Colm Hayes
League One roundup: Burton Albion stay top with away win over ten-man Gillingham
Sports Mole rounds up all of Saturday's League One action.
Dec 12, 17:40
Bologna strike late to beat ten-man Genoa
A late Luca Rossettini header sees Bologna take all three points away to Genoa, moving three points ahead of their rivals and into 13th in the process.
Dec 12, 16:34
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino: 'Too early for title talk'
Mauricio Pochettino plays down the idea that his team could win the Premier League this season following Steve McClaren's comments that Spurs are contenders.
Dec 12, 14:56
Juventus form worries Fiorentina manager Paulo Sousa
Fiorentina manager Paulo Sousa laments the timing of his side's fixture against Juventus, who have won their previous five league fixtures.
Dec 12, 14:36
Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho: 'Goals are coming from Diego Costa, Eden Hazard'
Jose Mourinho insists that both Diego Costa and Eden Hazard will begin to score goals for Chelsea, having managed four strikes between them so far this campaign.
Dec 12, 14:20
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal: 'We can't win Champions League'
Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal does not believe that the club have the strength in depth to win the Champions League this season.
Dec 5, 22:53
Newcastle United manager Steve McClaren: 'Liverpool can win title'
Steve McClaren states that Liverpool are capable of winning this season's Premier League title under the guidance of new manager Jurgen Klopp.
Dec 5, 22:41
Sporting Lisbon top Primeira Liga table with victory over Maritimo
Sporting Lisbon return to the top of the Primeira Liga with a hard-fought 1-0 victory away to Maritimo, an Adrien Silva goal the difference between the two sides.
Dec 5, 22:37
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery: 'Only ourselves to blame'
Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery says the team have nobody but themselves to blame after losing 3-1 to Borussia Monchengladbach, their first league defeat this season.
Dec 5, 22:04
BBC pundit Garth Crooks: 'Tottenham Hotspur not top-four side'
BBC pundit Garth Crooks states that Tottenham Hotspur do not have the credentials to finish in the top four of the Premier League this season.
Dec 5, 21:43
Viktor Fischer double downs Heerenveen as Ajax go four points clear
Ajax put five past Heerenveen, including a Viktor Fischer brace, to send Frank de Boer's side four points clear the top of the Eredivisie.
Dec 5, 21:34
Charlton Athletic interim manager Karel Fraeye: Defeat "hard to take"
Karel Fraeye brands Charlton Athletic's loss to Brighton & Hove Albion "hard to take", after his side conceded three second-half goals in a 3-2 loss.
Dec 5, 21:01
Rafael Benitez praises Madrid attacking trident of Ronaldo, Benzema, Bale
Rafael Benitez heaps praise on Madrid's attacking trident of Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale, after each player scored in the Galacticos' win over Getafe.
Dec 5, 20:36
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe: "Result was coming"
Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe states that Bournemouth's "result was coming" following their away win over Chelsea, which came courtesy of Glenn Murray's late strike.
Dec 5, 20:17
Glenn Murray praises Eddie Howe philosophy following Stamford Bridge victory
Glenn Murray, who scored the only goal in Bournemouth's away win over Chelsea on Saturday, praises the footballing philosophy of Cherries manager Eddie Howe.
Dec 5, 19:54
Chris Hughton praises Brighton & Hove Albion spirit following comeback
Brighton & Hove Albion boss Chris Hughton praises the fighting spirit of his players after they came from two goals down to beat Charlton Athletic 3-2 at the Amex Stadium.
Dec 5, 19:38
Riyad Mahrez focused on securing Leicester City's Premier League status
Riyad Mahrez insists that Leicester City, who top the Premier League after a 3-0 victory away to Swansea City, must concentrate solely on reaching the 40-point mark.
Dec 5, 17:58
Brighton & Hove Albion come from two behind to win, continue unbeaten run
Brighton & Hove Albion come from two goals behind to beat Charlton Athletic 3-2, restoring their position at the top of the Championship table.
Dec 5, 17:14
Blackburn Rovers overcome ten-man Bristol City
Blackburn Rovers score two second-half goals, including a penalty, to beat Bristol City who saw Nathan Baker sent off in the 49th minute for a second bookable offence.
Dec 5, 17:02
Cardiff City strike late to beat Bolton Wanderers in five-goal thriller
Cardiff City emerge victorious against Bolton Wanderers in a five-goal thriller, as Anthony Pilkington's volley wins the tie for the Bluebirds.
Dec 5, 16:55
Team News: Three changes for Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid manager Diego Simeone makes three changes to the side that won 1-0 at home to Espanyol, with captain Gabi returning in place of the injured Tiago.
