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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Gianfranco Zola "convinced" Birmingham City results will improve
Gianfranco Zola thinks that Birmingham City's fortunes are about to change, despite seeing his side fall to another defeat at the hands of Newcastle United.Jan 18, 22:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjurgen-klopp_1.JPG "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: 'Liverpool players looked embarrassed at times'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp believes that some of his players "were embarrassed to be losing challenges" during Wednesday's FA Cup third-round tie with Plymouth Argyle.Jan 18, 22:42
Real Madrid shocked by Celta Vigo in first leg of Copa del Rey tie
Real Madrid fall to a 2-1 defeat at home to Celta Vigo in the first leg of their Copa del Rey quarter-final tie.Jan 18, 22:06
Newcastle United hold off Birmingham City to advance in FA Cup
Matt Ritchie scores twice to help Newcastle United into the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 3-1 win over Birmingham City.Jan 18, 21:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fshane-long_1.jpg "Southampton forward Shane Long in action during the Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at St Mary's on December 31, 2016")
Last-gasp Shane Long goal sends Southampton through
Southampton set up an FA Cup fourth-round tie with Arsenal after beating Norwich City 1-0 at St Mary's Stadium.Jan 18, 21:38
Lyon confirm "agreement in principle" to sign Mephis Depay
Manchester United winger Memphis Depay is close to finalising a switch to Lyon, the french club's president Jean-Michel Aulas confirms.Jan 18, 21:34
AC Milan 'unwilling to pay loan fee for Gerard Deulofeu'
AC Milan are reportedly unwilling to pay a loan fee for Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu, which could open the door for Middlesbrough and Ajax to pounce.Jan 18, 21:17
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Olympic sprinter James Ellington 'truly blessed to be alive'
James Ellington vows to bounce back from his "horrific accident", which left him with a suspected broken leg in two places and teammate Nigel Levine with a broken pelvis.Jan 18, 21:04
FIFA director Marco van Basten wants offside rule scrapped
FIFA technical director Marco van Basten believes that scrapping the current offside law, among other radical proposals, could be the key to improving the game.Jan 18, 20:46
Tottenham Hotspur 'given two months to make Wembley decision'
Tottenham Hotspur must inform the FA by the end of March if they wish to play their 'home' league games at Wembley Stadium in the 2017-18 season, a report claims.Jan 18, 20:36
Manchester United in market for Luke Shaw replacement?
A report claims that AS Monaco left-back Benjamin Mendy is on the radar of Manchester United, which could spell the end of Luke Shaw's time at Old Trafford.Jan 18, 20:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Farda-turan.JPG "Arda Turan of Barcelona in action during his side's Champions League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 1, 2016")
Barcelona 'willing to sell Arda Turan to Guangzhou Evergrande'
Barcelona forward Arda Turan will be offloaded to Chinese Super League side Guangzhou Evergrande if his £26m valuation is met, according to a report.Jan 18, 20:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmichail-antonio.jpg "Michail Antonio in action for West Ham United on September 25, 2016")
Report: Michail Antonio close to signing new West Ham United deal
West Ham United are hoping to tie Michail Antonio down to a new long-term deal following rumoured interest from Chelsea, while Scott Hogan could also be close to joining.Jan 18, 19:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Manchester United show fresh interest in Ajax youngster?
A report claims that teenage Ajax forward Kasper Dolberg, a confirmed target for Manchester City, is also high on Manchester United's summer wishlistJan 18, 19:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fivan-rakitic.JPG "Ivan Rakitic in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Luis Enrique: 'Ivan Rakitic still important player for Barcelona'
Luis Enrique says that Ivan Rakitic is an "important player" for Barcelona, but is unwilling to reveal whether contract talks are currently ongoing.Jan 18, 19:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fdiego-costa.jpg "Diego Costa celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Stoke City on December 31, 2016")
Diego Costa 'escapes Chelsea punishment for training-ground row'
Chelsea striker Diego Costa is said to have avoided any sort of punishment for his bust-up with a member of the club's backroom staff, contrary to earlier reports.Jan 18, 19:12
Crystal Palace 'meet with Vicente Iborra representatives'
A report claims that Sevilla midfielder Vicente Iborra is close to agreeing a £12m move to Crystal Palace, six months after a proposed move to Sunderland fell through.Jan 16, 18:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fpaul-pogba_1.jpg "Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba reacts after giving away a penalty during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Paul Pogba: 'I rejected Barcelona, Real Madrid for Manchester United'
Paul Pogba claims that the lure of a return to Manchester United was too much to turn down last summer, despite interest from Barcelona and Real Madrid.Jan 16, 18:45
Petr Cech confident Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez will sign new deals
Petr Cech insists that Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez will remain at Arsenal for the long term as long as the club challenges for silverware.Jan 16, 18:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fwalter-mazzarri.jpg "Walter Mazzarri watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016")
Walter Mazzarri job 'under no threat at Watford'
