Manchester City's James McAtee with Rico Lewis on April 12, 2025
Preview: Manchester City vs. Aston Villa - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Apr 20, 15:07
Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White on March 3, 2025
Man City transfer news: Morgan Gibbs-White asking price revealed as Nottingham Forest 'demand nine-figure fee'
Nottingham Forest will reportedly demand a nine-figure fee for Manchester City-linked midfielder Morgan Gibbs-White this summer.
Apr 11, 13:02
Manchester United's Alejandro Garnacho in action wit Nottingham Forest's Morgan Gibbs-White on December 30, 2023
Nottingham Forest vs. Man United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Nottingham Forest and Manchester United.
Apr 3, 08:00
England manager Thomas Tuchel pictured on April 16, 2024
How every England manager has fared in their first game after Thomas Tuchel Albania victory
Following Thomas Tuchel's first game as England manager, Sports Mole looks at how previous Three Lions bosses have fared in their opening games.
Mar 22, 10:09
Arsenal's Martin Odegaard and Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest on January 30, 2024
Arsenal vs. Nott'm Forest: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between Arsenal and Nottingham Forest.
Feb 24, 17:11
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero in action with West Ham United's Mark Noble on October 25, 2014
Manchester City vs. West Ham United: Head-to-head record and past meetings
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash between West Ham and Man City, Sports Mole looks at the head-to-head record and previous meetings between the two clubs.
Jan 4, 20:50
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on August 24, 2024
Preview: Manchester City vs. Tottenham Hotspur - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 21, 10:55
Manchester City's Pep Guardiola looks dejected on November 9, 2024
Pep Guardiola makes major Premier League title admission after record-breaking Man City loss
Pep Guardiola admits that another Premier League team may 'deserve' to win the title this season after his Man City side lost 2-1 away against Brighton - the club's fourth loss in a row across all competitions.
Nov 9, 21:43
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola on November 2, 2024
Brighton vs. Man City: Pep Guardiola out to avoid worst run of managerial career in Premier League clash
Pep Guardiola will be looking to avoid an unwanted first in his managerial career when his Manchester City side travel to the Amex Stadium to face Brighton & Hove Albion in the Premier League on Saturday.
Nov 8, 17:58
England's Ollie Watkins reacts on July 11, 2024
Sports Mole previews Sunday's European Championship clash between Spain and England, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 14, 19:51
Spain's Sergio Busquets talks to England's Ben Chilwell on October 15, 2018
Spain vs. England: Classic matches ahead of Euro 2024 final
Sports Mole looks back on some classic meetings between Spain and England ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final at the Olympiastadion.
Jul 11, 12:57
The Netherlands' Memphis Depay celebrates in 2019
Netherlands vs. England: Classic contests ahead of Euro 2024 semi-final
Sports Mole looks at five classic contests between the Netherlands and England ahead of Wednesday's Euro 2024 semi-final.
Jul 8, 12:59
England Manager Terry Venables and Don Howe console Gareth Southgate after his penalty miss during the shoot out with Germany which costs England a place in the final at Euro 96
Ahead of Euro 2024, Sports Mole takes a look back at some classic moments from past tournaments, this time Gareth Southgate's Euro 96 semi-final penalty miss.
Jun 11, 21:48
England Under-21s manager Lee Carsley before the match on March 25, 2023
Preview: England Under-21s vs. Spain Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's European Under-21 Championship clash between England Under-21s and Spain Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jul 6, 06:56
England Under-21s Emile Smith Rowe celebrates scoring their first goal with Morgan Gibbs-White and Harvey Elliott on March 25, 2023
Preview: Czech Republic Under-21s vs. England Under-21s - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Thursday's European Under-21 Championship clash between Czech Republic Under-21s and England Under-21s, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Jun 20, 08:12
England striker Michael Owen celebrates after scoring against Germany on September 1, 2001
Sports Mole takes a look at five of the most memorable matches between England and Germany ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Nations League clash.
Jun 7, 14:05
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after the match on September 11, 2021
Manuel Lanzini's early goal proved the difference as West Ham won at Old Trafford for the first time since 2007.
Sep 22, 21:56
England's Bukayo Saka looks dejected after missing a penalty against Italy in the Euro 2020 final on July 11, 2021
The Arsenal forward's penalty was saved by Gianluigi Donnarumma to hand Italy victory at Wembley.
Jul 12, 07:44
Billy McKinlay pictured in October 2014
The Scot spent seven months working with his compatriot during his first spell in charge.
