Steven Toplis
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Kyle Edmund loses Davis Cup final opener to David Goffin in five-set thriller
Great Britain's Kyle Edmund loses to Belgium's David Goffin in five sets in the opening rubber of the Davis Cup final in Ghent.
Nov 27, 15:50
Steve McClaren: 'It's been a feisty week'
Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren says that it has been a "feisty" week at the club following the defeat to Leicester City.
Nov 27, 15:28
John Gregory: 'Aston Villa signings have been poor'
Ex-Aston Villa boss John Gregory says that someone should be held accountable for the club's transfer policy during the summer.
Nov 27, 15:10
Everton boss Roberto Martinez praises Bournemouth style
Everton boss Roberto Martinez feels that Bournemouth should not change their attacking style of play.
Nov 27, 14:51
Manuel Pellegrini plays down Manchester City link with Lionel Messi
Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini refuses to comment on reports linking the club with Barcelona forward Lionel Messi.
Nov 27, 14:34
Claudio Ranieri: 'Jamie Vardy has responded to attention'
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri claims that the attention that Jamie Vardy has received has made him perform better.
Nov 27, 14:12
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett "flattered" to be linked with other clubs
Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett says that he is "flattered" to be linked with jobs at other sides.
Nov 27, 13:56
Steve Evans: 'Chris Wood has to get sharper'
Leeds United boss Steve Evans says that Chris Wood has to work on his sharpness following time away on international duty.
Nov 27, 13:36
Louis van Gaal: 'Leicester City can win Premier League title'
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal suggests that Premier League leaders Leicester City could go on to lift the title this season.
Nov 27, 13:25
John Ruddy confident of Norwich City survival
Norwich City goalkeeper John Ruddy says that the team has the quality needed to survive in the Premier League this season.
Nov 27, 13:05
Ronald de Boer: 'Rangers did not cheat'
Former Rangers midfielder Ronald de Boer insists that the club did not cheat when it made use of Employee Benefit Trusts.
Nov 26, 12:55
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger predicts close Premier League title race
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger claims that the Premier League title chase is too close to call this season.
Nov 26, 12:42
Paul Merson blames Aston Villa boss Remi Garde for Jack Grealish situation
Former Aston Villa midfielder Paul Merson claims that manager Remi Garde must take some responsibility for Jack Grealish visiting a nightclub after the defeat at Everton.
Nov 26, 12:22
Karl Darlow wants to challenge Rob Elliot for goalkeeper spot
Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow says that he wants to challenge Rob Elliot for his first-team place.
Nov 26, 11:56
Twenty wickets fall on day two of third Test between South Africa, India
South Africa and India are both bowled out as 20 wickets fall on the second day of the third Test in Nagpur.
Nov 26, 11:45
Arsene Wenger: 'Mesut Ozil was a bargain for £40m'
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says that the £40m the club paid for Mesut Ozil in 2013 was money well spent.
Nov 26, 11:20
Didier Drogba tips Arsenal to win Premier League title
Ex-Chelsea striker Didier Drogba claims that Arsenal can lift the Premier League title because they have old Blues teammate Petr Cech in their team.
Nov 26, 10:58
Bradley Wright-Phillips plays down Bournemouth move
New York Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips reveals that he has had no contact with Bournemouth over a loan switch to the Cherries.
Nov 26, 10:46
Jack Grealish dropped from Aston Villa squad for Watford clash
Aston Villa boss Remi Garde says that midfielder Jack Grealish has been left out of the squad for the Premier League match against Watford on Saturday.
Nov 26, 10:25
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could return to face Norwich City
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger reveals that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain could return to play against Norwich City on Saturday.
Nov 26, 10:11
Kevin Pietersen: 'South Africa would be pleased with Jos Buttler omission'
Ex-England batsman Kevin Pietersen suggests that South Africa will be pleased if Jos Buttler is left out of the first Test in Durban next month.
Nov 25, 12:59
Gary Cahill wants Chelsea to push on following Maccabi Tel Aviv win
Chelsea defender Gary Cahill hopes that the Champions League win over Maccabi Tel Aviv will help the Blues to recover from their slow start to the season.
Nov 25, 12:31
Report: Fulham target Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett
Fulham want to speak to Birmingham City boss Gary Rowett regarding their managerial vacancy, according to a report.
Nov 25, 12:14
South Africa bowl out India on day one but lose early wickets in reply
India reduce South Africa to 11-2 at the close of play on day one of the third Test in Nagpur, having been bowled out for 215 earlier in the day.
Nov 25, 11:51
Phil Bardsley wants Stoke City stay
Stoke City defender Phil Bardsley states that he is not thinking about leaving club after finding first-team opportunities limited this season.
Nov 25, 11:23
Arsene Wenger heaps praise on Joel Campbell after Dinamo Zagreb victory
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger praises the influence of his attacking players in the Champions League victory over Dinamo Zagreb.
Nov 25, 11:01
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink coy on Queens Park Rangers link
Burton Albion boss Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink says that he is not paying attention to reports linking him with the manager's job at Queens Park Rangers
Nov 25, 10:45
Remi Garde calls for calm as Aston Villa battle for Premier League survival
Aston Villa boss Remi Garde insists that his side will not panic in their quest for Premier League survival.
Nov 25, 10:25
Petr Cech: 'Olympiacos is a grand finale'
Arsenal goalkeeper Petr Cech says that the Gunners face a "grand finale" when they play Olympiacos in their final Champions League group stage match in a fortnight.
Nov 25, 10:14
FIFA ethics committee 'wants life ban for Michel Platini'
FIFA's ethics committee is seeking to impose a lifetime ban from football for UEFA president Michel Platini, according to the Frenchman's lawyer.
Nov 24, 12:57
Dominic Iorfa agrees new deal with Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Dominic Iorfa signs a new deal with the club until 2019.
Nov 24, 12:34
Joe Hart: 'Shrewsbury Town fans will help team stay up'
Ex-Shrewsbury Town goalkeeper Joe Hart believes that that the club's passionate supporters will help the side to avoid relegation from League One.
Nov 24, 12:18
Report: Brendan Rodgers in talks with Qatar side Al Sadd
Ex-Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is reportedly in discussions with Qatar side Al Sadd about becoming their next manager.
Nov 24, 11:57
Chelsea's Branislav Ivanovic calls for away form to improve
Branislav Ivanovic insists that Chelsea have to improve their away form, starting with the Champions League trip to Maccabi Tel Aviv.
Nov 24, 11:33
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger surprised by Leicester City form
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger admits that it is "a surprise" to see Leicester City performing as well as they have been this season.
Nov 24, 11:12
Neil Redfearn: 'Leon Best has great ability'
Rotherham United boss Neil Redfearn claims that the Millers could have one of the most effective strikers in the Championship in new signing Leon Best.
Nov 24, 11:01
Ray Parlour: 'Arsenal must spend in January'
Former Arsenal midfielder Ray Parlour says that the club will have to sign new players during the January transfer window following their injury crisis.
Nov 24, 10:43
Hull City skipper Michael Dawson ruled out for a month
Hull City captain Michael Dawson is ruled out for a month with a hamstring injury.
Nov 24, 10:24
Sam Allardyce: 'Crystal Palace win is massive for us'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says that Monday night's 1-0 victory at Crystal Palace was "massive" for his side.
Nov 24, 10:11
Preview: Barcelona vs. Roma
Sports Mole previews the Champions League group stage tie between defending champions Barcelona and Roma.
Nov 23, 16:57
