Sam Allardyce watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Leicester City on April 15, 2017
Sam Allardyce: 'Return to football management not on agenda'
Sam Allardyce insists that a return to football management is not on his agenda at present amid reports linking the veteran coach to West Bromwich Albion.
Nov 26, 10:20
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: Newcastle United eager to sign Luke Shaw on loan
Newcastle United are reportedly eager to make a loan move for out-of-favour Manchester United left-back Luke Shaw in January.
Nov 26, 10:07
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Australia on verge of victory over England in first Ashes Test
England are on the brink of losing the first Ashes Test after Australia dominated the fourth day at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Nov 26, 09:52
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: Jose Mourinho in talks with Raphael Varane over Manchester United move
Real Madrid defender Raphael Varane is considering a potential move to Manchester United following talks with Jose Mourinho, according to reports.
Nov 26, 09:35
Thomas Lemar and Jesus Navas during the Champions League match between AS Monaco and Manchester City on February 21, 2017
Report: Arsenal to launch fresh bid for Monaco star Thomas Lemar
Arsenal decide to launch a fresh bid for Monaco winger Thomas Lemar in January, according to reports.
Nov 26, 09:19
Wilfried Bony and Harry Arter in action during the Premier League game between Swansea City and Bournemouth on November 25, 2017
Swansea City, Bournemouth play out stalemate
Swansea City and Bournemouth play out a goalless draw in Saturday's Premier League encounter at the Liberty Stadium.
Nov 25, 17:04
Rafael Benitez squats and barks during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Newcastle United on November 18, 2017
Newcastle United lose fourth game in a row as Watford win convincingly
Newcastle United fall to a fourth defeat in a row as Watford clinch a 3-0 win in Saturday's Premier League encounter at St James' Park.
Nov 25, 17:00
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
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 0-3 Watford - as it happened
Sports Mole's blow-by-blow coverage of Watford's 3-0 win over Newcastle United in Saturday's Premier League clash at St James' Park.
Nov 25, 14:00
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: 'Jack Rodwell must take it upon himself to turn career around'
Sunderland manager Chris Coleman insists that Jack Rodwell must take it upon himself to turn his career around at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 25, 12:31
Manchester City attacker Bernardo Silva in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton on August 21, 2017
Report: Barcelona interested in Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva
Barcelona are reportedly viewing Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva as a potential transfer target should their pursuit of Philippe Coutinho prove unsuccessful.
Nov 25, 12:20
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew looks on during his side's 1-1 draw with Everton at Goodison Park on September 30, 2016
Report: Alan Pardew in advanced talks for West Bromwich Albion manager job
Alan Pardew is set to be named the new West Bromwich Albion manager and could start work as early as Monday, according to a report.
Nov 25, 12:03
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017
Lionel Messi signs new Barcelona contract
Barcelona confirm that club talisman Lionel Messi has signed a new contract which will tie him to Camp Nou until 2021.
Nov 25, 11:35
David Moyes watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Sunderland on February 25, 2017
David Moyes: 'We need West Ham United fans to get behind team'
David Moyes wants West Ham United fanbase to continue getting "right behind the team" and help the Hammers climb up the Premier League table.
Nov 25, 11:32
Kevin De Bruyne celebrates opening the scoring during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on November 5, 2017
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Manchester City can win everything'
Kevin De Bruyne believes that Manchester City can compete for "everything" this season although he acknowledges that fighting on four fronts is difficult.
Nov 25, 11:21
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
Ander Herrera: 'Manchester United must win all home games'
Ander Herrera stresses that Manchester United cannot afford any slip-ups at Old Trafford if they are to have a chance of winning the Premier League this season.
Nov 25, 10:59
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
Dele Alli: 'Mauricio Pochettino has been massive for me'
Dele Alli states that Mauricio Pochettino has been "massive" for him at Tottenham Hotspur and admits that the whole team have put their entire trust in the manager.
Nov 25, 10:52
Davinson Sanchez in a Tottenham Hotspur kit during his side's Premier League clash with Huddersfield Town
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Davinson Sanchez can become one of best centre-backs in world'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino believes that summer signing Davinson Sanchez can become one of the best centre-backs in the world.
Nov 25, 10:44
Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Jose Mourinho: 'Henrikh Mkhitaryan was disappearing from games'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reveals that Henrikh Mkhitaryan has been dropped from the first-team setup because the playmaker was "disappearing" in games.
Nov 25, 10:31
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
Rafael Benitez: 'Takeover talk should not cast doubt on my job'
Rafael Benitez does not believe that the uncertainty regarding ongoing talks over a proposed takeover at Newcastle United will cast doubt over his managerial position.
Nov 25, 10:17
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England face Ashes battle after Steve Smith century gives Australia control
Australia take control of the first Ashes Test thanks to captain Steve Smith's century and two late England wickets on day three at The Gabba in Brisbane.
Nov 25, 10:11
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Europa League group game between Arsenal and Red Star Belgrade on November 2, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Mesut Ozil has not agreed terms with Barcelona'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger refutes speculation suggesting that Mesut Ozil has already agreed a move to Barcelona when his contract expires at the Emirates Stadium.
