Lionel Messi celebrates winning the 2022 World Cup with Argentina
2026 World Cup: Favourites and dark horses as Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Lamine Yamal battle for glory
Following the draw ceremony for the 2026 World Cup, Sports Mole takes a closer look at the main contenders for glory in North America, as well as a couple of dark horses.
19:50
 England possible first World Cup XI silhouette
2026 World Cup: How Thomas Tuchel's England could line up for first game
Sports Mole looks at how England could line up for their first 2026 World Cup match after the Three Lions completed a perfect qualifying campaign.
19:45
 England manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on June 10, 2025
2026 World Cup: How Thomas Tuchel's England are shaping up after draw ceremony
After England qualified for the 2026 World Cup with a perfect record, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Thomas Tuchel's side are shaping up ahead of the tournament.
19:41
 Anibal Godoy/Antoine Semenyo/Luka Modric composite
World Cup 2026: Who is in England's group? Key dates, dangermen and records against
Following the World Cup 2026 draw, Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at England's opponents, including key dates, players to watch and records against.
17:45
 WC DRAW COMPOSITE
World Cup 2026 draw revealed: England, Scotland discover group-stage opponents as Donald Trump headlines ceremony
England, Scotland and all other World Cup 2026 nations discover their group-stage opponents for next year's tournament in the USA, Mexico and Canada.
17:33
 William Saliba/Charles Watts silhouette composite
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal: Mikel Arteta needs one "crucial" player back from injury for Premier League showdown
Arsenal's chances of victory against Aston Villa in Saturday's lunchtime Premier League kickoff will be significantly boosted if one "crucial" player is available to start, according to Gunners expert Charles Watts.
13:10
 Tyler Morton celebrates a goal for Lyon on September 27, 2025
Preview:Lorient vs Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Ligue 1 clash between Lorient and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
12:04
 Crystal Palace's Will Hughes on January 18, 2025
Crystal Palace lineup vs. Fulham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Oliver Glasner changes two
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Crystal Palace could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Fulham.
11:29
 Fulham's Samuel Chukwueze pictured on November 8, 2025
Fulham lineup vs. Crystal Palace: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Marco Silva makes three changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Fulham could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
11:22
 Fulham manager Marco Silva pictured on November 8, 2025
Preview:Fulham vs Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Fulham and Crystal Palace, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
10:52
 West Ham United's Lucas Paqueta pictured on May 18, 2025
West Ham lineup vs. Brighton: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Nuno makes Lucas Paqueta decision
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Brighton & Hove Albion.
10:14
 Danny Welbeck of Brighton & Hove Albion celebrates scoring his second goal against Newcastle United, on October 18, 2025
Brighton lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Danny Welbeck returns
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brighton & Hove Albion could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.
10:06
 Fabian Hurzeler pictured on 9 November 2025
Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
09:31
 PL TOTW GW15 BADGES
Premier League GW14 Team of the Week: Erling Haaland, Mikel Merino, Cristian Romero
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 14 of the 2025-26 season, including Erling Haaland, Mikel Merino and Cristian Romero.
Dec 4, 21:14
 Rodrigo Mendoza/Charles Watts composite
Arsenal transfer news: Charles Watts comments on Rodrigo Mendoza January interest amid Pedri comparisons
Charles Watts exclusively comments on Arsenal's interest in Elche midfielder Rodrigo Mendoza, who has a £17.5m release clause and has been compared to Barcelona star Pedri.
Dec 4, 18:34
 Leeds United's Luis Sinisterra and Liverpool's Jordan Henderson pictured on April 17, 2023
Leeds vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Liverpool, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Dec 4, 16:59
 Liverpool manager Arne Slot pictured on November 26, 2025
Team News: Leeds vs. Liverpool injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Liverpool.
Dec 4, 16:45
 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool FC looks on during his side's UEFA Champions League on September 30, 2025
Liverpool lineup vs. Leeds: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Mohamed Salah, Federico Chiesa start
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Liverpool could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leeds United.
Dec 4, 16:37
 Dominic Calvert-Lewin of Leeds United scores a goal (1-1) and celebrates on September 20, 2025
Leeds lineup vs. Liverpool: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Daniel Farke deals double blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leeds United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Dec 4, 16:29
 Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta celebrates in November 2023
Arsenal transfer news: Gunners confirm signing and start date of 16-year-old Ecuadorian twin brothers
Arsenal confirm the double capture of twin brothers Edwin Quintero and Holger Quintero from Independiente del Valle and reveal when the pair will officially join the Gunners.
