Steven Toplis
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Joe Allen wants to be part of Liverpool future under Jurgen Klopp
Liverpool midfielder Joe Allen says that he is determined to show new boss Jurgen Klopp what he can offer the side.
Nov 2, 12:10
Lee Dixon: 'Remi Garde understands football'
Ex-Arsenal defender Lee Dixon says that Remi Garde could go on to be a success if he becomes Aston Villa manager.
Nov 2, 11:46
John Obi Mikel: 'We're still behind Jose Mourinho'
Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel insists that under-fire Jose Mourinho remains the right man to manage the club.
Nov 2, 11:25
Ian Bell, James Taylor lead England recovery before tea against Pakistan
England reach 135-3 at tea on day two of the third and final Test in Sharjah, trailing Pakistan by 99 runs with seven wickets remaining.
Nov 2, 11:05
Melbourne Victory back on track with comfortable win over Wellington Phoenix
Melbourne Victory climb to fourth in the A-League after defeating Wellington Phoenix 3-0 at the Etihad Stadium Australia.
Nov 2, 10:48
Per Mertesacker: 'Petr Cech is a leader'
Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker says that Petr Cech is an influential figure in the Gunners side.
Nov 2, 10:22
FA to investigate laser directed at Manchester United's Wayne Rooney
The Football Association confirms that it will look into why a laser was directed at Manchester United striker Wayne Rooney during the League Cup penalty shootout with Middlesbrough.
Oct 29, 12:57
Louis van Gaal to keep faith with youth players
Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says that bringing through promising youngsters is something that he has done wherever he has managed.
Oct 29, 12:38
Claudio Ranieri: 'Jamie Vardy committed to Leicester City'
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri insists that Jamie Vardy will not be affected by reports linking him with a move away from the Foxes.
Oct 29, 12:21
Xavi: 'Jack Wilshere can be the difference'
Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi says that Jack Wilshere can go on to "make the difference" for Arsenal and England.
Oct 29, 11:58
Harry Arter pleased to be back in action
Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter says that he was pleased to make his return to the side for the League Cup defeat to Liverpool.
Oct 29, 11:39
Andre Villas-Boas: 'Radamel Falcao not a Zenit St Petersburg target'
Zenit St Petersburg boss Andre Villas-Boas says that the club are not plotting a move for Radamel Falcao this January.
Oct 29, 11:15
Angel di Maria: 'I never wanted to join Manchester United'
Angel di Maria reveals that he never wanted to sign for Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2014.
Oct 29, 10:53
Andy Gray: 'Aston Villa are in a malaise'
Former Aston Villa striker Andy Gray admits that he is saddened to see the club in its current position.
Oct 29, 10:30
Slaven Bilic: "It's still early days"
West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic says that he is not getting carried away after his team's start to the Premier League campaign.
Oct 29, 10:10
England boss Roy Hodgson explains snub of West Ham United trio
Roy Hodgson says that West Ham United's Aaron Cresswell, Mark Noble and James Tomkins are good enough to play for England, but competition has denied them from being called up.
Oct 28, 12:56
Derby County chief executive Sam Rush signs five-year deal
Derby County chief executive Sam Rush pens a new five-year contract with the East Midlands club.
Oct 28, 12:36
Adam Lallana prepared to work hard for Liverpool place
Liverpool midfielder Adam Lallana says that he will have to work hard for the team if he wants to be a regular under Jurgen Klopp.
Oct 28, 12:19
Rene Meulensteen: 'Wayne Rooney is not himself'
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen claims that Wayne Rooney is "not totally himself" at the moment.
Oct 28, 11:58
Guus Hiddink coy on Chelsea return
Guus Hiddink hints that he would be interested in a return to Chelsea should they dismiss manager Jose Mourinho.
Oct 28, 11:42
Aston Villa line up Saint-Etienne boss Christophe Galtier?
