Lens defender Matthieu Udol in May 2026.
Aston Villa transfer news: Unai Emery 'failed' with summer approach for Ligue 1 defender
Aston Villa allegedly failed with an attempt to sign a Ligue 1 defender during the summer transfer window.
10:56
 The UEFA Champions League Trophy
How does the Champions League league phase work in 2026-27?
With the Champions League due to start, Sports Mole looks at how the League Phase will work for the 2026-27 campaign.
10:24
 Xabi Alonso, manager of Chelsea, during the Premier League match between Fulham and Chelsea at Craven Cottage, in London, on August 24, 2026.
Arsenal 2-1 Chelsea: Xabi Alonso says Blues squad must "hurt" after Emirates Stadium defeat despite positives
Xabi Alonso says that his Chelsea squad must "hurt" after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Arsenal on Sunday, despite the positives that can be taken from the performance at the Emirates Stadium.
20:21
 Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca on August 23, 2026
Man City news: Early Champions League suspension boost as key Porto player banned from opening game
Manchester City receive an early Champions League boost with one of Porto's key players being banned for their competition opener on Wednesday.
12:11
 Arsenal's Jurrien Timber celebrates scoring against Chelsea on March 1, 2026
Arsenal vs. Chelsea: Gunners bidding to equal own Premier League record in London derby
Arsenal will be attempting to equal one of their own Premier League records when they play host to Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
12:02
 Mikel Arteta/Arsenal composite
Arsenal injury news: Mikel Arteta boost ahead of Chelsea showdown as new video emerges
Arsenal seemingly receive a major injury boost as a video emerges ahead of Sunday's Premier League showdown against Chelsea.
12:01
 Chelsea loanee Ryan Kavuma-McQueen at Portsmouth in September 2026.
Chelsea injury news: Blues loanee suffers "two fractures" during early weeks at EFL club
The manager of an EFL club says that a Chelsea loanee has suffered "two fractures" during the early weeks of his temporary stint away from Stamford Bridge.
10:29
 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery - August 3, 2026
Aston Villa transfer news: Unai Emery star 'agrees' new contract to 2031
One of Unai Emery's star players allegedly agrees to sign a new contract until the end of the 2030-31 campaign.
Sep 6, 10:02
 Paris FC manager Liam Rosenior pictured in August 2026
Sunday's Ligue 1 predictions including Marseille vs. Paris FC, Troyes vs. Strasbourg
Sports Mole provides predictions for all of Sunday's Ligue 1 fixtures, including Marseille against Paris FC and Troyes versus Strasbourg.
Sep 6, 00:00
 Johan Manzambi for Switzerland in 2026 World Cup
Aston Villa injury, suspension list and return dates vs. Club Brugge: Johan Manzambi, Brian Madjo latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Aston Villa's latest injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League fixture against Club Brugge.
Sep 5, 23:52
 Aston Villa manager Unai Emery - August 3, 2026
Aston Villa news: Unai Emery handed early Champions League suspension boost as ex-Arsenal midfielder banned
Aston Villa receive an early Champions League suspension boost ahead of their opening two fixtures of the 2026-27 competition.
Sep 5, 12:28
 Michael Carrick of Manchester United on August 30, 2026
Everton vs. Man United: Michael Carrick bidding to join five-strong Premier League elite in Hill Dickinson Stadium fixture
Michael Carrick will be bidding to join five elite Premier League managers when Manchester United face Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday afternoon.
Sep 5, 12:06
 David Moyes of Everton, on July 28, 2026
Everton transfer news: Toffees 'failed' with £45m bid for Championship striker amid Folarin Balogun saga
Everton allegedly failed with a £45m approach for a Championship striker, amid the saga that unfolded with Folarin Balogun.
Sep 5, 12:01
 Bruno Fernandes of Manchester United celebrates on August 30, 2026
Everton vs. Manchester United: How to watch, date, time, live stream and TV channel for Premier League game
Sports Mole provides everything you need to know about how to watch Sunday afternoon's Premier League clash between Everton and Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium.
Sep 5, 10:16
 Bromley manager Andy Woodman vs Sheffield Wednesday in August 2026
Preview:Bromley vs AFC Wimbledon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's League One clash between Bromley and AFC Wimbledon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 5, 09:46
 Unai Emery, manager of Aston Villa, on February 7, 2026
Aston Villa news: Unai Emery explains bizarre decision to leave Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Brian Madjo out of Champions League squad
Unai Emery explains what can only be viewed as a bizarre decision to leave Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Brian Madjo out of Aston Villa's Champions League squad.
Sep 4, 16:03
 Enzo Fernandez/Manchester City composite
Chelsea transfer news: Xabi Alonso eager to "move" on from Enzo Fernandez after £125m exit
Xabi Alonso admits that he is eager to "move" on from talk of Enzo Fernandez after the midfielder left Chelsea for Manchester City in a £125m transfer.
Sep 4, 15:42
 Xabi Alonso/Chelsea composite
Chelsea transfer news: Xabi Alonso reacts to Lamine Camara disappointment, gives take on Blues midfield options
Xabi Alonso reacts to Chelsea's disappointment of failing to sign Monaco star Lamine Camara, as well as giving his take on the Blues' midfield options.
Sep 4, 15:22
 Aston Villa Leao alternative
Hull City vs. Aston Villa: Unai Emery looking to avoid matching Ipswich feat against Premier League surprise package
Aston Villa will be bidding to avoid matching a feat only held by Ipswich Town when they face Hull City in the Premier League on Saturday evening.
