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/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")
Agent: 'Sadio Mane did not turn Tottenham Hotspur down over wage demands'
Bjorn Bemezer, the agent of Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, denies rumours that the player turned down a move to Tottenham Hotspur in the summer due to his wage demands.Feb 13, 12:12
/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")
Jose Mourinho calls on Luke Shaw to show patience at Manchester United
Jose Mourinho admits that Luke Shaw must be patient as the England left-back aims to reclaim a starting place at Manchester United.Feb 13, 11:49
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India seal emphatic 208-run win over Bangladesh
India claim an emphatic 208-run victory over Bangladesh to win the one-off Test at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium on Monday.Feb 13, 11:32
Joe Root succeeds Alastair Cook as new England Test captain
The England and Wales Cricket Board confirms that Joe Root has succeeded Alastair Cook as England's new Test captain.Feb 13, 11:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fgabriel-jesus.jpg "Gabriel Jesus in action for Manchester City on January 21, 2017")
Ronaldinho: 'Gabriel Jesus can become world's best footballer'
Ronaldinho believes that Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus can succeed Lionel Messi and Neymar as the world's best player.Feb 13, 11:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere imbibes during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Jack Wilshere: 'Bournemouth have improved since last Manchester City fixture'
Bournemouth have improved since they last played Manchester City and are better prepared for Monday's fixture at the Vitality Stadium, according to Jack Wilshere.Feb 13, 10:53
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic backs Andy Carroll to earn England recall
West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic believes that Andy Carroll should be handed a recall to the England team.Feb 13, 10:29
Eric Dier: 'Tottenham Hotspur need to improve in all areas'
Eric Dier insists that Tottenham Hotspur have to improve after their hopes of catching Chelsea at the top of the Premier League suffered a blow with defeat at Liverpool.Feb 13, 10:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero sits on the bench during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017")
Pep Guardiola unsure of Sergio Aguero future at Manchester City
Pep Guardiola admits that he cannot say for certain whether Sergio Aguero will remain at Manchester City past the end of the season or not.Feb 13, 09:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic_1.JPG "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic reacts after scoring during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic gives little away on Manchester United future
Zlatan Ibrahimovic claims that "nothing is done" with regards to his Manchester United future, but hints at having fulfilled the criteria needed to extend his contract.Feb 13, 09:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F38%2Fgeorginio-wijnaldum.jpg "Georginio Wijnaldum in action for Liverpool on September 16, 2016")
Georginio Wijnaldum: 'Liverpool not overly reliant on Sadio Mane'
Georginio Wijnaldum insists that Liverpool are not a one-man team and that it would be wrong to place the burden of saving their season on Sadio Mane.Feb 13, 09:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fmesut-ozil.jpg "Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil in action during the Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on November 19, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'Mesut Ozil currently lacking confidence'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger believes that club-record signing Mesut Ozil is lacking confidence at present, missing chances that he would normally score.Feb 13, 09:11
Report: Manchester City interested in Boubacar Kamara, Issa Diop
Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Marseille's Boubacar Kamara and Toulouse's Issa Diop in the summer.Feb 12, 22:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Duncan Ferguson: 'I want Romelu Lukaku to smash my Everton goal record'
Everton coach Duncan Ferguson wants Romelu Lukaku to break his goalscoring record as quickly as possible.Feb 12, 22:30
Report: Chelsea to offer Frank Lampard ambassadorial role
Chelsea want Frank Lampard to become a club ambassador following his retirement from football, according to reports.Feb 12, 22:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fmoussa-dembele_1.JPG "Celtic striker Moussa Dembele shoots during his side's 7-0 defeat to Barcelona in a Champions League match at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016")
Report: Arsenal to make summer move for Celtic star Moussa Dembele
Premier League giants Arsenal are the latest club linked with in-form Celtic and France Under-21 striker Moussa Dembele.Feb 12, 21:55
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United States Tennis Association apologises for singing obsolete "Nazi" Germany anthem
The United States Tennis Association apologises after a version of the German national anthem associated with the Nazi era was sung at a tournament in Hawaii. Feb 12, 21:31
Chris Coleman: 'Leicester City are like dead men walking'
Leicester City are like "dead men walking" in their battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League, according to Chris Coleman.Feb 12, 21:02
Ian Cathro frustrated with Hearts draw against Hibernian in Scottish Cup
Ian Cathro admits to feeling frustrated with Hearts' failure to overcome Edinburgh rivals Hibernian in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.Feb 12, 20:47
Neil Lennon "very pleased" with Hibernian performance in Edinburgh derby
