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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")
Leicester City closing in on £15m Wilfred Ndidi capture?
Genk midfielder Wilfred Ndidi announces that he has played his last game for the club, amid talk that a £15m switch to Leicester City has been agreed.Dec 29, 15:35
Report: Paul Clement in running for Swansea City job
A report claims that Bayern Munich coach Paul Clement is on the list of contenders to replace Bob Bradley at Swansea City, having impressed during a previous interview.Dec 29, 15:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho goes down injured during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Sunderland on November 26, 2016")
Philippe Coutinho still absent from Liverpool squad for Manchester City game
Liverpool will have to make do without influential midfielder Philippe Coutinho for a sixth league game as he is not yet fit to feature against Manchester City.Dec 29, 15:13
Jurgen Klopp: 'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain links complete nonsense'
Jurgen Klopp brands reports linking Liverpool with a mid-season switch for Arsenal midfielder Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain "nonsense".Dec 29, 15:03
Jan Vertonghen escapes action for 'slap' on Jay Rodriguez
Jan Vertonghen is cleared of intentionally catching Jay Rodriguez with his hand during the first half of Tottenham Hotspur's 4-1 win over Southampton at St Mary's.Dec 29, 14:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart_1.jpg "On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016")
Torino seeking replacement for on-loan keeper Joe Hart?
Torino are reportedly hopeful of signing Lukasz Skorupski from Roma as a direct replacement for Joe Hart, who they accept will not sign permanently from Manchester City.Dec 29, 14:42
Bojan Krkic 'given assurances over Stoke City future'
A report claims that Bojan Krkic will remain at Stoke City until at least next summer after being told that he still has a big part to play at the club.Dec 29, 14:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Aitor Karanka thankful for support from Jose Mourinho
Aitor Karanka is relishing the chance to face off against companion Jose Mourinho, whom he spent three years working alongside at Real Madrid. Dec 29, 14:19
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Andy Farrell: 'Lions hopes boosted by introduction of bonus point'
Andy Farrell backs the decision to introduce bonus points in the 2017 Six Nations, claiming that it will only benefit the British and Irish Lions in the long term.Dec 29, 14:07
Massimiliano Allegri interested in replacing Arsene Wenger at Arsenal?
Massimiliano Allegri is to step down as Juventus manager next summer and replace Arsene Wenger at Arsenal, a report claims.Dec 29, 13:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-pickford_1.JPG "Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on August 27, 2016")
Sunderland confirm eight-week layoff for keeper Jordan Pickford
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford is ruled out for between "six to eight weeks" after straining his knee ligaments in the 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.Dec 29, 13:43
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Samir Nasri faces probe over drip clinic treatment
Samir Nasri has been asked by the Spanish Agency for Health Protection in Sport to explain his use of controversial drip treatment, which may have breached doping rules.Dec 29, 13:30
Report: Sunderland's Fabio Borini on radar of Roma, AC Milan
Serie A sides Roma and AC Milan have reportedly opened talks with the agent of Fabio Borini over a potential January transfer for the Sunderland striker.Dec 29, 13:16
Slaven Bilic rules out January move for Patrice Evra
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic rubbishes suggestions that his side are interested in bringing Patrice Evra back to the Premier League in January.Dec 29, 13:08
Tottenham Hotspur recover to cruise past 10-man Southampton
Tottenham Hotspur rally in the second half to see off 10-man Southampton 4-1 at St Mary's Stadium on Mauricio Pochettino's return to his former hunting ground.Dec 28, 21:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmauricio-pochettino_1.JPG "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")
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-4 Tottenham Hotspur - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Southampton's 4-1 defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, as the Lilywhites put an end to their away-day woes in style.Dec 28, 18:44
Jamie Carragher urges Jurgen Klopp to sign Joe Hart
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher warns manager Jurgen Klopp that he will not win the Premier League title if he sticks with his current goalkeepers.Dec 27, 22:47
Aston Villa reject £25m offer for defender Jordan Amavi
Jordan Amavi is the subject of a £25m bid from an unnamed club, according to Aston Villa owner Tony Xia, who has no intention of letting him leave in the New Year.Dec 27, 22:34
Victor Lindelof 'handed No.2 shirt by Manchester United'
Victor Lindelof's move to Manchester United is reportedly close to being confirmed, with the Benfica defender already being handed the No.2 shirt at Old Trafford.Dec 27, 22:22
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Jack Nicklaus: 'More hard work required from Rory McIlroy'
World number two Rory McIlroy has what it takes to become one of the most successful golfers in history, according to 18-time Major winner Jack Nicklaus.Dec 27, 22:09
Thibaut Courtois: 'Fear of failure spurring Chelsea on'
