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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")
Steve Parish 'spoke to players' after Sunderland defeat
Crystal Palace chairman Steve Parish reportedly gives an "impassioned speech" to the players after their 4-0 humiliation to Sunderland at Selhurst Park.Feb 6, 16:17
Ipswich Town MD: "We have to be realistic"
Ipswich Town managing director Ian Milne urges the club's fans to "be realistic" with their transfer expectations.Feb 6, 16:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Feden-hazard_1.jpg "Eden Hazard is mobbed by teammates after scoring during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on February 4, 2017")
Sports Mole's quiz of the week - February 6
How much do you know about the last week of sporting news? Take the Sports Mole quiz to find out!Feb 6, 14:12
Paul Lambert: Burton Albion defeat "a reality check"
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert says that his side have been handed "a reality check" after they suffered a surprise 2-1 defeat at Burton Albion.Feb 4, 18:58
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F43%2Fromelu-lukaku.JPG "Romelu Lukaku gets fantasy points galore, especially as captain, after scoring the opening goal in his side's Premier League clash with West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016")
Ronald Koeman: 'Romelu Lukaku is world class'
Everton manager Ronald Koeman says that Romelu Lukaku is "one of the best strikers in the world" after he hits four in their 6-3 triumph over Bournemouth.Feb 4, 18:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F04%2Fmarco-silva.jpg "Marco Silva watches on during the EFL Cup semi-final between Hull City and Manchester United on January 26, 2017")
Marco Silva hails "fantastic" Liverpool scalp
Hull City manager Marco Silva hails his side's "fantastic" display as they claim a shock 2-0 victory over Liverpool.Feb 4, 18:36
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes takes to the touchline before the English Premier League match between Sunderland and Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
David Moyes: 'We have more belief'
Sunderland manager David Moyes says that his side are growing in "confidence" and "belief" after their 4-0 drubbing of relegation rivals Crystal Palace.Feb 4, 18:10
Sam Allardyce: 'Fear has gripped the players'
A 'shocked' Sam Allardyce says that "fear" has gripped his Crystal Palace players after they fell to a 4-0 home defeat to relegation rivals Sunderland.Feb 4, 17:55
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F03%2Fjurgen-klopp_1.JPG "Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford on January 15, 2017")
Jurgen Klopp: "We need to wake up"
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp brands his side's performance as "not acceptable" after they fall to a shock 2-0 defeat at relegation candidates Hull City.Feb 4, 17:38
Jermain Defoe hails "brilliant" Sunderland
Sunderland frontman Jermain Defoe hails a "brilliant" performance from his side as they score four in a relegation six-pointer against Crystal Palace.Feb 4, 17:26
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F05%2Fromelu-lukaku.jpg "Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring during the Premier League game between Everton and Bournemouth on February 4, 2017")
Romelu Lukaku: "Hard work pays off"
Everton forward Romelu Lukaku hails his side's "hard work" after he scores four in a 6-3 victory over Bournemouth.Feb 4, 17:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fhugo-lloris.JPG "Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris in action during his side's Champions League Group E clash with Bayer Leverkusen at Wembley Stadium on November 2, 2016")
Team News: Hugo Lloris back for Tottenham Hotspur
Hugo Lloris returns between the sticks for Tottenham Hotspur as Middlesbrough visit White Hart Lane.Feb 4, 16:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F39%2Fsam-allardyce_1.jpg "Sam Allardyce pouts his lips on September 10, 2016")
Team News: Crystal Palace unchanged for Sunderland visit
Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce keeps faith with his starting XI for the relegation six-pointer with Sunderland.Feb 4, 14:10
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fross-barkley.jpg "Ross Barkley in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Team News: Three changes for Everton
Ronald Koeman makes three changes as his Everton side welcome Bournemouth to Goodison Park.Feb 4, 14:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F51%2Fsadio-mane.jpg "Sadio Mane in action during the Premier League game between Everton and Liverpool on December 19, 2016")
Team News: Sadio Mane starts for Liverpool
Sadio Mane is back in the starting XI for Liverpool's trip to Hull City.Feb 4, 14:03
Brighton & Hove Albion defender to undergo heart surgery
Brighton & Hove Albion centre-back Connor Goldson is ruled out for the season after being diagnosed with a heart problem.Feb 4, 13:49
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fclaudio-ranieri.jpg "Claudio Ranieri watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Leicester City on December 13, 2016")
Report: 'Growing unrest' at Leicester City
Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is reportedly "in danger of losing his grip on the dressing room".Feb 4, 13:41
Hull City manager Marco Silva bans days off
Hull City left-back Andy Robertson reveals that manager Marco Silva has banned days off in their fight against relegation.Feb 4, 13:29
Alex Neil surprised by Jez Moxey's Norwich City exit
Norwich City manager Alex Neil admits that he was surprised by chief executive Jez Moxey's sudden departure from the club.Feb 4, 13:19
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Top Premier League clubs in talks for own TV deals?
