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A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jonathan Walters out for up to eight weeks following surgery
Burnley striker Jonathan Walters is facing up to eight weeks on the sidelines after undergoing minor knee surgery.
7 years ago
David Wagner watches on during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Newcastle United on August 20, 2017
Team News: Three changes for Huddersfield Town against Burnley
Huddersfield Town make three changes for Saturday's Premier League home game with Burnley.
7 years ago
Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Burnley and Bournemouth on December 11, 2016
Preview: Burnley vs. Arsenal - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole provides predicted lineups, team news and a full preview of Arsenal's Premier League trip to face Burnley at Turf Moor.
7 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Roy Keane: 'Seamus Coleman as vital as Gareth Bale'
Republic of Ireland assistant manager Roy Keane downplays the absence of Wales's Gareth Bale ahead of their World Cup qualifying showdown.
8 years ago
Ronald Koeman shouts orders during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Everton on September 17, 2017
Preview: Everton vs. Burnley
Sports Mole previews the action from Burnley's upcoming visit to Everton.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Burnley forward Daniel Agyei joins Walsall on six-month loan
League One outfit Walsall announce the signing of Burnley forward Daniel Agyei on a six-month loan deal, subject to clearance.
8 years ago
Sean Dyche shouts orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Burnley on January 2, 2017
Sean Dyche aiming for perfect "mixture" following summer additions at Turf Moor
Burnley boss Sean Dyche admits that he is aiming to build a healthy mixture of experience and youth following a busy summer transfer window at Turf Moor.
8 years ago
Sean Dyche watches on during the Premier League game between Bournemouth and Burnley on May 13, 2017
Burnley boss Sean Dyche after "two or three" new players
Burnley manager Sean Dyche confesses that he is not entirely happy with his playing squad as things stand, targeting at least two more new faces before the window closes.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Premier League: Transfer ins and outs - Summer 2017
Keep track of all of the confirmed transfers in the Premier League with Sports Mole's comprehensive guide.
8 years ago
Mark Hughes 'smiles' before the match between Manchester City and Stoke City on March 8, 2017
Team News: West Ham United unchanged against Stoke City
Slaven Bilic names an unchanged lineup as West Ham United visit Stoke City in the Premier League.
8 years ago
Marco Silva watches on during the EFL Cup semi-final between Hull City and Manchester United on January 26, 2017
Hull City remain close to danger after falling to defeat at Stoke City
Hull City remain just two points above the Premier League's bottom three after falling to a 3-1 defeat at Stoke City on Saturday.
8 years ago
Joe Allen in action for Stoke City on August 20, 2016
Mark Hughes: 'Joe Allen could return for Swansea City match'
Mark Hughes expects to have Joe Allen available again for next weekend's trip to Swansea City, but Ibrahim Affelay is likely to miss the remainder of the campaign.
8 years ago
Philippe Coutinho in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Illness made Philippe Coutinho lose three kilograms in three days'
Illness led to Philippe Coutinho losing three kilograms in three days before his man-of-the-match performance for Liverpool at Stoke City, Jurgen Klopp claims.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Watford make one change ahead of Stoke City clash
Watford boss Walter Mazzarri replaces Camilo Zuniga with Jose Holebas as the Hornets host Stoke City in Sunday's Premier League clash at Vicarage Road.
8 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mark Hughes denies swearing at fourth official after being sent to stands
Mark Hughes admits that he warranted his sending-off during Stoke City's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, but denies swearing at fourth official Mike Dean.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Branislav Ivanovic: 'Republic of Ireland match toughest start for Serbia'
Branislav Ivanovic expects a "difficult" test when Serbia face Republic of Ireland on Monday, claiming that the Irish provide Group D's strongest opponents.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Odion Ighalo starts for Watford
Odion Ighalo is passed fit to start as Watford host Stoke City.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City into League Cup semi-finals for first time in 43 years
Stoke City are through to the semi-finals of the League Cup after beating Sheffield Wednesday 2-0 at the Britannia Stadium.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Ibrahim Afellay hands Stoke City advantage at break
Stoke City lead Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 after 45 minutes of the League Cup quarter-final at the Britannia Stadium after Ibrahim Affelay's first goal for the club.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Match Analysis: Bosnia-Herzegovina 1-1 Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole reviews the action from Zenica as the Republic of Ireland earn a 1-1 draw in the away leg of their Euro 2016 playoff with Bosnia-Herzegovina.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole previews the Euro 2016 playoff action as Bosnia-Herzegovina welcome Martin O'Neill's Republic of Ireland side to Zenica.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jon Walters signs new Stoke City deal
Repulic of Ireland international Jon Walters has signed a new deal with Stoke City.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Stoke City vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews Chelsea's trip to the Britannia as the Premier League champions look to bounce back from two successive defeats by beating Stoke.
