Leeds United striker Chris Wood poses with his Championship player of the award for January 2017 [DO NOTE USE UNTIL FEB 10]
Leeds United striker Chris Wood wins Championship Player of the Month
Leeds United striker Chris Wood is named Championship Player of the Month for January after scoring six goals in four games.
Feb 10, 06:00
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
Bayern Munich "surprised" by manner of Philipp Lahm's retirement announcement
Bayern Munich chief executive Karl-Heinz Rummenigge admits that the club are "surprised" that Philipp Lahm announced his retirement on Tuesday night.
Feb 8, 12:58
Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017
Henrikh Mkhitaryan: 'I will always give my best for Jose Mourinho'
Henrikh Mkhitaryan insists that he will always give his "best" for Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho.
Feb 8, 12:41
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
Lewis Grabban confident Reading can win promotion to Premier League
Lewis Grabban is confident that Reading can win promotion to the Premier League under Jaap Stam this season.
Feb 8, 12:24
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James Anderson: 'Joe Root obvious successor to England captain Alastair Cook'
England bowler James Anderson says that Joe Root is the "obvious candidate" to replace Alastair Cook as captain.
Feb 8, 12:06
Adam Lallana in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016
Liverpool star Adam Lallana: 'We can improve by taking tips from Chelsea'
Adam Lallana says that Liverpool need to learn how to win when they are not playing well, like Chelsea.
Feb 8, 11:49
Joe Ledley and James Tomkins celebrate during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016
Crystal Palace wages 'to be cut by 50% if relegated from Premier League'
Crystal Palace players will reportedly have their wages cut by 50% if they suffer relegation from the Premier League this season.
Feb 8, 11:24
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates approached about buying Liverpool
Liverpool reportedly contacted Microsoft billionaire Bill Gates about buying the club a few years ago.
Feb 8, 11:02
A general shot of the corner flag at Goodison Park prior to their Premier League clash with West Ham United on October 30, 2016
Everton's Morgan Schneiderlin aiming to catch Manchester United, Liverpool
Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin believes that the team can catch Manchester United and Liverpool in the Premier League.
Feb 8, 10:02
Sexy Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Barcelona star Luis Suarez: 'Referee wanted to send me off in Copa del Rey clash'
Barcelona star Luis Suarez accuses referee Jesus Gil Manzano of wanting to send him off in last night's Copa del Rey semi-final second leg against Atletico Madrid.
Feb 8, 09:47
Southampton striker Charlie Austin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016
Charlie Austin under police investigation after injuring cyclist in road accident
Southampton striker Charlie Austin is reportedly under police investigation after injuring a cyclist in a road accident.
Feb 8, 09:31
Antoine Griezmann in action for Atletico Madrid on September 21, 2016
Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann to stay at Atletico for "long time"
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo insists that Antoine Griezmann will be at the club for a "long time", amid reports that Manchester United are interested.
Feb 8, 09:14
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Lewis Hamilton's father warns Valtteri Bottas his career could end at Mercedes
Lewis Hamilton's father Anthony warns Valtteri Bottas that taking on his son at Mercedes could be career-ending for the Finn.
Feb 7, 12:58
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
Cheick Tiote 'leaves Newcastle to join Chinese club Beijing Enterprises Group'
Newcastle United midfielder Cheick Tiote reportedly completes a move to Chinese club Beijing Enterprises Group.
Feb 7, 12:44
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Rio Ferdinand: 'I have not yet grieved properly following my wife's death'
Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand admits in a BBC documentary that he has not yet "properly" grieved for his wife following her death in 2015.
Feb 7, 12:29
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
Chelsea's Cesc Fabregas targeted by Barcelona rivals Real Madrid?
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a summer swoop for Chelsea midfielder Cesc Fabregas.
Feb 7, 12:08
Diego Costa of Chelsea in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's on October 30, 2016
Atletico Madrid president would "love" Chelsea striker Diego Costa to return
Atletico Madrid president Enrique Cerezo says that he would "love" to re-sign Chelsea striker Diego Costa, but doubts that his current club would allow it.
Feb 7, 11:49
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial does a better celebration after scoring during his side's Premier League clash with Stoke City at Old Trafford on October 2, 2016
Mikael Silvestre hopes Anthony Martial does not "do a Pogba" and leave
Mikael Silvestre is hopeful that Anthony Martial will not walk away from Manchester United after being shunned by manager Jose Mourinho.
Feb 7, 11:32
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day
Manchester City's Yaya Toure plays down hype surrounding Gabriel Jesus
Yaya Toure urges fans to keep calm over teenage star Gabriel Jesus, who has scored three times in four games for Manchester City.