Sep 4, 13:01
 Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White celebrates on April 19, 2026
Nottingham Forest vs. Spurs: Tricky Trees bidding to maintain 102-year streak in Premier League matchday three game
Nottingham Forest will be looking to maintain a 102-year streak when they play host to Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Saturday.
Sep 4, 11:58
 Coventry City manager Frank Lampard
Man City vs. Coventry City: Frank Lampard's side bidding to avoid making club history in daunting Premier League game
Coventry City will be bidding to avoid making club history when they face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday afternoon.
Sep 4, 11:27
 Chelsea owners Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly in March 2026.
Chelsea transfer news: BlueCo strike again as Brazilian starlet Denner signs on staggering contract length
Chelsea announce the signing of an 18-year-old starlet, who has penned a staggering length of contract to complete a transfer to Stamford Bridge.
Sep 3, 16:19
 Leon Bailey for Aston Villa on January 29, 2025
Aston Villa transfer news: Leon Bailey leaves on permanent deal, AEK Athens miss out on Jamaica international
Leon Bailey has left Aston Villa on a permanent deal, but not to join AEK Athens who were heavily linked with the Jamaica international on Wednesday.
Sep 3, 12:58
 Wycombe Wanderers manager Michael Duff celebrating victory in a former role on January 1, 2025
Preview:Wycombe Wanderers vs MK Dons - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Wycombe Wanderers and MK Dons, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 3, 12:16
 Manager of Queens Park Rangers Julien Stephan during his side's match against Portsmouth, on December 26, 2025
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs Middlesbrough - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Queens Park Rangers and Middlesbrough, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 3, 12:03
 Millwall manager Alex Neil on November 22, 2025
Preview:Millwall vs Bolton Wanderers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Millwall and Bolton Wanderers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 3, 11:48
 Charlton Athletic manager Nathan Jones on April 6, 2026
Preview:Stoke City vs Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between Stoke City and Charlton Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 3, 11:36
 Xabi Alonso, Martin Zubimendi
Chelsea transfer news: 'Contact made' with former Jordan Henderson teammate available as free agent
Chelsea are allegedly contemplating whether to sign a former Liverpool teammate of Jordan Henderson who is available on a free transfer.
Sep 2, 17:00
 Folarin Balogun U-turn
Everton transfer news: Monaco chief makes Folarin Balogun claim after failed Toffees move
Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro claims that Folarin Balogun did 'not feel comfortable' signing for Everton on transfer deadline day.
Sep 2, 15:18
 Aston Villa head coach Unai Emery in April 2026.
Aston Villa transfer news: Leon Bailey update as 'surprise deal' lined up with Champions League club
Aston Villa reportedly agree a 'surprise deal' with a Champions League club for the sale of one of their longest-serving players.
Sep 2, 15:00
 Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro in August 2026.
Chelsea transfer news: Monaco chief speaks out on Lamine Camara saga, defends decision to scrap deadline-day deal
Monaco sporting director Thiago Scuro defends the decision to scrap Lamine Camara's proposed transfer to Chelsea during the closing minutes of the summer window.
Sep 2, 13:55
 River Plate youngster Kendry Paez in March 2026.
Chelsea transfer news: What next for Kendry Paez after Ecuador star misses out on deadline day exit?
Chelsea reportedly failed to find an English club for Kendry Paez on transfer deadline day, leaving the Ecuador star in limbo.
Sep 2, 11:15
 Xabi Alonso/Chelsea composite
Chelsea transfer news: Blues made 'late attempt' for £65m-valued England international after Lamine Camara saga
Chelsea allegedly made a late attempt to sign an England international amidst the saga that unfolded with Monaco midfielder Lamine Camara.
Sep 2, 10:44
 Tottenham Hotspur midfielder James Maddison in August 2026.
Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Nottingham Forest clash: James Maddison, Savio, Dejan Kulusevski latest
Sports Mole rounds up the latest injury and suspension news for Tottenham Hotspur ahead of Saturday's Premier League fixture against Nottingham Forest.
Sep 2, 10:15
 Galatasaray manager Okan Buruk pictured on December 5, 2025
Preview:Istanbul Basaksehir vs Galatasaray - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Friday's Turkish Super Lig clash between Istanbul Basaksehir and Galatasaray, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 2, 09:51
 Wolverhampton Wanderers' Hwang Hee-chan on December 30, 2025
Wolves transfer news: Hwang Hee-chan 'in race against time' to join Bundesliga club
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly in 'a race against time' to sell Hwang Hee-chan to a Bundesliga club.
Sep 1, 18:56
 Xabi Alonso, BlueCo composite
Chelsea transfer news: BlueCo 'leaning towards' surprise decision during closing hours of deadline day
Chelsea's owners BlueCo are allegedly 'leaning' towards making a surprise decision during the closing hours of deadline day.
Sep 1, 18:40
 Liverpool manager Andoni Iraola pictured on August 23, 2026
Liverpool transfer news: Potential deadline day deal 'off' in new blow for Andoni Iraola
Liverpool are reportedly dealt another deadline day blow with a deal for a known target said to be off the table.
Sep 1, 18:15
 Chelsea owners Behdad Eghbali and Todd Boehly in March 2026.
Chelsea transfer news: Dario Essugo decision made as BlueCo 'agree' next move for 21-year-old
Chelsea reportedly make a final decision on the future of Dario Essugo, amid speculation over a move to Hull City or Strasbourg.
Sep 1, 17:56
 Gabriel Jesus on April 29, 2026
Arsenal transfer news: Gabriel Jesus made "significant" financial decision to join Barcelona
Gabriel Jesus claims that he made a "significant" financial decision to leave Arsenal for Barcelona.
Sep 1, 17:38
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