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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fmike-phelan_1.jpg "Hull City manager Mike Phelan looks on before his side's 6-1 drubbing at the hands of Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on October 15, 2016")
Mike Phelan: "We are playing terrific football"
Hull City manager Mike Phelan claims that his side are playing "terrific football" as they suffer a 1-0 defeat at West Ham United.Dec 17, 17:49
/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")
Andrew Robertson: 'We were the better team'
Hull City defender Andrew Robertson insists that his side deserved to win their encounter with West Ham United.Dec 17, 17:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F45%2Fbob-bradley.jpg "Swansea City manager Bob Bradley watches on from the touchline during his side's Premier League clash with Manchester United at the Liberty Stadium on November 6, 2016")
Bob Bradley: "Same story"
Swansea City manager Bob Bradley describes his side's performance as "same story" as they slump to a 3-0 defeat to Middlesbrough.Dec 17, 17:30
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fmark-noble_2.JPG "West Ham United captain Mark Noble in action during his side's Premier League clash with Southampton at the London Stadium on September 25, 2016")
Mark Noble hails "massive" week
West Ham United captain Mark Noble hails a "massive" week for his side as they claim seven points in seven days.Dec 17, 17:19
Team News: Jesse Lingard back for Manchester United
Jesse Lingard replaces Juan Mata in the Manchester United starting XI for their trip to West Bromwich Albion.Dec 17, 16:35
/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: "We deserved something"
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says that he felt his side "deserved something" from their defeat to league leaders Chelsea.Dec 17, 16:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F35%2Fantonio-conte.jpg "Chelsea manager Antonio Conte strikes a pose on August 20, 2016")
Antonio Conte: 'We can still improve'
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that his side still have areas to "improve" as they make it 11 consecutive wins in the Premier League.Dec 17, 15:59
Chelsea 'make Marco Verratti top target'
Chelsea reportedly make Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Marco Verratti their prime target in the January transfer window.Dec 17, 15:37
Team News: Paul Lambert makes four changes
Paul Lambert makes four changes to his Wolverhampton Wanderers side for the trip to Nottingham Forest.Dec 17, 14:12
Team News: Christian Atsu earns Newcastle United start
Christian Atsu starts for Championship leaders Newcastle United for their trip to Burton Albion.Dec 17, 14:08
Team News: Kasper Schmeichel back for Leicester City
Kasper Schmeichel returns between the sticks for Leicester City's trip to Stoke City.Dec 17, 14:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F48%2Fchapecoense_1.jpg "The logo of Brazilian Serie A side Chapecoense")
Chapecoense survivors return to Brazil
Two of the survivors of the Chapecoense air disaster return to Brazil.Dec 17, 14:01
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fdejan-lovren.jpg "Dejan Lovren in action for Liverpool on October 1, 2016")
Dejan Lovren predicts "difficult" Merseyside derby
Liverpool centre-back Dejan Lovren says that Monday night's Merseyside derby at Everton will provide a "difficult" test.Dec 17, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Flucas-perez_1.JPG "Arsenal forward Lucas Perez in action during the EFL Cup clash with Reading at the Emirates Stadium on October 25, 2016")
Lucas Perez heading for swift Arsenal exit?
Arsenal striker Lucas Perez could reportedly be on his way out of the Emirates next month.Dec 17, 13:38
Bolton Wanderers planning quiet transfer window
Bolton Wanderers chairman Ken Anderson says that the club are not planning for many incomings or outgoings in January.Dec 17, 13:30
Paul Lambert wants new striker in January
Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Paul Lambert reveals that he is planning to bring in a new striker in the January transfer window.Dec 17, 13:21
Alex Neil: 'I will not quit'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil insists that he will not step down after his side fall to their seventh defeat in nine games.Dec 17, 13:14
Sevilla in for Arsenal target Julian Draxler?
