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Team News: David de Gea returns for Manchester United, Wayne Rooney misses out
David de Gea is handed his first start of the season as Manchester United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford.Sep 12, 15:32
Martin Keown: 'Christian Benteke has plenty to prove at Liverpool'
Martin Keown insists that Christian Benteke will prove to be a "very good signing" for Liverpool as long as the service to him improves as the season goes on.Sep 12, 15:26
Louis van Gaal: 'Anthony Martial best young talent around'
Louis van Gaal believes that new recruit Anthony Martial has the potential to "become a top player" during his time at Manchester United.Sep 12, 15:12
Brendan Rodgers rejects Harry Redknapp claims
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers claims that his side will "show its worth over the course of the season" following recent criticism from the outside.Sep 12, 14:58
Gary Neville: 'Manchester United must stand by Louis van Gaal'
Gary Neville says that Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal must now start to deliver results, but insists the Dutchman deserves at least another 12 months in charge.Sep 12, 14:40
Premier League in numbers: Matchday 5 preview
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League fixtures, with the aid of a selection of statistics from each game taking place.Sep 12, 11:27
Manchester United vs. Liverpool: Five major talking points
Sports Mole takes a closer look at all the key issues surrounding this weekend's derby clash between Manchester United and Liverpool at Old Trafford.Sep 12, 10:26
Live Commentary: Reading 5-1 Ipswich Town - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Reading's 5-1 win over Ipswich Town in the Championship.Sep 11, 18:14
Chris Ramsey refuses to rule out Charlie Austin sale in January window
Chris Ramsey insists that continuing speculation over the future of Charlie Austin between now and January can only be a good thing for Queens Park Rangers.Sep 11, 10:56
Chris Ramsey pleased with "healthy competition" at Queens Park Rangers
Chris Ramsey hopes that the "healthy competition" for places in his Queens Park Rangers starting lineup will help bring the best out of each player.Sep 11, 10:45
Carlos de Pena delighted by "dream" Middlesbrough move
Middlesbrough midfielder Carlos de Pena hails his "awesome" deadline-day switch to the Riverside, where he is hoping to make an immediate impact for his new club.Sep 11, 10:34
Micky Mellon feeling confident ahead of Southend United trip
Shrewsbury Town boss Micky Mellon acknowledges that his side face a "tough game" when they tackle Southend United, but is confident of getting the job done.Sep 11, 10:23
Graham Alexander: 'No complaints over rivals' budgets'
Fleetwood Town manager Graham Alexander believes that it is simply "a fact of life" that certain teams will spend more than others in the transfer market.Sep 11, 10:10
Paul Tisdale to retain faith in Jordan Tillson
Paul Tisdale reveals that he has no intention of ousting Jordan Tillson from his first-team plans following an impressive run in defence.Sep 11, 09:52
Shaun Maloney sidelined for up to three weeks
Steve Bruce reveals that Shaun Maloney will miss at least the next two weeks of action due to a hamstring injury sustained on international duty with Scotland.Sep 11, 09:38
Steve Bruce offers Jake Livermore support
Steve Bruce says that he will welcome Jake Livermore back with open arms after he escaped a drugs ban, but claims he "let him down" during the midfielder's time of need.Sep 11, 09:27
Lee Nicholls joins Bristol Rovers on short-term loan
Wigan Athletic goalkeeper Lee Nicholls links up with League Two side Bristol Rovers on a 93-day loan deal.Sep 11, 09:10
Marlon Pack targeting maximum points at St Andrew's
Bristol City midfielder Marlon Pack wants to claim a second win of the season this weekend in order to reward the large band of travelling supporters. Sep 11, 08:56
Karl Robinson hails "phenomenal" Middlesbrough quality
MK Dons manager Karl Robinson believes that Middlesbrough possess the Championship's strongest attacking lineup, as he prepares for his side's trip to the North-East.Sep 11, 08:43
Marinus Dijkhuizen: "Losing quality is always frustrating"
Marinus Dijkhuizen admits to being 'frustrated' by the loss of star names this summer, but says that he will learn to adapt to life as a Championship manager.Sep 11, 08:28
