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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "A pensive Arsene Wenger during the Premier League game between Everton and Arsenal on December 13, 2016")
Arsene Wenger: 'Top four race tighter than ever'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that the race to finish in the top four this season is "even tighter than ever".Feb 9, 10:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fpetr-cech.jpg "Petr Cech in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Arsenal on December 18, 2016")
Arsene Wenger coy on Petr Cech inclusion
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger refuses to confirm reports that Petr Cech will be dropped for this weekend's game with Hull City.Feb 9, 10:39
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Arsene Wenger: 'Laurent Koscielny comments were twisted'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that Laurent Koscielny's alleged words of criticism were "twisted" and "lost in translation".Feb 9, 10:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F01%2Farsene-wenger.jpg "Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on January 3, 2017")
Arsene Wenger admits to "difficult week"
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits to a "difficult week" after back-to-back defeats in the Premier League.Feb 9, 10:09
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fhector-bellerin_1.jpg "Arsenal full-back Hector Bellerin in action during his side's Premier League clash with Chelsea at the Emirates Stadium on September 24, 2016")
Hector Bellerin still a doubt for Arsenal
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger confirms that Hector Bellerin remains a doubt for Saturday's game with Hull City.Feb 9, 09:59
Arsene Wenger 'not interested' in Joe Hart
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says that he has no interest in signing Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart this summer.Feb 9, 09:38
Emyr Huws: 'Pay cut didn't bother me'
Ipswich Town's on-loan midfielder Emyr Huws says that it was "not that much of a big deal" to take a pay cut.Feb 9, 09:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fjack-wilshere.jpg "Jack Wilshere imbibes during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Bournemouth 'unlikely' to bid for Jack Wilshere
Bournemouth are "unlikely" to offer Arsenal loanee Jack Wilshere a permanent deal next summer, a report claims.Feb 9, 09:22
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Fjose-mourinho.jpg "Jose Mourinho watches on during the EFL Cup semi-final between Hull City and Manchester United on January 26, 2017")
Jose Mourinho 'to discuss one-year extension'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho will reportedly discuss extending his contract with the side at the end of the season.Feb 9, 09:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fdaniel-sturridge_5.JPG "Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge in action during his side's EFL Cup clash with Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield on October 25, 2016")
Ian Rush praises "gifted" Daniel Sturridge
Liverpool's all-time leading goalscorer Ian Rush predicts that Daniel Sturridge will play a "major part" in turning around the club's form in what remains of this season.Feb 8, 16:00
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F42%2Fcarlos-carvalhal-sheffield-wednesday.jpg "Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal thinks he's got away with it on October 16, 2016")
Carlos Carvalhal: "The storm has gone"
Sheffield Wednesday manager Carlos Carvalhal has declared that "the storm has gone" after the Owls get back to winning ways.Feb 8, 15:47
Gianfranco Zola: 'Playoffs not easy but achievable'
Birmingham manager Gianfranco Zola insists that reaching the playoffs this season is still an "achievable" target.Feb 8, 15:37
Joleon Lescott: 'My experience is an asset'
Sunderland defender Joleon Lescott says that his wealth of Premier League experience can help the side avoid the drop this season.Feb 8, 15:25
Will Keane "determined" to return "better than ever"
Hull City forward Will Keane says that he is "determined" to come back a stronger player after being ruled out for the season with a knee injury.Feb 8, 15:11
Paul Lambert "not giving up" on playoffs
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert insists that he is "not giving up" on reaching the playoffs this season.Feb 8, 14:59
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Josh Kelly turns pro, joins Matchroom Boxing
Team GB's Olympic boxer Josh Kelly turns pro and joins Matchroom Boxing.Feb 8, 14:50
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Claudio Ranieri axes chicken burgers?
