Ben Knapton
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Ethan Nwaneri: Has Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' with Arsenal's record-breaking 17-year-old?
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that Mikel Arteta 'missed a trick' by not playing Ethan Nwaneri more when Martin Odegaard was out injured.
15:18
Rafael Nadal retires: Roger Federer, Andy Murray, Andres Iniesta lead tributes to Spain legend
Twenty-two time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal officially retires from tennis as Spain lose 2-1 to the Netherlands in the opening round of the Davis Cup Finals.
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Leandro Trossard injury: Why Arsenal attacker could benefit from Belgium scare
Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard could benefit from a couple of weeks on the sidelines through injury, Gunners expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole.
Nov 19, 19:54
Ben White England return: Thomas Tuchel told how to bring Arsenal defender out of exile
Arsenal expert Charles Watts tells Sports Mole that Ben White will consider ending his England exile if Thomas Tuchel can charm him.
Nov 19, 15:00
England squad confirmed: Man City, Man United stars among notable absentees for Sarina Wiegman
England Women confirm a 24-player squad for their upcoming matches against the USA and Sheffield United, and Sarina Wiegman is missing some key figures due to injury.
Nov 19, 11:34
Tuesday's Nations League predictions including Hungary vs. Germany
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Nations League fixtures, including Hungary vs. Germany.
Nov 19, 06:00
Liverpool, Arsenal sent £33.4m transfer warning by Frankfurt chief over Omar Marmoush
Eintracht Frankfurt sporting director Markus Krosche warns Liverpool that a fee of €40m (£33.4m) will not be enough to sign Omar Marmoush next year.
Nov 18, 23:58
Chelsea 'tracking' £35m Liverpool star as three-way transfer battle emerges
Chelsea are reportedly weighing up a shock £35m swoop for Liverpool number two Caoimhin Kelleher, who is expected to leave the Reds in the summer of 2025.
Nov 18, 23:38
Chelsea injury latest: Enzo Maresca receives triple training boost before Leicester clash
Chelsea receive a triple injury boost as Cole Palmer, Jadon Sancho and Levi Colwill take part in training ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Nov 18, 23:17
Spain 3-2 Switzerland: Highlights, man of the match, stats from Nations League thriller
Bryan Zaragoza nets n injury-time winner from the penalty spot as Spain conclude the UEFA Nations League group phase with an enthralling 3-2 victory over Switzerland.
Nov 18, 21:46
Greatest male tennis players of all time: Is Nadal, Federer or Djokovic the GOAT?
Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest tennis players of all time ahead of Rafael Nadal's final match at the Davis Cup.
Nov 18, 16:18
Liverpool injury news: Defender withdraws from national team "on medical grounds" as statement released
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk withdraws from the Netherlands squad for their UEFA Nations League clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina "on medical grounds".
Nov 18, 14:26
Longest Premier League bans in history as Rodrigo Bentancur hit with seven-game suspension
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at the 10 longest bans in Premier League history following Rodrigo Bentancur's seven-game suspension.
Nov 18, 13:44
Tottenham games Rodrigo Bentancur will miss as midfielder given seven-match ban for Son Heung-min remark
Sports Mole looks at the Tottenham Hotspur games Rodrigo Bentancur will miss as the Uruguayan is given a seven-match ban for comments made about Son Heung-min.
Nov 18, 11:29
Liverpool transfer news: Reds given green light to sign £66.9m Arne Slot favourite
Benfica midfielder Orkun Kokcu talks up the impact of Arne Slot on his career amid claims that Liverpool are interested in signing him.
Nov 18, 08:56
England break national team winning record against Ireland in Lee Carsley's final game
England set a new national team record in Lee Carsley's final game in charge as they thump the Republic of Ireland 5-0 in the UEFA Nations League.
Nov 17, 21:04
Great Britain through to Billie Jean King Cup semis as Emma Raducanu, Katie Boulter stun Canada
Great Britain stun defending champions Canada 2-0 to progress to the semi-finals of the Billie Jean King Cup in Malaga.
Nov 17, 20:42
Jannik Sinner wins ATP Finals: How the world number one conquered Taylor Fritz in final
Jannik Sinner wins the ATP Finals title without dropping a set as the Italian history-maker defeats Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in Sunday's final in Turin.
