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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")
Highly-rated Bury youngster 'confirms' move to Liverpool
Emeka Obi appears to be close to officially joining Liverpool from League One side Bury, having altered his social media accounts to all but confirm the switch.Oct 28, 14:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fslaven-bilic_2.jpg "West Ham manager Slaven Bilic during the EFL Cup (3rd Round) match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016")
Slaven Bilic: 'Troublesome minority hurting West Ham United'
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says that he "felt at home" for the first time at the London Stadium on Wednesday, prior to the disturbing scenes towards the end.Oct 28, 14:25
Cesar Azpilicueta talks up Antonio Conte's tactical tinkering
Cesar Azpilicueta believes that Chelsea's strong team spirit and a switch to a new formation has played a big part in their return to winning ways in the Premier League.Oct 28, 14:12
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fantonio-conte_2.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 to stick with 3-4-3 formation for Southampton trip
Antonio Conte insists that 'no defeat can change his idea' when it comes to Chelsea's 3-4-3 formation, which he intends to stick with for the meeting with Southampton.Oct 28, 13:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp serves up some side-eye on September 24, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp encouraged by Alex Ferguson endorsement
Jurgen Klopp is unsure exactly how to react to praise from Sir Alex Ferguson, but says that he is happier to receive words of encouragement than negative comments.Oct 28, 13:48
Adama Diomande banned for three matches after violent conduct charge
Adama Diomande is to spend the next month in the stands after receiving a three-match suspension for striking opponent Marlon Pack in Hull City's win over Bristol City.Oct 28, 13:34
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Agnieszka Radwanska advances to last four of WTA Finals
Agnieszka Radwanska joins Svetlana Kuznetsova in progressing out of the White Group and into the last four of the WTA Finals in Singapore.Oct 28, 13:23
Arsene Wenger: 'No hooligan issue in English football'
Arsene Wenger claims that English football does not have a hooligan problem and instead calls for safe standing to now be fully implemented in stadia across the land.Oct 28, 13:07
Scotland's Scott Brown 'to make international retirement U-turn'
Scott Brown has informed Gordon Strachan that he is willing to lift his international retirement to help Scotland in their bid to reach the World Cup, a report claims.Oct 28, 12:53
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Sam Warburton among Wales quartet to sign new dual contract
Sam Warburton, Samson Lee, Hallam Amos and Dan Lydiate all pen new national dual contracts with their respective Welsh regional sides.Oct 28, 12:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fwayne-rooney_2.JPG "Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney on the bench during his side's 1-1 draw with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016")
Ronald Koeman "would be very pleased" to sign Wayne Rooney
Ronald Koeman is open to the prospect of signing Wayne Rooney from Manchester United next year, claiming that the Englishman still has a lot to offer in the top flight.Oct 28, 12:28
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England recover against Bangladesh following Tamim Iqbal century
England find some momentum to bring an end to Bangladesh's first innings in Dhaka, but struggle with their own batting to end day one of the second Test on 50-3.Oct 28, 12:15
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West Ham United send Chelsea crashing out of EFL Cup
Cheikhou Kouyate and Edimilson Fernandes are on target to help West Ham United to a 2-1 win over Chelsea in an entertaining EFL Cup tie at the London Stadium.Oct 26, 20:41
Live Commentary: West Ham United 2-1 Chelsea - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of West Ham United's 2-1 win over Chelsea, as the Hammers edged out their London rivals to progress in the cup.Oct 26, 17:44
James Anderson not included as England name unchanged side for India tour
Alex Hales and James Anderson are absent from England's 16-man squad for the tour of India, while Jake Ball retains his place.Oct 25, 21:57
Wigan Athletic turn to Karl Robinson to replace Gary Caldwell?
