Paul Pogba in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Leicester City on August 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho: "Paul Pogba is a different class"
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho describes Paul Pogba as a "different class" after the Frenchman scored one and set up another in the 4-1 win over Newcastle United.
Nov 18, 20:17
Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes a shot during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "Lions don't recover like humans"
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic hails his "special" comeback from injury after returning to the field well ahead of schedule.
Nov 18, 20:05
Paul Pogba and Isaac Hayden in action during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba "happy" to be back
Paul Pogba says that it is important Manchester United put recent criticism to one side, having helped his side to a 4-1 win on his comeback from injury.
Nov 18, 19:55
A new picture of Gary Rowett, in charge of Birmingham City on November 30, 2016
Matej Vydra earns Derby County point at Craven Cottage
Matej Vydra cancels out Oliver Norwood's first-half opener as Derby County recover to earn a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage.
Nov 18, 19:25
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Antonio Conte delighted with Alvaro Morata, Eden Hazard link-up
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that Eden Hazard and Alvaro Morata are now playing at 100% fitness, having seen both men impress in the win over West Brom.
Nov 18, 19:21
Gabriel Jesus is congratulated by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Leicester City and Manchester City on November 18, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City took complete control'
Pep Guardiola is pleased with the manner of Manchester City's 2-0 win over Leicester City, having dominated the game from start to finish.
Nov 18, 19:07
Callum Wilson celebrates the second during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Huddersfield Town on November 18, 2017
Callum Wilson nets hat-trick in Huddersfield Town rout
Callum Wilson scores three times for 10-man Bournemouth as they ease to a convincing 4-0 win over Huddersfield Town at the Vitality Stadium.
Nov 18, 17:06
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah celebrates after scoring during his side's Champions League clash with Sevilla on September 13, 2017
Mohamed Salah brace keeps Liverpool momentum going
Mohamed Salah takes his Premier League tally to nine goals for the season as Liverpool earn a straightforward 3-0 win over Southampton at Anfield.
Nov 18, 16:51
Jurgen Klopp watches the horror unfold during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on October 22, 2017
Live Commentary: Liverpool 3-0 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 3-0 win over Southampton, as Mohamed Salah netted twice in a one-sided affair.
Nov 18, 14:00
A chilled-out Roberto Mancini has a chinwag on the old rag and bone during the Serie A game between Lazio and Sampdoria on May 7, 2017
Roberto Mancini "not thinking about" Italy managerial job
Former Manchester City and Inter Milan boss Roberto Mancini rules himself out of the running to replace Gian Piero Ventura as Italy manager.
Nov 17, 19:31
Neymar in action during the Ligue 1 match between Guingamp and Paris Saint-Germain on August 13, 2017
Paris Saint-Germain 'deny claim Neymar has £198m release clause'
A report claims that Neymar does not have a £198m release clause in his Paris Saint-Germain contract, as manager Unai Emery provides an update on the situation.
Nov 17, 19:19
Tony Pulis barks orders during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Watford on December 3, 2016
Report: Tony Pulis two games from West Bromwich Albion sack
West Bromwich Albion's owners are prepared to step in and sack Tony Pulis if the Baggies lose their next two games, according to a report.
Nov 17, 19:06
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action for Liverpool on November 1, 2017
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain: 'I've had to adapt my game at Liverpool'
Liverpool midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain says that he 'understands' why boss Jurgen Klopp has slowly integrated him into the side since his £40m arrival in August.
Nov 17, 18:52
Jack Cork in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Paul Clement: 'No regrets over Jack Cork to Burnley sale'
Paul Clement says that he stands by his decision to offload England international Jack Cork in the summer, as he prepares his Swansea City side for their trip to Burnley.
Nov 17, 18:39
Sunderland manager David Moyes during the Premier League match against Bournemouth on April 29, 2017
David Moyes "really relishing" West Ham United challenge
New West Ham United boss David Moyes reveals that he has endured a "whirlwind first week" at the London Stadium, but is happy to be back involved in management.
Nov 17, 18:26
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Dani Ceballos excludes Cristiano Ronaldo from WhatsApp group?
A report claims that Real Madrid midfielder Dani Ceballos has set up a new WhatsApp chat for a select group of his teammates, with Cristiano Ronaldo among those left out.
Nov 17, 18:13
Denis Suarez in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde: 'I'm counting on Denis Suarez'
Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde says that he is "counting on" Denis Suarez to make an impact when given a chance, as he challenges the attacker to prove his worth.
Nov 17, 18:01
Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann during the Champions League match against Leicester City on April 18, 2017
Ernesto Valverde dismisses Antoine Griezmann "rumours"
Ernesto Valverde claims that speculation linking Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann with a January move to Barcelona is wide of the mark.
Nov 17, 17:49
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
Diego Simeone rules himself out of Everton running
Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone reiterates that he has no intention of quitting the club before his recently-signed contract expires, amid links to the Everton job.
