Fulham striker Dimitar Berbatov celebrates the first PL goal of 2013, following his goal against West Brom on January 1, 2013
Team News: Martin Jol names strong Fulham side
Fulham boss Martin Jol names an unchanged XI for this afternoon's FA Cup tie at home to Blackpool.
Jan 5, 14:44
Everton manager David Moyes stares ferociously on December 22, 2012
David Moyes warns against FA Cup complacency
Everton boss David Moyes sends a warning to his players that Cheltenham Town will fancy their chances of causing an FA Cup upset on Monday night.
Jan 5, 14:11
Ray Stubbs
Interview: Ray Stubbs: Lakeside preview
Sports Mole catches up with ESPN presenter Ray Stubbs to preview the 2013 BDO World Darts Championship, which kicks off at the Lakeside on Saturday.
Jan 4, 17:10
Russia's Alexander Kokorin playing for Russia in Euro 2012 on June 8, 2012
'Gay football couple' make headlines in Russia
Russian top-flight players Alexander Kokorin and Pavel Mamaev post intimate holiday photos online, leading to headlines across Eastern Europe.
Jan 2, 02:02
Wilfried Zaha
Arsenal cool Wilfried Zaha?
Arsenal reportedly take a step back in the race for Wilfried Zaha because they are close to persuading Theo Walcott to sign a new deal in North London.
Jan 2, 01:45
Simon Church
Millwall launch Simon Church bid
Millwall have made an offer to Reading for Welsh striker Simon Church, according to reports.
Jan 2, 01:28
Davide Santon
Davide Santon wants January additions
Newcastle United defender Davide Santon calls for the club to strengthen quickly in January to help the Toon avoid a relegation battle.
Jan 2, 01:11
Marko Marin
Marko Marin rules out Germany return
Marko Marin insists that the low-key start to his Chelsea career has not persuaded him to seek a return to the Bundesliga in January.
Jan 2, 00:58
Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring for Everton
David Moyes wants more mature Marouane Fellaini
Everton boss David Moyes wants Marouane Fellaini to follow the example set by Lionel Messi to avoid missing any more matches through suspension.
Jan 2, 00:45
Phil Taylor
Phil Taylor hails crowd impact
Phil Taylor insists that the support of a packed Alexandra Palace helped him turn the tide at 4-2 down to beat Michael van Gerwen and claim a 16th world title on Tuesday night.
Jan 2, 00:27
Rickie Lambert
West Ham United bid for Rickie Lambert?
West Ham United have an initial approach for Southampton striker Rickie Lambert rejected by the South Coast club.
Jan 2, 00:10
Leandro Damiao
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Leandro Damiao fits our profile'
Andre Villas-Boas admits that Tottenham Hotspur remain interested in Brazil striker Leandro Damiao.
Jan 1, 23:55
David Hasselhoff on August 20, 2012
David Hasselhoff joins Manchester City celebrations
Baywatch and Knight Rider star David Hasselhoff joins Manchester City's celebrations following their 3-0 success against Stoke City this afternoon.
Jan 1, 23:42
Iker Casillas
Iker Casillas vows to regain place
Iker Casillas insists his number one target is to regain a place in Real Madrid's starting XI after being dropped by Jose Mourinho for the trip to Malaga last time out.
Jan 1, 23:24
Alexandre Pato
Alexandre Pato's agent confirms Corinthians move
Alexandre Pato will hold a meeting with AC Milan tomorrow to finalise a move to Brazilian club Corinthians, according to the player's agent.
Jan 1, 23:10
Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013
Sir Alex Ferguson lauds "exceptional" Robin van Persie
Sir Alex Ferguson believes that Robin van Persie has added a killer instinct for Manchester United after watching the Dutchman score twice against Wigan Athletic this afternoon.
Jan 1, 17:59
Swansea City manager Michael Laudrup during the match against Fulham on December 29, 2012
Michael Laudrup relieved with late point
Michael Laudrup believes that Swansea City came close to losing a game they should have wrapped up in the first half following a topsy-turvy 2-2 draw with Aston Villa this afternoon.
Jan 1, 17:45
Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Paul Lambert hails "big point"
Paul Lambert insists that his Aston Villa players deserve credit for drawing 2-2 with Swansea City this afternoon, despite conceding a late equaliser at the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 1, 17:28
Theo Walcott with the match ball at the end of the match after scoring a hat trick against Newcastle on December 29, 2012
Team News: Arsenal name unchanged XI to play Southampton
Arsene Wenger sticks with the side that recorded a 7-3 win over Newcastle United for this evening's trip to Southampton.
Jan 1, 17:13
Tommy Rowe on March 27, 2012
Tommy Rowe gets late Peterborough United winner
Tommy Rowe scores a winner four minutes from time for Peterborough United to deny managerless Barnsley a precious point at London Road.
Jan 1, 16:55
Wayne Bridge
Brighton & Hove Albion cruise past Ipswich Town
Brighton & Hove Albion earn an eye-catching 3-0 win at Ipswich Town with a dominant display at Portman Road.
