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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Bournemouth hold on to see off Leicester City
A first-half effort from Marc Pugh proves enough for Bournemouth to record a 1-0 win over Leicester City in the Premier League.Dec 13, 21:38
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Live Commentary: Bournemouth 1-0 Leicester City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Bournemouth's 1-0 victory over Leicester City in the Premier League.Dec 13, 18:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Aitor Karanka: 'I won't take risks with injuries'
Middlesbrough head coach Aitor Karanka says that he will not take any risks with injuries to his players over the upcoming Christmas period.Dec 13, 12:55
Cesar Azpilicueta signs new Chelsea deal
Chelsea announce that Cesar Azpilicueta has signed a new three-and-a-half year contract with the club.Dec 13, 12:37
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Ben Marshall ready to see out contract?
Blackburn Rovers midfielder Ben Marshall is reportedly prepared to see out his contract at Ewood Park, despite interest from other Championship clubs.Dec 13, 12:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F01%2Fjeff-smith.jpg "Jeff Smith in action during the BDO Lakeside World Professional Darts Championships on January 10, 2015")
Phil Taylor: 'Preparation is key ahead of World Championship'
Phil Taylor says that he will be "ready" to launch a bid to win a 17th world title at Alexandra Palace.Dec 13, 12:13
Curtis Davies: 'Tottenham Hotspur are Premier League title candidates'
Hull City defender Curtis Davies says that Tottenham Hotspur remain contenders for the Premier League title, despite slipping further behind Chelsea at the weekend. Dec 13, 11:56
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Txiki Begiristain: 'No plans for Manchester City to buy in January'
Manchester City football director Txiki Begiristain says that the club are not planning to enter the transfer market in January.Dec 13, 11:45
West Ham United, Liverpool target Sassuolo striker Gregoire Defrel?
Liverpool and West Ham United reportedly scout Sassuolo striker Gregoire Defrel ahead of a potential January bid.Dec 13, 11:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fbenik-afobe.jpg "Benik Afobe celebrates after the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Liverpool on December 4, 2016")
Benik Afobe keen to build on netting first goal of the season
Bournemouth striker Benik Afobe says that he is hopeful of putting together a run of form after netting his first goal of the season at the weekend.Dec 13, 11:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmesut-ozil_1.JPG "Arsenal playmaker Mesut Ozil in action during his side's Champions League clash with Ludogorets Razgrad at the Emirates Stadium on October 19, 2016")
David Miles: Mesut Ozil, Alexis Sanchez contract talks "looking pretty good"
Arsenal's general secretary David Miles suggests that the club have held positive negotiations over new deals with the likes of Mesut Ozil and Alexis Sanchez.Dec 13, 10:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fmatteo-darmian.jpg "Matteo Darmian of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Matteo Darmian: 'I want to stay at Manchester United'
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian says that he wants to remain at the club, despite reports linking him with a move away from Old Trafford.Dec 13, 10:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fsadio-mane_1.JPG "Liverpool forward Sadio Mane celebrates after scoring in his side's Premier League clash with Watford at Anfield on November 6, 2016")
Sadio Mane: 'Liverpool can't dwell on setbacks'
Liverpool attacker Sadio Mane says that his side cannot afford to dwell on their recent setbacks as they look to remain competitive in the Premier League title race.Dec 13, 10:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fyaya-toure.jpg "Yaya Toure in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Manchester City on November 19, 2016")
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure receives 18-month ban for drink driving
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure maintains his innocence, despite not challenging a charge for drink driving and receiving an 18-month ban.Dec 13, 10:17
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Adelaide to host first day-night Ashes Test in December 2017
Adelaide will stage the first ever day-night Test match between Australia and England when the next Ashes series takes place next winter.Dec 13, 10:00
Queens Park Rangers hand trial to Arsenal youngster Tyrell Robinson
Queens Park Rangers take Arsenal youngster Tyrell Robinson on trial, with the player going on to score during an Under-23 fixture on Monday afternoon.Dec 13, 09:49
Liverpool to loan out Cameron Brannagan in January?
Liverpool midfielder Cameron Brannagan will reportedly be allowed to go out on loan during the January transfer window.Dec 13, 09:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjohn-terry_1.jpg "John Terry of Chelsea during the Premier League match between Chelsea and West Ham United at Stamford Bridge on August 15, 2016")
Chelsea decide against fresh deal for John Terry?
