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/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")
Report: Gareth Southgate reassures Joe Hart of England first-team place
Gareth Southgate reportedly flies to Turin to tell Torino loanee Joe Hart that his position as England's first-choice goalkeeper is not under threat.Mar 5, 14:38
/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")
Craig Shakespeare: 'Riyad Mahrez returning to form of old'
Leicester City interim boss Craig Shakespeare believes that Riyad Mahrez is showing signs of recapturing the form that saw him voted last season's PFA Player of the Year.Mar 5, 14:15
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Carl Froch: "David Haye can forget Anthony Joshua and the rest now"
Carl Froch believes that David Haye needs to "forget Anthony Joshua and the rest" following his defeat at the hands of Tony Bellew.Mar 5, 14:01
Tony Bellew: 'I broke my hand in David Haye fight'
WBC cruiserweight champion Tony Bellew reveals that he broke his right hand in the early stages of his heavyweight victory over David Haye on Saturday night.Mar 5, 13:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F06%2Fsadio-mane.jpg "Sadio Mane celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur on February 11, 2017")
Sadio Mane wants Liverpool to be consistent
Sadio Mane admits that Liverpool cannot afford to continue their inconsistency if they are to qualify for the Champions League.Mar 5, 13:34
Report: Arsenal, Barcelona interested in Everton boss Ronald Koeman
Arsenal will reportedly lock horns with Barcelona over the appointment of Everton manager Ronald Koeman to their respective hotseats.Mar 5, 13:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fnathan-redmond_1.jpg "Nathan Redmond celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Watford and Southampton on March 4, 2017")
Southampton defeat Watford in seven-goal thriller
Southampton bounce back from their EFL Cup final defeat with a thrilling 4-3 win over Watford in Saturday's Premier League encounter at Vicarage Road.Mar 4, 17:03
Crystal Palace see off West Bromwich Albion to edge out of dropzone
Crystal Palace climb out of the Premier League relegation zone after claiming a 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion in Saturday's game at The Hawthorns.Mar 4, 17:00
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 0-2 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of Crystal Palace's 2-0 Premier League win at West Bromwich Albion.Mar 4, 13:58
/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: AC Milan interested in Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge
Serie A giants AC Milan are considering a summer swoop for Liverpool and England striker Daniel Sturridge, according to reports in Italy.Mar 3, 15:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F07%2Fantonio-conte-cheslea.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte on the sidelines in the match against Burnley on February 12, 2017")
Antonio Conte admits to homesickness but plays down Inter Milan speculation
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte rejects speculation linking him to Inter Milan, but admits that being away from his family has been a problem. Mar 3, 15:39
Jose Mourinho: 'Luke Shaw in Manchester United squad for Bournemouth game'
Jose Mourinho confirms the inclusion of Luke Shaw in the Manchester United squad for Saturday's Premier League fixture against Bournemouth.Mar 3, 15:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fwayne-rooney-jose-mourinho.JPG "Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho and captain Wayne Rooney celebrate after winning the EFL Cup against Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Jose Mourinho wants Wayne Rooney to stay at Manchester United
Jose Mourinho admits that he wants Wayne Rooney to stay at Manchester United "100%" next season amid reported interest from Everton.Mar 3, 15:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fmauricio-pochettino.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino watches on during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Mauricio Pochettino understands but not flattered by Barcelona interest
Mauricio Pochettino understands why Barcelona would be interested in him as a successor to Luis Enrique, but insists that he is "happy" at Tottenham Hotspur.Mar 3, 14:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp serves up some side-eye on September 24, 2016")
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: "I am not a clown"
Jurgen Klopp insists that he is "not a clown" despite his animated nature and the optimism he has in his Liverpool side, who are currently struggling for form.Mar 3, 14:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Folivier-giroud_1.jpg "Olivier Giroud celebrates during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016")
Olivier Giroud urges Arsene Wenger to pen new Arsenal contract
Olivier Giroud wants Arsene Wenger to sign a new contract at Arsenal, insisting that the first team squad are "100%" behind their manager.Mar 3, 14:33
/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: Torino considering permanent Joe Hart deal
Reports suggest that Torino could make a surprise push to sign out-of-favour Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart in the summer.Mar 3, 14:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fluis-suarez_1.JPG "Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Luis Suarez: 'Not impossible for Barcelona to progress in Champions League'
Luis Suarez believes that Barcelona can overturn a four-goal deficit against Paris Saint-Germain and progress to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.Mar 3, 13:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fluis-suarez.JPG "Sexy Luis Suarez in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Luis Suarez: 'Luis Enrique Barcelona exit news surprised players'
