Stephen Topping
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Team News: Manchester City make three changes, Yoan Gouffran starts for Newcastle United
Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini makes three changes for his side's clash with Newcastle United, as Pablo Zabaleta, Eliaquim Mangala and Fernando all start.
Oct 3, 14:06
Mauricio Pochettino: Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min out injured for "weeks"
Tottenham Hotspur head coach Mauricio Pochettino says that forward Son Heung-min will be absent with a foot injury for "a few weeks".
Sep 30, 22:18
Formula 1 season to start earlier in 2016 after team complaints
The 2016 Formula 1 season will start two weeks earlier than originally intended following complaints from constructors, while a four-week summer break is reinstated.
Sep 30, 22:03
Geoff Parling: 'England allowed Wales back in'
England lock Geoff Parling believes that his side must learn to see out matches in the World Cup, after letting a 10-point lead slip in their 25-28 defeat to Wales.
Sep 30, 21:49
Cristiano Ronaldo double gives Real Madrid victory over Malmo
Cristiano Ronaldo scores twice to become Real Madrid's joint-leading scorer in club history, as his side ease past 10-man Malmo 2-0 in their Champions League clash.
Sep 30, 21:39
Juventus score two to ease past Sevilla
Goals from Alvaro Morata and Simone Zaza give Juventus a deserved 2-0 victory over Sevilla in their Champions League fixture.
Sep 30, 21:35
James Roby: 'St Helens can beat Leeds Rhinos'
St Helens hooker James Roby believes that his side have the ability to overcome Leeds Rhinos in their Super League playoff semi-final.
Sep 30, 20:50
Half-Time Report: Alvaro Morata gives dominant Juventus lead over Sevilla
An Alvaro Morata header gives Juventus a deserved lead over Sevilla at half time in their Champions League clash.
Sep 30, 20:36
Half-Time Report: Cristiano Ronaldo goal gives Real Madrid lead over Malmo
A Cristiano Ronaldo goal gives Real Madrid a 1-0 half-time lead over Malmo in their away Champions League fixture.
Sep 30, 20:33
Ronny Deila: 'Celtic still keen on Carlton Cole'
Celtic manager Ronny Deila insists that he is still interested in free agent Carlton Cole, despite the former England striker picking up an injury in training this week.
Sep 30, 19:42
Team News: Real Madrid make three changes for Malmo, four players out injured
Real Madrid coach Rafael Benitez makes three changes for his side's Champions League clash with Malmo, as Alvaro Arbeloa, Mateo Kovacic and Casemiro are named to start.
Sep 30, 19:03
Team News: Sami Khedira to make first Juventus start, Kevin Gameiro starts for Sevilla
Juventus midfielder Sami Khedira will make his first start for the club in their Champions League clash with Sevilla, who name Kevin Gameiro to start up front.
Sep 30, 18:55
Gary Rowett: 'Lee Carsley will be passionate as Brentford head coach'
Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett believes that new Brentford head coach Lee Carsley will be passionate in management, but may struggle to impart that on his players.
Sep 29, 05:57
Jamie Redknapp: 'England should call up Tottenham Hotspur's Eric Dier'
Former Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur midfielder Jamie Redknapp believes that England manager Roy Hodgson should consider selecting Eric Dier for his squad.
Sep 29, 05:36
Maicon: 'I will be ready for Chelsea striker Diego Costa'
Porto captain Maicon insists that he will be prepared to face Chelsea striker Diego Costa in the two sides' Champions League fixture.
Sep 29, 05:25
Cristiano Ronaldo: 'I don't regret Wayne Rooney red card at World Cup 2006'
Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo admits that he does not regret getting his former Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney sent off at World Cup 2006.
Sep 29, 05:13
Randall Cobb hat-trick helps Green Bay Packers to defeat Kansas City Chiefs
Aaron Rodgers throws five touchdown passes, while Randall Cobb scores a hat-trick as the Green Bay Packers defeat the Kansas City Chiefs 38-28 in their NFL clash.
Sep 29, 04:59
Gary Neville: 'Chelsea form not a blip'
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville believes that Chelsea's slow start to the season "is not a blip" and that the Premier League champions must improve soon.
Sep 29, 04:08
Gary Neville: 'Tottenham Hotspur work ethic improving under Mauricio Pochettino'
Former Manchester United right-back Gary Neville believes that Tottenham Hospur are working harder under head coach Mauricio Pochettino, who has changed their "culture".
