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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Claudio Ranieri: 'Leicester City players did not betray me'
Claudio Ranieri refuses to believe that Leicester City's players betrayed him prior to his sacking in February.Apr 10, 19:35
/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")
Ayoze Perez: 'Newcastle United still fighting for Championship title'
Ayoze Perez reassures Newcastle United fans by telling them that the Championship title is still very much on the Magpies' agenda.Apr 10, 19:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fsaido-berahino-neil-swarbrick.jpg "Stoke City's Saido Berahino grabs the arm of referee Neil Swarbrick during the Premier League match against Manchester City on March 8, 2017")
Mark Hughes urges Stoke City fans not to judge Saido Berahino until next season
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes that fans should give Saido Berahino time to get up to speed, and that he should be judged from next season.Apr 10, 18:58
Swansea City captain Jack Cork to undergo "intensive treatment" on ankle injury
Swansea City captain Jack Cork will undergo "intensive treatment" on an ankle injury in a bid to face Watford on Saturday.Apr 10, 18:44
Wes Brown: 'Manchester United must beat other Premier League big teams'
Wes Brown thinks that Manchester United can still secure a Premier League top-four finish, but they "need to be beating the big boys" to do so.Apr 10, 18:36
Team News: Crystal Palace, Arsenal both unchanged ahead of Selhurst Park clash
Crystal Palace and Arsenal both opt for unchanged starting lineups ahead of their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park on Monday night.Apr 10, 18:13
Valencia confirm permanent signing of Juventus striker Simone Zaza
Valencia announce that Juventus loanee and Italy international Simone Zaza has joined Los Che on a permanent contract until June 2021.Apr 10, 14:56
Aaron Ramsey: 'Arsenal players unsure of Arsene Wenger future'
Arsenal's players are still in the dark regarding Arsene Wenger's future at the club, according to Aaron Ramsey.Apr 10, 14:44
Report: Sunderland to appeal Sebastian Larsson red card
Sunderland will appeal the red card shown to Sebastian Larsson during Sunday's 3-0 defeat to Manchester United, according to reports.Apr 10, 14:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdwight-gayle.jpg "Dwight Gayle in action for Newcastle United on September 24, 2016")
Newcastle United confirm Dwight Gayle hamstring injury
Newcastle United striker Dwight Gayle suffered a hamstring injury during Saturday's Championship 2-1 defeat at Sheffield Wednesday, the Magpies confirm.Apr 10, 14:09
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Ross Barkley lawyer says Everton midfielder was "victim of an unprovoked attack"
Matt Himsworth, Ross Barkley's lawyer, confirms that the Everton midfielder was the victim of an "unprovoked attack" in a Liverpool bar on Sunday.Apr 10, 13:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Friverside-stadium.jpg "General view at the Riverside Stadium ahead of the Premier League clash between Middlesbrough and Chelsea on November 20, 2016")
Middlesbrough to sign former striker Luke Armstrong from Blyth Spartans
Middlesbrough agree a deal to re-sign former striker Luke Armstrong from Blyth Spartans at the end of the season.Apr 10, 13:38
Arsenal, England legend Tony Adams named as new Granada head coach
La Liga strugglers Granada announce the appointment of former Arsenal and England defender Tony Adams as their new manager until the end of the season.Apr 10, 13:25
/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")
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane to undergo knee surgery on Tuesday
Liverpool confirm that Sadio Mane is scheduled to undergo a knee operation on Tuesday morning, which is expected to precede a two-month recovery period.Apr 10, 13:02
Alisher Usmanov: 'Arsene Wenger should prepare successor at Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger should begin the process of identifying Arsenal's next manager, according to club shareholder Alisher Usmanov.Apr 10, 12:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmatteo-darmian.jpg "Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian in action during his side's Premier League clash with Arsenal at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Matteo Darmian: 'I will give my all when selected by Manchester United'
Manchester United defender Matteo Darmian says that he is ready to give his all when called upon by boss Jose Mourinho as he was against Sunderland on Sunday.Apr 10, 12:42
Report: Jack Butland to play for Stoke City Under-23s on Monday
Stoke City goalkeeper Jack Butland will play his first match for more than 12 months on Monday when he lines up for Stoke City's Under-23s, according to a report.Apr 10, 12:28
Merseyside Police looking into video reportedly showing assault on Ross Barkley
Merseyside Police say that they are making enquiries after a video emerged on social media appearing to show Everton midfielder Ross Barkley being punched in the face.Apr 10, 12:15
Borussia Dortmund: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang will not be sold to Bayern Munich'
Borussia Dortmund general manager Hans-Joachim Watzke is adamant that star striker Pierre-Emerick Aumabeyang will not be sold to Bayern Munich.Apr 9, 21:45
Ronald Koeman: 'Ross Barkley will either sign new Everton deal or be sold'
Everton midfielder Ross Barkley must sign a new contract at Goodison Park or he will be sold, manager Ronald Koeman warns.Apr 9, 21:32
Hirving Lozano: 'The club I would like to join most is Manchester United'
Pachuca and Mexico striker Hirving Lozano admits that the club he would like to play for the most is Premier League outfit Manchester United.Apr 9, 21:21
Anthony Knockaert voted Championship Player of the Year
