Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016
Alexis Sanchez to replace Antoine Griezmann at Atletico Madrid?
Alexis Sanchez will reportedly be the subject of a £60m Atletico Madrid bid in the summer, as the Spanish club look to replace outgoing forward Antoine Griezmann.
Feb 4, 23:00
Sergio Aguero sits on the bench during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Report: Chelsea eye £75m summer swoop for Sergio Aguero
A report claims that Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero is wanted by Premier League rivals Chelsea, who are ready to pounce should they lose Diego Costa in the summer.
Feb 4, 22:47
Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016
Sean Dyche delighted by "outstanding" Burnley effort
Sean Dyche is adamant that Burnley deserved more out of their meeting with Watford after seeing his side battle from two goals down with 10 men to fall to a narrow loss.
Feb 4, 22:34
Walter Mazzarri watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016
Walter Mazzarri: 'Time for Watford to become more ruthless'
Walter Mazzarri admits that he is "not happy" with Watford's second-half performance against Burnley, having given the visitors a route back into the game.
Feb 4, 22:20
Tony Pulis barks orders during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Watford on December 3, 2016
Tony Pulis explains Mark Hughes handshake snub
Tony Pulis responds to Mark Hughes's claims that he "does not like shaking hands" following a feisty match between West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City.
Feb 4, 22:08
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino on the touchline during his side's North London derby against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur still in title race'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino claims that his side "are a team ready to win a title" after moving back into second place in the Premier League.
Feb 4, 21:55
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Slaven Bilic hails "extremely important" West Ham United win
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that victory over Southampton feels like a 'six-pointer' for his side, as they move into the lofty heights of ninth place.
Feb 4, 21:43
Southampton manager Claude Puel watches on during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016
Claude Puel: Southampton "lacked concentration" in West Ham United defeat
Southampton boss Claude Puel admits that all three goals scored by West Ham United could have been prevented, as his side sank to a sixth league defeat in seven outings.
Feb 4, 21:26
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
Burkina Faso beat Ghana to seal third-place finish at Africa Cup of Nations
Alain Traore scores late on to earn Burkina Faso a 1-0 win over Ghana in the Africa Cup of Nations third-place playoff.
Feb 4, 20:59
Eddie Howe looks downbeat during the FA Cup game between Millwall and Bournemouth on January 7, 2017
Eddie Howe keen to take positives from Everton thrashing
Eddie Howe calls on his Bournemouth players to replicate the fighting spirit shown in the second half against Everton in their next Premier League outings.
Feb 4, 20:47
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Eddie Jones: 'Disjointed England must improve all over'
Eddie Jones blames England's "disjointed" display against France on his players bringing their "club mentality" into their Six Nations campaign.
Feb 4, 20:31
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South Africa beat Sri Lanka by seven wickets in third ODI
AB de Villiers leads South Africa to a comfortable third one-day international victory over Sri Lanka in Johannesburg to seal a series win.
Feb 4, 20:17
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Sergio Garcia opens up three-shot lead at Dubai Desert Classic
Sergio Garcia birdies on the final hole despite the tough conditions to open up a three-shot lead on Henrik Stenson at the Dubai Desert Classic.
Feb 4, 19:59
Arsene Wenger shows off his Winter 2016 look during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Arsenal on November 19, 2016
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain likes 'Wenger out' tweet
Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain attempts to backtrack after liking a message on Twitter that called for manager Arsene Wenger to step down.
Feb 4, 19:41
Marcos Alonso celebrates his opener during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017
Arsene Wenger unhappy that Chelsea's first goal stood
Arsene Wenger insists that Chelsea's first goal against Arsenal should have been ruled out, as Marcos Alonso caught Hector Bellerin in the face.
Feb 4, 19:26
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte celebrates after his side's Premier League victory over Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Antonio Conte: 'Chelsea must continue to improve'
Antonio Conte admits to being "disappointed" by the manner in which Chelsea switched off against Arsenal, but says he is "pleased" to have collected all three points.
Feb 4, 19:09
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
Troy Deeney, M'Baye Niang help Watford into top half
Troy Deeney and M'Baye Niang register for Watford to condemn 10-man Burnley to a 2-1 defeat at Vicarage Road.
Feb 4, 17:13
Hull City goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic in action during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the KCOM Stadium on January 14, 2017
Liverpool's miserable 2017 gathers pace as they lose to Hull City on Humberside
Hull City beat Liverpool 2-0 at the KCOM Stadium as the Reds' poor start to 2017 continues, making it one win in 10 games in all competitions this year.
Feb 4, 16:52
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Live Commentary: Hull City 2-0 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Hull City's 2-0 win over Liverpool, as the Reds' miserable start to 2017 stretched into February.
Feb 4, 14:00
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
Patrice Evra "was very close" to Manchester United return
Patrice Evra claims that he spoke with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho over a return to Manchester United last month, but someone within the club blocked the move.
