Oliver Thomas
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Aston Villa 1-0 Bayern Munich: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Duran nets screamer
Jhon Duran scores his fifth goal of the season from the bench to help Aston Villa claim a memorable 1-0 Champions League win over Bayern Munich at Villa Park.
Oct 2, 22:05
Team News: Porto 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 Porto and Manchester United.
Oct 2, 20:00
Team News: Ferencvaros vs. Tottenham Hotspur 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 Ferencvaros and Tottenham Hotspur.
Oct 2, 17:45
'Phil Foden is absolutely essential': Man City expert says Citizens are 'crying out for his spark'
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany talks to Sports Mole about the importance of Phil Foden and why his role in Pep Guardiola's side is "absolutely essential" if they are to fight on all fronts once again this season.
Oct 2, 17:10
James McAtee: Man City expert reveals why 'patience is a virtue' for "brilliant" academy star
Man City expert Steven McInerney from Esteemed Kompany tells Sports Mole that academy star James McAtee will need to be patient if he wishes to establish himself as a first-team player under Pep Guardiola.
Oct 2, 16:50
Man City injury news and return dates for Fulham clash: De Bruyne, Rodri, Ake
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester City's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Fulham on Saturday.
Oct 2, 08:18
Wednesday's Major League Soccer predictions including Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Major League Soccer fixtures, including Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami.
Oct 2, 06:10
Wednesday's Championship predictions including Sheffield United vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Championship fixtures, including Sheffield United vs. Swansea City.
Oct 2, 06:05
Wednesday's Champions League predictions including Liverpool vs. Bologna
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Champions League fixtures, including Liverpool vs. Bologna.
Oct 2, 06:00
Preview: Rangers vs. Lyon - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Rangers and Lyon, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 1, 16:26
Tottenham lineup vs. Ferencvaros: Predicted XI for Europa League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Tottenham Hotspur could line up for Thursday's Europa League clash with Ferencvaros.
Oct 1, 16:07
Preview: Ferencvaros vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Ferencvaros and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 1, 15:57
Porto vs. Manchester United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and Man Utd, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Oct 1, 13:50
Man United lineup vs. Porto: 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 Porto.
Oct 1, 13:34
Preview: Porto vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's Europa League clash between Porto and Manchester United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Oct 1, 13:20
Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter breaks silence on Man United, England speculation
Former Chelsea head coach Graham Potter responds to speculation linking him with the managerial jobs at Manchester United and England.
Oct 1, 13:00
Man United transfer news: European giants to pursue shock Joshua Zirkzee swap deal?
Manchester United's Joshua Zirkzee is reportedly attracting interest from Serie A giants Juventus ahead of the January transfer window.
Oct 1, 12:39
Erik ten Hag future: 48-year-old emerges as 'serious contender' for Man United job
A 48-year-old title-winning head coach emerges as a serious contender to become the next Manchester United manager if Erik ten Hag is sacked, according to a report.
Oct 1, 12:19
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week: Palmer, Saka, Kulusevski
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week, including Cole Palmer, Bukayo Saka and Dejan Kulusevski.
Oct 1, 09:30
Slovan Bratislava vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola compared to Antoni Gaudi ahead of Champions League clash
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola reacts to being compared to famous architect Antoni Gaudi ahead of Tuesday's Champions League clash with Slovan Bratislava in Slovakia.
Sep 30, 20:16
Kevin De Bruyne injury: Pep Guardiola provides fresh update on Man City star
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides a fresh injury update on Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Tuesday's Champions League tie with Slovan Bratislava.
Sep 30, 19:09
Why is Chelsea's "very dangerous" striker Nicolas Jackson the "full package"?
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Fabian Hurzeler talks up the qualities of Chelsea's "very dangerous" striker Nicolas Jackson ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash at Stamford Bridge.
Sep 27, 15:33
Newcastle confirm senior figure to depart after blood cancer diagnosis
Newcastle United CEO Darren Eales will step down from his position after being diagnosed with a chronic form of blood cancer.
Sep 27, 15:09
Team News: Brentford vs. West Ham United 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 Brentford and West Ham United.
Sep 27, 15:00
Team News: Chelsea vs. Brighton & Hove Albion 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 Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion.
Sep 27, 15:00
Kevin De Bruyne injury confirmed: How many games will Man City star miss?
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provides an update on the fitness of Kevin De Bruyne ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Sep 27, 14:47
Rodri injury: Pep Guardiola confirms January transfer talks after confirming season-ending blow
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola confirms that star midfielder Rodri will miss the rest of the season with an ACL injury and refuses to rule out signing a replacement in January.
Sep 27, 14:16
Alexander Isak injury: Newcastle's Eddie Howe delivers concerning Man City update
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe delivers an update on the fitness of striker Alexander Isak and defender Matt Targett ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Sep 27, 13:34
Team News: Newcastle United vs. Manchester 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 Newcastle United and Manchester City.
Sep 27, 12:30
Friday's Ligue 1 predictions including PSG vs. Rennes
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Ligue 1 fixtures, including PSG vs. Rennes.
Sep 27, 06:00
Newcastle United vs. Manchester City: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between Newcastle and Man City, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Sep 26, 19:00
Preview: Northampton Town vs. Mansfield Town - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's League One clash between Northampton Town and Mansfield Town, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 18:02
Jamal Musiala: Man City, Man United, Real Madrid 'dealt blow' in pursuit of Bayern Munich star
European giants including Real Madrid, Manchester City, Manchester United and Arsenal reportedly suffer a blow in their pursuit of Bayern Munich star Jamal Musiala.
Sep 26, 17:13
Barcelona transfer news: 25-year-old 'identified' as Marc-Andre ter Stegen heir
Barcelona reportedly identify a long-term replacement for first-choice goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen, despite reaching an agreement to sign Wojciech Szczesny on a short-term contract.
Sep 26, 16:53
Man City vs. Premier League: Citizens have not yet 'scored a victory' in legal battle
Manchester City's legal battle against the Premier League over Associated Party Transaction Rules (APT) was allegedly not discussed at a meeting on Thursday, contrary to previous reports.
Sep 26, 16:32
West Ham lineup vs. Brentford 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 Brentford.
Sep 26, 14:34
Brentford lineup vs. West Ham Predicted XI for Premier League clash
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Brentford could line up for Saturday's Premier League clash with West Ham United.
Sep 26, 14:33
Preview: Brentford vs. West Ham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Brentford and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Sep 26, 14:25
