Stephen Topping
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Simon Mignolet: 'No issues with Liverpool contract talks'
Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet insists that there are no issues surrounding his contract talks at the club, where he wishes to remain for "a long time".
Dec 12, 18:50
Alan Curtis: 'Swansea City unlucky to lose at Manchester City'
Swansea City caretaker manager Alan Curtis believes that his side were unlucky to lose their Premier League match against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Dec 12, 18:33
Half-Time Report: Marouane Fellaini cancels out Junior Stanislas opener
Marouane Fellaini cancels out an early Junior Stanislas goal to ensure that Bournemouth and Manchester United go in level at the break in their Premier League fixture.
Dec 12, 18:17
Ashley Williams: 'Swansea City let Garry Monk down'
Swansea City captain Ashley Williams admits that his side let downformer manager Garry Monk, and dedicates their performance against Manchester City to the 36-year-old.
Dec 12, 18:02
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City did not deserve Swansea City win'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini admits that his side were fortunate to claim all three points from their Premier League match against Swansea City.
Dec 12, 17:39
Odion Ighalo strike earns Watford win over Sunderland
An early Odion Ighalo goal gives Watford a 1-0 win over Sunderland in their Premier League clash at the Stadium of Light.
Dec 12, 17:00
First-half Yohan Cabaye goal gives Crystal Palace win over Southampton
Yohan Cabaye's first-half goal gives Crystal Palace a 1-0 victory over Southampton in their Premier League clash at Selhurst Park.
Dec 12, 16:57
Late Manchester City strike breaks Swansea City hearts, sends hosts top
Manchester City move to the top of the Premier League table thanks to a late Kelechi Iheanacho winner against Swansea City.
Dec 12, 16:53
Team News: Cameron Borthwick-Jackson starts for Manchester United at Bournemouth
Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson makes his first start for the club against Bournemouth, as manager Louis van Gaal makes four changes from last week.
Dec 12, 16:36
Half-Time Report: Early Odion Ighalo strike gives Watford lead at Sunderland
An early Odion Ighalo goal gives Watford a 1-0 half-time lead at Sunderland, as the hosts come close to an equaliser through Fabio Borini.
Dec 12, 15:52
Half-Time Report: Yohan Cabaye gives Crystal Palace lead over Southampton
A Yohan Cabaye strike gives Crystal Palace a 1-0 half-time lead over Southampton, after a crucial save from Eagles keeper Wayne Hennessey denies Steven Davis.
Dec 12, 15:48
Half-Time Report: Wilfried Bony header gives Manchester City lead over Swansea City
A Wilfried Bony header is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 half-time lead over the striker's former side Swansea City in their Premier League clash.
Dec 12, 15:47
Report: Manchester City keen on PSV Eindhoven youngster Gaston Pereiro
Manchester City are reportedly considering a move for PSV Eindhoven youngster Gaston Pereiro, who joined the Eredivisie champions in the summer.
Dec 12, 15:02
Team News: Billy Jones returns for Sunderland, Almen Abdi comes in for Watford
Sunderland manager Sam Allardyce makes one change for his side's Premier League clash with Watford, as Billy Jones comes in for Younes Kaboul in a back three.
Dec 12, 14:14
Team News: Wilfried Zaha returns for Crystal Palace, Southampton make four changes
Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew makes one change for his side's Premier League fixture against Southampton, as Wilfried Zaha returns in place of Mile Jedinak.
Dec 12, 14:09
Team News: Manchester City make four changes for Swansea City clash
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini makes four changes from his side's last Premier League game for their clash with managerless Swansea City, as Yaya Toure starts.
Dec 12, 14:05
Jack Sullivan: 'West Ham United defender Winston Reid suffered hamstring injury'
Jack Sullivan, son of West Ham United chairman David Sullivan, confirms that defender Winston Reid will be absent for four to six weeks with a hamstring injury.
Dec 9, 22:56
Willian: 'Chelsea deserve Champions League progression'
Chelsea winger Willian beliebes that his side deserve their qualification to the knockout stages of the Champions League, after their 2-0 win over Porto.
Dec 9, 22:34
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praises "special" Champions League progression
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger praises his side following their progression to the knockout stages of the Champions League with a 3-0 victory over Olympiacos.
Dec 9, 22:17
Robert Lewandowski double gives Bayern Munich victory at Dinamo Zagreb
Two goals from Robert Lewandowski see Bayern Munich ease past Dinamo Zagreb 2-0 in their Champions League clash, as Thomas Muller misses a late penalty for the visitors.
