Darren Plant
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Which players featured in Arsene Wenger's final Arsenal team?
To mark the seven-year anniversary of Arsene Wenger's last game in charge of Arsenal, Sports Mole challenges you to name the last starting lineup of the Frenchman, the most recent boss to lift a top-flight trophy with the Gunners.
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Tottenham injury, suspension list and return dates for Aston Villa: Dejan Kulusevski latest
Sports Mole rounds up all of Tottenham Hotspur's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Premier League fixture at Aston Villa.
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Man United injury, suspension news vs. Chelsea: Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt updates
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of their Premier League clash with Chelsea on Friday night.
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Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Manchester United: Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Friday's Premier League fixture against Manchester United.
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Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson left 'very upset' after sending off in Newcastle United defeat
Chelsea forward Nicolas Jackson is reportedly left feeling 'very upset' after being sent off in Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United.
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Krzysztof Ratajski ends two-year wait for PDC victory with Players Championship 15 triumph
Poland's Krzysztof Ratajski ends a two-year wait for another victory on the PDC Tour by prevailing in Monday's Players Championship 15 event.
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Championship transfer news: Three clubs rivalling MLS sides in 'transfer battle' for Swansea City forward
Three Championship clubs are reportedly among five teams who are contemplating a summer approach for Swansea City forward Jerry Yates.
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Mo Salah moves past Man City legend: Can you name every Premier League player with 100+ goals?
Sports Mole challenges you to name every player to have scored 100 or more goals in the Premier League, the list having now expanded to 34 names.
14:55
Wolves transfer news: Premier League duo 'among clubs' tracking Ukrainian starlet
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly among the clubs who are monitoring the situation with a Dynamo Kiev youngster ahead of the summer transfer window.
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Aston Villa transfer news: Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz dismisses return talk despite comments
Juventus midfielder Douglas Luiz reiterates his commitment to the Italian giants despite publicly talking of his admiration for former club Aston Villa.
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Preview: Real Salt Lake vs. Portland Timbers - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's MLS Playoffs clash between Real Salt Lake and Portland Timbers, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Preview: St Louis City vs. Sporting Kansas City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's MLS Playoffs clash between St Louis City and Sporting Kansas City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
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Wolves transfer news: Rayan Ait-Nouri suitors handed boost ahead of summer window?
Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Rayan Ait-Nouri reportedly edges closer to an exit from Molineux amid speculation regarding Premier League interest.
May 12, 10:00
Arsenal transfer news: Two Italian giants 'readying' Jakub Kiwior summer swoop
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior is reportedly attracting strong interest from two Italian clubs ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 12, 09:41
Manchester City transfer news: Napoli chief responds to Kevin De Bruyne talk
Napoli director Giovanni Manna responds to transfer speculation regarding a potential summer deal for Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne.
May 12, 09:19
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo defends owner Evangelos Marinakis after on-pitch clash amid Leicester City draw
Nottingham Forest head coach Nuno Espirito Santo attempts to play down owner Evangelos Marinakis deciding to confront him on the pitch after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Leicester City.
May 11, 18:09
Newcastle United 2-0 Chelsea: Enzo Maresca hints at disagreement over Nicolas Jackson red card
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca hints that he disagrees with the referee's decision to send off Nicolas Jackson in Sunday's 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United.
May 11, 15:51
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa team news: Unai Emery makes four changes to Champions League-chasing visitors
Bournemouth and Aston Villa announce their starting lineups for Saturday's Premier League game at the Vitality Stadium.
May 10, 16:24
Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa: Unai Emery's side bidding to equal club top-flight record in Premier League fixture
Aston Villa will be bidding to equal a club top-flight record when they square off against Bournemouth in the Premier League on Saturday evening.
May 9, 14:14
Wolverhampton Wanderers bidding to end 45-year streak in Brighton & Hove Albion Premier League fixture
Wolverhampton Wanderers will be bidding to end a 45-year streak when they square off against Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday afternoon.
