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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")
Report: Inter Milan lead race to sign midfielder Marco Verratti
A report claims that Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti is wanted by a string of European clubs, with Inter Milan the favourites to land his signature.Oct 30, 22:13
FA offers Steven Gerrard, Frank Lampard fast track into coaching?
The FA is looking into the prospect of reducing the time it takes former pros like Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard to complete their coaching badges, a report claims.Oct 30, 21:55
Bastian Schweinsteiger 'banned from Manchester United reserves'
Jose Mourinho has reportedly refused to allow Bastian Schweinsteiger to play for Manchester United's reserves, which will remain the case until he seeks a move away.Oct 30, 20:51
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Lewis Hamilton keeps title hopes alive with victory at Mexican Grand Prix
Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton keeps his title hopes alive by winning the Mexican Grand Prix, with teammate Nico Rosberg taking second place.Oct 30, 20:46
Agent: 'Pep Guardiola taking revenge on Yaya Toure'
Dimitri Seluk, the agent of Manchester City outcast Yaya Toure, accuses Pep Guardiola of making things personal after constantly overlooking the midfielder this term.Oct 30, 20:33
/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")
Manchester City keeper Joe Hart "only focused on Torino"
Joe Hart says that he is "happy" at Torino and is not looking beyond the end of the season, with plenty of questions still to be answered over his Man City future. Oct 30, 20:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fgary-cahill.jpg "Gary Cahill demonstrates his remarkable drinking skills during the Premier League game between Hull City and Chelsea on October 1, 2016")
Gary Cahill: 'Premier League title race will remain tight'
Gary Cahill insists that it is still "too early" to start talking of Premier League title success, claiming that no side will run away with it this term.Oct 30, 19:59
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Alastair Cook: 'Inexperience cost England against Bangladesh'
England struggled against Bangladesh due to "inexperience" in the sub-continent conditions, according to opening batsman Alastair Cook.Oct 30, 19:41
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Andy Murray: 'Still plenty of work to become world's best'
Andy Murray says that making the leap from second to first in the men's rankings is "the hardest one to make", as he closes in on Novak Djokovic at the top.Oct 30, 19:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_1.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte gesticulates on the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on October 1, 2016")
Antonio Conte delighted with "perfect" Chelsea display
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte praises his side for their display to earn a 2-0 win against Southampton, which he describes as the "perfect game".Oct 30, 19:11
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Ronald Koeman: "Wayne Rooney is very welcome at Everton"
Everton manager Ronald Koeman 'hopes' to bring Wayne Rooney back to Goodison Park in the near future, but says that he is unsure how likely it is to happen.Oct 30, 16:07
Report: AC Milan holding out for Cesc Fabregas signing
A report claims that AC Milan will not make an approach for Cesc Fabregas until next summer, but Real Madrid could offer the Chelsea midfielder a lifeline.Oct 30, 15:45
Team News: Antonio Conte sticks with winning formula for trip to Southampton
Antonio Conte names an unchanged side for the trip to face Southampton at St Mary's Stadium, while the Saints make one alteration from their last outing.Oct 30, 15:07
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Andy Murray triumphs in Austria to claim seventh title of 2016
Andy Murray brushes aside Jo-Wilfried Tsonga in the final of the Erste Bank Open in Vienna to win his seventh title of the year.Oct 30, 14:58
West Ham United 'join race for Naza Bazan Vera'
Velez Sarsfield youngster Naza Bazan Vera emerges as a reported transfer target for West Ham United, having already been linked with a trio of Premier League sides.Oct 30, 14:45
Chelsea tracking Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles?
A report claims that Jamaal Lascelles could swap Newcastle United for Chelsea in an £18m deal, as Antonio Conte is desperate to bring in more homegrown talent.Oct 30, 14:29
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Eddie Jones unsure of England future beyond 2019 World Cup
England boss Eddie Jones says that he wants to take on "other projects" before calling time on his coaching career.Oct 30, 14:14
Tom Heaton: Powerful Zlatan Ibrahimovic shot "nearly broke my arm"
Burnley's Tom Heaton claims that one of Zlatan Ibrahimovic's 12 shots in the goalless draw with Manchester United was so powerfully struck that he almost broke his arm.Oct 30, 13:59
Probe launched into England's World Cup qualifying group?
