Stephen Topping
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Team News: Eliseu returns for Benfica, Galatasaray make four changes
Benfica make one change for their Champions League clash against Galatasaray, as Eliseu comes in for Andreas Samaris, while the Turkish giants make four changes.
Nov 3, 18:58
Team News: Raheem Sterling, Fernando return for Manchester City at Sevilla
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini recalls Raheem Sterling and Fernando to the starting XI for his side's Champions League clash with Sevilla.
Nov 3, 18:49
Team News: Barcelona make three changes for Getafe, Andreas Iniesta returns on bench
Barcelona head coach Luis Enrique makes three changes from the side that defeated Eibar 3-1 last weekend, as Sergi Roberto replaces the suspended Javier Mascherano.
Oct 31, 18:52
Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot picks up thigh injury
Newcastle United goalkeeper Rob Elliot picks up a thigh injury in his side's 0-0 draw with Stoke City, leaving 18-year-old Freddie Woodman as the club's only fit stopper.
Oct 31, 18:23
Zak Hardaker: 'I want success with England'
Leeds Rhinos full-back and 2015 Man of Steel winner Zak Hardaker expresses his desire to be successful at international level with England.
Oct 31, 18:09
Alex Neil: 'Norwich City did basics wrong against Manchester City'
Norwich City manager Alex Neil expresses frustration at his side's performance in their 2-1 Premier League defeat by Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 31, 17:52
Manuel Pellegrini: 'Manchester City play to final whistle'
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini suggests that his side deserve their 2-1 Premier League victory over Norwich City because they played to the final whistle.
Oct 31, 17:42
Odion Ighalo gives Watford win over 10-man West Ham United
Odion Ighalo scores twice as Watford record back-to-back Premier League wins with a 2-0 victory over West Ham United, while James Collins receives a second-half red card.
Oct 31, 17:04
Late Yaya Toure penalty gives Manchester City win over Norwich City
A Nicolas Otamendi header and a late Yaya Toure penalty give Manchester City a 2-1 win over Norwich City in their Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 31, 16:57
Joel Campbell scores as Arsenal beat Swansea City
Joel Campbell scores his first Arsenal goal as the Gunners defeat Swansea City 3-0 in their Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium.
Oct 31, 16:53
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Manchester City, Norwich City
Norwich City hold Manchester City to a goalless first half at the Etihad Stadium, as John Ruddy produces two good saves to deny the hosts.
Oct 31, 15:57
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Swansea City, Arsenal
Swansea City and Arsenal play out a goalless 45 minutes in their Premier League clash at the Liberty Stadium, as Bafetimbi Gomis misses two chances to take the lead.
Oct 31, 15:51
Half-Time Report: Odion Ighalo goal gives Watford lead over West Ham United
Odion Ighalo's sixth goal of the season gives Watford a 1-0 lead over West Ham United in their Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.
Oct 31, 15:49
Steve McNamara: 'England not favourites against New Zealand'
England coach Steve McNamara rubbishes talk of his side going into next month's international series against New Zealand as favourites.
Oct 31, 15:03
Team News: Andy Carroll returns for West Ham United, Watford unchanged
West Ham United striker Andy Carroll returns to the starting XI for his side's clash with Watford, following the England international's goal against Chelsea last week.
Oct 31, 14:13
Team News: Joel Campbell starts for Arsenal, Swansea City unchanged
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger makes two changes from the side that defeated Everton last week, as winger Joel Campbell replaces the injured Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.
Oct 31, 14:10
Team News: Manchester City drop Raheem Sterling for Norwich City, Kelechi Iheanacho starts
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini makes two changes from the side that drew 0-0 with Manchester United, as youngster Kelechi Iheanacho replaces Raheem Sterling.
Oct 31, 14:06
Live Commentary: Brentford 1-0 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Relive the action from Griffin Park, where a Marco Djuricin goal gave Brentford a 1-0 win over Queens Park Rangers, with Sports Mole's text commentary.
Oct 30, 19:13
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp writes "T.E.R.R.I.B.L.E." on tactics board
Newly-appointed Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp writes "T.E.R.R.I.B.L.E." on a tactics board in one of his first team meetings at the club, reportedly to much confusion.
Oct 28, 23:03
Wolverhampton Wanderers recall Aaron McCarey, Jordan Graham from loan
Championship outfit Wolverhampton Wanderers recall goalkeeper Aaron McCarey and winger Jordan Graham from their respective loan spells, as the former picks up an injury.
Oct 28, 22:50
Middlesbrough knock Manchester United out on penalties
Championship outfit Middlesbrough knock Manchester United out of the League Cup, winning 3-1 on penalties after drawing the match 0-0 following extra time.
