Ben Knapton
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Tottenham could help Arsenal strike £50.5m transfer as 'contacts' start over 17-year-old deal
Tottenham Hotspur protege Mikey Moore reportedly emerges as a transfer target for a Bundesliga giant, and Arsenal could potentially benefit.
21:56
Declan Rice injury: Arsenal's emergency replacement decided as Mikel Arteta sent clear instruction
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta must not risk Declan Rice for the remainder of the season even if his hamstring problem is not severe, expert Charles Watts claims.
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Preview: Italian Open: Jack Draper vs. Carlos Alcaraz - prediction, head-to-head, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Italian Open quarter-final between Jack Draper and Carlos Alcaraz, including predictions, form and their tournament so far.
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How Mikel Arteta 'hammering' inspired magnificent Arsenal fightback in Liverpool Premier League thriller
Mikel Arteta likely "tore strips" into his Arsenal team in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool to trigger their terrific turnaround in the second half, Charles Watts claims.
13:39
Arsenal's top 10 players of the Arsene Wenger era on anniversary of Frenchman's final game
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 players from Arsene Wenger's glittering 22 years at Arsenal.
12:51
Football quiz: Can you name Arsene Wenger's last Arsenal squad on anniversary of his final game?
Sports Mole challenges you to name the matchday squad from Arsene Wenger's final game in charge of Arsenal against Huddersfield Town on May 13, 2018.
12:44
Arsenal transfer news: £1.25m goalkeeper bid 'rejected' as Premier League rivals stand firm
Chelsea turn down a £1.25m offer from London rivals Arsenal for a 16-year-old goalkeeping protege, according to Fabrizio Romano.
May 13, 08:06
Man City 'pursuing record-breaking 26-year-old' as Ederson replacement as £51m Man United battle emerges
Manchester City reportedly eye a record-breaking 26-year-old goalkeeper as a potential successor to Ederson should the Brazilian depart in the summer transfer window.
May 13, 07:46
Ruben Amorim on 'collision course' with Sir Jim Ratcliffe as conflicting Man United reports emerge
Conflicting reports emerge over the future of Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim, who is allegedly on a 'collision course' with Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
May 13, 07:24
Preview: Jack Draper vs. Corentin Moutet - prediction, form, tournament so far
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Italian Open fourth-round tie between Jack Draper and Corentin Moutet, including predictions, form and their tournament so far.
May 12, 17:56
Italian Open: Emma Raducanu pays for wasted chances as Coco Gauff storms into quarter-finals
Emma Raducanu's run at the Italian Open comes to an end in the fourth round as the Briton is thrashed by fourth seed Coco Gauff in straight sets.
May 12, 16:16
Luis Diaz hints at Liverpool retirement plan as 17-goal attacker confirms contract discussions
Liverpool attacker Luis Diaz makes his feelings clear on his future at Anfield following reports that the Reds will soon open contract talks with the Colombian.
May 12, 13:23
Man City in fresh Florian Wirtz transfer twist as 'verbal agreement' close after £126.5m decision
Manchester City reportedly receive fresh hope in their pursuit of a Kevin De Bruyne replacement, as there is an 'initial basis for a verbal agreement'.
May 12, 13:05
Virgil van Dijk breaks silence on Trent Alexander-Arnold exit as Liverpool captain delivers strong transfer message
Virgil van Dijk offers his reaction to news of Trent Alexander-Arnold's Liverpool exit and the right-back being booed by his own fans in Sunday's 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
May 12, 12:43
Arsenal have two emergency Declan Rice replacements as midfielder's mystery injury 'revealed'
The nature of Declan Rice's mystery injury is reportedly revealed, and Arsenal have two players who could act as an emergency replacement for the Englishman.
May 12, 11:31
Premier League Team of the Week: Leandro Trossard, Eberechi Eze, Aaron Wan-Bissaka
Sports Mole selects its Premier League Team of the Week for gameweek 36, including Leandro Trossard, Eberechi Eze and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
May 12, 10:20
Arsenal's 'next Kaka' and Man United's 'next Bukayo Saka' headline England Under-17s Euros squad
Arsenal phenom Max Dowman and Manchester United talent Bendito Mantato headline the England Under-17 squad for this summer's European Championships.
May 12, 09:32
Barcelona vs. Real Madrid: Top 10 El Clasico scorers of all time including Messi, Ronaldo, Benzema
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 scorers in the famed El Clasico derby between Barcelona and Real Madrid.
May 11, 21:53
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis breaks silence after storming pitch to confront Nuno Espirito Santo
Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis releases a statement after storming onto the pitch to confront Nuno Espirito Santo after their draw with Leicester City.