Feb 7, 11:09
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
Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic: 'Not playing bugs me'
Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic admits that it "bugs" him not to be playing regularly.
Feb 7, 10:52
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
Crystal Palace's Yohan Cabaye 'flattered' by Marseille's interest in signing him
Crystal Palace midfielder Yohan Cabaye admits that he is 'flattered' by Marseille's reported interest.
Feb 7, 10:40
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's N'Golo Kante during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Manchester United on October 23, 2016
Chelsea's N'Golo Kante: 'We haven't won the title yet, anything can happen'
Chelsea midfielder N'Golo Kante says that the a Premier League title triumph is not guaranteed, despite the club having a nine-point lead at the top.
Feb 7, 10:22
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New England Patriots pair to reject President Trump's invite to White House
New England Patriots pair Martellus Bennett and Devin McCourty refuse an invitation to the White House from President Donald Trump following their Super Bowl win.
Feb 7, 10:06
Laurent Koscielny of Arsenal in action during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016
Laurent Koscielny questions Arsene Wenger's team selection for Chelsea defeat
Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny questions Arsene Wenger's team selection for last Saturday's defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Feb 7, 09:46
A general shot of the new Main Stand at Anfield ahead of Liverpool's Premier League clash with Watford on November 6, 2016
Liverpool to take on Manchester United for Nottingham Forest's Ben Brereton?
Liverpool are reportedly keeping tabs on Manchester United target and Nottingham Forest forward Ben Brereton.
Feb 7, 09:30
Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on December 31, 2016
Manchester City 'insist Sergio Aguero will not be sold this summer'
Manchester City reportedly have no plans to sell Sergio Aguero this summer after Gabriel Jesus took the Argentine's place in Pep Guardiola's last two starting lineups.
Feb 7, 09:12
On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic denies interest in Joe Hart
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic rejects reports that the club are interested in signing Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart.
Feb 3, 12:57
Interim England Under-21s manager Aidy Boothroyd sings the national anthem before his side's friendly against Italy Under-21s at St Mary's Stadium on November 10, 2016
Aidy Boothroyd named permanent England Under-21 manager
Aidy Boothroyd is named as the new permanent England Under-21 manager.
Feb 3, 12:48
N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 15, 2016
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reveals he tried to sign N'Golo Kante twice
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger reveals that he tried to sign N'Golo Kante on two occasions.
Feb 3, 12:34
Jose Mourinho watches on during the EFL Cup semi-final between Hull City and Manchester United on January 26, 2017
Manchester United recall Dean Henderson due to injury to first-team goalkeeper
Manchester United recall teenage goalkeeper Dean Henderson from his Grimsby loan due to a "significant" injury to a first-team shot-stopper.
Feb 3, 12:20
Eddie Howe watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe 'heartbroken' over Callum Wilson injury blow
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says that Callum Wilson's injury blow is "heartbreaking" after he suffered the same knee problem just 16 months ago.
Feb 3, 11:58
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Atletico Madrid's Lucas Hernandez 'arrested over alleged assault of girlfriend'
Atletico Madrid defender Lucas Hernandez is reportedly arrested over the alleged assault of his girlfriend.
Feb 3, 11:44
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
Burnley midfielder Joey Barton 'accepts FA charge for breaching betting rules'
Burnley midfielder Joey Barton reportedly accepts an FA charge of misconduct for breaching betting rules.
Feb 3, 11:26
Aaron Ramsey takes a seat during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey ruled out for three weeks with calf injury
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger confirms that Aaron Ramsey will be out for three weeks with a calf injury.
Feb 3, 11:15
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
Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp: 'I cannot promise I will always behave on touchline'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that he cannot promise that he will not lose his temper on the touchline in the future.
Feb 3, 10:58
John Terry of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016
Chelsea's John Terry: 'I'll be next to retire following Frank Lampard'
Chelsea captain John Terry says that he will be the next of his generation to retire after Frank Lampard hung up his boots.
Feb 3, 10:31
Sergio Aguero sits on the bench during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Real Madrid 'to make summer move for Manchester City star Sergio Aguero'
Real Madrid are reportedly considering a summer move for Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero.
Feb 3, 10:14
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
West Brom boss Tony Pulis refuses to confirm Saido Berahino failed drugs test
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis refuses to confirm why Saido Berahino was banned by the FA amid reports that he failed a drugs test.
Feb 3, 09:53
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
Mark Hughes confirms Saido Berahino served FA ban amid reports of drugs breach
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes confirms that Saido Berahino served an eight-week FA ban following reports that he failed a drugs test.
Feb 3, 09:12
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
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre to step down three months earlier than planned
Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre will leave his role at the club at the end of February, three months earlier than planned.
Feb 3, 09:02
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