Sevilla reportedly join Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain in the race for Wolfsburg winger Julian Draxler.Dec 17, 10:59
/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: 'I may not have taken Sunderland job'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that he may not have taken the job had he been made fully aware of the club's financial situation.Dec 17, 10:46
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fmick-mccarthy-terry-connor.jpg "Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy and assistant Terry Connor on September 23, 2015")
Mick McCarthy: 'Wigan Athletic game a six-pointer'
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy describes the side's trip to Wigan Athletic today as "a six-pointer".Dec 17, 10:37
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Fdavid-moyes.JPG "Sunderland manager David Moyes looks on prior to his side's Premier League clash with Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on November 5, 2016")
David Moyes: 'We can't even afford loan deals'
Sunderland manager David Moyes admits that the club cannot even afford to make loan signings next month unless they reduce the wage bill first.Dec 17, 10:26
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Alexis Sanchez's home 'seized by Spanish government'
Arsenal striker Alexis Sanchez's home is reportedly seized by the Spanish government as part of their investigation into alleged tax evasion.Dec 16, 15:11
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Sex abuse claims hit USA Gymnastics
An investigation reveals that at least 368 young gymnasts in the US have alleged sexual abuse by coaches over the last 20 years.Dec 16, 14:56
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fadnan-januzaj_1.JPG "Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj in action during his side's Premier League clash with Everton at the Stadium of Light on September 12, 2016")
Adnan Januzaj: "I feel much better and fitter"
Sunderland midfielder Adnan Januzaj says that he feels "much better and fitter" after starting against Chelsea in midweek.Dec 16, 14:33
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fkevin-de-bruyne-pep-guardiola_1.jpg "Kevin De Bruyne shares a joke with Pep Guardiola during a Manchester City training session on November 22, 2016")
Kevin De Bruyne: 'No plans to leave Manchester City'
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne insists that he has given no thought to leaving the club in the near future.Dec 16, 14:18
Steve Bruce: 'No big Aston Villa spending in January'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce reveals that the club will not have "a huge big influx" of new players in January.Dec 16, 14:03
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fkevin-de-bruyne_1.jpg "Kevin De Bruyne legs akimbo on September 14, 2016")
Kevin De Bruyne: 'I'm happy in any position'
Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne admits that he is unfazed by manager Pep Guardiola's frequent tactical changes.Dec 16, 13:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fmick-mccarthy.jpg "Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy on August 13, 2016")
Mick McCarthy uncertain over January business
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy admits that he is unsure how active the club will be in the January transfer window.Dec 16, 13:40
Samir Nasri: 'We can have sex until midnight'
Manchester City striker Samir Nasri says that manager Pep Guardiola told players that they should only have sex before midnight.Dec 16, 13:28
Manchester City 'want new keeper next summer'
Manchester City are reportedly preparing a bid of £20m for Brazilian goalkeeper Ederson Moraes for next summer.Dec 16, 13:15
MLS confirms expansion to 28 teams
Major League Soccer confirms plans to expand to 28 teams in the coming years.Dec 16, 13:05
Notts County future in doubt
League Two side Notts County are due to appear in court on Monday following a winding-up order over an unpaid tax bill.Dec 16, 12:54
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F40%2Fscott-hogan.jpg "Scott Hogan poses with his Player of the Month award for September 2016")
West Bromwich Albion interested in Scott Hogan?
West Bromwich Albion are reportedly considering a £7m January bid for Brentford's prolific striker Scott Hogan.Dec 16, 12:43
Olympic champion Wu Minxia announces retirement
China's five-time Olympics diving champion Wu Minxia announces her retirement at the age of 31 due to injury.Dec 16, 12:33
Steve Bruce wants 20 points from next 10 games
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce sets his side a target of at least 20 points from their next 10 games.Dec 16, 12:24
/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")
Chinese club 'makes €500m Lionel Messi offer'
Chinese Super League side Hebei Fortune reportedly make a €500m (£420.5m) offer to tempt Barcelona striker Lionel Messi to switch to the club.Dec 16, 12:13
Mick McCarthy frustrated by disallowed goal
Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy admits his frustration at having a late equaliser chalked off in their game at Birmingham City.Dec 15, 12:00
Jaap Stam wants Reading takeover resolution
Reading manager Jaap Stam reveals that he is hoping that the club's proposed takeover by Chinese siblings the Dais completes in time for the January transfer window.Dec 15, 11:53
Brentford planning quiet January window
Brentford's director of football Rasmus Ankersen reveals that the club will not be busy in the January transfer window.Dec 15, 11:39
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F47%2Fwilfried-bony.jpg "Wilfried Bony in action for Stoke City on September 10, 2016")
Wilfried Bony suing Swansea City over £8m fee dispute
Manchester City striker Wilfried Bony is reportedly suing former side Swansea City and an ex-agent over £8m in lost earnings.Dec 15, 11:28
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