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
Zinedine Zidane refusing to panic after shock Girona defeat
Zinedine Zidane disagrees that Real Madrid "played badly" in their 2-1 defeat to Girona, which leaves his side eight points adrift of Barcelona already.
Oct 29, 19:39
Javier Mascherano and his imaginary friend in the La Liga match between Barcelona and Malaga on November 19, 2016
Report: Javier Mascherano heading to Major League Soccer
Versatile Barcelona ace Javier Mascherano will reportedly bring his Camp Nou career to an end next summer and join a club in the United States.
Oct 29, 16:00
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka in action during his side's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion at the Emirates Stadium on October 1, 2017
Granit Xhaka: 'Arsenal character clear to see after latest comeback win'
Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka talks up the character shown by his teammates to win three games in a row after falling behind in each.
Oct 29, 15:49
Steven Davis celebrates scoring the opener during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton on October 29, 2017
Brighton & Hove Albion, Southampton share the points on south coast
South coast rivals Brighton & Hove Albion and Southampton claim a point apiece from their Premier League encounter at the Amex Stadium.
Oct 29, 15:21
Dominic Calvert-Lewin in action for Everton during a 2017-18 Premier League match
Team News: Dominic Calvert-Lewin spearheads Everton attack
Leicester City and Everton make two changes apiece for Sunday afternoon's clash at the King Power Stadium.
Oct 29, 15:05
Eddie Nketiah celebrates scoring during the EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Norwich City on October 24, 2017
Arsenal youngster Eddie Nketiah 'to be rewarded with new deal'
A report claims that Eddie Nketiah will be offered a new five-year deal worth £15,000 a week by Arsenal - a 650% hike on his current salary.
Oct 29, 14:54
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Ernesto Valverde: 'Barcelona lucky to have Lionel Messi'
Argentina international forward Lionel Messi is currently "the best player in the world", according to his Barcelona manager Ernesto Valverde.
Oct 29, 14:44
Karim Benzema in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016
Team News: Karim Benzema reinstated in Real Madrid attack
Zinedine Zidane reinstates Karim Benzema in his frontline for Real Madrid's trip to Girona, as Los Blancos aim to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona.
Oct 29, 14:16
Cheick N'Doye has a header saved during the Championship game between Birmingham City and Aston Villa on October 29, 2017
Aston Villa held by Birmingham City in Second City derby stalemate
The honours are even at St Andrew's as West Midlands rivals Birmingham City and Aston Villa play out a goalless draw in their Championship clash.
Oct 29, 13:58
Fernandinho leaves the field after seeing red during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Manchester City midfielder Fernandinho: 'Still work to be done'
Fernandinho challenges his Manchester City teammates to maintain their current form and lift the Premier League title to be considered the greatest of all time.
Oct 29, 13:44
Sam Allardyce masticates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Crystal Palace on May 6, 2017
Everton 'plotting move for Sam Allardyce to save them from drop'
A report claims that experienced Premier League boss Sam Allardyce is chairman Bill Kenwright's preferred option to replace Ronald Koeman in the Everton dugout.
Oct 29, 13:32
Neymar in action for Brazil at the 2016 Olympic Games
Paris Saint-Germain forward Neymar latest player to be 'targeted by ISIS'
Neymar and Lionel Messi are used in the latest wave of ISIS propaganda material, a couple of days on from France manager Didier Deschamps being targeted.
Oct 29, 13:20
Michael Carrick celebrates scoring during his testimonial match on June 4, 2017
Trio of clubs tempted to move for midfielder Michael Carrick?
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick is wanted by Championship side Aston Villa and two Premier League clubs, according to a report.
Oct 29, 13:08
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
Mark Hughes hits out at Troy Deeney conduct in Watford win
Mark Hughes defends the actions of his players late on in Stoke City's 1-0 win against Watford, claiming that Troy Deeney was fully to blame for the bust-up.
Oct 29, 12:57
Southampton attacker Sofiane Boufal in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016
Team News: Sofiane Boufal handed Southampton start at Amex Stadium
Mauricio Pellegrino hands a starting spot to Sofiane Boufal for Southampton's trip to Brighton & Hove Albion in one of three changes, while the hosts are unchanged.
Oct 29, 12:36
Generic image of a locker room
ISIS 'threaten France boss Didier Deschamps with mock picture'
France manager Didier Deschamps is the latest football-related figure to seemingly be targeted by ISIS, a week on from Lionel Messi being given the same treatment.
Oct 28, 11:55
Marco Silva gives orders during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford on August 19, 2017
Watford manager Marco Silva: 'Survival still the priority'
Despite losing just two of their first nine games, Watford manager Marco Silva is refusing to budge on his pre-season goal of keeping the Hornets in the Premier League.
Oct 28, 11:42
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
Thomas Christiansen "very disappointed" with Leeds United display
Leeds United boss Thomas Christiansen admits that he "cannot be happy" with what he saw on Friday night as his side fell to a 2-1 loss at the hands of Sheffield United.
Oct 28, 11:31
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola and Leroy Sane after their FA Cup semi-final defeat to Arsenal on April 23, 2017
Leroy Sane: 'Pep Guardiola has transformed my game'
Manchester City winger Leroy Sane says that 'perfectionist' Pep Guardiola tries to improve each player "more and more", explaining the club's near-perfect run of form.
Oct 28, 11:20
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho reveals aspirations of managing international side
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admits that the "experience of living a World Cup or European Championship from the inside" is something that appeals to him.
