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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjay-rodriguez.jpg "Jay Rodriguez grabs his side's second during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017")
Jay Rodriguez, Nathan Redmond inspire Southampton to victory at Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough are beaten in their final home game of the season as Southampton claim a 2-1 win in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Riverside Stadium.May 13, 16:05
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Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 1-2 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Southampton's 2-1 win over relegated Middlesbrough in Saturday's Premier League encounter at the Riverside Stadium.May 13, 12:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Feric-bailly-facundo-roncaglia.JPG "Manchester United's Eric Bailly and Celta Vigo's Facundo Roncaglia come to blows before being sent off in the Europa League semi-final on May 11, 2017")
Jose Mourinho concerned over losing Eric Bailly for Europa League final
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is concerned over losing the "very important" Eric Bailly for the Europa League final due to suspension.May 11, 21:57
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F18%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "A maniacal Jose Mourinho tries to figure out how many matches his side have drawn at Old Trafford this season during the Premier League clash with Arsenal on May 7, 2017")
Jose Mourinho: 'Manchester United suffered until the end against Celta Vigo'
Jose Mourinho praises Manchester United's players, who "gave everything they had" against Celta Vigo and "suffered until the end" of the Europa League semi-final second leg.May 11, 21:40
/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")
Ander Herrera: 'Europa League semi-final second leg was a crazy game'
Ander Herrera admits that Manchester United "suffered" in a "crazy game" against Celta Vigo in their Europa League semi-final second-leg draw.May 11, 21:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fsadio-mane.jpg "Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Sadio Mane confident Liverpool will seal Champions League qualification
Sadio Mane believes that Liverpool will hold their nerve in the final two Premier League games of the season and seal Champions League qualification.May 11, 21:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fpatrick-roberts.jpg "Patrick Roberts celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Report: Celtic want Manchester City winger Patrick Roberts on loan next season
Celtic are reportedly willing to pay Manchester City £500,000 to sign young winger Patrick Roberts on loan for another season.May 11, 20:47
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Rafael Nadal makes light work of Nick Kyrgios at Madrid Open
Rafael Nadal eases past Nick Kyrgios in straight sets with a 6-3 6-1 victory to set up a quarter-final clash with David Goffin at the Madrid Open.May 11, 20:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F38%2Fshkodran-mustafi.jpg "Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016")
Shkodran Mustafi: 'Arsenal may be too late to seal Champions League spot'
Shkodran Mustafi wishes that Arsenal had found their form earlier in the season as they may now be too late to secure Champions League qualification.May 11, 20:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Flucas-leiva.jpg "Lucas Leiva in action during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2017")
Report: Brighton & Hove Albion keen on Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva
Long-serving Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva is said to be on the radar of newly-promoted Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion.May 11, 19:41
Paul Clement happy for Swansea City to celebrate if they avoid relegation
Paul Clement believes that it would not be inappropriate to celebrate if Swansea City survive in the Premier League, even if they finish 17th in the table.May 11, 19:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fmarco-silva-hull-city.JPG "Hull City manager Marco Silva during the Premier League match against Southampton on April 29, 2017")
Marco Silva urges Hull City players to believe in themselves
Marco Silva calls on his Hull City players to believe in themselves ahead of their crucial game against relegation rivals Crystal Palace on Sunday.May 11, 19:16
Chris Brunt: 'West Bromwich Albion will not roll over against Chelsea'
Chris Brunt warns Chelsea that West Bromwich Albion will not "roll over" when the Blues attempt to win the Premier League title at The Hawthorns on Friday.May 11, 19:07
Gary Cahill: 'Losing Premier League title now would leave Chelsea devastated'
Gary Cahill believes that Chelsea are in a great position to win the Premier League title and will be "devastated" if they end up letting it slip from their grasp.May 11, 18:52
Team News: Alexandre Lacazette starts for Lyon against Ajax
Alexandre Lacazette is deemed fit to start for Lyon ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against Ajax on Thursday night.May 11, 18:24
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fpaul-pogba_1.JPG "Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in action during the EFL Cup final against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Team News: Widescale changes for both Manchester United and Celta Vigo
Manchester United make eight changes as they host Celta Vigo in Thursday's Europa League semi-final second leg at Old Trafford.May 11, 18:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fdanny-drinkwater.jpg "Leicester City midfielder Danny Drinkwater in action during his side's Premier League clash with West Bromwich Albion at the King Power Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Danny Drinkwater to miss rest of Leicester City season due to thigh strain