Dec 4, 15:48
 Mohamed Salah of Liverpool during his side's match against Sunderland, on December 3, 2025
Preview:Leeds United vs Liverpool - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Leeds United and Liverpool, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 4, 13:02
 Josh Dasilva of Brentford during the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford on January 31, 2024
Brentford vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford.
Dec 4, 12:29
 Cristian Romero, Pedro Porro and Richarlison of Tottenham Hotspur celebrate on December 2, 2025
Team News: Tottenham vs. Brentford injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford.
Dec 4, 12:17
 Igor Thiago of Brentford and manager Keith Andrews at full-time on November 9, 2025
Brentford lineup vs. Tottenham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Igor Thiago among five changes
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brentford could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur.
Dec 4, 12:08
 Tottenham Hotspur's Micky van de Ven and Cristian Romero on April 10, 2025
Tottenham lineup vs. Brentford: Predicted XI for Premier League clash as Thomas Frank makes one change
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Brentford.
Dec 4, 12:01
 Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank on October 29, 2025
Preview:Tottenham Hotspur vs Brentford - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Tottenham Hotspur and Brentford, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 4, 11:33
 Aston Villa's Leon Bailey celebrates scoring their first goal with John McGinn on April 14, 2024
Aston Villa vs. Arsenal: Head-to-head record and past meetings before Premier League clash
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Aston Villa.
Dec 4, 11:08
 Unai Emery manager of Aston Villa on September 21, 2025
Team News: Aston Villa vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal.
Dec 4, 10:56
 Arsenal's Declan Rice pictured on September 28, 2025
Arsenal lineup vs. Aston Villa: Predicted XI for Premier League clash including Rice, Gyokeres, Saliba decisions
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Arsenal could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Dec 4, 10:48
 Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez pictured on December 3, 2025
Aston Villa lineup vs. Arsenal: Predicted XI for Premier League clash after Emiliano Martinez injury blow
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Aston Villa could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Dec 4, 10:40
 Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring on December 3, 2025
Preview:Aston Villa vs Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 4, 10:10
 Declan Rice of Arsenal after his side's game against Brentford, on December 3, 2025
Arsenal injury, suspension list and return dates for Aston Villa: Declan Rice, Cristhian Mosquera, William Saliba latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Arsenal’s latest injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Aston Villa.
Dec 4, 09:19
 Christopher Nkunku celebrates scoring for Chelsea on September 14, 2024
Bournemouth vs. Chelsea: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Bournemouth and Chelsea.
Dec 4, 08:00
 Arne Slot/David Lynch composite
Liverpool 1-1 Sunderland: Arne Slot excuse expires as Reds' "expensively assembled strangers" slip up again
Liverpool expert David Lynch gives his take on the Red's 1-1 Premier League draw with Sunderland from the Anfield press box.
Dec 3, 22:42
 Arne Slot of Liverpool during his side's match against Sunderland, on December 3, 2025
Liverpool vs. Sunderland: Head-to-head record and past meetings
After Wednesday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Sunderland, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head records and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Dec 3, 22:40
 Cristhian Mosquera of Arsenal leaves the field with injury and is substituted by Jurrien Timber
Gabriel, William Saliba react as Arsenal suffer new defensive injury blow in Brentford clash
Arsenal's defensive injury crisis potentially worsens ahead of Saturday's Premier League showdown with Aston Villa, as Mikel Arteta is forced into an early change against Brentford.
Dec 3, 20:21
 Arsenal's Mikel Merino celebrates scoring on December 3, 2025
Arsenal 2-0 Brentford: Highlights, man of the match, stats as unorthodox Bukayo Saka goal seals derby win
Arsenal restore their five-point lead at the summit of the Premier League table courtesy of a hard-fought 2-0 victory over London rivals Brentford at the Emirates Stadium.
Dec 3, 19:47
 Cristian Romero of Tottenham Hotspur prepares for a bicycle kick on December 2, 2025
Newcastle United vs. Tottenham: Head-to-head record and past meetings after Spurs' Premier League comeback
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United.
Dec 2, 22:50
 Charles Watts/Ben White composite image
Arsenal vs. Brentford: "One doubt" over Ben White start as Mikel Arteta sent Jurrien Timber message
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta must consider starting Ben White against Brentford, although there may be "one doubt" that prevents him from doing so, Charles Watts has told Sports Mole.
Dec 2, 20:35
 Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates scoring on December 2, 2025
Fulham 4-5 Man City: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Erling Haaland hits 100 and Pep Guardiola avoids catastrophe
Erling Haaland scores his 100th Premier League goal and Manchester City survived a monumental scare as the Sky Blues edged out Fulham 5-4 in a spectacular contest at Craven Cottage.
Dec 2, 19:44
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