Jul 2, 16:53
England captain Harry Kane during the Euro 2020 clash with Croatia on June 13, 2021
talkSPORT is to offer listeners two different commentary options for the huge Euro 2020 match between England and Scotland on Friday night.
Jun 16, 10:45
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
The club from the third tier of non-league football won nine games to lift the trophy at Wembley.
May 24, 14:36
Kevin Keegan in charge of Newcastle United in September 2008
Kevin Keegan had quit as England boss seven months earlier.
May 24, 06:56
Kevin Keegan in charge of Newcastle United in September 2008
On This Day: Kevin Keegan leaves as Manchester City manager
The former England boss spent nearly three years out of football before returning for a second spell in charge of Newcastle.
Mar 11, 08:12
Potty mouth Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on November 21, 2020
Preview: Olympiacos vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League clash between Olympiacos and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Nov 23, 18:45
Declan Rice warms up for West Ham on September 19, 2020
West Ham United coach Stuart Pearce backs Declan Rice to ignore the interest in his services to remain at the club "for years to come".
Oct 17, 17:50
West Ham United's Jarrod Bowen celebrates scoring against Wolves on September 27, 2020
The Hammers were 4-0 winners in the Premier League contest.
Sep 27, 20:31
Stuart Pearce pictured alongside David Moyes at West Ham in May 2018
The former England full-back was part of David Moyes's staff in 2017-18.
Aug 17, 19:48
England manager Gareth Southgate pictured on November 17, 2019
Gareth Southgate: 'Stuart Pearce helped me deal with England spot-kick trauma'
The England manager spoke to the Duke of Cambridge about the most challenging moment of his career.
Aug 1, 07:41
Stuart Pearce pictured for England in Euro 96
To celebrate Stuart Pearce's 58th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name the 22 members of England's Euro 1996 squad.
Apr 24, 13:20
Stuart Pearce pictured for England in Euro 96
To celebrate Stuart Pearce's 58th birthday, Sports Mole challenges you to name each member of England's 1990 World Cup squad.
Apr 24, 12:59
Stuart Pearce pictured for England in Euro 96
Stuart Pearce earned 78 caps for England, playing at the 1990 World Cup and Euro 96.
Apr 24, 07:09
Paul Scholes pictured in 2010
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes admits he regrets early England retirement
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes admits that he regrets retiring from England duty at the age of 29, but insists that playing on the left was not the reason.
Apr 12, 16:41
Kevin Nolan in charge of Notts County on July 21, 2018
Former Hammers captain Kevin Nolan, who led the club to promotion in 2012, has joined David Moyes' coaching staff.
Feb 8, 13:37
David Moyes in charge of West Ham United on May 13, 2018
The Scot is back at the London Stadium for a second spell in charge.
Dec 31, 10:08
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
Phil Foden in action for Man City in the EFL Cup on September 24, 2019
Former Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce calls for Phil Foden loan exit
Former Manchester City boss Stuart Pearce feels that youngster Phil Foden should consider a loan move away from the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 14, 12:30
New Rugby League generic
Rugby league is the toughest sport there is, says Pearce
The former England defender believes there is nothing to beat the physicality and skill involved in the 13-a-side code.
Jan 24, 14:41
Pep Guardiola gives orders during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Liverpool on January 3, 2019
Preview: Manchester City vs. Rotherham United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's FA Cup clash between Manchester City and Rotherham United at the Etihad Stadium, including predictions, team news, and possible lineups.
Jan 4, 19:03
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured in December 2015
The 'Baby-Faced Assassin' and other memorable footballer nicknames
The Norwegian's super-sub status won him the nickname the 'Baby-Faced Assassin' due to his youthful looks and killer instincts in the box.
Dec 19, 10:42
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
CLiverpool38259486414584
2Arsenal382014469343574
3Manchester CityMan City38218972442871
4Chelsea38209964432169
5Newcastle UnitedNewcastle382061268472166
6Aston Villa38199105851766
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest381981158461265
8Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton38161396659761
9Bournemouth3815111258461256
10Brentford38168146657956
11Fulham38159145454054
12Crystal Palace381314115151053
13Everton381115124244-248
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham381110174662-1643
15Manchester UnitedMan Utd38119184454-1042
16Wolverhampton WanderersWolves38126205469-1542
17Tottenham HotspurSpurs38115226465-138
RLeicester CityLeicester3867253380-4725
RIpswich TownIpswich38410243682-4622
RSouthampton3826302686-6012


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