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Barcelona hammer Real Murcia to progress in Copa del Rey
Barcelona cruise into the last 16 of the Copa del Rey after a 5-0 win over Real Murcia at Camp Nou on Wednesday night for an 8-0 aggregate scoreline.
Nov 29, 20:20
Anthony Martial in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Jose Mourinho pleased with Anthony Martial performance at Watford
Jose Mourinho is pleased with Anthony Martial's display in Manchester United's win over Watford but believes that the winger is struggling to cope with too many matches.
Nov 29, 19:59
Gabriel Jesus celebrates scoring the second during the Champions League group game between Manchester City and Napoli on October 17, 2017
Team News: Gabriel Jesus, Ilkay Gundogan start as Manchester City host Southampton
Pep Guardiola makes two changes to his Manchester City starting XI ahead of their Premier League home game against Southampton on Wednesday night.
Nov 29, 19:09
Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Team News: Mohamed Salah, Philippe Coutinho on Liverpool bench
Mohamed Salah and Philippe Coutinho drop to the Liverpool bench ahead of their Premier League game away at Stoke City on Wednesday night.
Nov 29, 19:06
Eden Hazard in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017
Team News: Eden Hazard, Cesar Azpilicueta on Chelsea bench ahead of Swansea City clash
Eden Hazard and Cesar Azpilicueta drop to the bench ahead of Chelsea's Premier League meeting with Swansea City at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 29, 18:55
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil during the FA Cup final against Chelsea on May 27, 2017
Team News: Mesut Ozil replaces Alex Iwobi as Arsenal host Huddersfield Town
Mesut Ozil replaces Alex Iwobi in the Arsenal starting XI ahead of their Premier League encounter with Huddersfield Town at the Emirates Stadium.
Nov 29, 18:50
Victor Lindelof in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Jose Mourinho pleased with Victor Lindelof progress
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho praises Victor Lindelof for putting in "another very positive performance" as the Red Devils beat Watford 4-2 at Vicarage Road.
Nov 29, 18:41
Mauricio Pochettino gives instructions during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur on October 28, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino slams slow Tottenham Hotspur start at Leicester City
Mauricio Pochettino is disappointed with his Tottenham Hotspur players for a slow start in their 2-1 Premier League defeat at Leicester City.
Nov 28, 23:03
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho watches on during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Jose Mourinho slams complacent Manchester United after win at Watford
Jose Mourinho is unhappy with his Manchester United players for letting Watford back into the game, despite the Red Devils ultimately winning 4-2.
Nov 28, 22:45
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
Real Madrid through to Copa del Rey last 16 after draw with Fuenlabrada
Real Madrid reach the last 16 of the Copa del Rey after a 2-2 draw with Fuenlabrada on Tuesday night sees Zinedine Zidane's side progress 4-2 on aggregate.
Nov 28, 22:22
Roy Hodgson waves from the Palace dugout ahead of the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Roy Hodgson: 'Crystal Palace draw at Brighton & Hove Albion a fair result'
Roy Hodgson believes that Crystal Palace's goalless draw at Brighton & Hove Albion is a "fair result" and is particularly pleased about keeping a clean sheet.
Nov 28, 22:14
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Newcastle United come from behind to claim draw at West Bromwich Albion
Newcastle United come from two goals down to claim a 2-2 draw against West Bromwich Albion in Tuesday night's Premier League match at The Hawthorns.
Nov 28, 21:55
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
Brighton & Hove Albion, Crystal Palace play out goalless draw
Brighton & Hove Albion and Crystal Palace play out a goalless draw in Tuesday night's Premier League derby at the Amex Stadium.
Nov 28, 21:38
Sean Dyche applauds after the Premier League game between Burnley and Crystal Palace on September 10, 2017
Sean Dyche wants to see tougher sanctions on diving
Burnley manager Sean Dyche urges the Football Association to toughen its rules and punishments relating to diving players even further.
Nov 28, 21:16
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling in action during his side's Premier League clash with Hull City at the Etihad Stadium on Boxing Day
Raheem Sterling: 'Manchester City are killers'
Raheem Sterling describes Manchester City as "killers" as they succeeded in breaking down a resilient Huddersfield Town on Sunday and claiming a 2-1 win.
Nov 28, 21:01
Huddersfield Town manager David Wagner at the FA Cup fifth-round match against Manchester City on February 18, 2017
David Wagner eager to meet "living legend" Arsene Wenger
Huddersfield Town boss David Wagner admits that he is looking forward to pitting his managerial wits against Arsenal manager and "living legend" Arsene Wenger.
Nov 28, 20:49
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David Goodwillie, David Robertson lose appeal against rape ruling
Former Dundee United footballers David Goodwillie and David Robertson lose an appeal against a civil ruling that they raped a woman in 2011.
Nov 28, 20:28
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
Ian Holloway apologises after criticising Queens Park Rangers fans
Queens Park Rangers boss Ian Holloway apologises to supporters after expressing his anger at seeing fans leave Loftus Road before the end of Monday's draw with Brentford.
Nov 28, 20:16
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: Gareth Bale on bench as Real Madrid host Fuenlabrada in Copa del Rey
Gareth Bale returns from injury to make the Real Madrid bench as Zinedine Zidane's charges host third-tier side Fuenlabrada in the Copa del Rey.
Nov 28, 19:51
Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016
Team News: Lionel Messi restored to Barcelona starting XI ahead of Valencia trip
Lionel Messi returns to the Barcelona starting XI after being rested in midweek as Ernesto Valverde's charges take on Valencia at the Mestalla in La Liga.
