Oliver Thomas
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Newcastle lineup vs. Leicester: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Newcastle United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Dec 12, 20:43
Preview: Newcastle United vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 12, 20:35
Kyle Walker: Man City release statement 'strongly condemning' online racist abuse aimed at right-back
Manchester City issue a statement 'strongly condemning' the online racist abuse aimed at Kyle Walker following Wednesday's Champions League defeat to Juventus.
Dec 12, 15:51
Brighton fined and punished after breaching Premier League rules, statement confirms
Brighton & Hove Albion are fined and handed a suspended ban after accepting that they have breached the Premier League's Youth Development Rules.
Dec 12, 14:28
Andreas Christensen: Barcelona defender 'in talks' with Premier League club over 2025 transfer
Barcelona are reportedly in talks with a Premier League club over the potential exit of defender Andreas Christensen.
Dec 12, 14:01
Joao Pedro: Brighton attacker identified as 'priority' signing for Premier League giants
Brighton attacker Joao Pedro is reportedly identified as a 'priority' signing for Premier League leaders Liverpool, although they may face competition for the Brazilian's signature.
Dec 12, 13:38
Kylian Mbappe: Rape investigation 'involving Real Madrid star' dropped due to insufficient evidence, lead investigator confirms
Swedish prosecutors confirm that they have dropped a rape investigation that was reportedly launched in connection with Real Madrid star Kylian Mbappe's visit to Stockholm in October.
Dec 12, 13:16
Pep Guardiola: "Stable" Man City boss 'questioning himself', disagrees with Ilkay Gundogan after Juventus Champions League loss
Pep Guardiola admits that he is questioning himself after watching his Man City side lose 2-0 to Juventus in the Champions League and slump to their seventh defeat in 10 games across all competitions.
Dec 12, 09:51
Man City vs. Man United: Can you name every derby scorer from Premier League era?
Sports Mole challenges you to name every Premier League player to score in the Manchester derby between Manchester City and Manchester United.
Dec 12, 09:00
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Man United clash: Akanji, Foden, Kovacic, Stones latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Manchester United on Sunday.
Dec 12, 08:19
Team News: Viktoria Plzen vs. Manchester United injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United.
Dec 11, 17:45
Team News: Astana vs. Chelsea injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Conference League clash between Astana and Chelsea.
Dec 11, 15:30
Wednesday's Championship predictions including West Brom vs. Coventry
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Championship fixtures, including West Bromwich Albion vs. Coventry City.
Dec 11, 06:05
Wednesday's Champions League predictions including Juventus vs. Man City
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Champions League fixtures, including Juventus vs. Manchester City.
Dec 11, 06:00
Preview: Porto vs. FC Midtjylland - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and FC Midtjylland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 23:59
Chelsea lineup vs. Astana: Predicted XI for Conference League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Chelsea could line up for Thursday's Conference League clash with Astana.
Dec 10, 22:49
Preview: Astana vs. Chelsea - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Conference League clash between Astana and Chelsea, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 22:40
Brighton sign Diego Gomez: When could Lionel Messi's Inter Miami teammate make Seagulls debut?
Brighton & Hove Albion announce the signing of Paraguay international Diego Gomez from MLS club Inter Miami, with the 21-year-old to join the Seagulls in January.
Dec 10, 20:52
Phil Foden, Mateo Kovacic update: Pep Guardiola reveals if Man City duo will play against Juventus
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides the latest update on the fitness of Phil Foden and Mateo Kovacic ahead of Wednesday's Champions League clash with Juventus in Turin.
Dec 10, 18:54
Man United lineup vs. Viktoria Plzen: Predicted XI for Europa League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester United could line up for Thursday's Europa League clash with Viktoria Plzen.
Dec 10, 18:17
Preview: Viktoria Plzen vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Viktoria Plzen and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 18:10
Pep Guardiola: Man City manager makes major statement on future just weeks after signing contract extension
Pep Guardiola rules out the possibility of managing another club after his legendary spell in charge of Manchester City comes to an end.