Walter Mazzarri's position as Watford manager is said to be under no threat whatsoever as the club's owners are reportedly confident that he is the right man for the job.Jan 16, 18:22
Aston Villa defender Aly Cissokho makes Olympiacos loan switch
Aston Villa offload full-back Aly Cissokho to Olympiacos, who have the option to turn his initial loan move into a permanent deal at the end of the season.Jan 16, 18:09
Ipswich Town bring two new players on board
Ipswich Town sign Kieffer Moore from Forest Green Rovers on an 18-month deal and hand Jordan Spence a short-term contract at Portman Road.Jan 16, 17:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Fsheyi-ojo.jpg "Sheyi Ojo in action during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2017")
Report: Jurgen Klopp to block Liverpool loan exit for Sheyi Ojo
Newcastle United are one of a number of sides to have been snubbed by Liverpool in their loan approach for young winger Sheyi Ojo, a report claims.Jan 16, 17:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Falexis-sanchez.jpg "Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Alexis Sanchez admits two counts of fraud from time at Barcelona
Alexis Sanchez admits to defrauding the Spanish tax authorities of around £1m but he is unlikely to face a trial after paying back the sum in full.Jan 16, 17:32
Report: West Ham United reject second bid from Marseille for Dimitri Payet
A report claims that West Ham United have turned down a second bid of around £20m from Marseille for Dimitri Payet - just £1m more than initially offered last week.Jan 16, 17:19
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Ireland without hooker Sean Cronin for Six Nations
Leinster confirm that Sean Cronin suffered a high-grade hamstring tear in the win over Zebre, essentially ruling him out of Ireland's upcoming Six Nations campaign.Jan 16, 17:06
West Bromwich Albion knocked back in pursuit of Fabian Delph?
Manchester City want to keep hold of Fabian Delph and will not entertain any offers for him from West Bromwich Albion, according to a report.Jan 16, 16:56
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Andy Murray: 'Plenty to work on following first-round win'
Andy Murray admits that he has improvements to make prior to his next outing at the Australian Open, putting his "tentative" first-round showing down to the heat.Jan 16, 16:44
Report: Norwich City board to stand by under-fire boss Alex Neil
Norwich City boss Alex Neil will reportedly remain in charge for the foreseeable future, as the club's board are afraid of disrupting the dressing-room stability.Jan 16, 16:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Sean Dyche: 'David Moyes doesn't need my sympathy'
Sean Dyche insists that David Moyes is not after any sympathy following a tough season in charge of Sunderland, as he "knows the challenges" of football management.Jan 16, 16:20
Tom Carroll 'undergoing medical at Swansea City'
A report claims that Tom Carroll, who has been at Tottenham Hotspur for nearly a decade, is close to completing a £4.5m move to Swansea City.Jan 16, 16:07
Ashley Young latest player linked with move to Chinese club
A report claims that Chinese Super League side Shandong Luneng are to offer midfielder Ashley Young a lucrative £10m-a-year deal to leave Manchester United.Jan 16, 12:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjan-vertonghen-theo-walcott.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen evades Arsenal's Theo Walcott during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Toby Alderweireld: 'Tottenham Hotspur can cope without Jan Vertonghen'
Toby Alderweireld insists that Tottenham Hotspur have "a lot of people" who can fill in for Jan Vertonghen, who is facing a spell on the sidelines.Jan 16, 12:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Ftony-pulis.jpg "Baggies boss Tony Pulis reacts on September 10, 2016")
Tony Pulis: 'New signings required to lift West Bromwich Albion'
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis insists that new arrivals are needed during the January window if the Baggies are to push on in the remaining months of the season.Jan 16, 12:30
Zinedine Zidane "very proud" of Real Madrid players
Zinedine Zidane puts Real Madrid's defeat to Sevilla down to complacency in the final stages of the match, but says that he is still "proud" of his players.Jan 16, 12:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016")
Arsene Wenger amazed by tight Premier League battle
Arsene Wenger predicts the Premier League title race to remain tight all the way, as just five points separate five teams at the top end of the division.Jan 16, 12:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F38%2Fjoel-matip.jpg "Joel Matip in action for Liverpool on September 20, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp 'frustrated' by uncertainty over Joel Matip inclusion
Jurgen Klopp demands answers from FIFA over Joel Matip's eligibility to play for Liverpool, having been forced to leave him out for the meeting with Manchester United.Jan 16, 11:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fharry-kane-dele-alli.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Dele Alli celebrates with Harry Kane during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Harry Kane: 'Future looking very bright for Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane says that he would be "very surprised" if any of his teammates were tempted to leave the club due to their recent fine form.Jan 16, 11:42
Thibaut Courtois: 'Chelsea can easily replace Diego Costa'
Chelsea goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is confident that his side already have enough quality in their ranks to adapt to life without Diego Costa should he leave this month.Jan 16, 11:30
AS Monaco reject £45m bid from Chinese club for Radamel Falcao?
Tianjin Quanjian, the Chinese club linked with Diego Costa, are said to have had a £45m bid for AS Monaco's Radamel Falcao turned down.Jan 16, 11:19
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