Oliver Thomas
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Are Arsenal 'getting worse' as Liverpool relish Premier League title battle with Man City?
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about where both Arsenal and Liverpool stand in the title race and who has the edge in their battle with Pep Guardiola's defending champions.
Nov 5, 12:54
Viktor Gyokeres: Can Man City quell threat of 'hottest striker in Europe' in Sporting Lisbon clash?
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany discuss the threat of Sporting Lisbon's Viktor Gyokeres and what challenges the Citizens could face against the Portuguese giants in the Champions League on Tuesday.
Nov 5, 12:30
Why Pep Guardiola must be "adventurous", use three young guns to rectify Man City's aging midfield after Bournemouth beating
Sports Mole and Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany assess what went wrong for the Citizens in last weekend's 2-1 loss at Bournemouth, where the problems lie and how Pep Guardiola could rectify those issues going forward.
Nov 5, 12:00
Incoming Man United boss Ruben Amorim makes bombshell Man City claim
Incoming Man United boss Ruben Amorim admits he had considered following Sporting Lisbon's director of football Hugo Viana to Man City before agreeing to take the reins at Old Trafford.
Nov 5, 09:52
Man United transfer news: Erik ten Hag 'didn't want' Red Devils signing who arrived overweight
Former Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag was allegedly left 'unhappy' after the club completed the summer signing of a player who arrived at the club overweight.
Nov 5, 09:31
Liverpool vs. Bayer Leverkusen: Xabi Alonso responds to Anfield manager question ahead of Champions League tie
Bayer Leverkusen's Xabi Alonso opens up on the speculation linking him with succeeding Jurgen Klopp as Liverpool manager last season, before the arrival of Arne Slot in the summer.
Nov 5, 09:11
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week - Caicedo, Solanke, Semenyo
Sports Mole picks its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 10, including Moises Caicedo, Dominic Solanke and Antoine Semenyo.
Nov 5, 07:25
Fulham 2-1 Brentford: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Wilson scores stoppage-time brace
Substitute Harry Wilson scores twice in stoppage time to help Fulham come from behind to beat West London rivals Brentford 2-1 at Craven Cottage.
Nov 4, 22:36
Preview: Sparta Prague vs. Brest - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Sparta Prague and Brest, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 4, 19:52
Preview: Feyenoord vs. Red Bull Salzburg - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Feyenoord and Red Bull Salzburg, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 4, 19:45
Barcelona lineup vs. Red Star Belgrade: Predicted XI for Champions League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Barcelona could line up for Wednesday's Champions League clash with Red Star Belgrade.
Nov 4, 18:42
Preview: Red Star Belgrade vs. Barcelona - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Red Star Belgrade and Barcelona, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 4, 18:35
Barcelona injury, suspension news and return dates for Red Star clash: Araujo, Torres, Christensen latest
Sports Mole rounds up Barcelona's injury and suspension news ahead of their Champions League with Red Star Belgrade on Wednesday.
Nov 4, 18:25
Man United 1-1 Chelsea player ratings: Moises Caicedo stars as Alejandro Garnacho fails to deliver
Sports Mole provides player ratings from Man United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League at Old Trafford.
Nov 3, 19:50
Man United 1-1 Chelsea: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Fernandes, Caicedo score
Moises Caicedo's stunning volley cancels out Bruno Fernandes's penalty as Chelsea draw 1-1 with Man United at Old Trafford in the Premier League.
Nov 3, 18:45
Celtic 6-0 Aberdeen: Daizen Maeda nets hat-trick as Hoops crush Dons to reach Scottish League Cup final
Daizen Maeda scores a magnificent hat-trick as Celtic end Aberdeen's unbeaten start to the season under Jimmy Thelin with a ruthless 6-0 win to reach the Scottish League Cup final.
Nov 2, 20:27
Man City injury news: Pep Guardiola confirms John Stones, Ruben Dias blows as three return
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides a negative injury update on two first-team stars following Saturday's 2-1 defeat at Bournemouth in the Premier League.