Jan 1, 16:54
Rovers' Ruben Rochina celebrates his goal against Forest on January 1, 2013
Blackburn Rovers dominate Nottingham Forest
Blackburn Rovers score three second-half goals to keep Alex McLeish winless after two matches in charge of Nottingham Forest.
Jan 1, 16:53
Peterborough United's Michael Bostwick on September 1, 2012
Half-Time Report: Michael Bostwick edges Peterborough United ahead
Michael Bostwick scores a free kick on the half hour to put Peterborough United ahead against Barnsley at the break.
Jan 1, 15:58
Ewood Park
Half-Time Report: Nottingham Forest all square at Ewood Park
Nottingham Forest make a solid start against Blackburn Rovers and head into the break all square at Ewood Park.
Jan 1, 15:51
Dean Hammond celebrates scoring for Brighton on November  27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Dean Hammond puts Brighton ahead
Dean Hammond's first-half header and a neat finish from Craig Mackail-Smith have Brighton ahead at Ipswich at the interval.
Jan 1, 15:50
Man Utd striker Robin Van Persie celebrates his goal against Wigan on January 1, 2013
Half-Time Report: Javier Hernandez, Robin van Persie put Manchester United ahead
Javier Hernandez breaks the deadlock to give Manchester United the lead against Wigan Athletic at the interval, with Robin van Persie doubling their advantage with a curling strike.
Jan 1, 15:47
Swansea forward Michu celebrates his goal against Manchester United on December 23, 2012
Team News: Michu returns for Swansea City
Michu and Michel Vorm are back for Swansea City as Michael Laudrup makes five changes for this afternoon's match against Aston Villa.
Jan 1, 14:53
Gylfi Sigurdsson
Team News: Gylfi Sigurdsson starts for Tottenham Hotspur
Spurs choose to replace the suspended Gareth Bale with Gylfi Sigurdsson in one of two changes for this afternoon's clash with Reading.
Jan 1, 14:34
Ipswich manager Mick McCarthy gives his side the thumbs-up
Team News: Nigel Reo-Coker starts for Ipswich Town
Ipswich Town hand Nigel Reo-Coker a start for this afternoon's match against Brighton & Hove Albion.
Jan 1, 14:21
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton on the touchline during the match against Sunderland on December 2, 2012
Chris Hughton annoyed by poor defending
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton admits that poor defending undermined his side's spirited display against Manchester City.
Dec 29, 17:58
Robin Van Persie celebrates after scoring his team's second goal on December 29, 2012
Sir Alex Fergson lauds Robin van Persie, Paul Scholes impact
Sir Alex Ferguson declares that the impact of Robin van Persie and Paul Scholes in this afternoon's 2-0 win over West Bromwich Albion proved decisive.
Dec 29, 17:40
Man City boss Roberto Mancini against Newcastle on December 15, 2012
Roberto Mancini hails Manchester City response
Roberto Mancini believes that Manchester City's 4-3 win at Norwich City proves that they are capable of staying alive in the title race.
Dec 29, 17:23
Laurent Koscielny
Team News: Theo Walcott stays central, Laurent Koscielny starts
Laurent Koscielny starts in place of the ill Per Mertesacker in Arsenal's only change for this evening's match against Newcastle United.
Dec 29, 17:10
Niall McGinn scores for Northern Ireland
SPL roundup: Hibs stun Celtic, Niall McGinn nets a hat-trick
Aberdeen and Hibernian claim victories in this afternoon's Scottish Premier League matches, while Motherwell came from two goals down to draw with Kilmarnock.
Dec 29, 16:55
Hibernian's Leigh Griffiths celebrates after scoring the opener against Celtic on December 29, 2012
Celtic stunned by Hibernian
Leigh Griffiths scores the only goal after nine minutes as Hiberbian condemn Celtic to their fourth league defeat of the season.
Dec 29, 16:52
Novak Djokovic moments after winning the World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi on December 29, 2012
Novak Djokovic fightback denies Nicolas Almagro
Novak Djokovic comes from a set down to beat Nicolas Almagro and claim his first title of the season at the World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi.
Dec 29, 16:08
Huddersfield boss Simon Grayson on November 24, 2012
Simon Grayson baffled by "staggering" referee's error
Huddersfield Town boss Simon Grayson blasts Mike Russell after the referee failed to send off Sheffield Wednesday winger Jeremy Helan this afternoon, despite booking him twice.
Dec 29, 15:54
Andre Villas-Boas barks at his Spurs players on November 17, 2012
Andre Villas-Boas blasts ref for Gareth Bale ban
Andre Villas-Boas believes that Tottenham Hotspur winger Gareth Bale is being persecuted after picking up a third caution of the campaign for diving.
Dec 29, 15:35
A frustrated Gareth Bale
Gareth Bale bemused by diving criticsm
Spurs winger Gareth Bale insists that he does not dive despite picking up his third booking for simulation so far this season at Sunderland this afternoon.
Dec 29, 15:23
Celtic manager Neil Lennon on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Team News: Neil Lennon makes three changes
Celtic boss Neil Lennon brings Mikael Lustig, Lassad Nouioui and Thomas Rogne into the starting XI to face Hibernian this afternoon.
Dec 29, 14:59
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