'Or at Real Madrid'
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar's footballing ability would be better recognised if he plied his trade for Real Madrid, according to club president Florentino Perez.
Dec 8, 14:37
Eric Bailly, Wilfred Ndidi and Jamie Vardy in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Eric Bailly out, Phil Jones back for Manchester City match
Eric Bailly remains absent for Manchester United's meeting with Manchester City, but Phil Jones, Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Nemanja Matic are all deemed fit.
Dec 8, 14:25
Arsene Wenger watches on during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Doncaster Rovers on September 20, 2017
Arsene Wenger has "huge respect" for Mathieu Debuchy
Arsene Wenger reveals that Mathieu Debuchy can still earn regular playing time at Arsenal, given that he remains under contract in North London until 2019.
Dec 8, 14:14
A general view inside Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017
Report: Manchester United want Anderlecht youngster Eliot Matazo
Anderlecht Under-16s captain Eliot Matazo is on the radar of Manchester United and a clutch of other European clubs, according to a report.
Dec 8, 14:02
David Silva scores City's second during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Manchester City ace David Silva fit to face Manchester United
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that midfielder David Silva "is really good" and will feature against Manchester United at Old Trafford this weekend.
Dec 8, 13:50
Alberto Moreno in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017
Alberto Moreno doubtful for Liverpool's festive programme
Jurgen Klopp says that Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno is suffering with a "very rare" injury, that could potentially keep him out until the New Year.
Dec 8, 13:37
Luka Modric in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Tottenham Hotspur, Manchester United to pounce for unsettled Luka Modric?
A report claims that Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric is back on the radar of Manchester United, while Tottenham Hotspur and Inter Milan are also interested.
Dec 8, 13:23
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