Aston Villa identify Saint-Etienne boss Christophe Galtier as a contender for their managerial vacancy if they miss out on Remi Garde, according to a report.
Oct 28, 11:25
Philipp Lahm: 'Pep Guardiola future is not up to Bayern Munich'
Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm says that the future of manager Pep Guardiola is out of the players' hands.
Oct 28, 10:56
Nottingham Forest considering Nigel Clough move?
Nottingham Forest are considering bringing in former striker Nigel Clough as manager should they part ways with Dougie Freedman, according to a report.
Oct 28, 10:39
Jurgen Klopp: 'Roberto Firmino was the best player in the Bundesliga'
Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says that he is looking forward to seeing Roberto Firmino in action once he returns to full fitness.
Oct 28, 10:19
Loic Remy wants Jose Mourinho to remain at Chelsea
Chelsea striker Loic Remy insists that Jose Mourinho remains the right man to manage the club.
Oct 28, 10:08
Preview: Hull City vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews the League Cup fourth-round tie between Hull City and Leicester City at the KC Stadium.
Oct 27, 13:51
Thierry Henry: 'Pep Guardiola will manage in England'
Ex-Arsenal striker Thierry Henry believes that his old Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola will manage in the Premier League one day.
Oct 27, 12:57
Harry Redknapp rules out Aston Villa move
Ex-Queens Park Rangers and Tottenham Hotspur boss Harry Redknapp says that he does not expect to become the next manager of Aston Villa.
Oct 27, 12:31
Paul Lambert: 'Language issues have caused Aston Villa struggles'
Ex-Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert claims that the team's struggles this season could be blamed on their recruitment of a number of players from overseas during the summer.
Oct 27, 12:11
Bob Bradley not expecting Aston Villa call
Stabaek boss Bob Bradley admits that he is not expecting to be contacted about Aston Villa's managerial vacancy.
Oct 27, 11:54
Claudio Ranieri: 'Jamie Vardy could join Real Madrid'
Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri admits that Jamie Vardy could be a transfer target of Real Madrid and other big clubs.
Oct 27, 11:41
Ferdi Vierklau: 'Dominic Solanke is like Zlatan Ibrahimovic'
Ex-Vitesse Arnhem defender Ferdi Vierklau claims that Chelsea loanee Dominic Solanke is similar to Zlatan Ibrahimovic.
Oct 27, 11:25
Wayne Rooney: 'Chris Smalling is one of world's best'
Wayne Rooney hails Manchester United teammate Chris Smalling as one of the best centre-halves in world football.
Oct 27, 11:02
Trevor Bayliss: 'Moeen Ali to remain as opener'
England head coach Trevor Bayliss hints that Moeen Ali will be given another chance to open the batting in the third Test with Pakistan.
Oct 27, 10:48
Carlo Ancelotti issues Jose Mourinho backing
Ex-Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti says that the club should keep faith with current manager Jose Mourinho.
Oct 27, 10:30
Ron Atkinson backs Nigel Pearson for Aston Villa job
Ex-Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson backs Nigel Pearson to become the next manager of the club, following the exit of Tim Sherwood.
Oct 27, 10:16
Everton skipper Phil Jagielka out for up to nine weeks
Everton boss Roberto Martinez confirms that Phil Jagielka could be out for up to eight or nine weeks after sustaining a knee injury at Arsenal.
Oct 26, 12:57
Alessandro Proto: 'AS Monaco want Jose Mourinho'
AS Monaco attempt to lure Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho to the club, according to shareholder Alessandro Proto.
Oct 26, 12:36
Arsenal fined £60,000 over transfer of Calum Chambers from Southampton
Arsenal are hit with a £60,000 fine for breaching the Football Association's agent regulations over the signing of Calum Chambers from Southampton in 2014.
Oct 26, 12:20
Asmir Begovic: 'Chelsea are getting better'
Chelsea goalkeeper Asmir Begovic believes that the team is improving despite their inconsistent form.
Oct 26, 11:53