May 9, 13:20
Liverpool transfer news: Manchester City 'to rival' Premier League champions in search for Trent Alexander-Arnold replacement
Manchester City are reportedly prepared to rival Liverpool for a player who they have earmarked as a potential replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
May 9, 12:55
Chelsea starlet Reggie Walsh told 'it is time for school' by Enzo Maresca despite impressive debut in Conference League semi-final
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca waxes lyrical about 16-year-old starlet Reggie Walsh, despite acknowledging that the teenager must now focus on school.
May 9, 12:48
Xabi Alonso 'informs Bayer Leverkusen' of decision on future amid Real Madrid links
Head coach Xabi Alonso reportedly informs Bayer Leverkusen whether he intends to move to Real Madrid at the end of the season.
May 9, 12:25
Preview: AZ Alkmaar vs. Groningen - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's Eredivisie clash between AZ Alkmaar and Groningen, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 9, 11:45
Chelsea injury, suspension list and return dates for Newcastle United: Christopher Nkunku, Marc Guiu updates
Sports Mole rounds up all of Chelsea's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League fixture against Newcastle United.
May 9, 10:45
Chelsea reach Conference League final: Enzo Maresca reveals lessons learned from "football dad" Manuel Pellegrini ahead of Real Betis clash
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals what he has learned from "football dad" Manuel Pellegrini ahead of the Blues facing Real Betis in the Conference League final.
May 9, 10:17
Aston Villa transfer news: 'Stance taken' on Emiliano Martinez amid potential interest
Aston Villa reportedly determine whether they would be prepared to consider selling goalkeeper Emiliano Martinez during the summer transfer window.
May 8, 13:21
Aston Villa transfer news: French teenager on radar, deemed 'talent for the future'
Aston Villa are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for a French teenager who has been dubbed a 'talent for the future'.
May 8, 12:56
Can you name Leeds United's record appearance-makers?
With Jack Charlton the standout name in the list, Sports Mole challenges you to name the other nine players who feature in the top 10 appearance-makers for Leeds United.
May 8, 12:12
Preview: St Louis City vs. San Diego - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's MLS Playoffs clash between St Louis City and San Diego, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 8, 11:15
Preview: Orlando City vs. New England Revolution - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Orlando City and New England Revolution, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 8, 11:00
Preview: Philadelphia Union vs. Columbus Crew - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's MLS Playoffs clash between Philadelphia Union and Columbus Crew, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
May 8, 10:45
Chelsea injury news: Enzo Maresca delivers Marc Guiu update ahead of Djurgardens IF Conference League fixture
Chelsea head coach Enzo Maresca reveals whether Marc Guiu will be in a position to return to the squad for the second leg of their Conference League semi-final against Djurgardens IF.
May 7, 13:08
Liverpool transfer news: Two Serie A clubs 'most prominent' in race for out-of-favour forward
Two Serie A clubs reportedly move clear of the rest in the race to sign an out-of-favour Liverpool attacker this summer.
May 7, 12:58
Chelsea transfer news: Arsenal 'preparing offer' for Spain Under-21 international
Arsenal are reportedly preparing to make an approach for a Spain Under-21 international that was linked with Chelsea earlier this week.
May 7, 12:38
Barcelona transfer news: La Liga leaders view Segunda Division player as 'interesting option'
Barcelona are reportedly contemplating whether to make an approach for one of the Segunda Division's star players during the summer transfer window.
May 7, 12:18
Wolves transfer news: Argentine starlet valued at £8m 'attracting interest' ahead of summer
Wolverhampton Wanderers are allegedly contemplating whether to make an approach for an £8m-rated Argentine starlet later in 2025.
May 7, 10:20
Liverpool transfer news: Flourishing Premier League club 'tracking' £40m-rated Harvey Elliott
Liverpool midfielder Harvey Elliott is reportedly on the radar of an improving Premier League club ahead of the summer transfer window.
May 7, 09:46
Chelsea transfer news: Blues 'take stance' over Marc Cucurella amid Barcelona, Real Madrid talk
Chelsea reportedly take a stance over the potential availability of Marc Cucurella amid talk of a move to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.
May 6, 16:56
Watford make decision on future of head coach Tom Cleverley
Watford announce whether they intend to retain the services of head coach Tom Cleverley amid speculation that has lasted a number of months.
May 6, 14:10