Carlos Carvalhal: 'Sheffield Wednesday's season starts now'
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal is treating this weekend's return to Championship action as a "new start" after a shaky opening to the season.Sep 11, 08:11
Preview:Middlesbrough vs. MK Dons
Sports Mole previews the first ever competitive meeting between Middlesbrough and MK Dons, who face off in a Championship clash this weekend.Sep 10, 17:19
Preview:Bolton Wanderers vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Championship affair between Bolton Wanderers and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Macron Stadium.Sep 10, 16:13
Charlie Austin "turned down" Premier League move
Queens Park Rangers striker Charlie Austin says that he rejected a move to a Premier League club this summer as it 'was not right for him and his family'.Sep 10, 10:57
Gary Rowett keen to add to Birmingham City squad
Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett insists that the arrival of Shane Lowry - the Blues' eighth signing of the summer - will not 'stop them strengthening further'.Sep 10, 10:45
Aitor Karanka talks up quality of Middlesbrough squad
Aitor Karanka believes that he has "one of the best squads in the league" after strengthening all over the pitch during the summer transfer window. Sep 10, 10:27
Brad Potts: 'Mood improving in Blackpool camp after maiden win'
Blackpool midfielder Brad Potts suggests that his side's first win of the season last time out has helped to bring a real 'buzz' to the camp.Sep 10, 10:15
Isaiah Osbourne: 'Promotion is the aim for Walsall'
Isaiah Osbourne claims that reaching the playoffs this season is the "minimum aim" for Walsall in League One.Sep 10, 10:02
Grant Holt to step up injury return following nine-month layoff
Wigan Athletic striker Grant Holt is to play a part for the club's development side against Bolton Wanderers, as he continues his recovery drive.Sep 10, 09:49
Chris Wilder: Oxford United visit a "perfect" test for Northampton Town
Chris Wilder wants his Northampton Town side to bounce back from their barren run by claiming maximum points against local rivals Oxford United.Sep 10, 09:32
Bristol Rovers close in on Lee Nicholls loan signing?
A report claims that young goalkeeper Lee Nicholls will swap Wigan Athletic for Bristol Rovers on a temporary basis.Sep 10, 09:07
Queens Park Rangers weighing up fresh Daniel Bentley bid?
Southend United goalkeeper Daniel Bentley is to be the subject of a fourth Queens Park Rangers bid, according to a report.Sep 10, 08:54
Adam Le Fondre "looking forward" to Bolton Wanderers return
Adam Le Fondre admits to being grateful to Neil Lennon for helping to put his career back on track during a loan spell at Bolton Wanderers last season.Sep 10, 08:38
Tom Cairney 'surprised' by Blackburn Rovers exit
Fulham midfielder Tom Cairney backs Blackburn Rovers to recover from their slow start to the season, as he prepares to take on his former side this weekend.Sep 10, 08:24
Atdhe Nuhiu backs Sheffield Wednesday to shine
Sheffield Wednesday striker Atdhe Nuhiu remains confident that his side can mount a promotion challenge this season, despite a patchy opening month.Sep 10, 08:09
Euro 2016: How have teams with 100% qualification records fared in the past?
Sports Mole explores whether a perfect record in qualifying for the European Championship provides a platform for success.Sep 8, 13:44
Euro 2016: England's striking options
Sports Mole takes a closer look at the striking options available to Roy Hodgson heading into next summer's European Championship in France.Sep 8, 12:05
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Five defining fixtures of the 2015 Rugby World Cup
With the 2015 Rugby World Cup now just a little over a week away, Sports Mole looks at five crucial pool-stage fixtures.Sep 7, 15:25
European football's all-time top international goalscorers
As Robbie Keane closes in on Gerd Muller's goalscoring record, Sports Mole looks at European football's most prolific marksmen.Sep 7, 14:12
Rotherham United boss Steve Evans "not frightened" of being sacked
Steve Evans insists that he has the full backing of his chairman to remain boss of Rotherham United, despite the club's slow start to the Championship season.Sep 7, 10:54
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