Ben Knapton
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Crystal Palace 1-0 Tottenham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mateta scores winner
Crystal Palace earn their first Premier League win of the season as Jean-Philippe Mateta's strike gives the Eagles a deserved 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 27, 16:01
Arsenal-Liverpool lineups confirmed as Bukayo Saka, Jurrien Timber decisions revealed
Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are both included in the first XI for Arsenal's Premier League clash with Liverpool at the Emirates Stadium.
Oct 27, 15:17
Jack Draper survives Karen Khachanov fightback to win biggest career title in Vienna
British number one Jack Draper wins his maiden ATP 500 title at the Vienna Open with a battling straight-sets victory over Karen Khachanov at the Erste Bank Open.
Oct 27, 14:51
Tottenham XI to face Palace confirmed as Ange Postecoglou makes huge Mikey Moore decision
Tottenham Hotspur 17-year-old Mikey Moore makes his first Premier League start in Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Oct 27, 12:50
Real Madrid suffer crushing transfer blow in pursuit of £53m Toni Kroos replacement
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe responds to reports linking Sandro Tonali with a blockbuster move to Real Madrid in 2025.
Oct 27, 12:41
Arsenal reject approach for 27-year-old attacker as Mikel Arteta stance becomes clear
The president of Brazilian giants Palmeiras reveals that Arsenal rejected their approach to re-sign Gabriel Jesus during the summer transfer window.
Oct 27, 12:19
Mikel Arteta receives huge double injury boost as Arsenal pair pictured with squad before Liverpool
Arsenal duo Bukayo Saka and Jurrien Timber are both pictured arriving with the Gunners' squad at their team hotel before Sunday's Premier League battle with Liverpool.
Oct 27, 11:56
Preview: Brentford vs. Sheffield Wednesday - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Brentford and Sheffield Wednesday, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 10:29
Preview: Southampton vs. Stoke City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's EFL Cup clash between Southampton and Stoke City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 27, 09:47
Marcus Rashford 'involved in three-way transfer battle' as Man United reunion mooted
Marseille join Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in the race to sign Manchester United attacker Marcus Rashford, according to a report.
Oct 27, 00:00
Arsenal 'register interest' in £46m attacker as Mikel Arteta finds Bukayo Saka backup
Arsenal and Aston Villa reportedly express an interest in signing out-of-favour Barcelona forward Ferran Torres in the January transfer window.
Oct 26, 23:40
Lamine Yamal smashes 77-year El Clasico scoring record in phenomenal Barcelona victory
Barcelona prodigy Lamine Yamal breaks a 77-year El Clasico scoring record with his fine finish in Saturday's extraordinary 4-0 victory over Real Madrid.
Oct 26, 23:17
El Clasico top 10 goalscorers of all time: Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema
Ahead of Saturday's La Liga El Clasico between Barcelona and Real Madrid, Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in this blockbuster fixture.
Oct 26, 22:27
Everton 1-1 Fulham: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Beto saves the day
Substitute striker Beto comes up with a dramatic late leveller as Everton hold Fulham to a 1-1 draw in the Premier League at Goodison Park.
Oct 26, 19:27
Ballon d'Or 2024 predictions: Will Vinicius Junior or Rodri win this year's award?
Ahead of Monday's Ballon d'Or 2024 ceremony, the Sports Mole team discuss who they think should take home the coveted prize out of Rodri or Vinicius Junior.
Oct 26, 17:48
Man City 1-0 Southampton: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Haaland ends goal drought
Erling Haaland ends his three-game Premier League streak without a goal as Manchester City rise to the top of the table with a 1-0 victory over Southampton.
Oct 26, 16:58
Team News: Arsenal vs. Liverpool injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Arsenal and Liverpool.
Oct 26, 16:30
Jack Draper battles past error-strewn Lorenzo Musetti to reach biggest career final in Vienna
Jack Draper reaches his fourth ATP Tour final at the Vienna Open with a 6-2 6-4 win over Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals of the Vienna Open.
Oct 26, 16:16
Arsenal could match unwanted Liverpool disciplinary record after William Saliba red card
Arsenal could match an unwanted Premier League red card record should one of their players be dismissed in Sunday's crunch clash with Liverpool at the Emirates.
Oct 26, 14:24
Team News: Chelsea vs. Newcastle United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Newcastle United.
Oct 26, 14:00
Team News: West Ham United vs. Manchester United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Manchester United.
Oct 26, 14:00
Man City 'reject' bizarre Man United Ballon d'Or request amid Jim Ratcliffe cost-cutting
Manchester City reportedly reject Manchester United's request to allow Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho to join them on their flight to the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Oct 26, 12:46
Liverpool dealt Trent Alexander-Arnold contract blow as defender makes Ballon d'Or claim
Liverpool defender Trent Alexander-Arnold reveals that he dreams of winning the Ballon d'Or, which could potentially harm the Reds' chances of keeping him.
Oct 26, 12:19
Liverpool transfer news: Federico Chiesa loan claim emerges amid 'three-club' Serie A battle
Liverpool reportedly weigh up the idea of loaning out injury-plagued winger Federico Chiesa in January, just a few months after his bargain £10m arrival.
Oct 26, 11:58
England 3-4 Germany: Highlights, player of the match, stats from chaotic friendly
Germany Women avenge their Euro 2022 final defeat to England Women with a spectacular 4-3 friendly victory over the Lionesses at Wembley Stadium.
Oct 25, 21:28
Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham: Son Heung-min's record against the Eagles
Sports Mole looks at how Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min has performed against Crystal Palace.
Oct 25, 17:09
Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Mohamed Salah's record against the Gunners
Sports Mole look at Mohamed Salah's record against Arsenal.
Oct 25, 16:52
Crystal Palace vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between London rivals Crystal Palace and Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 25, 15:44
Arsenal vs. Liverpool: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Liverpool.
Oct 25, 15:26
Premier League GW9 predictions: Arsenal, Liverpool to share spoils as Ten Hag earns big win
Sports Mole takes on singer-songwriter Maddox Jones for a Premier League predictions challenge in gameweek nine of the 2024-25 season.
Oct 25, 15:24
Team News: Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth.
Oct 25, 15:00
West Ham lineup vs. Man United: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
Oct 25, 14:36
Man United lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.
Oct 25, 14:35
Preview: West Ham United vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between West Ham United and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 25, 14:28
Mikel Arteta gives triple Arsenal injury update as Bukayo Saka Liverpool question answered
Mikel Arteta refuses to rule injured trio Bukayo Saka, Riccardo Calafiori and Jurrien Timber out of Sunday's crunch Premier League clash with Liverpool.
Oct 25, 14:13
Tottenham suffer Son Heung-min blow as Ange Postecoglou delivers new injury update
Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglou confirms that Son Heung-min is unlikely to be available for Sunday's Premier League clash with Crystal Palace.
Oct 25, 12:11
Liverpool receive quadruple injury update as Arne Slot gives Diogo Jota, Federico Chiesa latest
Liverpool head coach Arne Slot confirms that Diogo Jota is set to miss Sunday's Premier League clash with Arsenal, but Federico Chiesa might make the cut.
Oct 25, 11:50
Newcastle lineup vs. Chelsea: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Newcastle United could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 25, 11:26
Chelsea lineup vs. Newcastle: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Sunday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at Stamford Bridge.
Oct 25, 11:19
Preview: Chelsea vs. Newcastle United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Premier League clash between Chelsea and Newcastle United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 25, 11:11
