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Arsenal's Shkodran Mustafi shakes hands with manager Mikel Arteta as he is substituted off on February 27, 2020
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Shkodran Mustafi, Nicolas Tagliafico, Antoine Griezmann
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 23, 07:57
John Barnes pictured in June 2018
John Barnes: 'Top players will not want to join Manchester United'
Liverpool legend John Barnes claims that Manchester United will not be able to attract the calibre of players they need to close the gap on England's top two teams.
May 22, 22:15
A general shot of the FA Cup trophy ahead of the 2019 final on May 18, 2019
On this day: Everton beat Watford in 1984 FA Cup final
Graeme Sharp and Andy Gray scored Everton's goals in a 2-0 win.
May 19, 07:35
Fiorentina winger Federico Chiesa pictured in December 2019
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Federico Chiesa, Rocco Commisso, Nicolas Pepe
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 6, 07:57
Kylian Mbappe sees red on April 27, 2019
John Barnes warns Liverpool against Kylian Mbappe move
Former Liverpool man John Barnes warns the club against making a big-money move for Paris Saint-Germain forward Kylian Mbappe.
May 5, 13:21
Ed Woodward watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on May 5, 2019
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Timo Werner, Dani Ceballos, Bukayo Saka
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 25, 07:57
Willian in action for Chelsea on October 2, 2019
Shirt numbers available to Willian at Liverpool
Amid speculation linking Chelsea winger Willian with a shock move to Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at which numbers could be available to the Brazilian at Anfield.
Apr 24, 10:02
Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool winning the FA Cup in May 2006
Liverpool's greatest ever players by number
Sports Mole takes an alternative look at Liverpool's best ever players, listing them by number from Steven Gerrard and Kenny Dalglish to Lazar Markovic and Mario Balotelli.
Apr 19, 16:37
Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool winning the FA Cup in May 2006
The 10 greatest Liverpool players of all time
Steven Gerrard is many Liverpool fans' choice as the club's greatest player.
Apr 15, 13:11
Sadio Mane celebrates scoring for Liverpool on February 15, 2020
Steve Nicol: 'Sadio Mane lucky with the way Liverpool play'
Former Liverpool midfielder Steve Nicol claims that Sadio Mane is "lucky" to have his role in Jurgen Klopp's side and believes that John Barnes was better than him.
Apr 13, 22:49
John Barnes pictured in June 2018
John Barnes: 'Liverpool well within their rights to furlough staff'
Liverpool legend John Barnes hits back at criticism of his former side for their initial decision to furlough non-playing staff.
Apr 8, 23:17
Harry Kane in Spurs training on March 9, 2020
Wednesday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho, Fabian Ruiz
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 25, 06:57
Harry Kane in Spurs training on March 9, 2020
John Barnes urges Harry Kane to snub Manchester United move
Former England international John Barnes believes that Harry Kane should snub interest from Manchester United and Real Madrid in order to stay loyal to Tottenham Hotspur.
Mar 24, 08:55
Gianluigi Donnarumma in action for Milan on September 21, 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Jordan Pickford, Henrikh Mkhitaryan
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 23, 06:57
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on December 26, 2019
John Barnes: 'Toxic Paul Pogba has to leave Manchester United'
Former Liverpool winger John Barnes urges Manchester United to sell Paul Pogba due to the French midfielder's "toxic" situation at the club.
Mar 22, 11:28
John Barnes pictured in June 2018
John Barnes insists Liverpool cannot be given title if season is cancelled
Liverpool legend John Barnes claims that Jurgen Klopp's side should not be handed the Premier League title if the 2019-20 season is declared null and void.
Mar 21, 08:04
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers on October 19, 2019
John Barnes: 'Brendan Rodgers would have succeeded at Liverpool if given time'
Rodgers was sacked by Liverpool in October 2015.
Nov 29, 09:55
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
Mohamed Salah in action for Liverpool on September 17, 2019
News Extra: Barnes backs Liverpool, Morelos 'to cost £20m', Leeds 'in for Ferguson'
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including John Barnes's belief that Liverpool will win the title, Rangers' reported asking price for Alfredo Morelos and a new suitor for West Brom's Nathan Ferguson.
Oct 23, 16:31
John Barnes pictured in June 2018
John Barnes suggests England have "become a bit cocky"
The Three Lions suffered their first defeat in Euro 2020 qualifying in Prague on Friday night.
Oct 12, 21:47
Manchester City winger Bernardo Silva celebrates scoring against Manchester United on April 24, 2019
John Barnes backs Bernardo Silva over racism allegations
Former England winger defends under-fire Manchester City player.