Brighton & Hove Albion winger Anthony Knockaert is voted the Championship Player of the Year award at Sunday night's EFL awards.Apr 9, 20:51
Paul Lambert unhappy with "second-best" Wolverhampton Wanderers at Bristol City
Wolverhampton Wanderers were "second-best" in their 3-1 Championship defeat at Bristol City on Saturday, according to Wolves manager Paul Lambert.Apr 9, 20:38
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Mick McCarthy frustrated with spurned Ipswich Town chances in Fulham defeat
Mick McCarthy expresses his frustration as Ipswich Town missed a number of golden chances in their 3-1 defeat at Fulham on Saturday.Apr 9, 20:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Ftammy-abraham.jpg "Tammy Abraham represents England Under-19s against Japan Under-19s on November 15, 2015")
Report: Leicester City keen on Chelsea forward Tammy Abraham
Leicester City are reportedly looking to make a move for highly-rated Chelsea youngster Tammy Abraham, currently on loan at Bristol City.Apr 9, 19:58
Frank Lampard: 'John Terry continues to be a positive influence on Chelsea'
John Terry has been a credit to himself and continues to be positive influence on Chelsea this season, according to former teammate Frank Lampard.Apr 9, 19:40
Report: Chelsea monitoring contract talks between Lazio and Lucas Biglia
Chelsea boss Antonio Conte is reportedly keeping a close eye on negotiations between Lazio and midfielder Lucas Biglia with a view to a potential bid.Apr 9, 19:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjan-vertonghen-theo-walcott.jpg "Tottenham Hotspur defender Jan Vertonghen evades Arsenal's Theo Walcott during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Niall Quinn: 'There has been a power shift in North London'
A "shift in power" in North London has Tottenham Hotspur in pole position to become the area's dominant team over Arsenal, according to Niall Quinn.Apr 9, 19:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fngolo-kante.jpg "N'Golo Kante in action for Chelsea on August 15, 2016")
Report: Real Madrid looking to bid for Chelsea star N'Golo Kante
Real Madrid are reportedly looking to launch a £51m bid for Chelsea and France defensive midfielder N'Golo Kante.Apr 9, 18:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "A crotch-focused shot of Zlatan Ibrahimovic")
Phil Neville: 'Zlatan Ibrahimovic has carried Manchester United'
Phil Neville believes that evergreen striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has carried Manchester United throughout the entire season.Apr 9, 18:34
Sergio Ramos: 'Real Madrid door is open to Antoine Griezmann'
Sergio Ramos admits that he is not against the idea of Real Madrid signing Antoine Griezmann, noting that the Bernabeu "always opens its doors to great players".Apr 9, 18:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fjose-mourinho_1.JPG "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during his side's EFL Cup final with Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Jose Mourinho happy Manchester United "resisted" results of other teams
Jose Mourinho is happy that Manchester United did not fall further behind in the race for the Premier League top four with victory at Sunderland on Sunday.Apr 9, 15:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F12%2Fmorgan-schneiderlin-everton.JPG "Morgan Schneiderlin in action for Everton against Sunderland on February 25, 2017")
Team News: Two changes for Everton ahead of Leicester City clash
Everton manager Ronald Koeman makes two changes to his side ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Leicester City.Apr 9, 14:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fandre-gray.jpg "Andre Gray in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Report: Tottenham Hotspur to offload Vincent Janssen and sign Andre Gray
Tottenham Hotspur are looking to sign Burnley striker Andre Gray as a summer replacement for Vincent Janssen, according to reports.Apr 9, 14:29
/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: 'Reading must learn from mistakes in Norwich City thrashing'
Jaap Stam is expecting the Reading players to learn from their mistakes after they were thrashed 7-1 by a rampant Norwich City at Carrow Road.Apr 9, 14:05
Michael Carrick: 'Things just didn't work out with David Moyes'
Michael Carrick believes that things "just didn't work" when David Moyes was manager of Manchester United.Apr 9, 13:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Ffraser-forster.jpg "Fraser Forster in action during the EFL Cup semi-final between Liverpool and Southampton on January 25, 2017")
Jordy Clasie hails "unbelievable" Fraser Forster
Jordy Clasie hails Southampton teammate Fraser Forster after the goalkeeper helped Claude Puel's side to a 1-0 victory at West Bromwich Albion.Apr 9, 13:26
Report: Arsenal join Manchester United, Liverpool in Ben Brereton race
Arsenal are said to be the latest Premier League club interested in young Nottingham Forest forward Ben Brereton.Apr 9, 13:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fstewart-downing.jpg "Stewart Downing in action for Middlesbrough on August 28, 2016")
Stewart Downing: 'Middlesbrough not backing down in relegation fight'
Stewart Downing is hoping that Middlesbrough can drag themselves out of the relegation zone and secure another season in the Premier League. Apr 9, 12:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F10%2Ftheo-walcott.jpg "Theo Walcott celebrates opening the scoring during the Champions League game between Arsenal and Bayern Munich on March 7, 2017")
Arsene Wenger: 'Theo Walcott knows how to bounce back from disappointment'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger sticks up for Theo Walcott's captaincy qualities, describing the England winger as a focused and positive character.Apr 9, 12:33
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