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 hopeful over Gareth Bale injury layoff
Zinedine Zidane hopes that Gareth Bale's latest injury issue "is nothing major" after seeing the Welshman hobble off during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Bayern Munich.
Apr 13, 09:00
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
Sergio Ramos "happy and satisfied" with first-leg win
Sergio Ramos insists that Real Madrid should have scored more than twice in their 2-1 win over Bayern Munich, leaving the tie "very much open" ahead of the return leg.
Apr 13, 08:50
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
UEFA: 'Borussia Dortmund agreed to play rearranged tie'
UEFA responds to comments made by Borussia Dortmund players that they did not want to play on Wednesday, insisting that the green light was given for it to go ahead.
Apr 13, 08:37
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Security stepped up for Manchester United's Europa League tie in Brussels
Manchester United will be followed by armed police en route to the Constant Vanden Stock Stadium on Thursday night as security is stepped up, a report claims.
Apr 13, 08:12
Eden Hazard in action for Chelsea on December 3, 2016
Eden Hazard, N'Golo Kante among PFA Player of the Year award nominees
Eden Hazard and N'Golo Kante are among the six nominees for the PFA Player of the Year award, while Dele Alli leads the way in the Young Player of the Year category.
Apr 13, 08:04
AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Kylian Mbappe fires AS Monaco towards semi-finals with brace in Dortmund
AS Monaco edge out Borussia Dortmund 3-2 in a thrilling first leg to their Champions League quarter-final tie at the Westfalenstadion.
Apr 12, 18:39
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: Borussia Dortmund 2-3 AS Monaco - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of AS Monaco's 3-2 win over Borussia Dortmund, as the French side took a big step towards the semi-finals.
Apr 12, 15:45
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
Arsenal's top-four hopes fade on another testing night for Arsene Wenger
Arsenal fall to a third defeat in five Premier League games, and a fourth in succession on their travels, as they come undone 3-0 at London rivals Crystal Palace.
Apr 10, 20:52
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: Crystal Palace 3-0 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Crystal Palace's 3-0 win over Arsenal, as the Eagles' resurgence continued on home soil.
Apr 10, 17:59
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
Preview:Atletico Madrid vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews Wednesday evening's Champions League quarter-final first-leg tie between Atletico Madrid and Leicester City at the Vicente Calderon.
Apr 10, 13:35
For some reason Ronald Koeman applauds after the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on April 1, 2017
Ronald Koeman "really happy" with Everton display to kill off Leicester City
Ronald Koeman is delighted to have seen Everton come out on top against Leicester City, as his side returned to winning ways with a 4-2 triumph at Goodison Park.
Apr 9, 17:55
Craig Shakespeare watches on during the Premier League game between West Ham United and Leicester City on March 18, 2017
Craig Shakespeare "disappointed" with defeat at Goodison Park
Leicester City manager Craig Shakespeare urges his players to put their 4-2 defeat at the hands of Everton to one side ahead of their midweek trip to Atletico Madrid.
Apr 9, 17:42
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku celebrates after scoring the opening goal in his side's 1-1 draw with Crystal Palace at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
Ronald Koeman 'will do everything' to keep Romelu Lukaku at Everton
Ronald Koeman acknowledges that the final decision over Romelu Lukaku's future will come down to the player himself, but is hopeful of persuading him to stay in place.
Apr 9, 17:29
Mamadou Sakho in action for Liverpool in December 2013
Mamadou Sakho: 'My Liverpool future is down to Jurgen Klopp'
Mamadou Sakho says that he "would be happy" to pull on the Liverpool shirt again, despite being frozen out by Jurgen Klopp and sent on loan to Crystal Palace.
Apr 9, 17:16
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Dan Biggar to undergo fresh concussion tests
Ospreys announce that Dan Biggar will closely follow HIA protocols before being given the all-clear to resume playing.
Apr 9, 17:06
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
Jose Mourinho praises "solid" performance from Luke Shaw
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho describes Luke Shaw's display in Sunday afternoon's 3-0 win over Sunderland as 'confident and assured'.
Apr 9, 16:47
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: "I feel like Benjamin Button"
Zlatan Ibrahimovic says that he 'was born old and will die young', likening himself to Brad Pitt's character in 2008 film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button.
Apr 9, 16:33
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
Gary Rowett: 'Victory over Birmingham City bittersweet'
Derby County's Gary Rowett insists that he now wants to draw a line under his time at Birmingham City after leaving St Andrew's Stadium with all three points on Saturday.
Apr 9, 16:18
Ronald Koeman is all smiles during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016
Ronald Koeman 'considering £27m bid for striker Willian Jose'
A report claims that Real Sociedad's Brazilian attacker Willian Jose is on the radar of Everton, who are weighing up a potential £27m summer transfer.
Apr 9, 16:02
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 join Liverpool in hunt for Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret?
A report claims that Chelsea will rival Liverpool, as well as Inter Milan and Juventus, for the signature of young Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret.
Apr 9, 15:49
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
Keylor Navas: 'I'm good enough to continue playing for Real Madrid'
Real Madrid keeper Keylor Navas intends to remain at the Bernabeu for "many years to come", amid suggestions that a new first-choice stopper will be signed this summer.
Apr 9, 15:37
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Jose Mourinho expects David de Gea to return for Chelsea clash
Jose Mourinho anticipates having David de Gea back in goal in time for next weekend's Premier League meeting with Chelsea, having picked up a minor hip injury.
