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General view of Borussia Dortmund fans at Signal Iduna Park on April 12, 2017
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Charlie Webster, Odion Ighalo, Kieran Trippier
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
May 10, 07:57
Jack Grealish in action for Villa on February 29, 2020
Paul Merson: 'Jack Grealish will 100% leave Aston Villa if club are relegated'
Former Aston Villa forward Paul Merson says that Jack Grealish will "100%" leave Dean Smith's side this summer if they are relegated.
May 9, 20:56
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes reacts on February 1, 2020
Paul Merson compares Man United's Bruno Fernandes to Man City's Kevin De Bruyne
Arsenal legend Paul Merson claims that Bruno Fernandes can perform a similar role for Manchester United to the one Kevin De Bruyne does for Manchester City.
Apr 22, 20:50
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola and assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match in November 2019
Paul Merson: 'Even Pep Guardiola couldn't make Arsenal challengers for PL title'
Former midfielder Paul Merson dismisses the possibility of Arsenal challenging for the Premier League title in the foreseeable future.
Apr 20, 15:22
Harry Kane in action for Spurs on December 28, 2019
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Harry Kane, Philippe Coutinho, Luca Waldschmidt
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 19, 07:57
Thierry Henry playing for Arsenal
Arsenal's greatest ever players by number
Sports Mole takes an alternative look at Arsenal's greatest ever players, listing the best to have worn each shirt number at the club from Thierry Henry to Nicklas Bendtner.
Apr 18, 16:28
Harry Kane in Spurs training on March 9, 2020
Paul Merson: 'Spurs can forget about recouping £200m for Harry Kane'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson says that Tottenham Hotspur can "forget" about receiving £200m for the sale of Harry Kane.
Apr 18, 12:57
Tanguy Ndombele equalises during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa on August 10, 2019
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Tanguy Ndombele, Harry Kane, Adam Lallana
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 13, 07:57
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in February 2020
Paul Merson delivers Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang verdict amid exit talk
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson urges club captain Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to stay with the Gunners.
Apr 12, 20:35
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal in January 2020
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Juan Mata, Thomas Partey
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Apr 11, 07:57
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal in January 2020
Paul Merson doubts Manchester United move for Jadon Sancho
Paul Merson casts doubt over a proposed move for Jadon Sancho from Manchester United amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 11, 07:07
Willian celebrates scoring for Chelsea against Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on December 22, 2019.
Paul Merson: 'Willian could play for Manchester City'
Chelsea attacker Willian "could play for Manchester City tomorrow", according to former Arsenal forward Paul Merson.
Apr 10, 18:48
Alexis Sanchez warms up for Inter Milan on October 2, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Alexis Sanchez return to Manchester United makes sense'
Paul Merson expects "great player" Alexis Sanchez to kickstart his career if he returns to Manchester United next season.
Apr 10, 13:36
Harry Kane celebrates scoring Tottenham Hotspur's third goal against West Ham United on November 23, 2019.
Paul Merson: 'Harry Kane will not want to play under Jose Mourinho'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson believes that Jose Mourinho's playing style could convince Harry Kane to leave Tottenham Hotspur.
Apr 5, 20:48
Liverpool's Sadio Mane celebrates scoring their second goal on March 7, 2020
Paul Merson tips Sadio Mane for Player of the Year award
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson feels that Liverpool's "go-to man" Sadio Mane has been the best player in the Premier League this season.
Apr 2, 13:05
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in Europa League action in February 2020
Saturday's Transfer Talk Update: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gabriel Magalhaes, Philippe Coutinho
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 28, 06:57
Manchester United's Odion Ighalo celebrates scoring their first goal on March 12, 2020
Paul Merson would be "shocked" if Odion Ighalo rejected Manchester United
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson says that he would be "shocked" if Odion Ighalo decided against joining Manchester United on a permanent deal.
Mar 27, 19:56
Declan Rice in action for West Ham on January 22, 2020
Paul Merson urges Arsenal to move for Declan Rice
Paul Merson urges Arsenal to rival Chelsea for West Ham United midfielder Declan Rice this summer, according to a report.
Mar 27, 19:46
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
Arsenal's Mesut Ozil in action on February 27, 2020
Paul Merson: 'Mesut Ozil terms causing major Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang problem'
Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes that Mesut Ozil's lucrative contract is proving to be a stumbling block in negotiations to keep Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang.
Mar 24, 22:47
Arsenal's Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang sees red on January 11, 2020
Paul Merson questions why Liverpool have not moved for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson questions why Liverpool are not interested in Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang given that Jurgen Klopp worked with him at Borussia Dortmund.
