Dries Mertens in action during the Serie A game between Napoli and Udinese on April 15, 2017
Dries Mertens strike helps Napoli win at Atalanta BC
Napoli extend their lead at the top of the Serie A table to four points courtesy of a 1-0 win at Atalanta BC on Sunday, achieved thanks to a ferocious Dries Mertens strike.
Jan 21, 13:28
Sergio Aguero watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and West Ham United on December 3, 2017
Sergio Aguero plays down hat-trick heroics against Newcastle United
Sergio Aguero plays down his hat-trick exploits in Manchester City's 3-1 win over Newcastle United, insisting that the three points are the most important thing.
Jan 21, 13:21
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
Report: Besiktas defender Dusko Tosic on Everton, Leicester City radar
Everton and Leicester City are believed to be in pole position to sign Besiktas and Serbia defender Dusko Tosic.
Jan 21, 13:12
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
Guillem Balague: 'Javi Gracia will be new Watford manager'
Watford will appoint former Malaga and Rubin Kazan head coach Javi Gracia as their new manager, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
Jan 21, 13:04
Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Report: Liverpool, Inter Milan in talks over Daniel Sturridge move
Liverpool and Inter Milan are believed to be in talks over a prospective move to Italy for out-of-favour Reds striker Daniel Sturridge.
Jan 21, 12:49
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
Robbie Neilson leaves MK Dons by mutual consent
MK Dons confirm that manager Robbie Neilson has left the League One club by mutual consent.
Jan 21, 12:35
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Everton, West Bromwich Albion play out draw in match marred by James McCarthy injury
Everton and West Bromwich Albion play out a 1-1 draw in Saturday's Premier League encounter at Goodison Park.
Jan 20, 16:57
Claude Puel in charge of Leicester City on December 9, 2017
Leicester City up to seventh in table after victory over Watford
Leicester City secure a 2-0 win over Watford in Saturday's Premier League encounter at the King Power Stadium.
Jan 20, 16:52
Everton manager Sam Allardyce at the Premier League match against Chelsea on December 23, 2017
Live Commentary: Everton 1-1 West Bromwich Albion - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's minute-by-minute account of Saturday's Premier League 1-1 draw between Everton and West Bromwich Albion at Goodison Park.
Jan 20, 13:59
Ruben Loftus-Cheek in action during the international friendly between England and Germany on November 10, 2017
Ruben Loftus-Cheek sidelined with "severe" ankle injury
Crystal Palace boss Roy Hodgson admits that Ruben Loftus-Cheek's ankle injury is worse than first feared and could even rule the England midfielder out of the World Cup.
Jan 18, 22:58
Real Madrid's Marco Asensio celebrates scoring during the Champions League final against Juventus on June 3, 2017
Marco Asensio strikes late to help Real Madrid beat Leganes in Copa del Rey first leg
Marco Asensio's late strike helps Real Madrid secure a 1-0 win over Leganes in Thursday night's Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg at the Estadio Municipal de Butarque.
Jan 18, 22:23
Generic image of a locker room
Report: FIFA accuses Chelsea of breaking transfer rules on signings of 25 minors
Chelsea are reportedly accused by FIFA of breaking the rules surrounding the signing of 25 foreign players under the age of 18.
Jan 18, 22:16
Brum boss Steve Cotterill watches on during the Championship game between Birmingham City and Cardiff City on October 13, 2017
Steve Cotterill "more hopeful than confident" of making new signings
Steve Cotterill admits that Birmingham City are "more hopeful than confident" of making new signings in the January transfer window.
Jan 18, 22:00
Gareth Bale in action for Real Madrid in September 2017
Guillem Balague: 'Gareth Bale likely to remain at Real Madrid'
Gareth Bale will stay at Real Madrid despite speculation linking the 28-year-old with a departure from the Bernabeu, according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague.
Jan 18, 21:47
Alan Pardew in charge of West Bromwich Albion on December 17, 2017
Alan Pardew: 'Football is losing the plot due to state of transfer market'
West Bromwich Albion boss Alan Pardew believes that football is "losing the plot" due to the current state of the transfer market.
Jan 18, 21:35
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch applauds the fans after being taken off during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016
Report: Chelsea interested in Stoke City forward Peter Crouch
Stoke City striker Peter Crouch is believed to be a transfer target for reigning Premier League champions Chelsea.
Jan 18, 21:16
David de Gea suffers with a back injury during the Premier League game between Everton and Manchester United on January 1, 2018
David de Gea tight-lipped on Manchester United contract speculation
David de Gea refuses to discuss speculation that he could soon sign a new Manchester United deal, but insists that he is happy with playing for a "very special" club.
Jan 18, 21:05
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock chats to assistant Kevin Blackwell in October 2017
Neil Warnock: 'Sheffield Wednesday always my biggest game of season'
Cardiff City manager and boyhood Sheffield United fan Neil Warnock admits that Sheffield Wednesday away is always his biggest game of the season.
Jan 18, 20:50
Richarlison in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Report: Watford star Richarlison to consider future in summer
Watford striker Richarlison will consider his future at the end of the season with Arsenal and Chelsea believed to be interested in the Brazilian, according to reports.
Jan 18, 20:33
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
Jonathan Walters out for up to eight weeks following surgery
Burnley striker Jonathan Walters is facing up to eight weeks on the sidelines after undergoing minor knee surgery.
Jan 18, 20:19
Tom Heaton in action for Burnley in October 2016
Burnley goalkeeper Tom Heaton back in light training
Burnley goalkeeper and captain Tom Heaton is back in training as he continues his recovery from shoulder surgery.