9 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: One change for Watford at Stoke City
Watford hand a league debut to Miguel Britos in their visit to Stoke City.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Poland 2-1 Republic of Ireland - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live commentary as Poland pip the Republic of Ireland to automatic qualification for Euro 2016.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Stoke City vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews all of the Premier League action as Stoke City prepare to welcome visiting Bournemouth to the Britannia Stadium.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes criticises referee after draw against Leicester City
Stoke City boss Mark Hughes is critical of referee Andre Marriner following his side's 2-2 draw with Leicester City.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jon Walters: 'We've done nothing yet'
Jon Walters says that the Republic of Ireland are "taking nothing for granted" after their 1-0 victory over Georgia in Group D of Euro 2016 qualifying.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jon Walters gives Republic of Ireland narrow victory
Jon Walters's goal hands the Republic of Ireland a 1-0 victory over Georgia in Group D of Euro 2016 qualifying.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Georgia frustrate Republic of Ireland in goalless first half
The Republic of Ireland are level at 0-0 with Georgia after 45 minutes of their Euro 2016 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Seamus Coleman returns for Republic of Ireland
Seamus Coleman replaces Cyrus Christie for the Republic of Ireland as they make just one change for their Euro 2016 qualifier at home to Georgia.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Stoke City keeping eye on former Barcelona striker Ivica Olic?
Stoke City are reportedly looking at experienced striker Ivica Olic as a replacement for striker Jon Walters.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Team News: Xherdan Shaqiri to make Stoke City debut, Norwich City unchanged
Norwich City manager Alex Neil names an unchanged lineup from the side that defeated Sunderland last weekend, while Xherdan Shaqiri will make his Stoke City debut today.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-1 Stoke City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's text coverage of the Premier League draw between Newcastle and Stoke at St James' Park, where Peter Crouch struck late to rescue the Potters.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Jon Walters hat-trick enough for Stoke City
Stoke beat Queens Park Rangers 3-1 at the Britannia Stadium, courtesy of a Jon Walters hat-trick.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Half-Time Report: Jon Walters double hands Stoke City lead
Two goals from Jon Walters give Stoke City a 2-1 half-time lead over Queens Park Rangers.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Preview: Stoke City vs. Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole previews Stoke's Premier League clash with QPR at the Britannia as the Hoops look for a first away win of the season against the Bojan-less Potters.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Per Mertesacker sorry for "shocking" Arsenal
Per Mertesacker admits that he and his fellow Arsenal defenders endured a "shocking" first half in the 3-2 defeat to Stoke City.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mark Hughes proud of 'exceptional' Bojan following Arsenal scalp
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes says that Bojan just keeps getting better and better following his performance in the 3-2 win over Arsenal at the Britannia Stadium.
10 years ago
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Mark Hughes: 'Bojan Krkic goal just the beginning'
Mark Hughes says that Stoke City forward Bojan is ready to kick on in the Premier League after opening his account in the 2-1 win at Spurs.
10 years ago
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool34257280324882
2Arsenal341813363293467
3Newcastle UnitedNewcastle341951065442162
4Manchester CityMan City34187966432361
5Chelsea34179859401960
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest33186953391460
7Aston Villa3416995449557
8Fulham34149115046451
9Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton34131295655151
10Bournemouth3413111053411250
11Brentford33137135650646
12Crystal Palace341112114347-445
13Wolverhampton WanderersWolves34125175161-1041
14Manchester UnitedMan Utd34109153947-839
15Everton34814123441-738
16Tottenham HotspurSpurs34114196256637
17West Ham UnitedWest Ham3499163958-1936
18Ipswich TownIpswich3449213374-4121
19Leicester CityLeicester3446242776-4918
20Southampton3425272580-5511


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