Arsene Wenger
Arsene Wenger: 'Premier League dominance under threat'
Arsene Wenger admits that the Premier League's perennial claim to be the best league in Europe is under genuine threat following mixed performances in the Champions League.
Dec 7, 05:57
Alastair Cook
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott bat through to lunch
Alastair Cook and Jonathan Trott take their partnership past a century as England steady the ship to reach 296-1 at lunch on day three on the third Test.
Dec 7, 05:35
Brendon McCullum
Brendon McCullum replaces Ross Taylor as New Zealand captain
Ross Taylor rejects the chance to stay on as New Zealand Test captain, leading to Brendon McCullum being made Black Caps skipper across all three forms of the game.
Dec 7, 05:14
Patrice Evra celebrates scoring United's second
Paris Saint-Germain target Patrice Evra
Paris Saint-Germain want to sign a left-back in January and have made Manchester United defender Patrice Evra their number one target, according to reports.
Dec 7, 04:58
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill struggles to explain poor form
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits that he can't find a reason for the team's poor form but expects the players to turn things round quickly.
Dec 7, 04:44
Maicon congratulates James Milner after scoring his team's second goal against Wigan on November 28, 2012
Maicon excited about Manchester derby debut
Manchester City defender Maicon admits that victory over local rivals can help shape a team's season.
Dec 7, 04:23
Floyd Mayweather Jnr
Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to fight twice in 2013
Floyd Mayweather Jr. will return to the ring in May next year before a second 2013 fight in September, according to his advisers.
Dec 7, 04:07
West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke during the match against Stoke City on December 1, 2012
Steve Clarke stunned by Arsene Wenger criticism
West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke believes that Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger should command greater respect in the English game.
Dec 7, 03:51
Robin Van Persie, Rafael Da Silva
Rafael desperate to beat Manchester City
Manchester United defender Rafael believes that the pain of losing out to Manchester City last season will drive them on to put things right in Sunday's derby.
Dec 7, 03:36
Didier Drogba
Juan Mata admits Chelsea miss Didier Drogba
Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata admits that Didier Drogba has proved irreplaceable at Stamford Bridge since leaving last summer.
Dec 7, 03:16
Tottenham Hotspur manager Andre Villas-Boas on the touchline on December 6, 2012
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Chelsea draw destiny'
Andre Villas-Boas believes that Chelsea do not deserve their place in the Europa League but admits that it is destiny for Tottenham Hotspur to draw their London rivals.
Dec 7, 02:58
Bradley Wiggins wins the Tour De France on July 22, 2012
Bradley Wiggins, Jessica Ennis win at British Sports Awards
Bradley Wiggins and Jessica Ennis are named British sportsman and woman of the year at the SJA British Sports Awards, held at the Tower of London on Thursday.
Dec 7, 02:45
Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain signals to be subbed
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain wins international newcomer award
Arsenal teenager Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is voted best international newcomer at the SJA British Sports Awards on Thursday.
Dec 7, 02:28
Mark Schwarzer celebrates as Mikel Arteta looks distraught
Mikel Arteta reveals Arsenal squad's frustations
Mikel Arteta insists that his Arsenal teammates are working tirelessly to turn round a poor run of form and are desperate to improve their lowly league position.
Dec 7, 02:13
Alistair Cook
England reach lunch without loss
England go into lunch on 22 without loss after bowling India all out for 316 early on day two of the third Test in Kolkata.
Dec 6, 05:57
Jamie Carragher
Jamie Carragher suggests Champions League changes
Jamie Carragher believes that creating a 16-team group stage would help freshen up the Champions League rather than expanding the competition to include 64 clubs.
Dec 6, 05:40
Andre Ward in the ring on September 9, 2012
Andre Ward injures shoulder, Kelly Pavlik fight postponed
Super middleweight king Andre Ward is forced to postpone a January title defence against Kelly Pavlik with a shoulder injury.
Dec 6, 05:22
Jose Enrique celebrates with Liverpool teammates on November 17, 2012
Jose Enrique desperate to stay in Europa League
Jose Enrique thinks that Liverpool are privileged to play in the Europa League and must give everything to stay in the competition against Udinese.
Dec 6, 05:09
Eamonn O'Kane smiles after a fight on October 13, 2010
Eamonn O'Kane ready to seize "great opportunity"
Irish standout Eamonn O'Kane insists that he is ready to take his chance and beat John Ryder in a clash between unbeaten British middleweights at the London Olympia this weekend.
Dec 6, 04:51
John Ryder in the ring on May 26, 2012
John Ryder relishing "risk-reward" fight with Eamonn O'Kane
John Ryder insists that he will end Eamonn O'Kane's unbeaten record when the promising middleweights clash at the London Olympia this weekend.
Dec 6, 04:37
Monty Panesar
England dismiss India for 316
England take three wickets early on day two of the third Test to reduce India to 316 all out.
