Oliver Thomas
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Man United transfer news: Erik ten Hag felt Danny Welbeck would have been 'excellent addition' at Old Trafford
Manchester United reportedly discussed internally the possibility of re-signing Brighton striker Danny Welbeck during Erik ten Hag's tenure at Old Trafford.
Oct 31, 18:35
Bournemouth vs. Man City: Why 'fearless' Cherries should not 'abandon their principles' in Premier League clash
Bournemouth 'should not abandon their principles' in Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City, Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 31, 18:05
Leicester lineup vs. Ipswich: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Leicester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Ipswich Town.
Oct 31, 15:53
Ipswich lineup vs. Leicester: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Ipswich Town could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City.
Oct 31, 15:52
Preview: Ipswich Town vs. Leicester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Ipswich Town and Leicester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 15:45
Man City lineup vs. Bournemouth: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Manchester City could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Bournemouth.
Oct 31, 14:41
Bournemouth lineup vs. Man City: Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Bournemouth could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Oct 31, 14:40
Preview: Bournemouth vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 31, 14:30
Man City injury, suspension news and return dates for Bournemouth clash: Savinho, Akanji, Grealish, Doku latest
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Bournemouth on Saturday.
Oct 31, 09:12
Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 31, 08:30
Wednesday's Copa del Rey predictions including Parla Escuela vs. Valencia
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Copa del Rey fixtures, including Parla Escuela vs. Valencia.
Oct 30, 06:20
Wednesday's DFB-Pokal predictions including Mainz 05 vs. Bayern Munich
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's DFB-Pokal fixtures, including Mainz 05 vs. Bayern Munich.
Oct 30, 06:15
Wednesday's Scottish Premiership predictions including Aberdeen vs. Rangers
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Scottish Premiership fixtures, including Aberdeen vs. Rangers.
Oct 30, 06:10
Wednesday's Serie A predictions including Empoli vs. Inter Milan
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Serie A fixtures, including Empoli vs. Inter Milan.
Oct 30, 06:05
Wednesday's EFL Cup predictions including Tottenham vs. Man City
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's EFL Cup fixtures, including Tottenham vs. Manchester City.
Oct 30, 06:00
Preview: Ontinena vs. Las Palmas - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa del Rey clash between Ontinena and Las Palmas, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 29, 22:40
Preview: San Tirso vs. Espanyol - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Copa del Rey clash between San Tirso and Espanyol, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 29, 22:27
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'keeping tabs' on key Man City player who could be sold
Chelsea are reportedly interested in signing a key Manchester City player who could be sold by the reigning Premier League champions in 2025.
Oct 29, 22:12
'The levels Man City require as a midfielder are absurd': Analysing if Matheus Nunes can thrive under Pep Guardiola
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany speaks to Sports Mole about whether Matheus Nunes can elevate his game to another level as a midfielder in Pep Guardiola's side.
Oct 29, 19:30
Tottenham vs. Man City: Why Ange Postecoglou should target EFL Cup glory and ignore Mauricio Pochettino "priorities"
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou should aim for EFL Cup glory this season and put the club's trophy "curse" to bed, Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole ahead of Wednesday's last-16 tie between the two teams.
Oct 29, 17:10
Tottenham vs. Man City: Why Erling Haaland "can't play" in EFL Cup last-16 tie
Erling Haaland "can't play" for Manchester City in Wednesday's EFL Cup last-16 tie away against Tottenham Hotspur, Citizens expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 29, 16:50
Arsenal 2-2 Liverpool: Why Man City will be "happier", who are the "real deal" in Premier League title race?
Pep Guardiola will be "even happier" than Mikel Arteta and Arne Slot following Arsenal's 2-2 Premier League draw with Liverpool last weekend, Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole.
Oct 29, 16:40
Pep Guardiola is confident Erik ten Hag "will come back stronger" after Man United sack
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is confident that Erik ten Hag "will come back stronger" following his dismissal by rivals Manchester United.
Oct 29, 15:27
"You have to be satisfied" - Pep Guardiola gives verdict on Real Madrid boycotting Ballon d'Or ceremony
Man City manager Pep Guardiola suggests that Real Madrid should be "satisfied" with having three of their players in the top four of the 2024 Ballon d'Or voting, even though they were all pipped by winner Rodri.
Oct 29, 15:01
Man United-linked Ruben Amorim has 'conditions to coach any club' says Jose Mourinho
Former Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho believes that Ruben Amorim has the 'conditions' to coach any club in any league amidst reports linking the Sporting Lisbon boss with the Old Trafford vacancy.
Oct 29, 14:35
Ruben Amorim to Man United: Sporting Lisbon 'confirm successor' with 'solution' revealed
Sporting Lisbon are reported to have already identified their successor to Ruben Amorim, who looks set to take charge of Manchester United.
Oct 29, 14:17
Ruben Amorim to Man United: Red Devils to appoint 39-year-old for £16.5m less than rivals clubs?
Manchester United are reportedly set to buy head coach Ruben Amorim out of his Sporting Lisbon contract for £16.5m less than what other clubs would have to pay courtesy of three release clauses.
Oct 29, 13:54
Ruud van Nistelrooy 'makes decision' on permanently replacing Erik ten Hag at Man United
Ruud van Nistelrooy is reluctant to succeed Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager, according to a report.
Oct 29, 10:13
Liverpool transfer news: Reds 'enquire' over 22-year-old Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement
Liverpool reportedly identify a 22-year-old defender as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold, who is out of contract next summer.
Oct 29, 09:52
Man United 'reach agreement' to appoint Ruben Amorim as new head coach
Sporting Lisbon boss Ruben Amorim agrees in principle to become Manchester United's new head coach, according to a report.
Oct 29, 09:31
Rodri wins Ballon d'Or: Ilkay Gundogan, Txiki Begiristain praise "perfect" Man City midfielder
Ilkay Gundogan labels 2024 Ballon d'Or winner and Man City teammate Rodri as "the perfect midfielder", while Citizens chief Txiki Begiristain says that the Spaniard "totally deserves" the individual honour.
Oct 29, 08:54
Rodri wins Ballon d'Or: "This is not a victory for me alone, but for Spanish football"
Manchester City midfielder Rodri says that he has realised a dream after winning the 2024 Ballon d'Or, but he has insisted that his victory is for Spanish football and not solely for himself.
Oct 29, 08:41
Manchester City vs. Southampton: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between between Manchester City and Southampton.
Oct 27, 00:00
Messi magic, Bale beauty, Mourinho mauling: Five greatest El Clasico matches ever
Sports Mole picks out five of the greatest-ever El Clasico matches between Real Madrid and Barcelona.
Oct 27, 00:00
Jose Mourinho's managerial record vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Jose Mourinho's record as a manager against Manchester United.
Oct 26, 21:00
Erling Haaland's record vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City striker Erling Haaland's record against Wolves, including overall wins, goals and assists.
Oct 26, 20:30
Manchester United vs. Brentford: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Man United and Brentford, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Oct 26, 20:00
Team News: Everton vs. Fulham 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 Everton and Fulham.
Oct 25, 17:30
Team News: Manchester City vs. Southampton 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 City and Southampton.
Oct 25, 15:00
