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| Current League Standings | P | GD | PTS | |
| 17 | Tottenham Hotspur | 38 | -9 | 41 |
| 18 | West Ham United | 38 | -19 | 39 |
| 19 | Burnley | 38 | -37 | 22 |
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including details on Leon Goretzka's Aston Villa contract, Newcastle's missed target and West Ham's winger target.13:45
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Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Southampton and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.11:38
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Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Aston Villa's signing of West Ham United defender Aaron Wan-Bissaka.Aug 21, 15:16
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Preview:West Ham United vs Charlton Athletic - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Championship clash between West Ham United and Charlton Athletic, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.Aug 20, 22:33
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Transfer news and rumours today: Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa 'replacement', Liverpool exit latest, West Ham loan from Man City
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including the replacement for Ezri Konsa, a Liverpool exit and West Ham's loan signing from Man City.Aug 20, 21:54
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Transfer news and rumours today: Defender set for Aston Villa medical, Jamal Musiala fitness latest
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news today, including Aston Villa closing in on signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka, West Ham confirming Joel Piroe signing, and Jamal Musiala latest.Aug 19, 11:54
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Transfer news and rumours today: Are Aston Villa on the verge of signing Paris Saint-Germain-linked Zion Suzuki?
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours, including Aston Villa's move for Parma goalkeeper Zion Suzuki.Aug 17, 09:39
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Arsenal's biggest transfer problem is exposed again as the meagre amount they could receive for Reiss Nelson is reportedly revealed.Aug 16, 12:47
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Aston Villa transfer news: 'Talks held' to sign defender with 233 Premier League appearances
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Transfer news and rumours: Rangers 'considering' Club Brugge defender, Hull City Zan Vipotnik blow
Sports Mole rounds up today's latest transfer news and rumours, including Rangers considering an approach for a Belgian defender and Hull City failing with an offer for Swansea City forward Zan Vipotnik.Aug 11, 11:29
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Arsenal transfer news: Gunners 'in talks' with Championship club over Reiss Nelson exit
Arsenal are reportedly in talks with a Championship club over the potential exit of attacker Reiss Nelson.Aug 11, 01:50
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Transfer news and rumours today: £15m West Ham move, Nick Pope decides Newcastle United future, Galatasaray bid rejected
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Transfer news and rumours today: Coventry want ex-Man Utd youngster, Crystal Palace bid for £42.9m midfielder
Sports Mole rounds up the latest transfer news and rumours today, as Coventry City target a former Manchester United youngster and Crystal Palace submit a bid for a £42.9m-rated midfielder.Aug 9, 13:39
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Wolves transfer news: Molineux side 'desperate' to beat Championship rivals to £10m-rated midfielder
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly "desperate" to beat a number of their Championship rivals to the signing of a £10m-rated midfielder.Aug 9, 10:53
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