Mar 24, 22:33
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in February 2020
Paul Merson: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would only be joining Man Utd for money'
Arsenal legend Paul Merson claims that the only reason for Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to join Manchester United would be money-related.
Mar 24, 22:23
Philippe Coutinho celebrates scoring for Brazil on November 19, 2019
Sunday's Transfer Talk Update: Philippe Coutinho, Odsonne Edouard, Santi Cazorla
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Mar 22, 06:57
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in Europa League action in February 2020
How Manchester United could line up with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up should Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang arrive at the club.
Mar 21, 11:56
Arsenal striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang pictured in February 2020
Paul Merson: 'Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang would make Manchester United a major force'
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson claims that Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang could help Manchester United become "a major force".
Mar 20, 20:47
Liverpool's Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring their third goal with Jordan Henderson and teammates on February 1, 2020
Paul Merson: 'Winning Premier League better than winning Champions League'
Paul Merson dismisses talk that Manchester City could enjoy a better season than Liverpool if they win the Champions League this season.
Mar 3, 09:48
Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho on December 26, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Jose Mourinho regrets becoming Tottenham Hotspur boss'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson feels that Jose Mourinho already regrets becoming the manager of Tottenham Hotspur.
Feb 8, 12:56
Odion Ighalo pictured in June 2019
Paul Merson: 'Odion Ighalo could be biggest laughing stock in PL history'
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson warns Manchester United that Odion Ighalo could become "the biggest laughing stock the Premier League has ever seen".
Feb 7, 23:25
Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Christian Eriksen pictured on January 14, 2020
Monday's Transfer Talk Update: Christian Eriksen, Dejan Kulusevski, Edinson Cavani
Sports Mole rounds up the latest confirmed transfer news and speculation from across the footballing world.
Feb 3, 06:57
General view outside Arsenal's Emirates Stadium on August 12, 2018
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal transfers prove they are no longer a big fish'
Former midfielder Paul Merson says that Arsenal's transfer business during January proves that they are no longer regarded as a big club.
Feb 2, 13:59
Tony Adams pictured in November 2019
Tony Adams concerned about gambling "epidemic" in football industry
It is 20 years since the former England international founded Sporting Chance.
Jan 31, 23:13
Dominic Calvert-Lewin celebrates equalising for West Ham on January 18, 2020
Paul Merson: 'Dominic Calvert-Lewin deserves England call'
Paul Merson urges England boss Gareth Southgate to select Everton's Dominic Calvert-Lewin in his next international squad.
Jan 24, 23:25
Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on November 25, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Jack Grealish could captain Manchester United'
Former England forward Paul Merson claims that Aston Villa attacker Jack Grealish could captain Manchester United.
Jan 17, 23:55
Mikel Arteta takes a Manchester City press conference on September 18, 2018
Paul Merson hits out at Mikel Arteta appointment
Former Arsenal forward Paul Merson fears that the Gunners have made the wrong decision by appointing Mikel Arteta as head coach.
Dec 20, 23:36
Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match on November 30, 2019
Alan Smith: 'Mikel Arteta is right man for Arsenal'
Former forward Alan Smith claims that Mikel Arteta is the right man to become the next manager of Arsenal.
Dec 18, 19:50
Manchester City assistant coach Mikel Arteta before the match on November 30, 2019
Former Arsenal midfielder Paul Merson worried about 'Mikel Arteta gamble'
Former midfielder Paul Merson feels that Arsenal would be 'taking a gamble' with the managerial appointment of Mikel Arteta.
Dec 17, 09:49
Leicester boss Brendan Rodgers on October 19, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Brendan Rodgers could manage Arsenal'
Arsenal legend Paul Merson believes that Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers would be tempted to move to the Emirates despite insisting he is happy with the Foxes.
Dec 3, 11:10
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino pictured on September 24, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal should move for Mauricio Pochettino'
Club legend Paul Merson feels that Arsenal cannot miss out on an opportunity to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino as their new manager.
Nov 26, 23:42
Arsenal manager Unai Emery pictured on November 6, 2019
Unai Emery 'has one month to save Arsenal job'
Arsenal manager Unai Emery has one month to save his job at the club, according to a report.
Nov 17, 09:55
Arsenal manager Unai Emery on October 24, 2019
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal should replace Unai Emery with Chris Wilder'
Paul Merson insists that Arsenal would benefit from sacking Unai Emery and replacing the Spaniard with Sheffield United boss Chris Wilder.
Nov 16, 19:50
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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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