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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Norwich City up and running with win over Queens Park Rangers
Norwich City beat Queens Park Rangers 2-0 to claim their first win of the new campaign.Aug 16, 20:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fbrendan-rodgers_1.jpg "Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016")
Celtic claim huge first-leg advantage against FC Astana
Celtic dismantle FC Astana of Kazakhstan 5-0 in the first leg of their Champions League qualifier.Aug 16, 20:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F30%2Fgareth-bale-real-madrid_2.JPG "Gareth Bale during the Champions League match between Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid on May 28, 2016")
Team News: Real Madrid stars Gareth Bale, Isco rested for El Clasico clash with Barcelona
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane rests both Gareth Bale and Isco for their El Clasico showdown against Barcelona.Aug 16, 20:08
Jonjo Shelvey takes fresh swipe at Wolverhampton Wanderers over racism ban
Newcastle United's Jonjo Shelvey takes a fresh swipe at Wolverhampton Wanderers over his racism incident last year.Aug 16, 19:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Fronald-koeman.jpg "For some reason Ronald Koeman applauds after the Premier League game between Liverpool and Everton on April 1, 2017")
Everton boss Ronald Koeman hails Gylfi Sigurdsson capture
Everton boss Ronald Koeman declares that the club have signed one of the Premier League's top playmakers in Gylfi Sigurdsson.Aug 16, 19:25
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Everton sign Gylfi Sigurdsson from Swansea City in club-record deal
Everton sign Gylfi Sigurdsson from Swansea City for a club-record fee.Aug 16, 18:52
Monaco 'identify Southampton target Luciano Vietto as Kylian Mbappe replacement'
AS Monaco are linked with a move for Atletico Madrid's Argentine forward Luciano Vietto.Aug 16, 18:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fdiego-costa-chelsea.JPG "Diego Costa is rested during Chelsea's Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Deportivo La Coruna interested in Diego Costa loan?
Wantaway Chelsea striker Diego Costa is linked with a loan move to Spanish side Deportivo La Coruna.Aug 16, 18:25
Hull City boss Leonid Slutsky dubs Wolves best team in Championship
Hull City manager Leonid Slutsky says that Wolverhampton Wanderers are the team to beat in the Championship.Aug 16, 18:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F21%2Fmanolo-gabbiadini.jpg "Manolo Gabbiadini applauds during the Premier League game between Southampton and Stoke City on May 21, 2017")
Southampton, Swansea City share spoils in Premier League opener
Southampton are held to a goalless draw by Swansea City in the opening match of the 2017-18 campaign.Aug 12, 15:54
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Wayne Rooney marks Everton comeback with winner against Stoke City
Wayne Rooney scores the only goal of the game as Everton see off Stoke City 1-0 in their opening match of the Premier League season.Aug 12, 15:54
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Live Commentary: Everton 1-0 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Everton's 1-0 win over Stoke City in their Premier League opener with Sports Mole's text commentary.Aug 12, 13:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "Jurgen Klopp celebrates after the Premier League game between West Ham United and Liverpool on May 14, 2017")
Joey Barton slams 'giant German cheerleader' Jurgen Klopp
Joey Barton slams Jurgen Klopp and claims that the Liverpool boss lacks what it takes to succeed in the Premier League.Aug 12, 12:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Southampton on May 7, 2017")
Report: Liverpool want £137m for Philippe Coutinho
Liverpool reportedly slap a £137m price tag on Philippe Coutinho during negotiation with Barcelona.Aug 12, 11:48
Chelsea 'concerned Diego Costa weight gain will scupper sale'
Chelsea are allegedly concerned that Diego Costa's summer weight gain could render him unsellable.Aug 12, 11:26
Manchester United 'unwilling to pay over £90m for Gareth Bale'
Manchester United are reportedly unwilling to pay more than £90m for Real Madrid ace Gareth Bale.Aug 12, 11:13
John Arne Riise: 'No reason to hate Philippe Coutinho'
Liverpool legend John Arne Riise weighs in on Philippe Coutinho's recent transfer request.Aug 12, 10:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "A delighted Jurgen Klopp after the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Team News: Liverpool hand debut to Mohamed Salah in Premier League opener at Watford
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hands a debut to summer signing Mohamed Salah in their Premier League opener at Watford.Aug 12, 10:34
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Arsenal chief Ivan Gazidis defends Arsene Wenger contract extension
Arsenal chief executive Ivan Gazidis insists that Arsene Wenger's new contract was not motivated by sentimentality.Aug 12, 10:21
Leeds United line up Pierre-Michel Lasogga as Chris Wood replacement?