Dec 5, 16:27
Half-Time Report: Charlton Athletic lead Brighton & Hove Albion by two goals
Charlton score twice in the opening six minutes to lead Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0, as the visitors' unbeaten start to the season is put in serious jeopardy.
Dec 5, 15:56
Half-Time Report: Cardiff City, Bolton Wanderers level after 45 minutes
Cardiff City and Bolton Wanderers go into half time on level terms, as Gary Madine's solo effort cancels out Tony Watt's opener.
Dec 5, 15:55
Half-Time Report: Bristol City, Blackburn Rovers in stalemate at Ashton Gate
Bristol City and Blackburn Rovers play out a scoreless first half at Ashton Gate, with Paul Lambert's side seeing an effort cleared off the line.
Dec 5, 15:49
Team News: Anthony Pilkington replaces Peter Whittingham for Cardiff City
Anthony Pilkington starts on the wing ahead of Peter Whittingham for Cardiff City, while Gary Madine begins up front for Bolton Wanderers due to Max Clayton's injury.
Dec 5, 14:19
Team News: Tom Lawrence starts in attack for Blackburn Rovers, one change for Bristol City
Leicester City loanee Tom Lawrence begins up front for Blackburn Rovers, while Bristol City make one change as Bobby Reid starts in place of the suspended Marlon Pack.
Dec 5, 14:12
Team News: On-loan Manchester United striker James Wilson starts for Brighton & Hove Albion
On-loan Manchester United striker James Wilson starts up front for Brighton & Hove Albion, replacing top scorer Tommer Hemed, as Chris Hughton makes two changes.
Dec 5, 14:05
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho: 'No problem with Diego Costa'
Jose Mourinho states that there is no issue between himself and Diego Costa, despite the striker's poor reaction to not being introduced from the bench against Spurs.
Nov 29, 15:52
Team News: Aaron Ramsey starts for Arsenal, Lewis Grabban begins up front for Norwich City
Aaron Ramsey makes his return from injury as he replaces Joel Campbell, while Lewis Grabban starts up front for Norwich City as Alex Neil makes three changes to his side.
Nov 29, 15:19
Late goals see Saint-Etienne win well against Guingamp
Saint-Etienne move up to fifth place in Ligue 1 thanks to a 3-0 home victory over Guingamp, with late goals from Valentin Eysseric and Nolan Roux sealing the three points.
Nov 29, 14:59
Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero: 'Liverpool loss drove us on'
Manchester City keeper Willy Caballero reveals that the club's home thrashing to Liverpool was a huge wake-up call to the team, who beat Southampton 3-1 on Saturday.
Nov 29, 14:25
Celtic beat Inverness Caledonian Thistle to extend league lead to seven points
Celtic emerge victorious away to Inverness Caledonian Thistle as a 3-1 win sees Ronny Deila's side move seven points clear at the top of the Scottish Premiership.
Nov 29, 14:06
Vitesse overcome NEC in tight encounter to leapfrog opponents in league table
Vitesse narrowly beat NEC at the Gelredome, thanks to a Valeri Qazaishvili strike, to move into fifth position in the league as their opponents drop to sixth.
Nov 29, 13:19
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino honoured by England job link
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino reveals his honour at being linked with the England job, suggesting that he would consider the position if an offer is made.
Nov 28, 18:00
Paul Merson: 'Arsenal need Francis Coquelin replacement'
Paul Merson believes that Arsene Wenger must invest in a top-class defensive midfielder, following Francis Coquelin's injury, to retain any hope of winning the league.
Nov 28, 17:37
Palermo head coach Davide Ballardini: 'Fans crucial for Juventus tie'
Palermo manager Davide Ballardini believes that the club's fans can be the difference when his side take on Juventus at the Stadio Renzo Barbera on Sunday.
Nov 28, 17:13
John Giles: 'Louis van Gaal tactics awful to watch'
Former Manchester United player John Giles believes that his former side have no hope of success this season if Louis van Gaal persists with his current tactics.
Nov 28, 15:41
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino expects Chelsea recovery
Tottenham Hotspur boss Mauricio Pochettino expects Chelsea to bounce back from their poor start to the season, which sees the Blues placed 15th in the Premier League table.
Nov 28, 14:55
Rio Ferdinand: 'Jamie Vardy should target Daley Blind'
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes that Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri should instruct Jamie Vardy to target Daley Blind when the sides meet on Saturday.
Nov 28, 14:33
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic praises Tony Pulis's brand of football
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic praises the brand of football played by his West Bromwich Albion counterpart Tony Pulis, ahead of the sides' Premier League clash on Sunday.
Nov 28, 14:13
