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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")
Ernesto Valverde explains Barcelona's difficulties
Barcelona boss Ernesto Valverde says that his team "found it very difficult" to make their mark during Saturday's La Liga clash with Getafe.Sep 17, 08:55
Paulinho "very happy" with Barcelona goal
Paulinho reveals his delight after coming off the bench to score Barcelona's winner in Saturday's 2-1 success over Getafe.Sep 17, 08:41
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F32%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring the second during the Premier League game between Manchester United and West Ham United on August 13, 2017")
Ronald Koeman: 'Difficult to replace Romelu Lukaku'
Everton boss Ronald Koeman concedes that it was "close to impossible" to find a direct replacement for Romelu Lukaku during the summer transfer window.Sep 17, 08:28
Ruud van Nistelrooy pays tribute to Romelu Lukaku
Former Manchester United forward Ruud van Nistelrooy backs Romelu Lukaku to continue his fine run of form for the Red Devils.Sep 17, 08:14
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fdenis-suarez.jpg "Denis Suarez in action during the Champions League game between Barcelona and Borussia Monchengladbach on December 6, 2016")
Paulinho scores late in Barcelona win
Barcelona come from one goal behind to record a 2-1 win over Getafe in Saturday afternoon's entertaining La Liga contest in Madrid.Sep 16, 16:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Flionel-messi_1.jpg "Barcelona forward Lionel Messi celebrates scoring during his side's Champions League group game against Juventus at the Camp Nou on September 12, 2017")
Live Commentary: Getafe 1-2 Barcelona - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Getafe and Barcelona from Madrid, which ended in a 2-1 away win.Sep 16, 13:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fsteven-davis.jpg "Steven Davis celebrates getting the opener during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017")
Southampton pour more misery on Crystal Palace
Crystal Palace become the first club in top-flight history to lose their opening five league games without scoring a goal after suffering a 1-0 defeat to Southampton.Sep 16, 13:23
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 0-1 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Premier League clash between Crystal Palace and Southampton at Selhurst Park.Sep 16, 10:30
Preview:Getafe vs. Barcelona
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Getafe and Barcelona from the Spanish capital.Sep 15, 12:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fmarco-asensio_1.jpg "Real Madrid attacker Marco Asensio celebrates scoring against Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup second leg on August 16, 2017")
Preview:Real Sociedad vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Sunday night's La Liga clash between high-flying Real Sociedad and Spanish champions Real Madrid at the Anoeta.Sep 15, 11:44
Mateo Kovacic 'facing six weeks out of action'
Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic could reportedly spend six weeks on the sidelines after tearing his adductor against APOEL.Sep 15, 11:25
Paul Merson: 'Manchester United too strong for Everton'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson expects Manchester United to be "comfortable" in Sunday's Premier League clash with Everton at Old Trafford.Sep 15, 11:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Ftony-pulis.jpg "Tony Pulis barks orders during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Watford on December 3, 2016")
Tony Pulis wary of West Ham United threat
West Bromwich Albion boss Tony Pulis expects Saturday's opponents West Ham United to rise up the Premier League table over the next few weeks.Sep 15, 10:55
Andreas Pereira 'unsure of recall clause' in Valencia loan
Manchester United midfielder Andreas Pereira says that he expects to spend the entire 2017-18 campaign on loan at Valencia.Sep 15, 10:42
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Arsenal, FC Koln hit with UEFA charges
UEFA opens disciplinary proceedings against Arsenal and Koln after their Europa League match at the Emirates Stadium on Thursday night.Sep 15, 10:17
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fmark-hughes.jpg "Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Mark Hughes "really pleased" with Stoke City start
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes pays tribute to his team's solid start to the 2017-18 campaign, which has brought five points from four matches.Sep 15, 10:13
Timo Werner: 'My focus is on RB Leipzig'
Timo Werner says that while "it is a pleasure" to be linked with Real Madrid, the German international is currently fully focused on RB Leipzig.Sep 15, 10:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fandreas-christensen.jpg "Andreas Christensen in action during the Champions League game between Chelsea and Qarabag on September 12, 2017")
Andreas Christensen: 'Arsenal game will be tough'
Chelsea centre-back Andreas Christensen insists that his team will not underestimate Arsenal in this weekend's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.Sep 15, 09:46
Mark Hughes pays tribute to Mame Biram Diouf
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes says that Mame Biram Diouf will continue at wing-back due to the 29-year-old's 'exceptional' form this season.Sep 15, 09:33
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Bernardo Silva learning from Manchester City teammates
Portugal attacker Bernardo Silva says that "it is a pleasure" to play alongside the likes of Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva at new club Manchester City.Sep 15, 09:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fpaul-clement.jpg "Paul Clement applauds during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Swansea City on August 26, 2017")
