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Diego Costa 'warned by Chelsea over Antonio Conte backlash'
A report claims that Diego Costa has been warned by Chelsea to control his behaviour on the field after appearing to hit out at manager Antonio Conte against Leicester.Oct 18, 14:07
Luis Enrique: 'Pep Guardiola best coach around'
Luis Enrique hails Pep Guardiola, who he claims is the best coach in the world thanks to his success with Barcelona, Bayern Munich and now potentially at Manchester City.Oct 18, 13:53
Arsene Wenger: Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez contract talks "difficult"
Arsene Wenger is still unsure whether star attacking duo Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez will sign new contracts, as he admits that discussions are at a "difficult" stage.Oct 18, 13:40
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Arsene Wenger warns Granit Xhaka about future conduct
Arsene Wenger claims that Granit Xhaka is "intelligent enough" to learn from his dismissal against Swansea City - his eighth red card in the space of two years.Oct 18, 13:25
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Olivier Giroud challenges UFC star Conor McGregor to cage fight
Olivier Giroud jokingly offers to fight UFC champion Conor McGregor, but concedes that he would probably last just 10 seconds before tasting defeat.Oct 18, 13:13
/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: Simone Zaza "a different class" in Crystal Palace win
Slaven Bilic insists that 'the goals will come' for Simone Zaza if he can build on the performance produced in the 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Saturday.Oct 18, 12:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fgerard-pique-barcelona.jpg "Gerard Pique at a press conference after the Barcelona training session prior to their Champions League match against Manchester City on October 18, 2016")
Gerard Pique: 'Manchester City now a different beast'
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique talks up Pep Guardiola's managerial qualities and says that his former boss has already turned Manchester City into a superior side.Oct 18, 12:46
Borussia Dortmund under "no pressure" to sell Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Borussia Dortmund chief executive Hans-Joachim Watzke claims that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang does not want to leave, and says the club are under "no pressure" to sell.Oct 18, 12:35
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Report: Chris Ashton on his way to French giants Toulon
A report claims that Saracens winger Chris Ashton is open to a move to Toulon, with talks between the two clubs thought to be ongoing.Oct 18, 12:21
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Jose Mourinho "was expecting more" from Paul Pogba
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho praises his side's defensive showing against Liverpool, but admits that record signing Paul Pogba perhaps could have done more.Oct 18, 12:07
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Jurgen Klopp "not happy" with Liverpool performance
Jurgen Klopp praises Liverpool's defensive showing against Manchester United, but admits that his side were far from their best in an attacking sense at Anfield.Oct 17, 21:52
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Jose Mourinho happy to leave Anfield with point
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that his side "controlled the game" against Liverpool, despite having just 35% possession across the 90 minutes.Oct 17, 21:39
Jordan Henderson "frustrated" by Manchester United stalemate
Jordan Henderson offers faint praise to Manchester United for 'doing a job' on Liverpool, admitting that the Reds were not good enough to pick up all three points.Oct 17, 21:26
Ander Herrera: Manchester United players "can be proud"
Ander Herrera takes the positives from Manchester United's bland goalless draw with Liverpool, claiming that his side can be happy with their efforts.Oct 17, 21:16
Mauricio Pochettino 'trusts' Eric Dier to prove versatility
Mauricio Pochettino is unwilling to reveal which position Eric Dier will start in against Bayer Leverkusen, but says the Englishman will fit in well wherever he features.Oct 17, 21:06
Report: Jack Grealish to be handed three-match ban
Jack Grealish faces the prospect of missing the much-anticipated meeting with Birmingham City later this month, as he is expected to be handed a three-match ban.Oct 17, 20:49
Report: Paris Saint-Germain to offer Mauro Icardi escape route from Inter Milan
Unsettled Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi is reportedly Paris Saint-Germain's top January target, despite only putting pen to paper on a new deal last week.Oct 17, 20:31
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Nick Kyrgios agrees to see sports psychologist, suspension reduced
Tennis Australia confirms that Nick Kyrgios has agreed to meet a psychologist and will therefore have his ban reduced from nine tournament weeks to just three.Oct 17, 20:15
Cristiano Ronaldo's new Real Madrid contract finalised?