Dec 6, 04:34
Wayne Rooney and Joleon Lescott
Joleon Lescott backs Manchester City to respond
Joleon Lescott doesn't expect Manchester City to suffer a hangover from their Champions League defeat in midweek when they host Manchester United on Sunday.
Dec 6, 03:59
Kyle Walker and James McCarthy
Kyle Walker praises Andre Villas-Boas
Kyle Walker believes that Andre Villas-Boas has had a positive impact during his short time as Tottenham Hotspur manager due to to his quiet, measured approach.
Dec 6, 03:42
Thierry Henry
Arsene Wenger wants Thierry Henry until May?
Arsene Wenger hopes to persuade Thierry Henry to extend his third Arsenal spell until the end of the season, according to reports.
Dec 6, 03:27
Marouane Fellaini celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Marouane Fellaini courted by Zenit St. Petersburg
Big-spending Russian giants Zenit St. Petersburg are reportedly considering a swoop for Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini.
Dec 6, 03:12
Bayern Munich head coach Jupp Heynckes during the match against Freiburg on November 28, 2012
Jupp Heynckes proud of "determined" Bayern Munich
Bayern Munich manager Jupp Heynckes insists that his side will be pleased they secured top spot in their Champions League group when the draw for the last 16 is made next week.
Dec 6, 02:58
Barca star Lionel Messi is stretchered off injured on December 5, 2012
Carles Puyol waits for news on Lionel Messi
Carles Puyol admits that he is anxious to hear more about the extent of Lionel Messi's injury, after the forward was stretchered off during Barcelona's Champions League match against Benfica.
Dec 6, 02:42
Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim on the touchline on December 5, 2012
Fatih Terim: 'Galatasaray will improve'
Galatasaray manager Fatih Terim believes that his team are capable of further improvement after qualifying for the Champions League knockout stages for the first time in 11 years.
Dec 6, 02:29
Tomas Rosicky
Tomas Rosicky desperate to make positive impact
Tomas Rosicky admits that he feels under pressure to make an instant impact after returning from injury against Olympiacos on Tuesday.
Dec 6, 02:13
Gary Cahill celebrates scoring Chelsea's second
Gary Cahill admits Champions League exit is damaging
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill admits that the club's efforts in the Champions League this season have been way below the required standard after the holders crashed out in the group stages.
Dec 5, 22:58
Fabio Quagliarella is mobbed by team-mates after scoring versus Chelsea on November 20, 2012
Leonardo Bonucci lauds victory over Shakhtar Donetsk
Juventus defender Leonardo Bonucci believes that the spirit in the squad makes the Italian champions a team to avoid in the Champions League last 16.
Dec 5, 22:40
Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez on the touchline on December 5, 2012
Rafael Benitez pleased with Chelsea response despite exit
Rafael Benitez believes that Chelsea will rally from their Champions League exit if they can repeat their performance against Nordsjaelland in the Premier League.
Dec 5, 22:22
Petr Cech
Petr Cech reeling from Champions League exit
Petr Cech admits that a crushing 6-1 victory over Nordsjaelland came as scant consolation after Chelsea were eliminated from the Champions League.
Dec 5, 22:03
Galatasaray's Burak Yilmaz scores against Braga on December 5, 2012
Galatasaray qualify with late win over Braga
Galatasaray score twice in the second half to squeeze past Braga and pip Cluj into the Champions League last 16.
Dec 5, 21:42
Bayern's Thomas Muller is congratulated upon scoring on December 5, 2012
Ten-man Bayern Munich cruise past BATE Borisov
Bayern Munich overcome an early red card handed to Jerome Boateng to hammer BATE Borisov and confirm top spot in Group F.
Dec 5, 21:39
Nou Camp
Goalless draw with Barcelona eliminates Benfica
Benfica earn a goalless draw against Barcelona but it is not enough to send them through to the Champions league knockout stages.
Dec 5, 21:37
Peter Crouch and John O'Shea
Martin O'Neill optimistic over John O'Shea return
Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill reveals that John O'Shea is recovering quicker than expected from a calf injury suffered two weeks ago.
Dec 5, 20:51
Nou Camp
Half-Time Report: Benfica goalless at Barcelona
Benfica create a number of chances at the Nou Camp but fail to take the lead against a second-string Barcelona side.
Dec 5, 20:31
Wesley Sneijder
Inter Milan leave Wesley Sneijder out again
Inter Milan manager Andrea Stramaccioni insists that his decision to keep Wesley Sneijder on the sidelines has nothing to do with a rumoured contract dispute.
Dec 5, 20:10
Olivier Giroud scores the third for Arsenal
Olivier Giroud praises Arsenal fans
Olivier Giroud lauds the support of Arsenal fans and insists that he will give everything to bring them trophies this season.
Dec 5, 19:52
rhs 2.0


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!