Swansea City boss Paul Clement relishing Wembley trip
Swansea City boss Paul Clement says that his team are looking forward to the "exciting" challenge of facing Tottenham Hotspur at Wembley.Sep 15, 09:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fpaul-pogba.jpg "Paul Pogba reacts to his effort being saved during the Premier League game between Stoke City and Manchester United on September 9, 2017")
Jose Mourinho 'furious with Paul Pogba'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho reportedly holds Paul Pogba partly responsible for the French midfielder's hamstring injury.Sep 15, 08:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Farsene-wenger-alexis-sanchez.jpg "Arsene Wenger brings on Alexis Sanchez during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Bournemouth on September 9, 2017")
Arsene Wenger hails "exceptional" Alexis Sanchez
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger hails Alexis Sanchez after the Chilean returned to the scoresheet in Thursday's 3-1 win over FC Koln in the Europa League.Sep 15, 08:39
Paul Merson: 'Jurgen Klopp needs time at Liverpool'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson says that Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp needs to be given time to turn the Reds into title challengers.Sep 15, 08:26
Jamaal Lascelles 'to sign new Newcastle United deal'
Newcastle United centre-back Jamaal Lascelles is on the verge of signing a new five-year contract with the club, according to a report.Sep 15, 08:13
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fcristiano-ronaldo_1.jpg "Cristiano Ronaldo in action during the La Liga game between Barcelona and Real Madrid on December 3, 2016")
Cristiano Ronaldo returns to inspire Real Madrid in Champions League
Real Madrid open their 2017-18 Champions League Group H campaign with a 3-0 win over Cypriot outfit APOEL at the Bernabeu.Sep 13, 20:38
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 3-0 APOEL - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League clash between Real Madrid and APOEL at the Bernabeu, which ended in a 3-0 home win.Sep 13, 17:45
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Manchester United start Champions League campaign with a win
Manchester United open their 2017-18 Champions League Group A campaign with a 3-0 win over Swiss champions Basel at Old Trafford.Sep 12, 20:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F37%2Fmarouane-fellaini.jpg "Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017")
Live Commentary: Manchester United 3-0 Basel - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the Champions League clash between Manchester United and Basel from Old Trafford, which ended in a 3-0 home win.Sep 12, 17:45
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Flionel-messi.JPG "Lionel Messi in action for Barcelona during their La Liga clash with Granada at the Camp Nou on October 29, 2016")
Lionel Messi scores hat-trick in Barcelona win
Lionel Messi nets a hat-trick as Barcelona continue their 100% start to the 2017-18 La Liga season with a 5-0 win over Catalan rivals Espanyol at Camp Nou.Sep 9, 20:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgerard-pique.jpg "Gerard Pique in action for Barcelona on October 19, 2016")
Live Commentary: Barcelona 5-0 Espanyol - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary of the La Liga clash between Barcelona and Espanyol from Camp Nou, which ended in a 5-0 home win.Sep 9, 17:45
Levante hold 10-man Real Madrid at Bernabeu
Spanish champions Real Madrid have Marcelo sent off in a 1-1 draw with Levante at the Bernabeu on Saturday afternoon.Sep 9, 12:58
Live Commentary: Real Madrid 1-1 Levante - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the La Liga clash between Real Madrid and Levante from the Bernabeu, which finished 1-1.Sep 9, 10:00
Preview:Barcelona vs. Espanyol
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between Catalan rivals Barcelona and Espanyol at Camp Nou.Sep 8, 15:35
Preview:Real Madrid vs. Levante
Sports Mole previews Saturday's La Liga clash between champions Real Madrid and newly-promoted Levante.Sep 8, 15:18
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fjurgen-klopp.jpg "A hooded Jurgen Klopp looking shifty during the Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Liverpool on April 16, 2017")
Liverpool 'monitoring Crystal Palace teenager Joseph Hungbo'
Crystal Palace youngster Joseph Hungbo emerges as a reported transfer target for Liverpool.Sep 8, 14:58
Jose Antonio Reyes confirms China move
Veteran Spanish winger Jose Antonio Reyes announces that he is close to moving to the Chinese Super League.Sep 8, 14:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdavide-zappacosta.JPG "Italy's Davide Zappacosta in action for his side during the international friendly with Germany in Milan on November 15, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'Davide Zappacosta ready to play'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that summer signing Davide Zappacosta is ready to make his debut for the Blues.Sep 8, 14:35
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Jose Mourinho talks up importance of Manchester United squad
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says that his squad will be fully tested during a busy September for the club.Sep 8, 14:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fivan-perisic.jpg "Inter Milan forward Ivan Perisic gestures to the fans")
Ivan Perisic extends Inter Milan deal
Reported Manchester United summer transfer target Ivan Perisic extends his contract at Inter Milan until the summer of 2022.Sep 8, 14:10
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