Leeds United reportedly line up German striker Pierre-Michel Lasogga as a potential replacement for Chris Wood.Aug 12, 10:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Falexis-sanchez.jpg "Alexis Sanchez, aka Alexis, celebrates scoring the second during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Sunderland on May 16, 2017")
Arsene Wenger 'not super optimistic' Alexis Sanchez will extend Arsenal stay
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that he is "not super optimistic" about Alexis Sanchez's contract situation.Aug 10, 22:04
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo dismisses Ian Cathro reports
Wolverhampton Wanderers boss Nuno Espirito Santo dismisses reports that he is about to hire sacked Hearts manager Ian Cathro as a coach.Aug 10, 21:49
Grant Leadbitter to rejoin Sunderland from Middlesbrough?
Sunderland are reportedly keen to re-sign veteran midfielder Grant Leadbitter from rivals Middlesbrough.Aug 10, 21:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F09%2Fwembley-stadium-general.JPG "A general shot of Wembley Stadium before the EFL Cup final between Southampton and Manchester United on February 26, 2017")
Southampton draw Wolverhampton Wanderers in EFL Cup second round
Last season's EFL Cup finalists Southampton draw Wolverhampton Wanderers in the second round.Aug 10, 21:08
AS Monaco 'lining up AC Milan's Carlos Bacca as Kylian Mbappe replacement'
As Monaco reportedly line up a summer bid for AC Milan forward Carlos Bacca.Aug 10, 21:02
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Ryan Atkin becomes UK football's first openly gay referee
Referee Ryan Atkin becomes the UK's first openly gay professional football official.Aug 10, 20:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Falan-pardew.jpg "Eagles manager Alan Pardew watches on during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on December 3, 2016")
Alan Pardew: 'I would have kept Crystal Palace up'
Former Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew insists that he would have kept the club in the Premier League last season.Aug 10, 20:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F02%2Falberto-moreno.jpg "Alberto Moreno and his ridiculous tattoos in action during the FA Cup game between Liverpool and Plymouth Argyle on January 8, 2017")
Report: Alberto Moreno to join former club Sevilla on loan
Liverpool defender Alberto Moreno is reportedly on the verge of joining former club Sevilla on loan.Aug 10, 20:11
Carlos Tevez 'ready to leave Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua'
Carlos Tevez is allegedly on the verge of leaving Chinese club Shanghai Shenhua after just seven months.Aug 10, 19:58
Jack Wilshere drops down to Arsenal Under-23s squad to boost recovery
Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere will reportedly drop down to Under-23 level to boost his recovery from a broken leg.Aug 10, 19:41
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Premiership clubs close contract loophole after Jonny May deal
English Premiership clubs vote in favour of closing the contract loophole that enabled Jonny May to join Leicester Tigers.Aug 10, 19:23
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F52%2Fdanny-rose.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur defender Danny Rose in action during the Premier League clash with Watford at Vicarage Road on January 1, 2017")
Harry Redknapp 'surprised' at Danny Rose transfer comments
Former Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp criticises Danny Rose following the player's comments about the club's transfer business.Aug 10, 18:56
Watford boss Marco Silva: 'Troy Deeney not for sale'
Watford manager Marco Silva dismisses reports linking Troy Deeney with a move away from the club.Aug 10, 18:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fnacer-chadli.jpg "Nacer Chadli in action during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Swansea City 'target Nacer Chadli, Wilfried Bony and Joe Allen'
Swansea City are linked with Premier League trio Nacer Chadli, Wilfried Bony and Joe Allen.Aug 10, 18:25
Sven-Goran Eriksson 'in talks with Egyptian club Zamalek'
Former England boss Sven-Goran Eriksson reportedly nears a move to Egyptian club Zamalek.Aug 10, 18:07
Aston Villa edge past Colchester United in EFL Cup
Aston Villa edge past a spirited Colchester United side 2-1 in the first round of the EFL Cup.Aug 9, 20:38
Live Commentary: Colchester United 1-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Aston Villa successful trip to Colchester United in the EFL Cup.Aug 9, 18:18
Everton end pre-season campaign with Sevilla stalemate
Everton hold Sevilla to a 2-2 draw in their final pre-season friendly ahead of the new season.Aug 6, 15:49
Live Commentary: Everton 2-2 Sevilla - as it happened
Relive Everton's 2-2 friendly draw with Sevilla with Sports Mole's text commentary.Aug 6, 13:31
Atletico Madrid beat Liverpool on penalties to lift the Audi Cup
Atletico Madrid win the Audi Cup after defeating Liverpool on penalties.Aug 2, 20:35
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