Nov 26, 18:55
Pep Guardiola watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Pep Guardiola: "The Premier League is so tough"
Pep Guardiola acknowledges the toughness of the Premier League after Manchester City scraped a 2-1 win away at Huddersfield Town on Sunday.
Nov 26, 18:45
David Wagner watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United on August 20, 2017
David Wagner: 'Huddersfield Town unlucky for Manchester City winning goal'
David Wagner is happy with Huddersfield Town's performance in their 2-1 loss to Manchester City but believes that the visitors' winning goal was unlucky for the Terriers.
Nov 26, 18:33
Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Burnley on May 13, 2017
Sean Dyche: 'Late Arsenal penalty was unlikely not to be given'
Sean Dyche suggests that a late penalty decision against Burnley was "unlikely" not to be given as Arsenal claimed a 1-0 win at Turf Moor on Sunday.
Nov 26, 18:17
Interim Toffees boss David Unsworth watches on during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Everton on October 25, 2017
David Unsworth apologises for "unacceptable" Everton second-half display
David Unsworth apologises for what he deemed an "unacceptable" second-half performance from Everton in Sunday's 4-1 Premier League defeat at Southampton.
Nov 26, 17:59
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino praises Dusan Tadic, Charlie Austin and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg
Mauricio Pellegrino singles out Dusan Tadic, Charlie Austin and Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg for praise after the trio helped Southampton claim a 4-1 win over Everton on Sunday.
Nov 26, 17:46
Mauricio Pellegrino watches on helplessly during the EFL Cup game between Southampton and Wolverhampton Wanderers on August 23, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino delighted with Southampton character
Mauricio Pellegrino declares himself satisfied with Southampton's character following their 4-1 Premier League win over Everton at St Mary's on Sunday.
Nov 26, 17:36
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Watford spend £2,000 to help stranded fans get to Newcastle United
Watford are praised after paying a £2,000 taxi bill to rescue stranded fans after their coach broke down en route to Saturday's match at Newcastle United.
Nov 26, 17:19
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers looks nervous on the bench during his side's 7-0 Champions League loss away to Barcelona at the Camp Nou on September 13, 2016
Celtic beat Motherwell to win Scottish League Cup
Celtic win the Scottish League Cup thanks to a 2-0 victory over Motherwell in Sunday's final at Hampden Park.
Nov 26, 16:58
Interim Toffees boss David Unsworth watches on during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Everton on October 25, 2017
David Unsworth: 'Leighton Baines, Michael Keane could face spells on sidelines'
Everton interim manager David Unsworth worries that Leighton Baines and Michael Keane could be sidelined after coming off injured in the 4-1 loss at Southampton.
Nov 26, 16:48
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Penalty decision in Burnley game was correct'
Arsene Wenger believes that referee Lee Mason's decision to award Arsenal a penalty in their 1-0 Premier League win at Burnley was "100%" correct.
Nov 26, 16:38
Laurent Koscielny reacts at the end of the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Laurent Koscielny: 'Arsenal found game against Burnley difficult'
Laurent Koscielny admits that Arsenal found the Premier League game against Burnley "difficult" despite leaving Turf Moor with a 1-0 win on Sunday.
Nov 26, 16:15
Gary Megson pictured on March 1, 2011
Gary Megson: 'I spoke to Tony Pulis shortly before Tottenham Hotspur game'
West Bromwich Albion interim manager Gary Megson reveals that he spoke to former boss Tony Pulis shortly before the Baggies' 1-1 draw at Tottenham Hotspur.
Nov 26, 12:31
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
Chris Coleman hails "good start" as Sunderland win at Burton Albion
Chris Coleman hails his Sunderland players following their 2-0 Championship win at Burton Albion and believes that the struggling Black Cats can build on the result.
Nov 26, 12:17
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
Jonny Evans: 'West Bromwich Albion can build on Tottenham Hotspur draw'
West Bromwich Albion defender Jonny Evans hopes that the 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur can act as a springboard for the team ahead of back-to-back home games.
Nov 26, 12:05
Eddie Howe watches his side go down again during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on October 14, 2017
Eddie Howe happy to see Bournemouth keep third consecutive clean sheet
Eddie Howe is happy to see Bournemouth keep a third clean sheet in a row following their goalless draw at Swansea City on Saturday.
Nov 26, 11:48
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in action during the Champions League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Borussia Dortmund on September 13, 2017
Report: Borussia Dortmund to offload Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January
Borussia Dortmund are looking to sell striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang in January for £54m following a number of disciplinary issues, according to reports.
Nov 26, 11:31
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Wade Ormsby claims first European Tour title with victory at Hong Kong Open
Wade Ormsby wins the Hong Kong Open to claim his first European Tour title at the 264th attempt ahead of Rafa Cabrera Bello.
Nov 26, 11:16
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
Zinedine Zidane hints at January signings for Real Madrid
Zinedine Zidane suggests that Real Madrid could be in the market for new players in January after seeing his side labour to a 3-2 win over Malaga in La Liga.
Nov 26, 11:04
Manchester United winger Anthony Martial in action during the Europa League clash with Saint-Etienne at Old Trafford on February 16, 2017
Report: Real Madrid preparing £80m bid for Manchester United star Anthony Martial
Real Madrid are reportedly preparing a £80m move for Manchester United and France attacker Anthony Martial.
Nov 26, 10:51
Shkodran Mustafi in action for Arsenal on September 10, 2016
Report: Inter Milan to cool Shkodran Mustafi interest until end of season
Inter Milan reportedly decide to put plans for a bid for Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi on hold until the end of the season.
Nov 26, 10:38
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