Dec 9, 21:42
Barcelona draw to knock Bayer Leverkusen out
Barcelona hold Bayer Leverkusen to a 1-1 draw in their Champions League clash to consign the German outfit to Europa League football in the New Year.
Dec 9, 21:38
Olivier Giroud hat-trick sees Arsenal progress, Olympiacos go out
An Olivier Giroud hat-trick sees Arsenal progress to the knockout stages of the Champions League at Olympiacos's expense.
Dec 9, 21:35
Half-Time Report: Javier Hernandez cancels out Lionel Messi opener
A Javier Hernandez equaliser cancels out Lionel Messi's opener to ensure that the scores are level between Bayer Leverkusen and Barcelona at the break.
Dec 9, 20:37
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Dinamo Zagreb, Bayern Munich
Dynamo Zagreb and Bayern Munich play out a goalless 45 minutes in their Champions League clash, as the hosts miss a number of opportunities to take a shock lead.
Dec 9, 20:34
Half-Time Report: Olivier Giroud goal gives Arsenal lead at Olympiacos
An Olivier Giroud header gives Arsenal a 1-0 lead at Olympiacos in their Champions League match, as Arsene Wenger's side push for qualification to the knockout stages.
Dec 9, 20:32
Team News: Franck Ribery starts for Bayern Munich at Dinamo Zagreb
Bayern Munich head coach Pep Guardiola changes five for his side's Champions League clash against Dinamo Zagreb, as Franck Ribery makes his first start of the season.
Dec 9, 18:59
Team News: Theo Walcott returns for Arsenal at Olympiacos
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott returns to the starting XI for his side's crucial Champions League fixture at Olympiacos, as the winger replaces Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Dec 9, 18:54
Team News: Barcelona make eight changes for Bayer Leverkusen clash
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique makes eight changes for his side's Champions League match with Bayer Leverkusen, as former Arsenal defender Thomas Vermaelen starts.
Dec 9, 18:52
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: "We need to score"
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal insists that his side must start scoring goals after being held to a 0-0 draw by West Ham United.
Dec 5, 17:53
Garry Monk: 'Swansea City results not acceptable'
Swansea City manager Garry Monk insists that his side's recent results are "not acceptable", as the club sit 15th in the league after a 3-0 defeat by Leicester City.
Dec 5, 17:38
Christian Fuchs: 'Leicester City fully deserve Swansea City win'
Leicester City full-back Christian Fuchs believes that his side were fully deserving of their win at Swansea City, as the Foxes return to the top of the Premier League.
Dec 5, 17:20
Oriol Romeu equaliser denies Aston Villa win at Southampton
A second-half equaliser from Oriol Romeu cancels out Joleon Lescott's opener to deny Aston Villa a crucial victory at Southampton.
Dec 5, 16:55
Olivier Giroud nets in both goals as Arsenal beat Sunderland
Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud scores for both sides as the Gunners beat Sunderland 3-1 to go second in the league, while Joel Campbell and Aaron Ramsey find the net.
Dec 5, 16:52
West Ham United hold firm to deny Manchester United
West Ham United hold Manchester United to a goalless draw at Old Trafford in their Premier League clash.
Dec 5, 16:52
Half-Time Report: Olivier Giroud own goal cancels out Arsenal's Joel Campbell opener
An own goal from Olivier Giroud cancels out Joel Campbell's opener to ensure that Arsenal and Sunderland go in level at the break in their Premier League clash.
Dec 5, 15:55
Half-Time Report: Joleon Lescott header gives Aston Villa lead at Southampton
A Joleon Lescott header gives Aston Villa a 1-0 lead at Southampton in their Premier League clash, despite the hosts dominating the half's chances.
Dec 5, 15:50
Half-Time Report: West Ham United hold Manchester United at the break
West Ham United hold Manchester United to a goalless opening 45 minutes in their Premier League clash at Old Trafford, as the visitors twice hit the post.
Dec 5, 15:47
John Terry: 'Jose Mourinho will end bad Chelsea form'
Chelsea captain John Terry backs manager Jose Mourinho to end his side's run of bad form, with the defending champions sitting 14th in the Premier League table.
Dec 5, 14:58
Team News: Southampton make three changes for Aston Villa, visitors change four
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman makes three changes from his side's last Premier League game for their match against Aston Villa, as Graziano Pelle returns up front.
Dec 5, 14:15
Team News: Joel Campbell returns for Arsenal, Sunderland make three changes
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger makes one change for his side's Premier League clash with Sunderland, as Joel Campbell comes in for the injured Santi Cazorla.
Dec 5, 14:11
