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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Falexis-sanchez_2.jpg "Alexis Sanchez hides his face in shame during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Arsenal on August 27, 2017")
Team News: Alexis Sanchez drops to Arsenal bench
Alexis Sanchez is named among the substitutes as Arsenal welcome Bournemouth to the Emirates.Sep 9, 13:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fjuan-mata_1.jpg "Juan Mata of Manchester United in action during their Premier League clash with Swansea City at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Manchester United to extend deals for six players?
Manchester United are reportedly planning to extend the contracts of six players over the course of the season.Sep 9, 11:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fphilippe-coutinho.jpg "Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017")
Team News: Philippe Coutinho out, Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain on bench for Liverpool
Philippe Coutinho misses out on Liverpool's trip to Manchester City, while new signing Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain is named on the bench.Sep 9, 10:32
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Team News: Gareth Bale on Real Madrid bench
Gareth Bale is named among the substitutes as Real Madrid welcome Levante to the Bernabeu.Sep 9, 10:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fmark-hughes_1.JPG "Stoke City manager Mark Hughes watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Liverpool at Anfield on December 27, 2016")
Mark Hughes backs transfer window change
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes backs the Premier League's decision to close the transfer window before the season starts.Sep 8, 09:01
Tony Pulis wants new deal for Jonny Evans
West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis admits his delight that the club managed to keep hold of defender Jonny Evans during the summer transfer window.Sep 8, 08:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F36%2Fdele-alli.jpg "Dele Alli in action during England's World Cup qualifying win over Slovakia on September 4, 2017")
FIFA launch disciplinary proceedings against Dele Alli
FIFA launches disciplinary proceedings against England midfielder Dele Alli following his middle-finger gesture during the Slovakia win on Monday night.Sep 8, 08:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Fmark-hughes.jpg "Mark Hughes watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Stoke City on May 6, 2017")
Mark Hughes: 'Manchester United clearly top of the pile'
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes backs Manchester United for the Premier League title this season.Sep 8, 08:27
Rafael Benitez "in good spirits" after surgery
Newcastle United assistant Paco says that manager Rafael Benitez is "in good spirits" after surgery to remove an infection.Sep 8, 08:15
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fvincent-janssen.jpg "Vincent Janssen in action for Tottenham Hotspur on September 14, 2016")
Vincent Janssen nearing Fenerbahce switch
Turkish side Fenerbahce announce that they have reached an agreement with Tottenham Hotspur for the loan signing of striker Vincent Janssen.Sep 8, 08:08
Hatem Ben Arfa threatens Paris Saint-Germain with legal action
Paris Saint-Germain winger Hatem Ben Arfa threatens his club with legal action after being forced to play with the reserves.Sep 7, 18:27
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14 wickets fall on opening day
Ben Stokes stars for England as 14 wickets fall on an eventful first day of the final Test with the West Indies.Sep 7, 18:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fpetr-cech.jpg "Petr Cech of Arsenal in action during the North London derby at the Emirates Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Petr Cech: 'Arsenal approach is changing'
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech insists that his side's mentality is beginning to change.Sep 7, 18:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Feden-hazard-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's Eden Hazard in action during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
Thibaut Courtois: 'Eden Hazard needs time'
Thibaut Courtois says that Chelsea teammate Eden Hazard is "ready" to return but will need time and patience after several months out injured.Sep 7, 17:50
Manchester United, Manchester City 'voted against transfer change'
Manchester United and Manchester City were reportedly among five clubs that voted against changing the closing date of the summer transfer window.Sep 7, 17:40
Peter Coates praises transfer window decision
Stoke City chairman Peter Coates backs the Premier League's decision to close the summer transfer window before the season starts.Sep 7, 17:27
EFL rejects Ollie McBurnie's Barnsley move
The EFL rejects Swansea City striker Ollie McBurnie's loan switch to Championship side Barnsley.Sep 7, 17:16
Leonid Slutsky "thankful" to Roman Abramovich
Hull City manager Leonid Slutsky praises Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich for helping him to settle into English football.Sep 7, 17:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F19%2Farsene-wenger-arsenal.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger during the Premier League match against Southampton on May 10, 2017")