Craig Shakespeare announces that midfielder Danny Drinkwater will miss Leicester City's final three Premier League matches of the season due to a thigh strain.May 11, 17:52
Craig Gardner leaves West Bromwich Albion to rejoin Birmingham City
Birmingham City confirm the re-signing of midfielder Craig Gardner from fellow West Midlanders West Bromwich Albion for an undisclosed fee. May 11, 17:39
Zinedine Zidane: 'Real Madrid not favourites against Juventus'
Zinedine Zidane says he "became a man" at Juventus and believes that Real Madrid are "absolutely not the favourites" when the two clubs meet in the Champions League final.May 10, 21:54
Arsene Wenger hails "focused" Arsenal after win at Southampton
Arsene Wenger hails his "focused" Arsenal players after they claimed a 2-0 win at Southampton on Wednesday that keeps them in the hunt for a Champions League spot.May 10, 21:39
Rafael Nadal overcomes Fabio Fognini to reach Madrid Open third round
Rafael Nadal reaches the third round of the Madrid Open following a 7-6(3) 3-6 6-4 win over Fabio Fognini on Wednesday.May 10, 21:22
Rangers captain Lee Wallace expects to miss rest of season
Rangers captain Lee Wallace concedes that his season may be over due to injury but is expecting to be fit for pre-season in June.May 10, 20:57
Real Betis sack Victor Sanchez del Amo, bring in Alexis Trujillo
Real Betis announce the sacking of head coach Victor Sanchez del Amo, with club technical secretary Alexis Trujillo taking the role on an interim basis.May 10, 20:47
Nottingham Forest takeover being assessed by EFL Executive
The takeover of Nottingham Forest by Olympiacos owner Evangelos Marinakis is being assessed by the English Football League Executive.May 10, 20:32
Pedro Caixinha: 'Rangers already in talks with keen transfer targets'
Pedro Caixinha admits that Rangers are already in talks with a number of transfer targets who are "really keen" on a move to Ibrox.May 10, 20:15
Birmingham City trigger Jonathan Grounds contract extension
Birmingham City confirm that they have activated a one-year contract extension for defender Jonathan Grounds which will keep him at St Andrew's until 2018.May 10, 19:58
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Swansea City tickets gifted to fans appear on sale online
Free tickets paid for by the Swansea City players and gifted to club supporters appear on ticket selling websites for more than £60.May 10, 19:35
Birmingham City appoint Jeff Vetere as director of football
Birmingham City announce the appointment of former Real Madrid scout Jeff Vetere as their new director of football.May 10, 19:12
Tomasz Kuszczak pens two-year contract extension at Birmingham City
Championship side Birmingham City confirm that goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has signed a new two-year contract extension at St Andrew's.May 10, 18:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Southampton and Leicester City on January 22, 2017")
Report: Ligue 1 outfit Nice interested in Claudio Ranieri
Ligue 1 side Nice are reportedly interested in appointing Claudio Ranieri as their manager should Lucien Favre depart the Allianz Riviera.May 10, 18:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjaap-stam.jpg "Reading manager Jaap Stam on August 5, 2016")
Jaap Stam unsure over Reading future ahead of Championship playoffs
Jaap Stam admits that he does not know if he will be Reading boss next season, but is focused on trying to guide his side into the Premier League.May 10, 18:33
Brendan Rodgers: 'Dominic Solanke has fantastic talent'
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers praises the "fantastic talent" of Dominic Solanke after the Hoops were linked with a move for the young Chelsea forward.May 10, 18:13
Cesc Fabregas: 'I have matured a lot during difficult year'
Cesc Fabregas admits that the last year has been difficult for him, but feels he has "matured a lot" and is willing to fight for his place at Chelsea.May 8, 21:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fcesc-fabregas.jpg "Cesc Fabregas celebrates after the Premier League game between Chelsea and Middlesbrough on May 8, 2017")
Cesc Fabregas eager to wrap up Premier League title in "big final" on Friday
Cesc Fabregas wants Chelsea to wrap up the Premier League title by beating West Bromwich Albion in Friday's "big final" at The Hawthorns.May 8, 21:32
Steve Bruce to Jack Grealish: "Ability is not enough alone"
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce wants Jack Grealish to work on his mentality and become more consistent as "ability is not enough alone".May 8, 21:20
Mark Warburton: 'Nottingham Forest must never be in final-day survival battle again'
Nottingham Forest manager Mark Warburton tells his players that they must never find themselves fighting relegation on the last day of the season again.May 8, 20:59
Paul Lambert: 'Big job needed to improve Wolverhampton Wanderers'
Paul Lambert admits that a "big job" will be needed to make sure that Wolverhampton Wanderers are at their best next season, adding that "the work starts now".May 8, 20:40
Report: Liverpool in advanced talks with Burnley defender Michael Keane
Liverpool are closing in on the £25m capture of Burnley defender Michael Keane, according to reports.May 8, 20:21
Nick Kyrgios battles past Marcos Baghdatis at Madrid Open
Nick Kyrgios's clay court campaign gets underway with a straight-sets win against Marcos Baghdatis at the Madrid Open on Monday.May 8, 20:09
Report: Gareth Bale considering Real Madrid departure
Gareth Bale is mulling over a possible departure from Real Madrid and has drawn up a shortlist of clubs that he would like to join, according to reports.May 8, 19:53
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