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/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 'not planning to strengthen Manchester City squad'
Pep Guardiola is reportedly happy with his Manchester City squad and has informed director of football Txiki Begiristain that no new signings are required in January.Oct 16, 09:20
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Manchester United 'hold further talks with Antoine Griezmann'
A report claims that Manchester United have held fresh discussions with the representatives of Atletico Madrid striker Antoine Griezmann, who is valued at around £80m.Oct 16, 09:07
Gary Neville to put coaching on hold for at least five years
Gary Neville insists that he is not interested in returning to coaching anytime soon, and would instead rather put all his focus on his current projects.Oct 16, 08:52
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Pep Guardiola: 'Machine-like' Barcelona tough to stop
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is full of praise for former side Barcelona ahead of Wednesday night's meeting between the two teams in the Champions League.Oct 16, 08:37
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Jose Mourinho: 'Referee Anthony Taylor under pressure at Anfield'
Jose Mourinho describes Anthony Taylor as a "very good referee", but says that the man in the middle will find it tough to officiate Monday's clash with Liverpool.Oct 16, 08:25
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David Haye: 'I'll knock out Tony Bellew with one jab'
David Haye claims that taking on Tony Bellew will be an "easy night's work" due to his rival's "leaky defence".Oct 16, 08:10
West Ham United climb out of drop zone with victory over Crystal Palace
Manuel Lanzini's 19th-minute strike proves the difference at Selhurst Park as 10-man West Ham United earn a 1-0 win over Crystal Palace.Oct 15, 18:22
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 0-1 West Ham United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of West Ham United's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace, as the Hammers held on to pick up a vital victory.Oct 15, 15:30
Chelsea humble champions Leicester City at Stamford Bridge
Diego Costa, Eden Hazard and Victor Moses all register as Chelsea cruise to a 3-0 win over champions Leicester City at Stamford Bridge.Oct 15, 13:20
/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")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 3-0 Leicester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Chelsea's 3-0 win over Leicester City, as the Foxes' poor start to their title defence continued.Oct 15, 10:30
AC Milan rule out move for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas
Cesc Fabregas is not a transfer target for AC Milan, boss Vincenzo Montella claims, as the Chelsea midfielder does not fit the description for the player he is after.Oct 12, 21:57
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker 'discussed Werder Bremen return'
Arsenal's Per Mertesacker has discussed a possible return to former side Werder Bremen, according to the German club's captain Clemens Fritz.Oct 12, 21:44
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Ben Stokes backs England to become world's best ODI nation
Ben Stokes admits to being 'excited' by England's current rate of progress, having picked up an ODI series win over Bangladesh to make it three in a row.Oct 12, 21:32
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Paul O'Connell: Dylan Hartley would be "great captain" for Lions
Dylan Hartley has the potential to become a commanding figure for the British and Irish Lions and skipper the side in New Zealand, according to Paul O'Connell.Oct 12, 21:22
Report: Leeds United target Lewis Cook loan return
A report claims that Lewis Cook could be heading back to Leeds United on loan, having failed to make an impression during the early stages of his Bournemouth career.Oct 12, 21:09
Martin Olsson unsure of Norwich City future beyond end of season
Martin Olsson admits that he may leave Norwich City as a free agent next summer in the hope of landing a Premier League move.Oct 12, 20:56
Sean Dyche: 'Jon Flanagan unfazed by lack of playing time'
Burnley manager Sean Dyche admits that Jon Flanagan faces real competition to earn a starting spot at Turf Moor, but believes the youngster is relishing the battle.Oct 12, 20:45
Jermain Defoe hails strong team spirit in Sunderland camp
Jermain Defoe denies suggestions that bad team spirit could be behind Sunderland's slow start to the season, insisting the "spirit here has always been good".Oct 12, 20:33
Josh Onomah: 'I need to add more goals to my game'
England Under-21s midfielder Josh Onomah aims to use the "positive momentum" he is currently enjoying in order to become more of a regular for Tottenham Hotspur.Oct 12, 20:20
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South Africa claim series whitewash over Australia in Cape Town
South Africa beat Australia by 31 runs in Cape Town to earn a 5-0 series whitewash, despite David Warner's best efforts in their final meeting.Oct 12, 20:09
Lee Grant keen to extend Stoke City loan spell beyond January
Lee Grant insists that he is loving life at Stoke City after becoming first-choice goalkeeper in Jack Butland's absence.Oct 12, 19:51
Joey Barton 'requests extra time to consider betting charge'
A report claims that Joey Barton has asked the SFA for an extension to respond to his charge of placing 44 bets, which the governing body will consider on Thursday.Oct 12, 19:34
Gerard Deulofeu praises "amazing" Pep Guardiola football
Gerard Deulofeu says that he has "good memories" of life under Pep Guardiola at Barcelona, but is now out to take three points from the Catalan coach this weekend.Oct 12, 19:20
Mohamed Diame: 'I'm not living up to expectations at Newcastle United'
Mohamed Diame claims that, while he is giving his all, performances are not at the level they need to be if he is to remain a regular for Newcastle United.Oct 12, 19:07
Brendan Galloway determined to earn West Bromwich Albion starting spot
Brendan Galloway is refusing to get upset about his lack of playing time at West Bromwich Albion of late and says that he will work hard to nail down a starting berth.Oct 12, 18:55
Liverpool step up interest in loan target Geoffrey Kondogbia?