A match in England's World Cup qualifying group is reportedly at the centre of an investigation due to irregular betting activity.Oct 30, 13:49
Dominika Cibulkova beats Angelique Kerber to win WTA Finals
Dominika Cibulkova claims a 6-3 6-4 victory over Angelique Kerber in the final of the WTA Finals in Singapore.Oct 30, 13:30
Bangladesh beat England by 108 runs in second Test
England lose all 10 wickets in the space of 22.5 overs as they slump to defeat against Bangladesh in Dhaka.Oct 30, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjordan-henderson.JPG "Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson celebrates following the team's Premier League victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on September 16, 2016")
Liverpool edge past Crystal Palace in six-goal thriller at Selhurst Park
James McArthur scores twice for Crystal Palace but it is not enough to halt Liverpool, as the Reds leave Selhurst Park with all three points thanks to a 4-2 win.Oct 29, 18:23
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 2-4 Liverpool - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Liverpool's 4-2 win over Crystal Palace, as the Reds made it 11 games without defeat in all competitions.Oct 29, 15:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri yells instructions during his side's 1-0 win over Porto in Group G of the Champions League on September 27, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri expecting 'backlash' from Tottenham Hotspur
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri believes that "hungry" Tottenham Hotspur will show a "big reaction" when the two sides meet at White Hart Lane on Saturday.Oct 28, 21:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fhenrikh-mkhitaryan.jpg "Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action for Manchester United against Hull City on August 27, 2016")
Dietmar Hamann labels Jose Mourinho "strange" over Henrikh Mkhitaryan treatment
Dietmar Hamann is baffled by Jose Mourinho's refusal to select 'difference maker' Henrikh Mkhitaryan in Manchester United's squad since his return from injury.Oct 28, 21:34
Danny Rose: 'Tottenham Hotspur yet to hit top heights in title race'
Tottenham Hotspur full-back Danny Rose claims that his side have given themselves "a great platform to push on" after making an unbeaten start to the season.Oct 28, 21:21
Sebastian Vettel comes out on top in second practice at Mexican Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg finish second and third respectively behind Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in the second practice session at the Mexican Grand Prix.Oct 28, 21:08
Brentford beat rivals Queens Park Rangers to climb up to eighth in Championship
Josh Clarke and Romaine Sawyers find the net either side of half time to help Brentford to a 2-0 win over Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road.Oct 28, 20:41
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Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United had to win derby clash for supporters'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admits to being "really pleased" by the character shown by his players in their 1-0 win over Manchester City in midweek.Oct 28, 20:24
Zinedine Zidane calls for "patience" over Luka Modric injury
Zinedine Zidane says that Luka Modric is "doing slightly better" following another week of rest, but is unwilling to rush the midfielder back into action.Oct 28, 20:10
Andy Murray continues winning run by beating John Isner in Austria
Andy Murray remains on course to end the year as the world's number one player, as he progresses into the semi-finals of the Erste Bank Open in Austria.Oct 28, 19:58
James Taylor: 'England may rue poor start to second Test'
James Taylor fears that England have already left themselves with too much to do against Bangladesh after a lax bowling display early on in the second Test.Oct 28, 19:42
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British Cycling upholds complaint against former director Shane Sutton
British Cycling upholds Jess Varnish's complaints against Shane Sutton regarding an "inappropriate and discriminatory" comment made earlier this year.Oct 28, 19:29
Karl Robinson: Liverpool "kidnapped" Trent Alexander-Arnold from Everton
Former Liverpool academy boss Karl Robinson says that the club were willing to go all out in their pursuit to snatch Trent Alexander-Arnold from rivals Everton.Oct 28, 19:11
West Ham United 'struggling to attract stadium sponsor'
A report claims that a deal between West Ham United and a major company to bring in additional London Stadium funding through naming rights has fallen through.Oct 28, 18:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fvincent-kompany_1.jpg "Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Pep Guardiola 'losing patience with skipper Vincent Kompany'
Vincent Kompany faces a battle to prove his worth to Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, according to a report.Oct 28, 18:37
Ryan Giggs: 'I wanted Liverpool to succeed in Europe last season'
Ryan Giggs admits to being worried about Liverpool's bright start to the season, which he puts down to their reduced workload after missing out on European football.Oct 28, 18:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on October 2, 2016")
Pep Guardiola rules out managing Real Madrid in the future
Pep Guardiola rules out one day managing Real Madrid due to his strong links with Barcelona, where he spent time as both a player and coach.Oct 28, 18:09
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Pep Guardiola: Manchester City players "don't deserve" bad run
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola claims that his players' efforts on the field have gone unrewarded in recent weeks.Oct 28, 14:54
Roberto Mancini distances himself from England managerial talk
Roberto Mancini insists that he has no intention of returning to English football, ruling himself out of the vacant Three Lions job.Oct 28, 14:46
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