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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")
Team News: Seven changes for Manchester United at Rostov
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho makes seven changes to his starting XI ahead of their Europa League last-16 first leg at Russian side Rostov.Mar 9, 17:05
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fharry-kane.jpg "Harry Kane celebrates scoring for Spurs on September 18, 2016")
Harry Kane: 'Millwall loan spell made me into a man'
Tottenham Hotspur striker Harry Kane says that his loan spell at Millwall played a crucial part in his development as a player and 'turned him into a man'.Mar 9, 16:45
Ben Davies signs two-year extension with Tottenham Hotspur
Tottenham Hotspur confirm that Ben Davies has signed a new contract at White Hart Lane until 2021.Mar 9, 16:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjoe-hart_1.jpg "On-loan Torino goalkeeper Joe Hart shouts instructions to his defence during the Serie A match against Atalanta on September 11, 2016")
Jonathan Barnett: 'Manchester City yet to discuss Joe Hart future'
Joe Hart's agent, Jonathan Barnett, reveals that they are yet to discuss the goalkeeper's future with Manchester City.Mar 9, 16:14
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New Zealand, South Africa evenly poised at stumps in Dunedin
Kane Williamson leads a New Zealand fightback against South Africa on day two to leave the first Test in Dunedin delicately poised.Mar 9, 13:03
Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick gives Arsene Wenger vote of confidence
Arsenal chairman Sir Chips Keswick gives Arsene Wenger a vote of confidence, insisting that both club and manager will decide on his future together.Mar 9, 12:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F13%2F03%2Fgerard-pique-shakira_1.jpg "Gerard Pique and pregnant wife Shakira pose topless (4x3 version)")
Gerard Pique predicts "a lot of lovemaking" after Barcelona win
Gerard Pique jokes about hospitals in Barcelona having to hire more nurses in anticipation of a baby boom following the club's progress in the Champions League.Mar 9, 12:28
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fslaven-bilic_2.jpg "West Ham manager Slaven Bilic during the EFL Cup (3rd Round) match between West Ham United and Accrington Stanley at the London Stadium on September 21, 2016")
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic sticks up for under-fire Robert Snodgrass
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic sticks up for under-fire winger Robert Snodgrass, describing him as "one of our best players" against Chelsea on Monday.Mar 9, 12:13
Report: Leicester City interested in ex-Bayer Leverkusen boss Roger Schmidt
Leicester City are in contact with ex-Bayer Leverkusen manager Roger Schmidt over the manager's job at the King Power Stadium, according to reports.Mar 9, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fjoe-hart-torino.jpg "Joe Hart in action for Torino against Roma on February 19, 2017")
Report: Manchester City to use Joe Hart as makeweight in Andrea Belotti deal
Manchester City could allow Joe Hart to return to Torino on loan next season in exchange for the permanent transfer of Andrea Belotti, according to reports.Mar 9, 11:40
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Billy Vunipola named on England bench for Six Nations meeting with Scotland
Billy Vunipola is named on the bench for England's Six Nations fixture with Scotland on Saturday as Eddie Jones makes three changes to his starting XV.Mar 9, 11:27
Arsene Wenger: 'I would like Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain to stay at Arsenal'
Arsene Wenger is surprised to hear of rumours linking Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain with a departure from Arsenal and confirms that he wants the winger to stay at the club.Mar 9, 11:06
Newport County confirm departure of Graham Westley
League Two strugglers Newport County confirm the departure of club boss Graham Westley and assistant manager Dino Maamria.Mar 9, 10:54
Spain star Xabi Alonso bids "farewell" to football
Xabi Alonso and Bayern Munich confirm that the Spaniard will retire from football at the end of the season.Mar 9, 10:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "A pensive Arsene Wenger during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'Disappointing results bring disagreements'
Arsene Wenger hints at discord within the Arsenal dressing room as he claimed that disappointing results bring "disagreements".Mar 9, 10:21
Arsene Wenger: "I don't work for my image"
Arsene Wenger admits that he is not concerned about his image or reputation at Arsenal, instead concerning himself with getting on with his job.Mar 9, 10:02
/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: 'Fan opinion will play a factor in Arsenal contract decision'
Arsene Wenger admits that the opinion of Arsenal fans will be taken into consideration when he decides whether to extend his contract at the Emirates Stadium.Mar 9, 09:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Funai-emery.JPG "Paris Saint-Germain manager Unai Emery speaks at a press conference on January 3, 2017")
Unai Emery slams Paris Saint-Germain for missing "major opportunity" in Barcelona
Unai Emery admits that Paris Saint-Germain "lost everything in the closing minutes" as they fell to a 6-1 defeat at Barcelona in the Champions League.Mar 9, 09:33
Luis Enrique: 'Barcelona comeback a victory of faith'
Luis Enrique dedicates Barcelona's "crazy" Champions League comeback victory over Paris Saint-Germain to the club's 'faithful' fans.Mar 9, 09:19