Nov 17, 19:24
England 5-0 Ireland: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Lee Carsley's men promoted in Nations League
Lee Carsley signs off as England interim boss with a 5-0 win over the Republic of Ireland, which confirms the Three Lions' promotion to League A of the Nations League.
Nov 17, 18:52
Arsenal scouts 'approve' move for 20-year-old wonderkid on Liverpool, Tottenham's radar
Bundesliga giants Eintracht Frankfurt are reportedly braced for January bids for Hugo Larsson, who is on the radar of Arsenal and Liverpool.
Nov 17, 17:59
Liverpool star 'continues to reject' contract offers as transfer talks go 'full steam ahead'
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold is allegedly 'continuing to reject' renewal offers from the Reds amid long-running interest from Real Madrid.
Nov 17, 17:38
Barcelona 'to hold talks' over Wojciech Szczesny contract as Hansi Flick, Deco devise goalkeeper plan
Barcelona reportedly want to tie goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny down to a new contract until 2026, even though he is yet to make his first-team debut for the Blaugrana.
Nov 17, 17:17
England-Ireland lineups confirmed as Harry Kane returns and debutant in defence
England captain Harry Kane returns to the Three Lions' starting lineup for their UEFA Nations League clash with the Republic of Ireland at Wembley.
Nov 17, 15:52
Preview: Wales vs. Iceland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Wales and Iceland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 12:25
Preview: Montenegro vs. Turkey - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Montenegro and Turkey, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 11:47
Tottenham confirm major injury blow as 19-year-old undergoes hamstring surgery
Tottenham Hotspur announce that 19-year-old French attacker Wilson Odobert has undergone a hamstring operation and will be out for an unspecified amount of time.
Nov 17, 10:52
Germany lineup vs. Hungary: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Germany could line up for Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash with Hungary.
Nov 17, 10:29
Preview: Hungary vs. Germany - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Hungary and Germany, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 10:21
Netherlands lineup vs. Bosnia-Herzegovina: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how the Netherlands could line up for Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Nov 17, 09:41
Preview: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Netherlands - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Nations League clash between Bosnia-Herzegovina and Netherlands, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 17, 09:34
Ruud van Nistelrooy 'gutted' to leave Man United as bold Ruben Amorim prediction made
Former Manchester United interim boss Ruud van Nistelrooy is devastated to be leaving Old Trafford, according to a close friend.
Nov 17, 00:00
Ruben Amorim suffers new Man United injury blow as defender hobbles off in Nations League
Manchester United suffer a new defensive injury blow as Victor Lindelof is taken off in the first half of Sweden's UEFA Nations League clash with Slovakia.
Nov 16, 23:40
Man City 'advancing' in Erling Haaland contract talks despite £150m hurdle
Manchester City reportedly grow increasingly optimistic that Erling Haaland will sign a new contract, but his release clause issue is yet to be sorted out.
Nov 16, 23:19
Germany 7-0 Bosnia-Herzegovina: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Florian Wirtz hits brace
Germany wrap up a first-placed finish in League A Group 3 of the UEFA Nations League in style with a 7-0 pummelling of Bosnia-Herzegovina in Freiburg.
Nov 16, 21:40
Ezri Konsa out of England squad: Who will replace Aston Villa man against Ireland?
England interim head coach Lee Carsley confirms that Ezri Konsa has withdrawn from the squad ahead of Sunday's clash with the Republic of Ireland due to injury.
Nov 16, 16:11
Tottenham 0-3 Arsenal: Highlights, player of the match, stats from WSL North London derby
Arsenal convincingly earn the North London derby bragging rights over Tottenham Hotspur with a 3-0 victory over their WSL rivals at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Nov 16, 15:44
England at risk of setting unwanted losing record in Nations League showdown with Ireland
England could set an unwanted home losing record when they host the Republic of Ireland in Sunday's UEFA Nations League showdown.
Nov 16, 14:02
Portugal lineup vs. Croatia: Predicted XI for UEFA Nations League showdown
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Portugal could line up for Monday's UEFA Nations League clash with Croatia.
Nov 16, 12:36
Preview: Croatia vs. Portugal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Monday's Nations League clash between Croatia and Portugal, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 16, 12:27