Chelsea reportedly tell captain John Terry that he will not be offered a new contract for next season.Dec 13, 09:24
Wolves consider move for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Ben Marshall?
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert is reportedly considering an approach for Blackburn Rovers midfielder Ben Marshall.Dec 12, 18:56
Aston Villa to launch bid for Norwich City winger?
Aston Villa are reportedly ready to launch a bid for Norwich City winger Robbie Brady during the January transfer window.Dec 12, 18:40
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Kalle Sauerland calls for Dillian Whyte, Dereck Chisora rematch
Promoter Kalle Sauerland says that Dereck Chisora deserves a rematch with Dillian Whyte after their epic heavyweight encounter in Manchester last weekend.Dec 12, 18:27
Riyad Mahrez wins BBC African Player of the Year award
Leicester City winger Riyad Mahrez is named the winner of the BBC African Player of the Year award.Dec 12, 18:07
Roberto Mancini being considered by Paris Saint-Germain?
Roberto Mancini emerges as a potential replacement for under-fire Paris Saint-Germain boss Unai Emery.Dec 12, 17:54
Philippe Coutinho targeting return against Manchester City on New Year's Eve
Liverpool midfielder Philippe Coutinho says that he hopes to return from an ankle injury when his side face Manchester City on New Year's Eve.Dec 12, 17:39
West Ham United to trigger release clause for Sunderland defender Lamine Kone
West Ham United are reportedly considering whether to trigger the release clause of Sunderland defender Lamine Kone during the January transfer window.Dec 12, 17:25
Leicester City keen to sign Brazilian midfielder?
Leicester City are reportedly interested in signing Gremio midfielder Walace Souza Silva during the January transfer window.Dec 12, 17:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fclaude-puel.jpg "Southampton manager Claude Puel on August 27, 2016")
Claude Puel: 'December could be a decisive month for Southampton'
Southampton manager Claude Puel says that December could prove to be a decisive month for his side as they look to move up the Premier League table.Dec 12, 16:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fnathan-ake.jpg "Nathan Ake in action for Bournemouth on December 4, 2016")
Eddie Howe: 'Nathan Ake has bright future'
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe predicts that on-loan defender Nathan Ake has "a big future" in the sport as he continues to impress at the Vitality Stadium.Dec 12, 16:36
Arsene Wenger: 'I want to keep Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he wants to keep Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain at the club, despite reports linking the player with a move away from North London. Dec 12, 16:23
Arsene Wenger explains Theo Walcott, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain rotation
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that Theo Walcott and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain come in and out of the team in order to maintain their "physical condition".Dec 12, 16:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on from the stands ahead of his side's Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho happy with Saint-Etienne tie in Europa League
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that he is happy with being drawn against Saint-Etienne in the last 32 of the Europa League.Dec 12, 15:51
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Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool remain in good position'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that his side remain in a good position in the Premier League, despite failing to win in their last two fixtures.Dec 12, 15:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fphil-jones.jpg "Phil Jones of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jose Mourinho: 'I'm surprised by form of Phil Jones'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho admits that he has been pleasantly surprised by the form of defender Phil Jones.Dec 12, 15:25
Ronald Koeman: 'Arsenal have improved this season'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman says that Arsenal now pose a tougher test to the side that he defeated 4-0 with Southampton last season.Dec 12, 15:13
Chelsea go top of the Premier League after Diego Costa stunner
Chelsea return to the top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 victory over West Bromwich Albion at Stamford Bridge.Dec 11, 13:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fantonio-conte.JPG "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte looks on during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at St Mary's Stadium on October 30, 2016")
Live Commentary: Chelsea 1-0 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Chelsea's 1-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in the Premier League.Dec 11, 11:00
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Football Association announces televised FA Cup games
The Football Association reveals which FA Cup third-round fixtures will be televised in January, with West Ham United's game with Manchester City kicking off the weekend.Dec 8, 18:51
Dillian Whyte, Dereck Chisora bout to go ahead as planned
The heavyweight bout between Dillian Whyte and Dereck Chisora will go ahead as planned but the British title will not be on the line.Dec 8, 18:29
Milan Baros: 'I regret leaving Liverpool'
Milan Baros says that he regrets leaving Liverpool soon after being told that he would not be first choice at Anfield.Dec 8, 17:56
Russian international Feder Smolov reveals Stoke City interest
FC Krasnodar striker Feder Smolov reveals that Stoke City are one of a number of teams chasing his signature ahead of the January transfer window.Dec 8, 17:34
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