Dec 10, 17:48
Man City transfer news: Swap deal 'considered' in bid to sign £83m Bundesliga winner
Manchester City could reportedly consider including some players as makeweights in a bid to sign Bayer Leverkusen star Florian Wirtz.
Dec 10, 14:46
Man City's 115 charges: Possible decision date 'revealed' as 12-week Premier League hearing concludes
Manchester City reportedly discover when the outcome of their hearing into the 115 charges for alleged breaches of Premier League financial rules could be announced.
Dec 10, 14:24
'Kyle Walker's days at Man City are numbered': Pep Guardiola told to "invest very soon" in new right-back
Man City expert Steven McInerney questions whether the Citizens should have parted ways with out-of-form captain Kyle Walker a year ago, with the 34-year-old enduring a notable decline this season.
Dec 10, 13:32
Dusan Vlahovic: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man United receive transfer boost as Juventus 'deliver ultimatum' before January window
Premier League trio Arsenal, Chelsea and Manchester United reportedly receive a boost in their pursuit of Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic.
Dec 10, 13:10
Theo Hernandez: Real Madrid, Man United 'discover' asking price of AC Milan left-back
Real Madrid and Manchester United are among a number of clubs who have discovered the asking price of AC Milan captain Theo Hernandez, according to a report.
Dec 10, 12:49
Marcus Rashford: Man United 'open to top offers' for attacker in January with key reasoning 'revealed'
Manchester United will reportedly consider selling Marcus Rashford in the January transfer window if they receive 'top offers' for the attacker.
Dec 10, 12:28
Mateo Kovacic injury: When will Man City midfielder return from injury?
Sports Mole takes a look at how long Man City's Mateo Kovacic will be sidelined for and when he could return from injury.
Dec 10, 08:45
Champions League 2024-25: How many points will Man City, Arsenal, Liverpool need to qualify for knockout stage?
Sports Mole takes a look at how many points should be enough to see teams progress through the League Phase of the 2024-25 Champions League this season.
Dec 10, 08:35
Juventus vs. Man City: "Real worry" addressed before 'game of the highest importance' in Champions League
Manchester City's Champions League showdown with Juventus on Wednesday night is 'a game of the highest importance' for Pep Guardiola's side, Citizens expert Steven McInerney tells Sports Mole.
Dec 9, 18:25
'Not encouraging': Man City told they will continue to struggle and suffer unless two key issues are addressed
Man City expert Steven McInerney reflects on the Citizens' 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace and points out a few key issues that must be addressed if they are to turn their fortunes around.
Dec 9, 18:05
Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between between Manchester Utd and Nottingham Forest.
Dec 7, 20:00
"It's a season to suffer": Pep Guardiola reacts to Man City's damaging Premier League draw with Crystal Palace
Pep Guardiola says that his Man City side "cannot talk about the title race" following Saturday's disappointing 2-2 Premier League draw with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.
Dec 7, 18:11
Crystal Palace vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Crystal Palace and Manchester City.
Dec 7, 18:00
Michail Antonio: West Ham striker involved in road traffic accident, club statement confirms
West Ham United release a statement confirming that Michail Antonio has today been involved in a road traffic accident.
Dec 7, 16:37
Team News: Manchester United vs. Nottingham Forest 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 Manchester United and Nottingham Forest.
Dec 6, 17:30
Crystal Palace vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola's side at risk of equalling unwanted 55-year feat by top-flight champions
Premier League champions Manchester City are at risk of equalling an unwanted 55-year feat when they take on Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Dec 6, 17:25
"I won fairly and cleanly": Jose Mourinho bites back at Pep Guardiola Premier League title quip amid "150 lawsuits"
Former Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho issues a scathing response to Pep Guardiola after the Man City manager reminded supporters that he had won twice as many Premier League titles as the Portuguese coach.
Dec 6, 16:59