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang hat-trick helps Borussia Dortmund past Benfica
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores a hat-trick to help Borussia Dortmund reach the quarter-finals of the Champions League with a 4-0 win over Benfica.Mar 8, 21:38
Live Commentary: Borussia Dortmund 4-0 Benfica - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Borussia Dortmund's 4-0 win over Benfica in their Champions League last-16 second leg at the Signal Iduna Park.Mar 8, 18:44
Report: Liverpool keen on Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret
Liverpool are ready to step up their interest in teenage Udinese goalkeeper Alex Meret, according to reports.Mar 5, 22:53
Report: RB Leipzig interested in Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha
Crystal Palace winger Wilfried Zaha is said to be a transfer target for Bundesliga high-flyers RB Leipzig.Mar 5, 22:44
Paul Lambert: 'Wolverhampton Wanderers will get over poor form'
Paul Lambert is positive that his Wolverhampton Wanderers players will get the club out of trouble following a sixth consecutive defeat in all competitions.Mar 5, 22:27
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Falexis-sanchez.jpg "Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Report: Alexis Sanchez dropped after training ground row
Alexis Sanchez was reportedly dropped from Arsenal's starting XI in their 3-1 defeat at Liverpool due to a training ground bust-up.Mar 5, 22:05
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David Haye undergoes Achilles tendon surgery after Tony Bellew fight
Representatives of David Haye confirm that the boxer underwent surgery to his Achilles after Saturday night's heavyweight fight with Tony Bellew.Mar 5, 21:51
England survive mid-innings wobble to beat West Indies
England survive a mid-innings wobble to beat West Indies by four wickets in the second one-day international and win the series with a match to spare. Mar 5, 21:34
Report: Everton manager Ronald Koeman scouting Ajax captain Davy Klaassen
​Everton manager Ronald Koeman is personally scouting Ajax captain Davy Klaassen, according to a report.Mar 5, 21:23
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Igor Lebedev: 'Turn football hooliganism into a spectator sport'
Russian politician and football official Igor Lebedev suggests that hooliganism should be legalised and turned into a spectator sport.Mar 5, 21:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdaniel-sturridge_2.JPG "Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's Premier League clash with Leicester City at Anfield on September 10, 2016")
Report: Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge on Paris Saint-Germain radar
Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge is said to be a transfer target for Ligue 1 giants Paris Saint-Germain.Mar 5, 20:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fandre-gray.jpg "Andre Gray in action for Burnley on August 5, 2016")
Report: Tottenham Hotspur interested in Burnley striker Andre Gray
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino is reportedly eyeing up Burnley striker Andre Gray as his main summer transfer target.Mar 5, 20:35
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fjuan-mata.jpg "Juan Mata celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Arsenal on November 19, 2016")
Report: Juan Mata to extend Manchester United contract
​Manchester United attacking midfielder Juan Mata is set to sign a new contract at Old Trafford, according to reports.Mar 5, 20:22
/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")
Jamie Redknapp: 'Tottenham Hotspur must finish above Arsenal this season'
Jamie Redknapp believes that Tottenham Hotspur have to finish above Arsenal this season if they are to "exorcise" their demons and move forward as a club.Mar 5, 20:03
Report: Newcastle United interested in Hull City defender Harry Maguire
Championship high-flyers Newcastle United are reportedly interested in signing Hull City defender Harry Maguire.Mar 5, 19:48
Report: Birmingham City interested in Oxford United winger Marvin Johnson
Birmingham City are looking to rekindle their interest in Oxford United winger Marvin Johnson, according to a report.Mar 5, 19:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fhector-bellerin.JPG "Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Emirates Stadium on September 17, 2016")
Hector Bellerin: 'Arsenal were not ready for Liverpool'
Hector Bellerin believes that Arsenal were not motivated or ready for Liverpool's fast start in the Gunners' 3-1 defeat at Anfield on Saturday.Mar 5, 19:16
Roger Schmidt sacked by Bayer Leverkusen
Bayer Leverkusen announce the sacking of head coach Roger Schmidt following a 6-2 defeat to Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.Mar 5, 15:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fpep-guardiola.jpg "Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Report: Manchester City want William Carvalho, Ryan Bertrand and Ben Gibson
Manchester City are reportedly looking to spend £115m for a triple summer signing of William Carvalho, Ryan Bertrand and Ben Gibson.Mar 5, 15:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
Team News: Sunderland unchanged against Manchester City
Sunderland name an unchanged starting XI ahead of Sunday's Premier League home fixture against Manchester City.Mar 5, 15:10
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Romelu Lukaku: 'I need Champions League to prove I am world class'
Romelu Lukaku believes that he must play Champions League football before he can compare himself to the world's best strikers.Mar 5, 14:53
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