A report claims that Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is confident of landing Inter Milan's Geoffrey Kondogbia on loan in the New Year to bolster his midfield ranks.Oct 12, 18:43
West Ham United trio return to full training, Gokhan Tore layoff confirmed
Aaron Cresswell, Havard Nordtveit and Jonathan Calleri each return to full training with West Ham United, but Gokhan Tore joins the club's list of absentees.Oct 12, 18:30
Sergio Aguero: 'Pep Guardiola would love to manage Argentina'
Sergio Aguero praises "amazing" manager Pep Guardiola and reveals that the Manchester City boss would be open to coaching Argentina in the future.Oct 12, 18:16
Granit Xhaka "really proud" to play for Arsenal
Granit Xhaka opens up about his switch from Borussia Monchengladbach to Arsenal, claiming that he is "doubly proud" to have joined such a big club.Oct 12, 18:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fwayne-rooney.jpg "Wayne Rooney in action during England training on October 4, 2016")
Team News: Gareth Southgate makes two England changes
Wayne Rooney and Ryan Bertrand both drop out of England's starting lineup for the meeting with Slovenia in Ljubljana.Oct 11, 17:47
Burnley boss Sean Dyche 'not interested in managing Aston Villa'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche is reportedly unwilling to drop down a division to manage Aston Villa and will therefore reject any approaches.Oct 11, 17:32
Ex-Liverpool chief: 'Jordan Henderson signing got me sacked'
Damien Comolli puts his sacking as Liverpool's director of football down to stand-in England skipper Jordan Henderson's slow start to life at Anfield.Oct 11, 17:20
/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")
Paul Pogba: 'I want to play further forward for Manchester United'
Paul Pogba admits that he would like to play in a more advanced midfield role at Old Trafford, saying that it 'costs him' when being made to play defensively.Oct 11, 17:04
Wales Under-21s hold on to pick up victory in Armenia
Wales Under-21s finish fourth in U21 Euro 2017 Group 5 qualifying after beating Armenia Under-21s 3-1 in Yerevan.Oct 11, 16:51
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 15, 2016")
Nemanja Matic hails "great job" carried out by N'Golo Kante
Chelsea ace Nemanja Matic heaps praise on midfield partner N'Golo Kante, who he believes is conducting a "great job" to help others get into more advanced areas.Oct 11, 16:36
Xherdan Shaqiri agent hints at Roma move for Stoke City winger
The agent and brother of Stoke City winger Xherdan Shaqiri insists that, while it is still too soon to tell, a January switch to Roma should not be ruled out.Oct 11, 16:21
Thibaut Courtois "angry" with teammate Eden Hazard following back-heel attempt
Thibaut Courtois reveals that he was so desperate to keep a clean sheet in the tie with Gibraltar that he was forced to lambaste his own players - including Eden Hazard.Oct 11, 16:09
England Under-21s end qualifying campaign with thumping win
England Under-21s hit five unanswered goals past their Bosnia-Herzegovina counterparts as they round off their U21 Euro 2017 campaign in a positive manner.Oct 11, 15:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F32%2Fmoeen-ali.jpg "Moeen Ali reacts after being hit on the head during day one of the fourth Test between England and Pakistan on August 11, 2016")
Moeen Ali: 'England confident heading into series decider'
Moeen Ali admits to being disappointed by the manner of England's ODI defeat to Bangladesh on Sunday, but says that his side have what it takes to win the series.Oct 11, 15:33
John Aldridge: 'Jordan Henderson fully deserves England captaincy'
Jordan Henderson fully deserves the chance to captain England in Wayne Rooney's absence after proving his critics wrong, according to John Aldridge.Oct 11, 15:19
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