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France players celebrate winning Euro 2000
On this day: France win Euro 2000 through David Trezeguet golden goal
Les Bleus were the first national team since 1974 to hold both the World Cup and Euro titles.
Jul 2, 08:09
Chris Wilder pictured on June 17, 2020
Chris Wilder remembers Kevin Keegan era ahead of Newcastle trip
The Blades head for St James' Park on Sunday.
Jun 20, 10:01
Bryan Robson scores for England against France on June 16, 1982
On This Day: Bryan Robson scores against France after 27 seconds
The midfielder scored one of the fastest goals in World Cup history in what would evolve into an impressive 3-1 win over Group 4 rivals France.
Jun 16, 07:20
Kevin Keegan as Newcastle United manager in 1996
On this day: Kevin Keegan appointed as Manchester City boss
The former England manager returned to club football after his time with the national side.
May 24, 09:38
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane pictured on September 25, 2019
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane in frame for Newcastle United job?
Zinedine Zidane has entered the running to succeed Steve Bruce as Newcastle United's next manager.
May 21, 13:20
Steven Gerrard celebrates Liverpool winning the FA Cup in May 2006
Liverpool's greatest XI of all time using different nationalities
Sports Mole selects Liverpool's greatest-ever XI with a difference - only one player is allowed from each country.
Apr 26, 17:14
Kevin Keegan as Newcastle United manager in 1996
Newcastle United lining up Kevin Keegan return?
Newcastle United's prospective new owners are reportedly planning to offer former manager Kevin Keegan a chance to return to the club as an ambassador.
Apr 26, 10:23
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
Blackburn Rovers celebrate their Premier League title triumph in 1994-95
How every Premier League season would have finished after gameweek 29: 1994-95
Given the current uncertainty over the resumption of the Premier League, Sports Mole looks at how the 1994-95 season would have ended after gameweek 29.
Apr 19, 13:54
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany lifts the 2018-19 Premier League trophy
How would a 29-week season have affected every club's title totals?
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how a 29-week season would have affected the total number of titles won by clubs during the Premier League era.
Apr 17, 18:17
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
Michael Owen celebrates scoring against Denmark at the 2002 World Cup
Four memorable matches between England and Denmark
England and Denmark have previous for excitement.
Mar 30, 10:40
Danny Rose pictured ahead of Newcastle United's Premier League clash with Norwich City on February 1, 2020
Danny Rose: 'Newcastle United is a massive club'
Newcastle United defender Danny Rose is full of praise for the Magpies and their fans, with the left-back currently on loan at Tyneside from Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 26, 11:00
General view of Camp Nou, home to Barcelona, taken in May 2018
David Ginola "stabbed in the back" by Newcastle United over Barcelona move
David Ginola says that he felt "stabbed in the back" by Newcastle United after Kevin Keegan blocked him from a potential move to Barcelona.
Feb 10, 23:41
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
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore pictured in May 2016
Richard Scudamore hails best Premier League season ever
Whoever finishes second is guaranteed to have the highest final points total of any runners-up in English top-flight history.
May 13, 12:11
Luis Suarez for Liverpool
Top 10 Liverpool strikers of the Premier League era - #2
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 greatest Liverpool strikers from the Premier League era continues with number two - Luis Suarez.
Mar 20, 11:14
Ian Rush pictured for Liverpool in 1996
Top 10 Liverpool strikers of the Premier League era - #8
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 10 greatest Liverpool strikers from the Premier League era continues with number eight - Ian Rush.
Mar 20, 11:13
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp pictured on January 30, 2019
History suggests Liverpool are on course for maiden Premier League crown
Only six teams have not won the Premier League title when leading at the end of January.
Jan 30, 22:20
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
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
Kevin Keegan: I dressed in disguise to sneak into St James' Park
The former Newcastle manager has vowed he will never go back to the club under Mike Ashley's regime.
Sep 22, 10:43
The Mexico team line up before their friendly game with Scotland on June 2, 2018
World Cup preview: Mexico
Ahead of this summer's World Cup in Russia, Sports Mole assesses the chances of Mexico, who have been eliminated in the last 16 in each of the past six tournaments.
Jun 13, 14:30
Ray Wilkins pictured while working at Chelsea in 2008
Former England, Chelsea captain Ray Wilkins remembered in memorial service
A memorial service to honour the life of former Chelsea and England legend Ray Wilkins took place on Tuesday.