A report claims that Cristiano Ronaldo has agreed to sign a new contract with Real Madrid, but the club are waiting for the right moment to make an announcement.Oct 17, 19:58
Sam McQueen desperate for regular football at Southampton
Sam McQueen puts his breakthrough into Southampton's first team down to "years and years of hard work", but admits that he is not willing to give up his place easily.Oct 17, 19:44
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Ronald Koeman questions Sergio Aguero's mental strength
Ronald Koeman suggests that Sergio Aguero may be facing some sort of mental block when on penalty duty, having missed four already this season for club and country.Oct 17, 19:33
Juventus in talks with defender Leonardo Bonucci over new deal
Talks between Juventus and star defender Leonardo Bonucci over a new deal are ongoing, chief executive Giuseppe Marotta reveals.Oct 17, 19:19
Report: AC Milan make enquiry for Chelsea ace Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas is still reportedly on AC Milan's radar, despite manager Vincenzo Montella essentially ruling out a move for the Chelsea midfielder just last week.Oct 17, 19:06
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Jessica Ennis-Hill: 'Fear of injury behind retirement call'
Great Britain's Jessica Ennis-Hill opens up on her decision to retire from athletics, which she claims was largely down to niggling injury problems.Oct 17, 18:50
FA Cup first-round debutants Merstham handed Oxford United tie
Oxford United face a potential banana skin in the first round of the FA Cup proper, as they travel to face non-league side Merstham.Oct 17, 18:38
Neil Warnock 'made players pay to get into first-team contention'
MPs hear that Neil Warnock allegedly made players pay for their place in the side while in charge of Crystal Palace - claims the experienced boss strongly denies.Oct 17, 18:28
Team News: Marouane Fellaini returns to Manchester United midfield
Marouane Fellaini returns to Manchester United's starting lineup in one of two changes for the trip to take on Liverpool, while the Reds also make two alterations.Oct 17, 18:03
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Charlie Austin on target twice to down former club Burnley
Charlie Austin scores twice to help Southampton to a 3-1 win over his former club Burnley, lifting the Saints back into the top half of the table.Oct 16, 16:55
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Live Commentary: Southampton 3-1 Burnley - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's coverage of Southampton's 3-1 win over Burnley, as the Saints maintained their impressive home form despite Tom Heaton's heroics.Oct 16, 14:00
Belgium left-back Jordan Lukaku a target for Tottenham Hotspur?
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur want to bring Romelu Lukaku's brother Jordan to White Hart Lane as back-up, and a future replacement, for Danny Rose.Oct 16, 11:55
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Team News: Isaac Success handed full Watford debut at Riverside
Middlesbrough and Watford both make two changes for this afternoon's Premier League clash, with Isaac Success among the Hornets' starters for the first time.Oct 16, 11:33
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Two-time Olympic champion Anna Meares calls time on career
Australian cyclist Anna Meares, who won six medals at the Olympic Games - including a bronze in Rio this year - retires from the sport.Oct 16, 11:26
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Report: Joe Hart to leave Manchester City next summer
Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart is reportedly open to joining another Premier League club next summer as he feels betrayed by manager Pep Guardiola.Oct 16, 11:09
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Sadio Mane prepared for "most important" game of career
Sadio Mane expects Monday's clash between Liverpool and Manchester United to surpass any game that he has previously played in when it comes to importance.Oct 16, 11:01
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Paul Casey, Martin Laird well placed in California
Paul Casey and Martin Laird are well positioned in Napa Valley following a rain-disrupted third round at the Safeway Open, which was halted before it could be completed.Oct 16, 10:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fandy-murray.jpg "Andy Murray in action at the US Open on August 30, 2016")
Andy Murray claims sixth title of year by winning Shanghai Masters
Andy Murray has his hands on another title courtesy of a straight-sets win over Roberto Bautista Agut in the final of the Shanghai Masters.Oct 16, 10:20
Chelsea, Liverpool interested in Porto youngster Ruben Neves?
Porto ace Ruben Neves, one of the most highly-rated midfielders in European football, is reportedly a New Year target for Premier League rivals Chelsea and Liverpool.Oct 16, 10:14
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Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Easy decision to join Jose Mourinho at Manchester United'
Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic vows to win silverware during his time at Old Trafford, having been easily convinced to join by Jose Mourinho in the summer.Oct 16, 09:58
Andy Carroll 'pictured drinking during West Ham United game'
Andy Carroll is seemingly seen drinking a pint while his West Ham United team were battling to a 1-0 win away at Crystal Palace on Saturday afternoon.Oct 16, 09:46
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Report: Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford wanted by Everton
Sunderland goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, who was called up to the England senior squad last week, is reportedly a target for Ronald Koeman at Everton.Oct 16, 09:34
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