Wigan Athletic have lined up former MK Dons manager Karl Robinson as the man they want to replace sacked boss Gary Caldwell, a report claims.Oct 25, 21:40
Jurgen Klopp praises "brilliant" Daniel Sturridge following EFL Cup double
Jurgen Klopp reserves special praise for Daniel Sturridge after seeing his striker return to the starting lineup and prove the difference against Tottenham Hotspur.Oct 25, 21:22
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain scores twice to send Arsenal through
Arsenal are into the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over Reading at the Emirates Stadium.Oct 25, 20:38
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New York Giants release Josh Brown after domestic abuse investigation
Josh Brown is released by the New York Giants following allegations of domestic abuse.Oct 25, 20:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fandy-murray-china-open.jpg "Andy Murray holds up his champion trophy at the China Open tennis tournament in Beijing on October 9, 2016")
Andy Murray focused on overhauling top-ranked Novak Djokovic
Andy Murray admits that he needs to "make some improvements" if he is to achieve his target of ending the year above Novak Djokovic in the men's tennis rankings.Oct 25, 20:14
Mark McCall 'disappointed' to see Chris Ashton leave Saracens
Mark McCall insists that Chris Ashton would have furthered his career by sticking with Saracens, and says his side will quickly move on.Oct 25, 19:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Ftammy-abraham.jpg "Tammy Abraham represents England Under-19s against Japan Under-19s on November 15, 2015")
Antonio Conte: Tammy Abraham "the future" of Chelsea
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte praises young striker Tammy Abraham, who he claims has "great potential" to succeed at Stamford Bridge once returning from Bristol City.Oct 25, 19:42
John Obi Mikel willing to fight for place in Chelsea squad
John Obi Mikel is unwilling to give up hope of a future at Stamford Bridge, claiming that he 'will remain professional and work hard' to win back his place.Oct 25, 19:25
Naby Keita confirms interest from quartet of Premier League sides
Naby Keita explains why he decided to join RB Leipzig instead of making a move to the Premier League, with four different English sides interested in signing him.Oct 25, 19:07
Robert Lewandowski agent denies talk of new Bayern Munich deal
Bayern Munich striker Robert Lewandowski has not agreed to sign a new-and-improved contract at the Allianz Arena, according to agent Maik Barthel.Oct 25, 18:51
Pele "saddened" by loss of former Brazil teammate Carlos Alberto
Brazilian football great Pele pays his respects to "friend and brother" Carlos Alberto following the former defender's death at the age of 72.Oct 25, 18:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United on August 19, 2016")
Agent Mino Raiola paid £24m for negotiating Paul Pogba deal
Mino Raiola, the agent of Paul Pogba, was given £24m for helping to pave the way for the Manchester United midfielder's move from Juventus earlier this year.Oct 25, 18:25
Team News: Lucas Perez one of nine changes for Arsenal in EFL Cup fourth round
Lucas Perez comes in for his first start in more than a month as Arsenal make nine changes for the EFL Cup tie with Reading.Oct 25, 18:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fgary-cahill-diego-costa.jpg "Gary 'can you hear the Chelsea sing?' Cahill celebrates with Diego Costa after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016")
Jose Mourinho thrashed by fired up Chelsea on return to Stamford Bridge
Four different players register for Chelsea as they cruise to a 4-0 victory over Manchester United at Stamford Bridge.Oct 23, 16:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fpedro.JPG "Chelsea winger Pedro in action against Leicester City during their Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge on October 15, 2016")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 4-0 Manchester United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 4-0 win over Manchester United, as Jose Mourinho endured a horror return to Stamford Bridge.Oct 23, 13:59
Bangladesh require 33 more runs to beat England on final day
England give themselves hope of pegging back Bangladesh but must avoid conceding 33 runs from the hosts' final two wickets on the final day of the first Test.Oct 23, 12:03
/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")
Team News: Vincent Kompany, Sergio Aguero start for Manchester City
Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero return to Manchester City's starting lineup for the visit of Southampton, as Pep Guardiola makes three changes from last time out.Oct 23, 11:32
West Ham United join race for Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi?
A report claims that Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi will be offered a January escape route by West Ham United, who are eager to bring in more firepower.Oct 23, 11:29
Report: Bayern Munich plotting £55m transfer for Romelu Lukaku
Everton striker Romelu Lukaku emerges as a reported £55m transfer target for Bayern Munich, which would surpass the previous record fee for a Bundesliga signing.Oct 23, 11:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fwalter-mazzarri_2.jpg "Watford manager Walter Mazzarri during the Premier League match between Watford and Chelsea at Vicarage Road on August 20, 2016")
Walter Mazzarri: 'Watford unlucky with penalty decisions'
Watford manager Walter Mazzarri questions referee Paul Tierney's decision to not award his side a penalty in the 0-0 draw with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium.Oct 23, 10:59
Sean Dyche: 'Back-to-basics approach worked against Everton'
Sean Dyche believes that Burnley were good value for their victory over Everton thanks to his side's ability to revert back to basics following successive league defeats.Oct 23, 10:47
Simona Halep victorious in WTA Tour Finals opener
World number four Simona Halep is off to a winning start at the end-of-season WTA Tour Finals, courtesy of a 6-2 6-4 victory over Madison Keys.Oct 23, 10:36
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Shane Sutton: 'British Cycling will be cleared of wrongdoing'
Shane Sutton, the former technical director of British Cycling, believes that the organisation will be cleared of wrongdoing once 'the truth comes out'.Oct 23, 10:23
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal missed Santi Cazorla in Middlesbrough stalemate'
Arsene Wenger is unsure when Santi Cazorla will return from injury, admitting that the midfielder's absence against Middlesbrough was a key reason why Arsenal drew 0-0.Oct 23, 10:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmauricio-pochettino.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace at White Hart Lane on August 20, 2016")
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Busy schedule hindering title hopes'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino claims that his side were feeling fatigued right from kickoff in their Premier League meeting with Bournemouth on Saturday.Oct 23, 09:53
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