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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte strikes a pose on August 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'Community Shield refereeing decision made me angry'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he has been left "a bit angry" after Pedro was sent off against Arsenal in Sunday's Community Shield clash.Aug 7, 09:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.JPG "Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the KCOM Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool need no more centre-backs'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp insists that he is happy with the centre-backs currently at the club amid reports linking the Reds with Southampton's Virgil van Dijk.Aug 7, 08:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Farsene-wenger-alexis-sanchez.jpg "Arsene Wenger subs off Alexis Sanchez during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Alexis Sanchez was short of preparation'
Arsene Wenger says a number of key Arsenal players, most notably Alexis Sanchez, missed the club's Community Shield win over Chelsea due to being "short of preparation".Aug 7, 08:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the match against Liverpool on March 4, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Contract decision delay may have been a mistake'
Arsene Wenger concedes that he may have "made a mistake" by delaying a decision on his Arsenal future as it may have unsettled the Gunners dressing room.Aug 7, 08:13
/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 increases England lead over South Africa to 360 runs
An unbeaten half-century by Moeen Ali cements England's stranglehold over South Africa on day three of the final Test at Old Trafford.Aug 6, 18:00
/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")
Leeds United survive Bolton Wanderers fightback to claim narrow victory
Leeds United survive a spirited Bolton Wanderers fightback to claim a 3-2 win in Sunday's Championship opener at the Macron Stadium.Aug 6, 17:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fnacer-chadli.jpg "Nacer Chadli in action during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Report: West Bromwich Albion tell Swansea City Nacer Chadli not for sale
West Bromwich Albion reportedly let Swansea City know that they are not looking to sell Nacer Chadli.Aug 6, 17:10
Report: Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela on verge of Penarol return
Manchester United defender Guillermo Varela is reportedly on the verge of a return to former club Penarol.Aug 6, 16:52
Norwich City sign VfL Bochum midfielder Marco Stiepermann
Norwich City announce the signing of German midfielder Marco Stiepermann on a three-year deal from VfL Bochum.Aug 6, 16:35
/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")
Antonio Conte unhappy with red cards in consecutive competitive games
Antonio Conte is concerned as Chelsea finish a second consecutive competitive game with 10 men after they lost to Arsenal in the Community Shield.Aug 6, 16:19
Benjamin Andre reaffirms commitment to Rennes
Rennes midfielder Benjamin Andre, a reported target for Liverpool, reaffirms his desire to succeed with the Ligue 1 club.Aug 6, 16:04
Arsene Wenger calls on Arsenal fanbase to stand "united and together"
Arsene Wenger wants the Arsenal fanbase to stand "united and together" going into the new Premier League season following their Community Shield win over Chelsea.Aug 6, 15:49
Massimiliano Allegri: 'Chelsea have no chance of signing Alex Sandro'
Juventus manager Massimiliano Allegri says that Chelsea have "no chance" of getting their hands on Brazil left-back Alex Sandro.Aug 6, 15:28
Jeremain Lens leaves Sunderland to join Besiktas
Sunderland confirm that Netherlands international Jeremain Lens has completed a move to Turkish giants Besiktas.Aug 6, 15:15
Report: Manchester United to trigger Sergi Roberto release clause
Manchester United are reportedly willing to trigger the rumoured £36m release clause in Sergi Roberto's Barcelona contract this summer.Aug 6, 11:59
Report: Manchester City interested in Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson
Manchester City are reportedly considering whether to make a move for highly-rated Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson this summer.Aug 6, 11:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Feric-dier_2.JPG "England midfielder Eric Dier in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
Report: Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Eric Dier on Bayern Munich radar
Bayern Munich are reportedly mulling over a move for Tottenham Hotspur and England midfielder Eric Dier this summer.Aug 6, 11:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fdele-alli-tottenham-hotspur.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur's Dele Alli following their 1-0 defeat to West Ham United on May 5, 2017")
Report: Dele Alli earmarked by Barcelona as Neymar replacement
Tottenham Hotspur and England attacking midfielder Dele Alli is reportedly on the radar of Barcelona following the departure of Neymar to Paris Saint-Germain.Aug 6, 11:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fmick-mccarthy-terry-connor.jpg "Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy and assistant Terry Connor on September 23, 2015")
Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy bemoans Andre Dozzell injury
Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy says that the injury to Andre Dozzell has "put a cloud over" his side's opening-day 1-0 victory over Birmingham City.Aug 6, 11:02
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang: 'I am staying at Borussia Dortmund'
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang admits that he has had offers to leave Borussia Dortmund this summer, but confirms he will now be staying with the club.Aug 6, 10:46
Dani Alves: 'Neymar persuaded me to join Paris Saint-Germain'