Thibaut Courtois admits that Chelsea were not in the right state of mind early in the season, putting the improved form down to a fear of repeating last term's failure.Dec 27, 21:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero warms up ahead of the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Pep Guardiola excited by Sergio Aguero, Gabriel Jesus link-up
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says that he is looking forward to welcoming Gabriel Jesus into his first-team plans for the second half of the season.Dec 27, 21:42
Paris Saint-Germain 'open to loan offers for Hatem Ben Arfa'
A report claims that manager Unai Emery is happy for Hatem Ben Arfa to leave Paris Saint-Germain on loan, with Turkish giants Fenerbahce among those interested.Dec 27, 21:28
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Tony Bellew questions David Haye's resolve ahead of next year's clash
WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew suggests that he will make David Haye "quit" during March's bout at London's O2 Arena.Dec 27, 21:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes "disappointed" by sloppy Stoke City errors
Mark Hughes bemoans Stoke City's failure to maintain their impressive performance levels throughout their meeting with Liverpool, having seen his side fall to a 4-1 loss.Dec 27, 20:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fjurgen-klopp.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp happy with "deserved" victory over Stoke City
Jurgen Klopp claims that he always knew Stoke City would fade out of the game following their impressive start after seeing Liverpool earn a 4-1 win at Anfield.Dec 27, 20:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fbob-bradley.jpg "Swansea City manager Bob Bradley looks on ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Sacked Swansea City boss Bob Bradley: "Football can be cruel"
Bob Bradley speaks for the first time since being sacked as Swansea City manager, admitting that he 'knew exactly what he was getting into' when agreeing to take charge.Dec 27, 20:35
Report: Everton make enquiry for striker Saido Berahino
Out-of-favour West Bromwich Albion striker Saido Berahino is the subject of talks between the Baggies and Everton, according to a report.Dec 27, 20:20
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Prolonged break no advantage for Tottenham Hotspur'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino claims that, while it was nice to have Boxing Day free, his side do not hold an unfair advantage over their rivals.Dec 27, 20:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fanthony-martial_1.jpg "Manchester United forward Anthony Martial does a better celebration after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Jose Mourinho: 'Anthony Martial must learn from Henrikh Mkhitaryan'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho tells Anthony Martial to follow in the steps of Henrikh Mkhitaryan and earn his place in the starting lineup.Dec 27, 19:51
Harry the Hornet escapes FA disciplinary action
Watford's mascot Harry the Hornet is to face no disciplinary action from the FA following his antics in the aftermath of Monday's meeting with Crystal Palace. Dec 27, 19:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fbob-bradley.jpg "Swansea City manager Bob Bradley watches on from the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Swansea City sack manager Bob Bradley after 85 days in charge
Bob Bradley is sacked as manager of Swansea City just 85 days into his Liberty Stadium tenure.Dec 27, 19:16
Manchester City, Chelsea interested in signing Steven N'Zonzi?
Steven N'Zonzi is reportedly on the radar of Chelsea and Manchester City, who could also face competition from Juventus and Barcelona for the Sevilla midfielder.Dec 27, 19:09
Hull City make Manchester City work hard for victory
Yaya Toure's penalty, a close-range finish from Kelechi Iheanacho and a Curtis Davies own goal help Manchester City to a 3-0 win over Hull City at the KCOM Stadium.Dec 26, 19:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Folivier-giroud_1.jpg "Olivier Giroud celebrates during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016")
Olivier Giroud rescues three points for Arsenal
Olivier Giroud scores a late winner for Arsenal against West Bromwich Albion on his first Premier League start of the season.Dec 26, 16:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fpep-guardiola.JPG "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on November 19, 2016")
Live Commentary: Hull City 0-3 Manchester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Manchester City's 3-0 win over Hull City, as the Citizens rallied to pick up a third win on the bounce.Dec 26, 16:14
/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")
Live Commentary: Arsenal 1-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Arsenal's 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion, as the Gunners left it late to pick up a first win in three.Dec 26, 13:59
Report: Manchester City willing to sell Joe Hart to Liverpool
Liverpool are reportedly eyeing up a summer move for Joe Hart, who Manchester City may allow to join their Premier League rivals should his valuation be met.Dec 21, 23:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fslaven-bilic.jpg "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")
West Ham United 'to sell five first-team players in January'
Slaven Bilic is reportedly hoping to chop his West Ham United squad next month by axing five players, including both Gokhan Tore and Sofiane Feghouli.Dec 21, 22:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Watford on December 14, 2016")
Ilkay Gundogan: 'No coach compares to Pep Guardiola'
Ilkay Gundogan claims that both Pep Guardiola and Jurgen Klopp are "world-class coaches", but says Guardiola edges it when it comes to his meticulous planing.Dec 21, 22:31
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