Apr 9, 15:24
David Moyes watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017
David Moyes: 'Sunderland will keep on fighting'
David Moyes bemoans the "poor goal" conceded by Sunderland and also questions Craig Pawson's decision to dismiss Sebastian Larsson in the 3-0 loss to Manchester United.
Apr 9, 15:11
Jose Mourinho watches on during the FA Cup quarter-final between Chelsea and Manchester United on March 13, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Jose Mourinho doing all he can with current squad'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic takes a thinly-veiled dig at his teammates, hinting that more quality is required if the Red Devils are to win the title.
Apr 9, 11:59
Manchester United midfielders Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini in action during the Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on February 16, 2017
Team News: Marouane Fellaini skippers Manchester United against Sunderland
Marouane Fellaini is handed the captain's armband for today's meeting with Sunderland, as Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho makes five changes to his side.
Apr 9, 11:33
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the match against Liverpool on March 4, 2017
Mesut Ozil urges Arsene Wenger to make decision over Arsenal future
Mesut Ozil insists that Arsene Wenger "deserves to be shown respect" for his record in North London and backs the Frenchman to remain in charge of Arsenal.
Apr 9, 11:21
Jurgen Klopp is a happy man during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on February 11, 2017
Jurgen Klopp hails "absolutely massive" victory over Stoke City
Jurgen Klopp insists that Liverpool's win over Stoke City has a "really special" feel to it due to the nature of his side's battling display.
Apr 9, 11:07
Antonio Conte is happy during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Chelsea on March 18, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea thriving under pressure from rivals'
Antonio Conte says that he is "very happy" to continue being put under pressure by Tottenham Hotspur, as Chelsea attempt to get over the line at the top of the table.
Apr 9, 10:55
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during his side's EFL Cup final with Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017
Phil Thompson: 'Jose Mourinho at risk of losing dressing room'
Phil Thompson believes that there are already parallels between Jose Mourinho's latter days at Chelsea and his short stint with Manchester United.
Apr 9, 10:44
Hector Bellerin in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016
Barcelona propose player-plus-cash deal for Hector Bellerin?
Barcelona ace Arda Turan is being used as a makeweight to lure right-back Hector Bellerin from Arsenal, according to a report.
Apr 9, 10:28
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on October 22, 2016
Pep Guardiola 'wants Wilfried Zaha as part of summer overhaul'
Crystal Palace flyer Wilfried Zaha is reportedly on Manchester City's radar, as Pep Guardiola looks to bring in a number of new players in the summer.
Apr 9, 10:17
Joe Allen in action for Stoke City on August 20, 2016
Joe Allen facing two weeks on sidelines with hamstring injury
Mark Hughes anticipates being without leading goalscorer Joe Allen for the next fortnight due to the hamstring injury sustained in Stoke City's defeat to Liverpool.
Apr 9, 10:06
Dele Alli celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Southampton on March 19, 2017
Dele Alli: 'Tottenham Hotspur's rivals will be running scared'
Dele Alli hails Tottenham Hotspur's latest "fantastic performance" and believes that the likes of Arsenal and Manchester United will fear visiting White Hart Lane.
Apr 9, 09:54
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
Keylor Navas: Real Madrid "even more determined" to win La Liga
Keylor Navas claims that Real Madrid have all the motivation they need to maintain their lead at the top of La Liga, having been dealt a blow by rivals Atletico Madrid.
Apr 9, 09:41
Barcelona forward Neymar in action during his side's La Liga clash with Deportivo La Coruna at the Camp Nou on October 15, 2016
Luis Enrique questions red card shown to Neymar in Malaga defeat
Barcelona manager Luis Enrique accuses officials of using 'special interpretations' of the law to send off Neymar in Saturday's defeat to Malaga.
Apr 9, 09:30
Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin keeps the ball away from Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe during their Premier League clash at Goodison Park on February 25, 2017
Jose Mourinho compares Jermain Defoe to Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Sunderland striker Jermain Defoe has similar ability to Zlatan Ibrahimovic at the same age, according to Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
Apr 9, 09:20
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil in action during his side's Champions League clash with Ludogorets Razgrad at the Emirates Stadium on October 19, 2016
Jose Mourinho ready to pounce for unsettled midfielder Mesut Ozil?
A report claims that Jose Mourinho is interested in a reunion with Mesut Ozil at Manchester United and will make an offer for the Arsenal midfielder this summer.
Apr 9, 09:09
Hugo Lloris celebrates during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on January 4, 2017
Report: Manchester United, Paris Saint-Germain join race to sign Hugo Lloris
Hugo Lloris is reportedly at the centre of a three-team battle for his signature, with Man United and Paris Saint-Germain joining Real Madrid in the race to sign him.
Apr 9, 08:57
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GB captain Leon Smith: 'Work to be done after Davis Cup exit'
Captain Leon Smith admits that Great Britain 'lack depth' without Andy Murray in their ranks after crashing out of the Davis Cup with a 3-0 defeat to France.
Apr 9, 08:44
Justin Rose celebrates winning Olympic gold in Rio on August 14, 2016
Justin Rose jumps into share of lead on day three at Augusta
Justin Rose joins Sergio Garcia at the top of the Masters standings after carding a five-under-par 67 on day three at Augusta National.
Apr 9, 08:29
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