Oct 28, 11:09
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
Tim Sherwood: 'I'd rather Mauricio Pochettino than Jose Mourinho'
Former Tottenham Hotspur player and manager Tim Sherwood believes that Mauricio Pochettino remains better equipped than Jose Mourinho to build a squad of players.
Oct 28, 10:59
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
Team News: Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur make three changes apiece
Jose Mourinho makes three changes to his Manchester United side for the Premier League visit of Tottenham Hotspur, while the visitors also bring in three new faces.
Oct 28, 10:34
West Ham United goalkeeper Joe Hart in action during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United on August 13, 2017
Joe Hart: Crystal Palace clash is "humongous" for West Ham United
Joe Hart admits that it is vital West Ham United start putting some points on the board in the Premier League, starting with Saturday's trip to Crystal Palace.
Oct 28, 10:28
Jonjo Shelvey sees red during the Premier League game between Newcastle United and Tottenham Hotspur on August 13, 2017
Jonjo Shelvey reveals anguish of Tottenham Hotspur dismissal
Jonjo Shelvey reveals the full extent of his anguish after being sent off against Tottenham Hotspur on the opening weekend of the Premier League season.
Oct 28, 10:17
Manchester City full-back Benjamin Mendy in action during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool on September 9, 2017
Benjamin Mendy: 'I'll be back for Champions League semi-finals'
Manchester City defender Benjamin Mendy believes that a return to action in time for the Champions League semi-finals next April is a realistic target.
Oct 28, 10:04
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 21, 2017
Bernardo Silva: 'I admire Jose Mourinho a lot'
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva lavishes praise on Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho for "everything he has achieved in football".
Oct 28, 09:53
Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Jose Mourinho "surprised" by Ander Herrera comments
Jose Mourinho says that the 'surprising' comments made by Manchester United midfielder Ander Herrera following defeat to Huddersfield Town last weekend made him "happy".
Oct 28, 09:43
City skipper Vincent Kompany in action during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Manchester City on August 12, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Manchester City cannot rely on John Stones, Nicolas Otamendi'
Pep Guardiola claims that it is "impossible" to continue fielding John Stones and Nicolas Otamendi week in, week out and hopes to have Vincent Kompany back soon.
Oct 28, 09:32
Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Manchester City on April 15, 2017`
Claude Puel: 'Top 10 the target for Leicester City this season'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel says that he will take things "step-by-step" in his first few months at the King Power Stadium, as he targets a top-10 finish.
Oct 28, 09:18
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 ignoring links to vacant Everton managerial job
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez all but rules himself out of the Everton job, stating that he is only focused on helping his current club.
Oct 28, 09:08
General view of Estadi Montilivi, home of Girona FC
Girona chief: 'Real Madrid game will go ahead as planned'
Girona president Delfi Geli expects Sunday afternoon's league clash against champions Real Madrid at the Estadi Municipal de Montilivi to go ahead as originally planned.
Oct 28, 08:58
Andres Iniesta celebrates with Lionel Messi after scoring during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Malaga on October 21, 2017
Andres Iniesta, Javier Mascherano miss Barcelona training
Andres Iniesta and Javier Mascherano are major doubts for Barcelona's La Liga clash with Athletic Bilbao due to a hip injury and illness respectively.
Oct 28, 08:47
Tiemoue Bakayoko and N'Golo Kante deny all knowledge as Raheem Sterling goes down during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester City on September 30, 2017
Antonio Conte keen to get N'Golo Kante back to full fitness
Antonio Conte believes that Chelsea have learned to adapt without N'Golo Kante available, but is still keen to get his influential midfielder back from injury.
Oct 28, 08:34
Jurgen Klopp watches the horror unfold during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on October 22, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'I'll be at Liverpool for many more years'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp insists that he is ignoring the criticism as he attempts to get his side's campaign back on track against Huddersfield Town.
Oct 28, 08:21
Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Jose Mourinho "worried" over Marouane Fellaini contract situation
Jose Mourinho admits that he is "worried" about tying down Marouane Fellaini to a new deal, as the Belgium international is free to speak to foreign clubs from January.
Oct 28, 08:07
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
Sheffield United beat Leeds United to climb top of table
David Brooks nets inside the final 10 minutes to earn Sheffield United a 2-1 victory over Yorkshire rivals Leeds United in Friday's Championship clash.
Oct 27, 20:39
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
Live Commentary: Leeds United 1-2 Sheffield United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Sheffield United's 2-1 win against Leeds United, as the Blades struck late on to climb top of the table.
Oct 27, 18:15
Luke Shaw is substituted in Manchester United's match against Sunderland on April 9, 2017
Jose Mourinho full of praise for Luke Shaw after Mauricio Pochettino comments
Jose Mourinho has no problem with Luke Shaw waxing lyrical about Mauricio Pochettino, while also revealing that the full-back still "has a future" at Manchester United.
Oct 27, 14:55
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
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Jose Mourinho fallout in the past'
Mauricio Pochettino insists that there is no longer a rift between him and Jose Mourinho after accusing the Portuguese of deliberately "unsettling" one of his players.
Oct 27, 14:43
Pep Guardiola gesticulates during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on October 21, 2017
Pep Guardiola: 'Players can forget about unbeaten season'
Pep Guardiola claims that Manchester City will taste defeat sooner or later in the Premier League, having seen his side rack up seven victories on the bounce.
Oct 27, 14:31
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