Kolo Toure: 'Arsene Wenger feeling the pressure'
Former Arsenal defender Kolo Toure says that manager Arsene Wenger is feeling the "pressure" after the club's poor start to the new Premier League season.Sep 7, 16:59
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F17%2Fgary-cahill-cesar-azpilicueta.jpg "Gary Cahill celebrates with Cesar Azpilicueta during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Southampton on April 25, 2017")
Chelsea to subsidise Qarabag trip
Chelsea announce plans to help supporters meet the cost of their Champions League trip to face Qarabag in November.Sep 7, 16:50
Rafael Benitez 'decides to stay' at Newcastle United
Rafael Benitez reportedly decides to stay on as Newcastle United manager.Sep 7, 16:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F35%2Fjamie-vardy.jpg "Jamie Vardy larks about during an England training session on August 29, 2017")
Jamie Vardy keen to play abroad
Leicester City striker Jamie Vardy admits that he is keen to play for a club in a different country before he retires.Sep 7, 16:31
Jurgen Klopp: Philippe Coutinho "looks really promising"
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reveals that Philippe Coutinho could feature for the Reds in their trip to Manchester City on Saturday.Sep 7, 16:19
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F34%2Fandrew-robertson.jpg "Andrew Robertson in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Crystal Palace on August 19, 2017")
Sam Allardyce questions Liverpool defence
Sam Allardyce says that Liverpool's defence may cost them the chance of winning the Premier League title this season.Sep 7, 16:09
/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")
Chelsea 'move Diego Costa's car to youth area'
Chelsea reportedly move striker Diego Costa's car from the first-team car park to one used by the youth squad.Sep 7, 15:57
Che Adams signs new Birmingham City deal
Birmingham City striker Che Adams signs a new five-year deal with the club.Sep 7, 15:47
EFL rejects Maikel Kieftenbeld transfer
The EFL confirms that it has refused to accept the transfer of Maikel Kieftenbeld from Birmingham City to Derby County.Sep 7, 15:38
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F15%2Fjack-wilshere_1.jpg "Jack Wilshere sits injured during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Bournemouth on April 15, 2017")
Jack Wilshere in line for Trabzonspor move?
Turkish minnows Trabzonspor are reportedly lining up a season-long loan move for Arsenal midfielder Jack Wilshere.Sep 7, 15:29
Chris Hughton: "The spirit is good"
Brighton & Hove Albion manager Chris Hughton insists that the mood remains positive at the Amex despite the Seagulls' slow start to the new campaign.Sep 7, 15:19
Chile fans protest against Alexis Sanchez's girlfriend
Unhappy Chile fans are planning a protest march against the girlfriend of Alexis Sanchez, accusing her of making him "fat and lazy".Sep 7, 15:10
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Sami Khedira gives 1,200 tickets to charity
Germany midfielder Sami Khedira buys 1,200 tickets for tonight's World Cup qualifier against Norway and donates them to children's charities.Sep 4, 18:27
Dimitri Payet: "I know how to be a dickhead"
Former West Ham United attacker Dimitri Payet admits that he acted like "a dickhead" in pushing through a transfer to Marseille.Sep 4, 18:10
Team News: Marcus Rashford starts for England
Marcus Rashford starts for England as they welcome Slovakia.Sep 4, 17:35
Tim Krul: 'Newcastle United wrong to sack Chris Hughton'
Brighton & Hove Albion loanee Tim Krul says that parent club Newcastle United made a "mistake" in sacking Chris Hughton seven years ago.Sep 4, 17:29
Jordan Henderson "delighted" with Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain arrival
Liverpool skipper Jordan Henderson says that he is "delighted" to see Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain join the club.Sep 4, 17:20
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F13%2Falexis-sanchez-mesut-ozil.jpg "Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil pictured together on November 27, 2016")
Arsenal 'plan fresh contract talks'
Arsenal are reportedly planning to hold talks with a number of their key players with contracts expiring at the end of next season.Sep 4, 17:10
Daniel Majstorovic in line for Wolverhampton Wanderers role?
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly lining up Daniel Majstorovic for a new sporting director role.Sep 4, 16:59
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Arsene Wenger: 'Kylian Mbappe too expensive for Arsenal'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that Kylian Mbappe proved too expensive for them to sign this summer.Sep 4, 16:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fjordan-henderson_1.JPG "England midfielder Jordan Henderson in action during his side's international friendly with Spain at Wembley on November 15, 2016")
England 'plan Brazil, Germany friendlies'
The FA is reportedly lining up friendlies with Brazil, Germany and Italy as part of England's World Cup preparations.Sep 4, 16:40
Northampton Town appoint Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
League One outfit Northampton Town name Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink as their new manager.Sep 4, 16:20
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