Oct 28, 22:42
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp "really satisfied" with Bournemouth win
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp expresses his satisfaction at claiming a first win in charge of the side, as the Reds defeat Bournemouth 1-0 in the League Cup.
Oct 28, 22:06
Manchester City score five to knock Crystal Palace out
Teenagers Kelechi Iheanacho and Manu Garcia both find the net as Manchester City thrash Crystal Palace 5-1 to progress to the quarter-finals of the League Cup.
Oct 28, 21:43
Early Nathaniel Clyne goal gives Liverpool victory over Bournemouth
Nathaniel Clyne's first Liverpool goal gives the Reds a 1-0 win in their League Cup tie with Bournemouth, as Jurgen Klopp secures a first win at the Merseyside club.
Oct 28, 21:37
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Manchester United, Middlesbrough
Manchester United and Middlesbrough play out a goalless 45 minutes in their League Cup tie at Old Trafford, as Red Devils keeper Sergio Romero denies Stewart Downing.
Oct 28, 20:48
Half-Time Report: Wilfried Bony, Kevin De Bruyne give Manchester City lead over Crystal Palace
Goals from Wilfried Bony and Kevin De Bruyne give Manchester City a 2-0 lead at half time against Crystal Palace in their League Cup clash.
Oct 28, 20:37
Half-Time Report: Nathaniel Clyne strike gives Liverpool lead over Bournemouth
Nathaniel Clyne's first goal for Liverpool gives the Reds a 1-0 lead in their League Cup tie with Bournemouth at Anfield, as Adam Bogdan denies Junior Stanislas late on.
Oct 28, 20:34
Report: West Ham United to move for Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato
West Ham United are reportedly considering a move for Corinthians striker Alexandre Pato, who is currently on loan at Brazilian outfit Sao Paulo.
Oct 28, 20:09
Team News: Manchester United make nine changes for Middlesbrough, James Wilson starts
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal makes nine changes for his side's League Cup tie with Middlesbrough, as academy products James Wilson and Jesse Lingard start.
Oct 28, 19:12
Team News: Manchester City make six changes for Crystal Palace, Patrick Bamford starts
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini makes six changes for his side's League Cup tie with Crystal Palace, as Nigerian youngster Kelechi Iheanacho starts up front.
Oct 28, 19:07
Team News: Liverpool make nine changes for Bournemouth, Adam Federici returns for Cherries
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp makes nine changes for his side's League Cup tie with Bournemouth, as Roberto Firmino, Joe Allen and Jordon Ibe return to the starting XI.
Oct 28, 19:00
Wolverhampton Wanderers sign striker Daniel Armstrong
Wolverhampton Wanderers sign former Hamilton Academical striker Daniel Armstrong on a three-year deal, with the option of a further year.
Oct 27, 23:01
Darren Ferguson: 'Doncaster Rovers gave Millwall a free win'
Doncaster Rovers manager Darren Ferguson expresses his disappointment at giving Millwall a "free win" in their League One clash at The Den, after his side lost 2-0.
Oct 27, 22:51
Millwall manager Neil Harris "delighted" with Doncaster Rovers win
Millwall manager Neil Harris admits that he is "delighted" to have taken three points from his side's League One clash with Doncaster Rovers at The Den.
Oct 27, 22:42
Ten-man Stoke City knock Chelsea out on penalties
Stoke City knock out defending League Cup champions Chelsea, as Jose Mourinho's side lose 5-4 on penalties after the game finished 1-1 following extra time.
Oct 27, 22:33
Mauro Icardi strike gives 10-man Inter Milan victory over Bologna
A second-half goal from Mauro Icardi gives 10-man Inter Milan a 1-0 victory over Bologna in Serie A, after Nerazurri midfielder Felipe Melo receives two yellow cards.
Oct 27, 21:51
Steve Morison double gives Millwall win over Doncaster Rovers
Two goals from Steve Morison give Millwall a 2-0 victory over Doncaster Rovers in their League One clash at The Den, as Thorstan Stuckmann denies the striker a hat-trick.
Oct 27, 21:41
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Bologna, Inter Milan
Bologna and Inter Milan play out a goalless 45 minutes in their Serie A clash, as Adem Ljajic misses an opportunity to break the deadlock before half time.
Oct 27, 20:43
Half-Time Report: Steve Morison double gives Millwall lead over Doncaster Rovers
Two goals from Steve Morison give Millwall a 2-0 half-time lead over Doncaster Rovers in their League One clash at The Den.
Oct 27, 20:36
Half-Time Report: Goalless between Stoke City, Chelsea
Stoke City and Chelsea play out a goalless 45 minutes in their League Cup tie at the Britannia Stadium, as Asmir Begovic produces a reaction save to deny the Potters.
Oct 27, 20:35