Nov 2, 18:31
Phil Foden's record vs. Bournemouth including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden's record against Bournemouth, including overall wins, goals and assists.
Nov 2, 18:20
Erling Haaland's record vs. Bournemouth including overall wins, goals and assists
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City striker Erling Haaland's record against Bournemouth, including overall wins, goals and assists.
Nov 2, 18:10
Bournemouth vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Bournemouth and Manchester City.
Nov 2, 18:00
Motherwell vs. Rangers: Philippe Clement 'will be sacked' if Gers lose Scottish League Cup semi-final
Rangers manager Philippe Clement is reportedly 'one match from the sack' and will lose his job if the Gers suffer defeat to Motherwell in Sunday's Scottish League Cup semi-final.
Nov 1, 18:47
Crystal Palace injury news: Oliver Glasner confirms Eberechi Eze, Adam Wharton blows
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner provides the latest update on the fitness of Eberechi Eze and Adam Wharton ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Wolves.
Nov 1, 17:45
Bournemouth vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola's side out to equal two of Chelsea's English top-flight records
Manchester City will be looking to equal two of Chelsea's English top-flight records when they face Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday.
Nov 1, 15:24
Bournemouth vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola provides positive Savinho injury update amid "many doubts"
Man City manager Pep Guardiola delivers a fresh update on the fitness of his squad, including Savinho, ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Nov 1, 15:02
Team News: Ipswich Town vs. Leicester City 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 Ipswich Town and Leicester City.
Nov 1, 15:00
Newcastle vs. Arsenal: Eddie Howe issues Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon injury update
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe provides an injury update on Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon and Callum Wilson ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Nov 1, 13:56
Friday's Major League Soccer predictions including Colorado vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Major League Soccer fixtures, including Colorado Rapids vs. Los Angeles Galaxy
Nov 1, 06:10
Friday's Ligue 1 predictions including Lille vs. Lyon
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Ligue 1 fixtures, including Lille vs. Lyon.
Nov 1, 06:05
Friday's FA Cup predictions including Tamworth vs. Huddersfield
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's FA Cup fixtures, including Tamworth vs. Huddersfield Town.
Nov 1, 06:00
Preview: Bradford City vs. Aldershot Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Bradford City and Aldershot Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 1, 01:12
Preview: Salford City vs. Shrewsbury Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's FA Cup clash between Salford City and Shrewsbury Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 1, 01:07
Man City transfer news: Citizens 'reject several offers' for teenager Pep Guardiola wants in first-team squad
Manchester City reportedly turn down several offers from clubs including River Plate for teenage starlet Claudio Echeverri ahead of the January transfer window.
Oct 31, 23:59
Real Madrid transfer news: £85m midfielder to be offered in part-exchange deal for Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez?
Real Madrid are reportedly ready to part ways with Aurelien Tchouameni and could offer the midfielder as part of a deal to sign Chelsea's Enzo Fernandez.
Oct 31, 23:41
Man United transfer news: Red Devils among five clubs 'alerted' by contract situation of in-demand 21-year-old
Manchester United are reportedly one of five European giants who have been alerted by the contract situation of an in-demand 21-year-old.
Oct 31, 23:23
West Ham lineup vs. Nottingham Forest: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how West Ham United could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Nottingham Forest.
Oct 31, 21:18
Nottingham Forest lineup vs. West Ham: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Nottingham Forest could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.
Oct 31, 21:17
Preview: Nottingham Forest vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 21:10
Man City injury news: Premier League leaders 'handed Manuel Akanji boost' ahead of Bournemouth test
Manchester City receive a major injury boost regarding Manuel Akanji ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth, according to a report.
Oct 31, 19:16
Barcelona transfer news: La Liga giants 'attentive' to Rafael Leao's AC Milan 'conflict' with Paulo Fonseca
La Liga giants Barcelona are monitoring the 'complicated and unexpected' situation of Rafael Leao at AC Milan, according to a report.
Oct 31, 18:56