Barcelona striker Luis Suarez admits that he and his teammates were surprised by the news of Luis Enrique's impending departure as Blaugrana boss.Mar 3, 13:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger on the touchline during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal players owe themselves a performance'
Arsene Wenger believes that the Arsenal players owe it to themselves to put in a good performance at Liverpool after a disappointing last few weeks.Mar 3, 13:25
France and Real Madrid legend Raymond Kopa dies, aged 85
Raymond Kopa, a former Real Madrid attacking midfielder who became the first French player to win the Ballon d'Or, dies at the age of 85.Mar 3, 13:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Fraheem-sterling_1.JPG "Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling wheels away in celebration after opening the scoring in the Champions League last 16 first leg against AS Monaco at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017")
Raheem Sterling: 'Manchester City want to win FA Cup'
Raheem Sterling admits that Manchester City have their sights on this season's FA Cup following their 5-1 thrashing of Huddersfield Town in their fifth-round replay.Mar 1, 22:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fpep-guardiola.JPG "Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day")
Pep Guardiola praises "best Sergio Aguero ever"
Pep Guardiola believes that Sergio Aguero's current form for Manchester City is 'the best ever'.Mar 1, 22:15
Sergio Aguero: 'I want to make Pep Guardiola happy'
Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero says that he is happy to be at Pep Guardiola's service and reiterates his desire to impress him with his performances on the pitch.Mar 1, 21:57
Aberdeen assistant manager Tony Docherty to link up with Scotland
Aberdeen assistant manager Tony Docherty will join Gordon Strachan's Scotland backroom staff for the March fixtures against Canada and Slovenia.Mar 1, 21:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fluis-enrique.jpg "Barcelona manager Luis Enrique speaks to the media on December 5, 2016")
Luis Enrique to step down as Barcelona manager at end of season
Luis Enrique announces that he will not continue as Barcelona manager next season.Mar 1, 21:09
Phil Jones: 'Jose Mourinho has boosted confidence of all Manchester United players'
Manchester United defender Phil Jones says that Jose Mourinho has given all the players - including those who were frozen out last season - "a lot of confidence".Mar 1, 20:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic_2.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates after scoring during his side's EFL Cup final victory over Southampton at Wembley on February 26, 2017")
Phil Jones praises "terrific" Zlatan Ibrahimovic
Manchester United defender Phil Jones pays tribute to the "terrific" Zlatan Ibrahimovic after helping the club beat Southampton in the EFL Cup final.Mar 1, 20:41
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Roger Federer loses to qualifier Evgeny Donskoy in Dubai
Australian Open champion Roger Federer suffers a shock defeat by Russian qualifier Evgeny Donskoy in the Dubai Championships second round.Mar 1, 20:28
Team News: Four changes for Real Madrid ahead of Las Palmas clash
Zinedine Zidane makes four changes to the Real Madrid starting XI from their 3-2 win over Villarreal as they host Las Palmas in La Liga.Mar 1, 19:47
Freddie Ljungberg leaves Arsenal to take up Wolfsburg coaching role
Wolfsburg confirm that Freddie Ljungberg has left his coaching role at Arsenal's academy to join former Gunners academy manager Andries Jonker at the Bundesliga club.Mar 1, 19:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F31%2Fkrystian-bielik.jpg "Krystian Bielik of Arsenal")
Birmingham City loanee Krystian Bielik impressed by Championship "warriors"
Birmingham City loanee Krystian Bielik admits that the switch from youth football with Arsenal to first-team Championship action has been eye-opening for him.Mar 1, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F08%2Ffabian-delph-manchester-city.jpg "Manchester City's Fabian Delph in action against Huddersfield Town on February 18, 2017")
Team News: Manchester City make four changes ahead of FA Cup replay with Huddersfield Town
Pep Guardiola makes four changes to his Manchester City starting XI ahead of their FA Cup fifth-round home replay with Huddersfield Town.Mar 1, 18:55
David Artell: 'Crewe Alexandra players could end up as milkmen'
Crewe Alexandra boss David Artell warns his players that they could end up "with a job as a milkman" if the club are relegated from the Football League.Mar 1, 18:40
Nottingham Forest duo Joe Worrall, Ryan Yates sign new deals
Nottingham Forest confirm that 20-year-old defender Joe Worrall and 19-year-old midfielder Ryan Yates have signed new contracts at the City Ground.Feb 27, 18:57
Report: Chelsea to hijack AC Milan bid for Villarreal defender Mateo Musacchio
Chelsea are set to muscle in on AC Milan's £21m move for Villarreal and Argentina defender Mateo Musacchio, according to reports.Feb 27, 18:36
Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna charged with violent conduct
The Football Association charges Aston Villa midfielder Leandro Bacuna with violent conduct following his dismissal against Derby County on Saturday.Feb 27, 18:19
Borussia Dortmund midfielder Mario Gotze sidelined with "metabolic disturbances"
Borussia Dortmund announce that they will be without Mario Gotze for the foreseeable future after the discovery of a metabolism disorder.Feb 27, 18:06
Report: Craig Shakespeare in line for long-term Leicester City deal
Craig Shakespeare is reportedly in contention for the Leicester City manager's job on a longer-term basis following Claudio Ranieri's sacking. Feb 27, 17:54
Roger Federer breezes past Benoit Paire in Dubai Open
Roger Federer begins his quest for an eighth title at the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 6-1 6-3 victory over Benoit Paire.Feb 27, 17:35
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