Nov 17, 17:36
Eddie Jones pictured on June 25, 2016
England head coach Eddie Jones refutes 'bullying' claims
England head coach Eddie Jones expects another "physical" contest against Australia on Saturday, but insists that his side will not be overly physical.
Nov 17, 17:23
A frustrated Cristiano Ronaldo kicks the post during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Cristiano Ronaldo hits back at critics after poor run of form
Cristiano Ronaldo insists that he should be seen as more than just "a goal machine", as he hits back at suggestions that he is on the wane at Real Madrid.
Nov 17, 17:10
Neymar in action during the international friendly between Japan and Brazil on November 10, 2017
Zinedine Zidane refuses to rule out future swoop for Neymar
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane refuses to rule out making a future move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar, despite his strong links to rivals Barcelona.
Nov 17, 16:59
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Rafael Benitez: 'Focus on Manchester United not Jose Mourinho'
Rafael Benitez says that he is "more concerned" about stopping the likes of Romelu Lukaku and Marcus Rashford than focusing on previous hostilities with Jose Mourinho.
Nov 17, 16:46
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
Claude Puel: 'Adrien Silva ruling difficult to accept'
Leicester City boss Claude Puel admits that being without summer signing Adrien Silva until January due to botched paperwork "is a pity".
Nov 17, 16:35
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Tammy Abraham are the future of Chelsea'
Antonio Conte describes Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Tammy Abraham as "the future" of Chelsea, as both players continue to thrive away from Stamford Bridge.
Nov 17, 16:21
Joe Gomez in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Joe Gomez can be a Liverpool mainstay'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp believes that versatile defender Joe Gomez has the ability to remain at the club for "the next 15 years".
Nov 17, 16:10
Gerard Deulofeu celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Preview:Leganes vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's La Liga meeting between Leganes and Barcelona at Estadio Municipal de Butarque.
Nov 17, 12:55
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
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Saturday evening's La Liga showdown between local rivals Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Nov 17, 11:25
David Luiz celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League group game between Chelsea and Roma on October 18, 2017
Report: Jose Mourinho plotting shock move for David Luiz
A report claims that Jose Mourinho is considering a move for defender David Luiz, who appears to have fallen out of favour under Antonio Conte at Chelsea.
Nov 17, 10:01
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang baffled by Borussia Dortmund suspension
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang questions Borussia Dortmund's decision to leave him out of the squad to face Stuttgart, amid reports that he turned up late to training.
Nov 17, 09:48
Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Barcelona consider Mesut Ozil as Philippe Coutinho alternative?
Barcelona will consider moving for Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil in January as an alternative option to Philippe Coutinho, according to a report.
Nov 17, 09:35
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
Wales boss Chris Coleman 'interested in Sunderland job'
Wales manager Chris Coleman is reportedly open to the prospect of stepping down from his position and taking over at Championship basement boys Sunderland.
Nov 17, 09:21
General view at the Riverside Stadium ahead of the Premier League clash between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016
Arsenal, Everton keen on Middlesbrough winger Marcus Tavernier?
A report claims that Arsenal and Everton are among a number of clubs closely monitoring Middlesbrough winger Marcus Tavernier ahead of the January transfer window.
Nov 17, 09:09
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino: 'Virgil van Dijk completely focused on Southampton'
Mauricio Pellegrino expects to see a fully committed Virgil van Dijk when Southampton head to Anfield to take on Liverpool next weekend.
Nov 15, 16:00
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring during the Champions League group game between Liverpool and Maribor on November 1, 2017
Diego Maradona heaps praise on "wonderful" Mohamed Salah
Diego Maradona believes that "wonderful" Mohamed Salah deserves to be recognised as the best African footballer in the world.
Nov 15, 15:49
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho on the touchline ahead of the Premier League match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017
Valencia midfielder Carlos Soler 'tops Manchester United wishlist'
Valencia youngster Carlos Soler is reportedly a £40m midfield target for Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho, as he aims to bolster his central midfield options.
Nov 15, 15:37
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
Chelsea 'to sell Willian to fund move for Lucas Moura'
A report claims that Willian will be allowed to leave Chelsea in the summer as the Blues intend to free up further funds to bring in Lucas Moura from Paris Saint-Germain.
Nov 15, 15:17
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Jurgen Klopp admits himself to hospital to undergo checks
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp misses training after admitting himself to hospital, but he is expected to be released later today.
Nov 15, 15:06
Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Report: Arsenal to revive interest in Raheem Sterling
Manchester City wideman Raheem Sterling is still on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger's radar ahead of the January transfer window, according to a report.
Nov 15, 14:57
Jose Mourinho gives instructions to Anthony Martial during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Anthony Martial: 'Jose Mourinho is tough on me'
Anthony Martial insists that he has no issue with Jose Mourinho's management style at Manchester United, as the forward believes that it is 'for his own benefit'.
Nov 15, 14:43
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