Sep 25, 20:45
Jadon Sancho pictured for England on March 22, 2019
John Barnes hits out at Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho over racism comments
Former Liverpool winger John Barnes is critical of the comments made by Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho regarding the recent racial abuse suffered by black players.
Sep 3, 23:48
Ruben Loftus-Cheek celebrates his third goal of the night in Chelsea's 3-1 win over BATE Borisov on October 25, 2018
Ruben Loftus-Cheek injury: Five other players to have suffered ruptured Achilles
The Chelsea and England midfielder was injured in a friendly.
May 16, 21:06
Callum Hudson-Odoi in action for Chelsea on April 3, 2019
Callum Hudson-Odoi injury: Five players to have suffered ruptured Achilles tendon
The Chelsea winger was taken off against Burnley on Monday evening.
Apr 23, 13:27
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches on during his side's Premier League clash with Cardiff City on April 3, 2019
FA Cup semi-finals: Five things to look out for at Wembley
Manchester City take their quadruple bid to Wembley.
Apr 5, 12:26
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
Sadio Mane nabs the third during the Premier League game between Liverpool and West Ham United on August 12, 2018
Liverpool forward Sadio Mane: 'We played well throughout'
Sadio Mane says that Liverpool "did a great job" in brushing aside West Ham United and now hopes to continue scoring goals on a consistent basis this term.
Aug 12, 17:07
Sadio Mane in action for Liverpool on April 7, 2018
Sadio Mane to wear number 10 shirt for Liverpool
Liverpool winger Sadio Mane inherits Philippe Coutinho's number 10 shirt for the 2018-19 season, following in the footsteps of John Barnes, Michael Owen and Steve Heighway.
Jul 20, 13:31
Mohamed Salah in action for Egypt during a World Cup qualifying match with Congo in October 2017
Liverpool star Mohamed Salah praised for helping tackle Islamophobia on Merseyside
Liverpool politician Steve Rotheram compares Mohamed Salah's impact on Merseyside as a high-profile Muslim to the legacy of John Barnes on the region's black community in the 1980s.
Jun 23, 13:06
Steven Gerrard in charge of Liverpool under-19s on February 21, 2018
John Barnes: 'Steven Gerrard would be going in at deep end at Rangers'
Former Liverpool player and Celtic manager John Barnes believes that Steven Gerrard will be "going in at the deep end" should he take the Rangers job.
May 2, 21:36
David James working as a pundit in August 2015
David James to appear on 'Strictly Come Dancing'?
Former England stopper David James is reportedly approached by the BBC to take part in this year's Strictly Come Dancing.
Mar 19, 12:35
Generic image of a locker room
Former Liverpool, England star John Barnes to appear on 'Celebrity Big Brother'
Former Liverpool and England midfielder John Barnes will enter the Celebrity Big Brother house on Friday.
Jan 3, 10:52
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
The Top 20 England players of all time
Sports Mole counts down the top 20 English players of all time.
Jun 13, 14:33
Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016
John Barnes urges Liverpool to sign Virgil van Dijk
Liverpool legend John Barnes urges the club to sign Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk this summer and does not believe that they should be put off by his price tag.
Apr 30, 22:08
Generic image of a locker room
Sir Alex Ferguson joins mourners at funeral of former Watford boss Graham Taylor
Sir Alex Ferguson joins numerous football figures as they pay their respects at the funeral for former Watford and England manager Graham Taylor.
Feb 1, 12:41
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
John Barnes backs Jurgen Klopp over Mamadou Sakho punishment
Liverpool legend John Barnes backs Jurgen Klopp's decision to send Mamadou Sakho home from the club's pre-season tour of the United States for disciplinary reasons.
Jul 29, 15:43
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
John Barnes: 'Sam Allardyce will bring pragmatism and humility to England'
Former England winger John Barnes believes that new Three Lions manager Sam Allardyce will bring pragmatism and humility to the national side.
Jul 25, 14:15
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1594235181731
3Arsenal1585229151429
4Manchester CityMan City158342721627
5Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest157441918125
6Aston Villa157442323025
7Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton156632522324
8Bournemouth157352320324
9Brentford157263128323
10Fulham156542220223
11Tottenham HotspurSpurs1562731191220
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle155551921-220
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd155461918119
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester153572130-914
17Crystal Palace152761420-613
18Ipswich TownIpswich151681427-139
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1523102338-159
20Southampton1512121131-205


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