Sep 29, 03:47
Bacary Sagna: Manchester City "can be champions"
Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna insists that his side can end the season with silverware despite losing three of their last four fixtures in all competitions.
Sep 29, 03:33
Report: Chelsea keen on Porto winger Yacine Brahimi
Chelsea are reportedly considering a January move for Porto winger Yacine Brahimi after their slow start to the season, with the side sitting 14th in the Premier League.
Sep 29, 03:10
Everton, Tottenham Hotspur to move for Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia?
Premier League sides Everton and Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia, after the Italian was stripped of his captaincy.
Sep 29, 02:56
Chris Smalling: 'Manchester United can achieve anything'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling believes that his side can achieve anything this season after moving to the top of the Premier League.
Sep 29, 02:34
Arsene Wenger: 'Monaco wanted to keep Manchester United striker Anthony Martial'
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger admits that he was surprised that Manchester United were able to sign striker Anthony Martial from Monaco in the summer.
Sep 29, 02:19
Virgil van Dijk: 'It feels amazing to score for Southampton'
Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk expresses his delight at scoring his first goal for the club, and insists that there are more to come.
Sep 28, 05:49
Ronald Koeman: 'Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk will get better'
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman believes that centre-back Virgil van Dijk has the attributes to succeed at St Mary's, and will improve in the Premier League.
Sep 28, 05:40
Steve Cotterill: 'Bristol City showed character in Ipswich Town draw'
Bristol City manager Steve Cotterill believes that his side showed great character to earn a point against Ipswich Town in their Championship clash at Portman Road.
Sep 28, 05:28
Leigh Centurions sign Salford Red Devils' Cory Paterson, Reni Maitua
Leigh Centurions confirm the signings of Salford Red Devils' Cory Paterson and Reni Maitua for the 2016 Championship season.
Sep 28, 05:15
Peyton Manning inspires Denver Broncos victory over Detroit Lions
Veteran quarterback Peyton Manning throws two touchdown passes as his Denver Broncos side defeat the Detroit Lions 24-12 in their third NFL match.
Sep 28, 04:50
Los Angeles Galaxy edge five-goal thriller against Dallas
Los Angeles Galaxy edge a five-goal thriller to beat Dallas 3-2 at the StubHub Center and move to the top of the Western Conference table.
Sep 28, 04:33
Mikael Lustig: 'Fenerbahce clash is exciting for Celtic'
Celtic defender Mikael Lustig believes that his side's Europa League clash with Fenerbahce on Thursday is an exciting prospect for both the players and fans alike.
Sep 28, 03:43
Willian: 'Chelsea deserved point against Newcastle United'
Chelsea midfielder Willian insists that his side deserved to take a point from their Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park.
Sep 28, 03:30
Paulo Sousa: 'Fiorentina can beat anyone'
Fiorentina head coach Paulo Sousa insists that his side can beat anyone in Serie A, after their 4-1 victory over Inter Milan at San Siro.
Sep 28, 03:11
Tim Krul: Newcastle United "showed that we're capable"
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul believes that his side showed that they are capable in their 2-2 draw with Chelsea, and that recent results had not been good enough.
Sep 28, 02:46
Report: Tottenham Hotspur to move for Brondby striker Armend Aslani
Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly considering a move for young Brondby striker Armend Aslani, who can play up front or as a winger.
Sep 28, 02:28
Jonathan Walters: 'Stoke City future still unresolved'
Stoke City striker Jonathan Walters insists that his future at the club is still unresolved, despite scoring the opener in his side's 2-1 victory over Bournemouth.
Sep 28, 02:16
Roberto Mancini: 'Inter Milan must move on'
Inter Milan head coach Roberto Mancini believes that his side must move on after being beaten 4-1 by Fiorentina, as La Viola overtake the Nerazzurri to go top of Serie A.
Sep 27, 23:01
Jenson Button, Fernando Alonso: 'We could leave McLaren'
McLaren drivers Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso hint at a possible exit from the team at the end of the season after a disappointing display in the Japanese Grand Prix.
Sep 27, 22:48
Paul Rowley: Leigh Centurions a "broken team"
Leigh Centurions coach Paul Rowley believes that his side are a "broken team" after losing their final Super League Super 8s qualifier 50-8 against the Widnes Vikings.
Sep 27, 22:23
Chris Henry: 'Ireland dealt with pressure against Romania'
Ireland flanker Chris Henry suggests that his side dealt well with the pressure in their World Cup clash with Romania, as the Shamrock won 44-10 to go top of Pool D.
Sep 27, 22:06