Outgoing Liverpool chief executive Ian Ayre reveals that the Premier League's top clubs are 'debating' a move to sell the rights to their own games.Feb 4, 13:09
Hull City sign Rennes winger Kamil Grosicki
Hull City confirm the permanent signing of Polish winger Kamil Grosicki from Rennes.Feb 1, 00:40
Wigan Athletic make eighth deadline-day signing
Wigan Athletic name Manchester City midfielder Jack Byrne as their eighth and final signing of transfer deadline day.Feb 1, 00:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F49%2Fross-mccormack.jpg "Ross McCormack in action for Aston Villa on August 5, 2016")
Ross McCormack makes Nottingham Forest loan switch
Nottingham Forest take striker Ross McCormack on loan from Aston Villa.Feb 1, 00:07
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fzach-clough.jpg "Zach Clough poses with his player of the month award for November 2016 - EMBARGOED UNTIL NOVEMBER 11")
Nottingham Forest sign Bolton Wanderers striker Zach Clough
Nottingham forest complete the signing of striker Zach Clough from League One side Bolton Wanderers.Feb 1, 00:04
Paul Lambert hails "fantastic" Barnsley win
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert hails his side as "fantastic" after they claim a 3-1 victory at Barnsley.Jan 31, 23:57
Michael Kightly makes Burton Albion loan switch
Burnley winger Michael Kightly joins Burton Albion on loan until the end of the season.Jan 31, 23:36
Young Watford striker sent to Coventry City
Young Watford striker Michael Folivi joins League One strugglers Coventry City on loan until the end of the season.Jan 31, 23:21
West Bromwich Albion sign Marc Wilson on loan
West Bromwich Albion complete the loan signing of Bournemouth defender Marc Wilson.Jan 31, 23:05
Swansea City attacker Ryan Hedges joins Barnsley
Barnsley sign attacker Ryan Hedges from Swansea City on a two-and-a-half-year deal.Jan 31, 22:54
Young Liverpool striker joins Tranmere Rovers
Liverpool forward Jack Dunn joins National League side Tranmere Rovers on loan for the rest of the season.Jan 31, 22:33
Wolverhampton Wanderers confirm Ben Marshall capture
Wolverhampton Wanderers complete the signing of Ben Marshall from Blackburn Rovers.Jan 31, 22:32
Ipswich Town sign Cardiff City midfielder Emyr Huws
Ipswich Town sign Cardiff City midfielder Emyr Huws on loan for the rest of the season.Jan 31, 22:21
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F52%2Flewis-grabban.jpg "Lewis Grabban in action for Bournemouth on September 20, 2016")
Reading confirm Lewis Grabban loan arrival
Reading sign Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban on loan until the end of the season.Jan 31, 22:07
Bournemouth sign teenage goalkeeper
Bournemouth sign teenage goalkeeper Aaron Ramsdale from League One side Sheffield United.Jan 31, 21:50
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Eurosport reaches agreement to stay on Sky
Eurosport owner Discovery reaches an 11th-hour deal with Sky to keep its portfolio of channels on air through the service.Jan 31, 21:30
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Arsenal defender to join Birmingham City?
Arsenal's teenage defender Krystian Bielik is reportedly set for a loan switch to Birmingham City.Jan 31, 21:03
Burnley confirm Robbie Brady capture
Burnley confirm that they have signed Robbie Brady from Norwich City for a club-record fee.Jan 31, 20:35
Norwich City complete loan deal for Mitchell Dijks
Norwich City complete the loan signing of Ajax full-back Mitchell Dijks.Jan 31, 20:22
Manuel Lanzini: 'West Ham United has quality'
West Ham United attacker Manuel Lanzini hails his side's "quality" as they begin to get their season back on track.Jan 31, 20:11
Jeffrey Schlupp wages 'scuppered Carl Jenkinson move'
Arsenal defender Carl Jenkinson reportedly pulled out of a move to Crystal Palace after learning of Jeffrey Schlupp's weekly wage.Jan 31, 19:41
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