Neil Lennon believes that his Hibernian side played well in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup against Edinburgh rivals Hearts on Sunday.Feb 12, 20:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fbrendan-rodgers_1.jpg "Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Brendan Rodgers: 'I want Celtic to win record 37th Scottish Cup'
Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers is eager to extend the club's record haul of Scottish Cup wins this season by securing the trophy for the 37th time.Feb 12, 20:12
Sean Dyche: 'Burnley are still work in progress'
Sean Dyche believes that Burnley are still a "work in progress" following their 1-1 draw against Premier League leaders Chelsea on Sunday.Feb 12, 19:52
Ben Foster: 'West Bromwich Albion are aiming for 50 points'
West Bromwich Albion are aiming to reach 50 points to ensure a top-half Premier League finish, goalkeeper Ben Foster reveals.Feb 12, 19:30
Graeme Murty: 'Rangers can go all the way in Scottish Cup'
Graeme Murty believes that Rangers can go all the way in the Scottish Cup after beating Greenock Morton 2-1 in the fifth round of the competition. Feb 12, 19:10
Real Madrid confirm Gareth Bale return to training
Real Madrid confirm that Gareth Bale is back in training as he closes in on a return to action following an ankle injury.Feb 12, 15:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fnathan-dyer.jpg "Nathan Dyer in action for Swansea City on November 22, 2014")
Team News: Nathan Dyer in Swansea City starting XI against former loan club Leicester City
Former Leicester City loanee Nathan Dyer replaces Wayne Routledge in the Swansea City starting XI ahead of their Premier League clash against the Foxes.Feb 12, 15:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Jurgen Klopp watches on sternly during the Premier League game between Sunderland and Liverpool on January 2, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp plays down Liverpool title hopes
Jurgen Klopp insists that Liverpool will not "go nuts" about being back in the Premier League title race following their 2-0 win over Tottenham Hotspur.Feb 12, 14:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fzlatan-ibrahimovic.jpg "Manchester United striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic in action during the Premier League clash with Liverpool at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Zlatan Ibrahimovic: 'Manchester United can win three trophies'
Zlatan Ibrahimovic believes that, even if they discount the Premier League title, Manchester United are more than capable of lifting three trophies this season.Feb 12, 14:39
Florentin Pogba looking forward to "dream" of facing brother Paul
Saint-Etienne defender Florentin Pogba describes the prospect of taking on brother and Manchester United star Paul Pogba in a professional football game as a "dream".Feb 12, 14:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fvincent-kompany_1.jpg "Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Vincent Kompany: 'Manchester City are on right track'
Vincent Kompany believes that Manchester City are finally heading in the right direction after rediscovering their best form in recent weeks.Feb 12, 13:54
Report: Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez on Arsenal radar
Arsenal are reportedly interested in appointing Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez as their new head coach once current boss Arsene Wenger leaves the club.Feb 12, 13:39
Fernando Llorente: 'Leicester City clash like a cup final'
Fernando Llorente believes that Swansea's Premier League clash with fellow strugglers Leicester City on Sunday is as important as a cup final.Feb 12, 13:23
Kasper Schmeichel: 'Leicester City players are not panicking'
Kasper Schmeichel insists that Leicester City are not panicking despite the Premier League champions' relegation battle this season.Feb 12, 13:09
Manolo Gabbiadini grabs brace as Southampton put four past Sunderland
Southampton thrash Sunderland 4-0 in Saturday's Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light as Manolo Gabbiadini nets a brace against the Black Cats.Feb 11, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Middlesbrough hold Everton to goalless draw
Middlesbrough's wait for a first Premier League win since mid-December continues as they played out a goalless draw with Everton at the Riverside Stadium on Saturday.Feb 11, 16:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Faitor-karanka_1.JPG "Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on November 5, 2016")
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 0-0 Everton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of the Premier League stalemate between Middlesbrough and Everton at the Riverside Stadium.Feb 11, 14:00
Riyad Mahrez "very confident" of Leicester City survival
Riyad Mahrez says that he and his Leicester City teammates are "very confident" of avoiding relegation from the Premier League come the end of the season.Feb 11, 12:46
Alex Oxlade Chamberlain: 'I apologised to Arsene Wenger for liking sacking tweet'
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain reveals that he has apologised to Arsene Wenger after accidentally liking a tweet last week which called for the Frenchman to be sacked.Feb 11, 12:28
Emmanuel Petit: 'Diego Simeone should take over at Arsenal if Arsene Wenger leaves'
Emmanuel Petit would like to see Diego Simeone appointed as Arsenal manager should Arsene Wenger leave the club in the summer.Feb 11, 12:15
Report: West Ham United keen on Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna
West Ham United are reportedly interested in bringing Manchester City right-back Bacary Sagna to the London Stadium on a free transfer at the end of the season.Feb 11, 12:03
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