May 1, 22:59
Mohamed Salah celebrates during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Watford on March 17, 2018
Liverpool legend Terry McDermott compares Mohamed Salah to Kenny Dalglish
Liverpool legend Terry McDermott praises Mohamed Salah for making the fans "forget about Philippe Coutinho", similarly to how Kenny Dalglish made fans forget about Kevin Keegan.
Mar 25, 17:41
Rafael Benitez cleans Chris Hughton's ears during the Premier League game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Newcastle United on September 24, 2017
Chris Hughton: 'Newcastle United deserve success under Rafael Benitez'
Chris Hughton believes that Newcastle United deserve success and are in safe hands under Rafael Benitez.
Oct 9, 16:02
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp reacts during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Kevin Keegan: 'Liverpool must remain patient with Jurgen Klopp'
Kevin Keegan insists that Liverpool are not alone with their defensive struggles, as he backs Jurgen Klopp to turn things around at Anfield.
Oct 7, 18:12
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
Kevin Keegan: 'England reliant on Harry Kane, Dele Alli'
Kevin Keegan believes that England "have a chance" of success at the World Cup next summer as long as Harry Kane and Dele Alli arrive at the competition fit and firing.
Oct 6, 21:24
Generic image of a locker room
Gary Speed to be inducted into National Football Museum Hall of Fame
The National Football Museum announces that the late Gary Speed will be inducted into their Hall of Fame on Thursday.
Sep 21, 17:17
Malta players chase after Jesse Lingard in a match between England and Malta at Wembley
Preview: Malta vs. England
Sports Mole previews Friday's World Cup Group F qualifier between bottom side Malta and top-of-the-group England at the Ta'Qali National Stadium.
Aug 30, 18:02
Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic pictured on August 5, 2016
Preview: Fulham vs. Reading
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Championship playoff semi-final between Fulham and Reading at Craven Cottage.
May 11, 19:14
Generic image of a locker room
Ex-Newcastle United player David Eatock claims he was sexually abused
Former Newcastle United footballer David Eatock claims that he was sexually abused by coach George Ormond between the ages of 18 and 21.
Dec 1, 10:48
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
Howard Wilkinson to advise Football Association over England manager
LMA chairman and former caretaker England boss Howard Wilkinson will advise the FA on the next permanent manager of the national team.
Nov 11, 17:43
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
Kieron Dyer: 'England squad picked on reputation, not form'
Former England midfielder Kieron Dyer believes that, when it comes to major tournaments, the Three Lions squad is picked on reputation and not merit.
Oct 2, 16:16
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
Kevin Keegan tips Rafael Benitez to keep Newcastle United in the Premier League
Kevin Keegan says that new Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez will keep the Magpies in the Premier League.
Mar 26, 21:00
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
On this day: Aston Villa hammer champions elect Liverpool
Thirty-nine years ago today, Aston Villa scored five first-half goals as they hammered league leaders Liverpool at Villa Park.
Dec 15, 06:00
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
Five memorable disallowed goals
After Liverpool full-back Alberto Moreno sees a goal chalked off, Sports Mole picks out five other memorable disallowed goals.
Dec 7, 11:40
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
On this day: Liverpool hammer Kevin Keegan's Hamburg
Thirty-eight years ago today, Terry McDermott scored a hat-trick as Liverpool beat a Hamburg side that contained Kevin Keegan 6-0 at Anfield.
Dec 6, 06:00
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
Georginio Wijnaldum: 'Newcastle United do care about losing'
Georginio Wijnaldum says that he and his Newcastle United teammates are not flippant about the Magpies' collective woes.
Nov 28, 01:04
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
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren reveals Peter Beardsley talks
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren reveals that he has spoken to former striker Peter Beardsley about the team's playing style.
Nov 11, 10:26
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
Top five Premier League managerial meltdowns
Following Jose Mourinho's meltdown yesterday evening, Sports Mole picks out five other Premier League bosses that have lost their cool in front of the cameras.
Oct 4, 11:30
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool15113131131836
2Chelsea16104237191834
3Arsenal1686229151430
4Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest168442119228
5Manchester CityMan City168352823527
6Aston Villa167452425-125
7Bournemouth157352320324
8Fulham166642422224
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton166642625124
10Tottenham HotspurSpurs1672736191723
11Brentford167273230223
12Newcastle UnitedNewcastle166552321223
13Manchester UnitedMan Utd166462119222
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham155372028-818
15Crystal Palace163761721-416
16Everton153661421-715
17Leicester CityLeicester163582134-1314
18Ipswich TownIpswich162681628-1212
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves1623112440-169
20Southampton1612131136-255


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