Nov 25, 09:40
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: 'Gareth Bale remains important player for Real Madrid'
Zinedine Zidane insists that Gareth Bale remains an "important" player for Real Madrid amid reported interest from Manchester United.
Nov 25, 09:29
Manchester United midfielder Michael Carrick in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford on October 26, 2016
Michael Carrick: 'I underwent procedure to cure irregular heart rhythm'
Manchester United captain Michael Carrick reveals that he had been suffering with an "irregular heart rhythm" but has had a procedure to resolve the issue.
Nov 25, 09:11
Interim Toffees boss David Unsworth watches on during the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Everton on October 25, 2017
David Unsworth: 'Everton players lacked pride and effort'
Everton interim manager David Unsworth accuses his players of failing to "play with pride and effort" as they were beaten 5-1 by Atalanta BC in the Europa League.
Nov 23, 22:57
A dejected Wayne Rooney during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Everton on August 27, 2017
Wayne Rooney: 'Defeat is very disappointing and upsetting'
Wayne Rooney rues Everton's "disappointing and upsetting" 5-1 home defeat at the hands of Atalanta BC in the Europa League on Thursday night.
Nov 23, 22:43
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
Europa League roundup: Ostersunds make history by reaching knockout stages
Swedish side Ostersunds qualify for the knockout stages of a European competition for the first time in their history thanks to a 2-0 Europa League win over Zorya Luhansk.
Nov 23, 22:28
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
Neil Warnock: 'Premier League not my cup of tea'
Neil Warnock dislikes being a manager in the Premier League and suggests that he may consider leaving Cardiff City should they earn promotion from the Championship.
Nov 23, 22:08
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
Oliver Mintzlaff: 'Ralf Rangnick to extend RB Leipzig contract'
RB Leipzig chief executive Oliver Mintzlaff claims that Ralf Rangnick is to extend his contract as the club's sporting director this week.
Nov 23, 21:51
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
Arsene Wenger: 'Danny Welbeck in good shape'
Arsene Wenger insists that Danny Welbeck is in "good shape" and that his half-time substitution in Arsenal's 1-0 Europa League defeat at FC Koln was planned.
Nov 23, 21:33
Arsene Wenger watches on during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on October 22, 2017
Arsene Wenger: 'Arsenal lacked accuracy and finishing'
Arsene Wenger is unhappy with Arsenal's wastefulness in front of goal as the Gunners fell to a 1-0 defeat in their Europa League clash at FC Koln on Thursday night.
Nov 23, 21:18
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: Slaven Bilic turns down West Bromwich Albion job
Former West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic reportedly turns down an approach from West Bromwich Albion to replace Tony Pulis as first-team manager.
Nov 23, 21:03
Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017
Philippe Coutinho: 'Liverpool have to stay awake'
Philippe Coutinho insists that Liverpool "have to stay awake all the time" following their second-half collapse in Tuesday night's 3-3 draw at Sevilla.
Nov 23, 20:43
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
Gareth McAuley: 'West Bromwich Albion are in a difficult place'
Gareth McAuley recognises that West Bromwich Albion are currently "in a difficult place" and understands the struggling Premier League club's decision to sack Tony Pulis.
Nov 23, 20:27
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
England fall below Italy in FIFA world rankings
England fall one place below Italy in FIFA's latest world rankings despite the Azzurri having failed to reach the World Cup for the first time since 1958.
Nov 23, 20:11
Roy Hodgson inexplicably gives the thumbs-up during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Roy Hodgson hints at Crystal Palace signing new goalkeeper in January
Roy Hodgson suggests that Crystal Palace will look to sign a new goalkeeper in the January transfer window.
Nov 23, 19:58
Roy Hodgson is having a mare during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Roy Hodgson: 'Crystal Palace need more than a wave of the magic wand'
Roy Hodgson believes that Crystal Palace will need more than "a wave of the magic wand" to climb off the foot of the Premier League table.
Nov 23, 19:41
A general view of Goodison Park at night
Everton lease land at Bramley Moore Dock for proposed new stadium
Everton confirm the signing of an agreement to lease land on Bramley Moore Dock with a view to constructing a new 50,000-seater stadium on the site.
Nov 23, 19:28
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
Duncan Watmore out for "long" time after undergoing knee surgery
Sunderland manager Chris Coleman confirms that Duncan Watmore faces a long spell on the sidelines after undergoing knee surgery and will "probably" not play this season.
Nov 23, 19:08
Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Arsenal and PSG on November 23, 2016
Paris Saint-Germain run riot against Celtic
Celtic succumb to a humbling 7-1 defeat at the hands of Paris Saint-Germain in Wednesday night's Champions League clash at the Parc des Princes.
Nov 22, 21:43
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
Wolverhampton Wanderers thrash Leeds United to go four points clear at top of table
Wolverhampton Wanderers go four points clear at the top of the Championship table thanks to a dominant 4-1 win over Leeds United at Molineux.
Nov 22, 21:42
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