May 11, 20:20
Arsenal could start three emergency attackers against Newcastle after double blow in Liverpool draw
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta faces the prospect of a double attacking blow for next weekend's clash with Newcastle United after Sunday's 2-2 draw with Liverpool.
May 11, 19:55
Arne Slot reacts to Trent Alexander-Arnold boos in Arsenal draw as Liverpool boss given clear instruction
Liverpool manager Arne Slot offers his reaction to the Anfield crowd booing Trent Alexander-Arnold in Sunday's 2-2 Premier League draw with Arsenal.
May 11, 19:33
Liverpool 2-2 Arsenal: Highlights, man of the match, stats as Mikel Arteta's 10 men produce spirited fightback
Ten-man Arsenal produce a spirited fightback from two goals down to draw 2-2 with Premier League champions Liverpool at Anfield.
May 11, 18:28
Ange Postecoglou delivers Dejan Kulusevski injury update as Tottenham break unwanted club record
Ange Postecoglou delivers an update on the injury that Dejan Kulusevski suffered in Tottenham Hotspur's 2-0 Premier League defeat to Crystal Palace.
May 11, 17:14
Man United plot 'extraordinary' £85m transfer for Newcastle stalwart as Ruben Amorim faces Serie A battle
Manchester United reportedly plot an ambitious approach for a key Newcastle United midfielder in the summer transfer window.
May 11, 16:38
Tottenham transfer news: Pedro Porro replacement identified as Spurs 'in five-team battle' for 23-year-old
Tottenham Hotspur reportedly earmark a 23-year-old Greece international as an ideal successor to Pedro Porro should the latter move elsewhere this summer.
May 11, 16:18
Real Madrid 'targeting two Premier League goalkeepers' for summer window as shock Arsenal transfer mooted
Arsenal number one David Raya is allegedly one of two Premier League goalkeepers on Real Madrid's radar for the summer transfer window.
May 11, 15:53
Liverpool-Arsenal starting lineups confirmed as Mikel Arteta suffers fresh injury setback
Liverpool and Arsenal confirm their starting lineups for Sunday's Premier League clash at Anfield.
May 11, 15:18
Tottenham suffer huge injury scare before Europa League final as key attacker taken off against Crystal Palace
Tottenham Hotspur are dealt another potentially devastating injury blow ahead of the Europa League final, as Dejan Kulusevski comes off against Crystal Palace.
May 11, 14:51
Sunday's Turkish Super Lig predictions including Besiktas vs. Adana Demirspor
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Turkish Super Lig fixtures, including Besiktas vs. Adana Demirspor.
May 11, 06:30
Sunday's Primeira Liga predictions including Boavista vs. Porto
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Primeira Liga fixtures, including Boavista vs. Porto.
May 11, 06:25
Sunday's Eredivisie predictions including Feyenoord vs. PSV Eindhoven
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Eredivisie fixtures, including Feyenoord vs. PSV Eindhoven.
May 11, 06:20
Sunday's La Liga predictions including Barcelona vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's La Liga fixtures, including Barcelona vs. Real Madrid.
May 11, 06:15
Sunday's Serie A predictions including Torino vs. Inter Milan
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Serie A fixtures, including Torino vs. Inter Milan.
May 11, 06:10
Sunday's Bundesliga predictions including Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Bundesliga fixtures, including Bayer Leverkusen vs. Borussia Dortmund.
May 11, 06:05
Sunday's Premier League predictions including Liverpool vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole provides score predictions and previews for all of today's Premier League fixtures, including Liverpool vs. Arsenal.
May 11, 06:00
Liverpool vs. Arsenal injuries comparison as Mikel Arteta told to 'take lessons' from Arne Slot
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta needs to take one particular "lesson" from Liverpool boss Arne Slot heading into Sunday's Premier League encounter at Anfield.
May 10, 18:25
Southampton 0-0 Man City: Man of the match, best stats and verdict as Erling Haaland frustrated on return
Manchester City miss the chance to move level on points with second-placed Arsenal as they are held to a goalless draw by a spirited Southampton side at St Mary's.
May 10, 17:00
Team News: Liverpool vs. Arsenal injury, suspension list, predicted XIs
Sports Mole rounds up all of the latest injury and suspension news ahead of Sunday's Premier League clash between Liverpool and Arsenal.
May 10, 16:30
Liverpool could help Man City as Nottingham Forest 'identify £50m Morgan Gibbs-White replacement'
Manchester City could reportedly receive a transfer boost from rivals Liverpool, as Nottingham Forest identify an ideal replacement for Morgan Gibbs-White.
May 10, 16:01