Feb 3, 23:00
Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil in action during his side's Champions League clash with FC Basel at the Emirates Stadium on September 28, 2016
Barcelona 'add Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil to summer wishlist'
Arsenal ace Mesut Ozil is on the radar of Barcelona and could be the subject of a big-money bid in the summer, according to a report.
Feb 3, 22:49
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Tottenham Hotspur must be ready if Chelsea slip up'
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino admits that it is important his side learn from last season and maintain the pace in the closing weeks of the title race.
Feb 3, 22:37
Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Romelu Lukaku "focused" on helping Everton achieve European target
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku admits that "time will tell" whether he will remain at Goodison Park next season, but for now he is only interested in events on the field.
Feb 3, 22:27
Jonathan Calleri in action for West Ham United on August 21, 2016
Jonathan Calleri positive of breaking into West Ham United side
Jonathan Calleri is refusing to give up on his hopes of making an impression at West Ham United, claiming that he is "excited for the future".
Feb 3, 22:12
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
Cesc Fabregas open to future Major League Soccer move
Cesc Fabregas says that he plans to join a Major League Soccer side once he is unable to hold down a regular spot at a European club.
Feb 3, 21:59
Chelsea winger Willian in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017
Willian: 'Chelsea the only club I want to play for'
Willian insists that "a move to China does not come into my thinking", as he vows to remain at Chelsea for the long term.
Feb 3, 21:44
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
Saido Berahino 'banned for taking party drug MDMA'
Stoke City striker Saido Berahino's eight-week ban while at West Bromwich Albion was reportedly down to the use of MDMA in the early months of the season.
Feb 3, 21:29
John Terry of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016
John Terry: 'Still plenty for Chelsea to do in title race'
John Terry acknowledges that "there are still so many points to play for" this season, as Chelsea prepare to welcome title challengers Arsenal to Stamford Bridge.
Feb 3, 21:13
An assortment of Arsenal players react at the end of their Champions League game against PSG on November 23, 2016
Robert Pires: 'Arsenal need more English players to win title'
Robert Pires suggests that the missing piece of Arsenal's title-winning jigsaw is a lack of talented English players, such as the crop of individuals he played alongside.
Feb 3, 20:59
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Six Nations bonus points 'could be scrapped after just one season'
John Feehan, the chief executive of the Six Nations, admits that he is against the implementation of the new bonus points system and suggests it could be scrapped.
Feb 3, 20:43
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
Report: Chelsea beat Arsenal to signing of striker Alvaro Morata
A report claims that Chelsea are the frontrunners to land Alvaro Morata from Real Madrid during the summer for a fee of around £50m.
Feb 3, 20:27
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Dylan Hartley 'in a good place' ahead of Six Nations opener
Dylan Hartley claims that a "brutal" training camp in Portugal has him in top condition ahead of England's meeting with France, two months on from his last outing.
Feb 3, 20:14
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
Thomas Tuchel 'annoyed' by Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang comments
Thomas Tuchel admits that comments made by striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang last week, when hinting that he could leave the club, 'do not help' Borussia Dortmund.
Feb 3, 19:59
Everton manager Ronald Koeman looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Man City at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Ronald Koeman: 'Everton can make up gap on Manchester United'
Everton boss Ronald Koeman is confident that his side can still finish in the top five of the Premier League, with Manchester United now just five points ahead.
Feb 3, 19:47
Jose Mourinho and Claudio Ranieri greet each other prior to the game between Manchester United and Leicester City on September 24, 2016
Jose Mourinho hails 'world's best manager' Claudio Ranieri
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho heaps praise on Leicester City's Claudio Ranieri, who he believes was the deserved winner of FIFA's World Coach of the Year award.
Feb 3, 19:37
A rare sighting of Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger during the FA Cup third round clash with Reading at Old Trafford on January 7, 2017
Bastian Schweinsteiger included in Manchester United's Europa League squad
Manchester United include Bastian Schweinsteiger in their updated Europa League squad, as well as young goalkeeper Joel Pereira.
Feb 3, 19:23
Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016
Shkodran Mustafi: 'Arsenal players have ourselves to blame'
Shkodran Mustafi insists that Arsenal's players, and not manager Arsene Wenger, must take the blame for losing three of their last eight league games.
Feb 3, 19:10
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
Luis Enrique delighted to have midfield duo back in training
Luis Enrique says that having Andres Iniesta and Sergio Busquets back in contention is "great news" for Barcelona, following two weeks on the sidelines for both players.
Feb 3, 17:54
Dele Alli leaves the field afterthe Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea on January 4, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: Dele Alli "very happy" at Tottenham Hotspur
Mauricio Pochettino believes that reports linking Dele Alli with a summer exit is testament to how well both player and club have performed this season.
Feb 3, 17:42
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
Antonio Conte coy on Chelsea coaching role for Frank Lampard
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte tells Frank Lampard to "take a bit of time" before deciding on what to do next, having brought an end to his 21-year playing career.
Feb 3, 17:28
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