Dani Alves reveals that Neymar convinced him to join Paris Saint-Germain as the attacker was himself negotiating a move to the Parc des Princes.Aug 6, 10:35
Nuno Espirito Santo: 'Jorge Mendes is the best agent in the world'
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo believes that Jorge Mendes, who has been working with the Championship club, is "the best agent in the world".Aug 6, 10:19
Lee Johnson unsure if Birmingham City can afford Aden Flint
Bristol City manager Lee Johnson is unsure whether Birmingham City have the funds to buy highly-rated Robins defender Aden Flint.Aug 6, 10:00
Thomas Christiansen: 'I want to take Leeds United back into Premier League'
Leeds United head coach Thomas Christiansen wants to be the man who takes the former English top-flight giants back into the Premier League.Aug 6, 09:50
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fvirgil-van-dijk.jpg "Virgil van Dijk is subbed with a foot injury during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017")
Report: Southampton would prefer to sell Virgil van Dijk to Chelsea
Southampton are reportedly more willing to do business with Chelsea than with Liverpool regarding Virgil van Dijk.Aug 6, 09:36
Report: Barcelona draw up three-man Neymar replacement shortlist
Barcelona reportedly eye Liverpool star Philippe Coutinho, Ousmane Dembele of Borussia Dortmund and Real Sociedad's Inigo Martinez as players who could replace Neymar.Aug 6, 09:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Ffernando-llorente_1.jpg "Fernando Llorente celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Everton on May 6, 2017")
Paul Clement plays down rumours linking Fernando Llorente to Chelsea
Swansea City manager Paul Clement plays down rumours linking star striker Fernando Llorente to Premier League champions Chelsea.Aug 6, 08:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fgylfi-sigurdsson.jpg "Swansea City midfielder Gylfi Sigurdsson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Liberty Stadium on December 31, 2016")
Paul Clement: 'No change in Gylfi Sigurdsson situation'
Swansea City manager Paul Clement claims that "nothing has changed" regarding the ongoing Gylfi Sigurdsson transfer saga.Aug 6, 08:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fkylian-mbappe-monaco_1.JPG "AS Monaco's Kylian Mbappe in action during the Champions League match against Manchester City on February 21, 2017")
Bernardo Silva: 'I would love to have Kylian Mbappe at Manchester City'
Bernardo Silva admits that he would love to see former AS Monaco teammate Kylian Mbappe join him at Manchester City.Aug 6, 08:29
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal board backs my stance on Alexis Sanchez'
Arsene Wenger insists that it is completely his decision not to sell Alexis Sanchez this summer, with the Arsenal board backing him fully on his stance.Aug 6, 08:12
Tottenham Hotspur beat Juventus as Kieran Trippier forced off with injury
Tottenham Hotspur claim a solid 2-0 win over Juventus in Saturday's pre-season friendly at Wembley Stadium as Kieran Trippier is forced off in the first half.Aug 5, 18:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fmauricio-pochettino.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino looks on ahead of his side's Champions League Group E clash with Bayer Leverkusen at Wembley Stadium on November 2, 2016")
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 2-0 Juventus - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage of Tottenham Hotspur's impressive 2-0 win over Juventus in Saturday's Wembley Stadium pre-season friendly.Aug 5, 15:29
Manchester City announce sale of Fernando to Galatasaray
Manchester City announce the sale of Brazilian midfielder Fernando to Turkish giants Galatasaray for an initial fee of £4.75m.Aug 4, 21:47
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Carl Ikeme thanks football world for support since leukaemia diagnosis
Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Carl Ikeme thanks "the football world and especially the Wolves fans" for the support he has received since his leukaemia diagnosis.Aug 4, 21:36
Mark Warburton "very relieved" with Nottingham Forest win over Millwall
Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton is "very relieved" with his side claiming all three points in their opening-day 1-0 Championship win against Millwall.Aug 4, 21:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fdanny-welbeck.jpg "Danny Welbeck in action during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Sunderland on May 16, 2017")
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck praises "brilliant" Arsene Wenger
Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck has kind words to say about club manager Arsene Wenger for both his man-management skills and his tactical acumen.Aug 4, 21:06
Nottingham Forest begin Championship season with narrow win over Millwall
Barrie McKay's solitary goal is enough to help Nottingham Forest to a 1-0 win over Millwall in Friday night's Championship opener at the City Ground.Aug 4, 20:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fdanny-welbeck-arsenal.jpg "Danny Welbeck makes a close-range attempt during the FA Cup final between Arsenal and Chelsea on May 27, 2017")
Danny Welbeck urges Arsenal to maintain momentum against Chelsea
Danny Welbeck wants Arsenal to maintain the momentum created by last season's FA Cup success against Chelsea by beating the Blues in the Community Shield on Sunday.Aug 4, 20:20
Nuno Espirito Santo: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers are ready for new season'
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo states that his players are ready for the new Championship season.Aug 4, 20:07
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Wales full-back Leigh Halfpenny joins Scarlets on national dual contract
Leigh Halfpenny pens a three-year contract with Scarlets in a deal partly funded by the Welsh Rugby Union.Aug 4, 19:48
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