Jan 18, 20:08
Manchester United's Axel Tuanzebe holds off Southampton's Steven Davis on May 17, 2017
Luke Shaw praises "unbelievable" Axel Tuanzebe
Luke Shaw describes Manchester United teammate Axel Tuanzebe as "unbelievable" and believes that the defender has the potential to reach the top.
Jan 18, 19:52
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
Report: Swansea City, Napoli fighting over Ajax winger Amin Younes
Swansea City are hoping to sign Ajax winger Amin Younes in January but Serie A giants Napoli are also in the running for the 24-year-old's services, according to reports.
Jan 18, 19:40
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock chats to assistant Kevin Blackwell in October 2017
Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock relishing FA Cup tie with Manchester City
Neil Warnock is relishing the prospect of playing "the best team in the world" when Manchester City visit Cardiff City in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
Jan 16, 23:02
Kelechi Iheanacho in action for Leicester City on September 9, 2017
Kelechi Iheanacho scores first VAR goal in English football
Leicester City's Kelechi Iheanacho becomes the first player to score a VAR goal in English football following his strike in the 2-0 FA Cup win over Fleetwood Town.
Jan 16, 22:50
Jose Mourinho watches on during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Manchester United on August 19, 2017
Report: Manchester United, Jose Mourinho close to agreement over new contract
Manchester United are close to reaching an agreement with manager Jose Mourinho over a new contract, according to reports.
Jan 16, 22:24
AS Monaco manager Leonardo Jardim watches on during his side's Champions League last 16 first leg with Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on February 21, 2017
Radamel Falcao scores in injury time to help Monaco draw with Nice
Radamel Falcao scores a 92nd-minute equaliser as Monaco secure a 2-2 draw against Nice in Tuesday night's Ligue 1 encounter at the Stade Louis II.
Jan 16, 21:56
Kelechi Iheanacho in action for Leicester City on September 9, 2017
FA Cup roundup: Leicester City see off Fleetwood Town to reach fourth round
Leicester City reach the fourth round of the FA Cup after a 2-0 win over League One outfit Fleetwood Town in Tuesday night's third-round replay at the King Power Stadium.
Jan 16, 21:44
Sean Dyche lets it all out during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Burnley on December 30, 2017
Soren Andersen: 'Sean Dyche ate worms in training'
Sean Dyche has a gravelly voice because he used to enjoy eating worms in training, according to former Bristol City teammate Soren Andersen.
Jan 16, 21:22
A general shot of the corner flag at the Etihad Stadium prior to Manchester City's Premier League clash with Middlesbrough on November 5, 2016
Report: Manchester City keen on Paris Saint-Germain teenager Claudio Gomes
Manchester City are reportedly interested in signing Paris Saint-Germain academy midfielder and France Under-18 captain Claudio Gomes.
Jan 16, 21:08
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
Report: Emiliano Sala rejects Brighton & Hove Albion offer to stay with Nantes
Nantes striker Emiliano Sala reportedly turns down interest from Brighton & Hove Albion to commit his future to the Ligue 1 club.
Jan 16, 20:54
Barcelona forward Luis Suarez proudly holds aloft his Golden Boot prior to his side's La Liga clash with Granada on October 29, 2016
Luis Suarez: 'I cried when finding out Barcelona still wanted me'
Luis Suarez says he cried with happiness when finding out that Barcelona still wanted to sign him in 2014 despite his four-month ban for biting Giorgio Chiellini.
Jan 16, 20:41
Mauro Icardi in action for Inter Milan in September 2017
Report: Real Madrid renew interest in Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi
Real Madrid are believed to have renewed their interest in Inter Milan captain Mauro Icardi and are hoping to strike a deal for the Argentine in January.
Jan 16, 20:23
Cameron Jerome in action for Norwich City in March 2016
Derby County sign Cameron Jerome from Norwich City
Derby County announce the signing of Cameron Jerome from fellow Championship side Norwich City on a one-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.
Jan 16, 20:09
Newcastle chairman Mike Ashley pictured in November 2014
Report: Mike Ashley, Amanda Staveley end Newcastle United takeover talks
Talks between Mike Ashley and Amanda Staveley's PCP Partners over a potential takeover of Newcastle United are reported to have come to an end for the time being.
Jan 16, 19:57
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
Report: Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Huddersfield Town keen on Samuel Bastien
Aston Villa, Bournemouth and Huddersfield Town are believed to be interested in Chievo and Belgium Under-21 midfielder Samuel Bastien.
Jan 16, 19:41
Cristiano Ronaldo is stunned during the Champions League group game between Tottenham Hotspur and Real Madrid on November 1, 2017
Guillem Balague: 'Real Madrid willing to let Cristiano Ronaldo leave'
Real Madrid are happy to let Cristiano Ronaldo depart the Bernabeu but there are doubts over Manchester United's interest in the player, according to Guillem Balague.
Jan 16, 19:29
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
Cameron Borthwick-Jackson back at Manchester United from Leeds United loan spell
Leeds United confirm that left-back Cameron Borthwick-Jackson is back at Manchester United after his loan spell at Elland Road was cut short by the Championship club.
Jan 16, 19:11
Richarlison in action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Report: Arsenal, Chelsea chasing Watford star Richarlison
Arsenal and Chelsea are reportedly interested in adding Watford attacker Richarlison to their ranks.
Jan 14, 19:30
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
Borussia Dortmund held to goalless draw by Wolfsburg
Borussia Dortmund and Wolfsburg play out a goalless draw in Sunday's Bundesliga encounter at the Westfalenstadion.
Jan 14, 18:54
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