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri reportedly axes chicken burgers from his players' diets as the club gears up for a relegation fight.Feb 8, 14:41
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Denis Shapovalov "blacked out" after ball incident
Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov says that he "blacked out" after inadvertently hitting a Davis Cup umpire in the face with a ball at the weekend.Feb 8, 14:29
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjamie-vardy.JPG "Leicester striker Jamie Vardy in action during their Premier League clash with Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on January 14, 2017")
Leicester City players 'face 40% pay cut'
Leicester City's top players will reportedly see their weekly wages slashed by up to 40% should the Foxes suffer relegation this season.Feb 8, 14:13
Petr Cech offers support to Ryan Mason
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech offers his support to Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason with advice on how to recover from his head injury.Feb 8, 13:59
Alex Neil "not naive" over job security
Norwich City manager Alex Neil says that he is "not naive" enough to think that his job is secure after a run of three back-to-back wins.Feb 8, 13:51
Wolverhampton Wanderers MD: 'We're close to challenging'
Wolverhampton Wanderers managing director Laurie Dalrymple says that the club are not too far from challenging for promotion to the Premier League.Feb 8, 13:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fgabriel-jesus.jpg "Gabriel Jesus in action for Manchester City on January 21, 2017")
Gabriel Jesus 'takes 600 yard cab journey'
Manchester City forward Gabriel Jesus reportedly takes a taxi just 600 yards in order to protect his hair from the rain.Feb 8, 13:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2Fuploads%2F2025%2F06%2Fimago1046006062-684972c8dad30438822291.jpg "Generic image of a football")
Jack Laugher: 'No rift with British Diving'
Team GB diver Jack Laugher insists that there is no ongoing rift between him and British Diving following his comments criticising the organisation.Feb 8, 13:21
Cristiano Ronaldo's best friend jailed for two years
Cristiano Ronaldo's best friend Badr Hadi is sentenced to two years in jail for aggravated assault.Feb 8, 13:13
Ryan Shawcross slams West Bromwich Albion over Saido Berahino
Stoke City captain Ryan Shawcross hits out at West Bromwich Albion after a story about Saido Berahino made headlines just before the two sides' encounter at the weekend.Feb 6, 18:59
Steve Bruce: 'We need to go on a huge run'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce acknowledges that the club need to "put something of a huge run together" in order to bridge the gap to the Championship playoffs.Feb 6, 18:48
Jordon Mutch "delighted" with goal on debut
Reading midfielder Jordon Mutch admits that he is "delighted" to have made a dream debut for the Royals.Feb 6, 18:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Fsergio-aguero.jpg "Sergio Aguero in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester City on December 31, 2016")
Paris Saint-Germain interested in Sergio Aguero?
Paris Saint-Germain reportedly express interest in signing Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero.Feb 6, 18:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fdemarai-gray.jpg "Demarai Gray in action for Leicester City on September 22, 2016")
Demarai Gray: 'Leicester City players backing Claudio Ranieri'
Leicester City winger Demarai Gray insists that the players are backing under-fire manager Claudio Ranieri.Feb 6, 18:22
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Ian Botham: 'Alastair Cook could beat Sachin Tendulkar record'
Sir Ian Botham backs outgoing England captain Alastair Cook to become the leading Test runscorer of all time.Feb 6, 18:06
Rafael Benitez unconcerned by Championship rivals
Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez insists that he is not paying attention to the performances of his Championship promotion rivals.Feb 6, 17:56
Robert Snodgrass hails "terrific" Southampton win
West Ham United midfielder Robert Snodgrass describes his new side as "terrific" in their 3-1 victory at Southampton.Feb 6, 17:42
Everton, Aston Villa scouting Blackpool teenager?
Everton and Aston Villa are among the clubs reportedly interested in Blackpool's teenage winger Bright Osayi-Samuel.Feb 6, 17:31
Christian Fuchs: "Everybody is disappointed"
Leicester City defender Christian Fuchs says that everyone at the club is "disappointed" with their current predicament.Feb 6, 17:22
Ben Mee: 'Burnley close to away win'
Burnley defender Ben Mee says that his side are "so close" to claiming their first away win in the Premier League this season.Feb 6, 17:11
Andrew Strauss: 'Alastair Cook was drained as captain'
England's director of cricket Andrew Strauss admits that Alastair Cook had become "drained by the relentlessness of being England captain".Feb 6, 16:56
Denis Shapovalov fined over umpire incident
Canadian teenager Denis Shapovalov is fined £5,600 for an incident in which he hit an umpire in the face with a ball at the Davis Cup.Feb 6, 16:50
Jurgen Klopp "erupted" at players in half-time talk
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly "erupted" at his players at half time during their 2-0 defeat at struggling Hull City.Feb 6, 16:38
Andrew Surman: "We have to stick together"
Bournemouth midfielder Andrew Surman urges the players to "stick together" after the club's 6-3 defeat at Everton.Feb 6, 16:27
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