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England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever World Cup XI
Ahead of the World Cup in Qatar starting later this month, Sports Mole selects its greatest ever England XI based solely on World Cup performances.
Nov 7, 13:24
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring the winning goal against Queens Park Rangers on May 13, 2012
A look at Manchester City's record on the final day
Sports Mole takes a look at Manchester City's record in the Premier League on the final day ahead of their encounter with Aston Villa on Sunday.
May 21, 19:12
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
A look back at the careers of England's 1966 World Cup luminaries
Nobby Stiles has died at the age of 78.
Oct 30, 17:07
Aston Villa goalkeeper Orland Nyland catches the ball over the line against Sheffield United on June 17, 2020
Sheffield United join list of football's famous ghost goals
Villa keeper Orjan Nyland looked to have carried the ball over the line from a free-kick.
Jun 17, 20:00
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: Who were England's World Cup-winning XI?
Ahead of the 1966 World Cup final being replayed in full, Sports Mole looks at who featured for England on their greatest ever day.
Jun 7, 10:18
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
1966 World Cup final: The story of the game as England beat West Germany
Ahead of a re-run of the entire 1966 World Cup final, Sports Mole looks back at the story of the match which gave England their greatest ever sporting moment.
Jun 7, 08:30
Former Everton manager Howard Kendall
Remembering Everton legend Howard Kendall
He was part of Everton's 'Holy Trinity' midfield alongside Alan Ball and Colin Harvey.
May 22, 09:08
Alan Ball pictured as part of England's 1966 World Cup-winning team
Remembering England World Cup winner Alan Ball
He was also a 1969-70 league title winner with Everton.
May 12, 08:08
England captain Bobby Moore on shoulders of teammates holding aloft the Jules Rimet trophy in 1966
England's greatest ever XI including Steven Gerrard, Bobby Moore, Wayne Rooney
Sports Mole selects its all-time England XI ahead of the Three Lions' 1,000th international fixture on Thursday evening.
Nov 12, 22:40
Wayne Rooney playing for England in November 2014
England's greatest XI: Does Wayne Rooney make the cut?
Ahead of Wayne Rooney's farewell appearance for England, Sports Mole looks at whether the all-time leading goalscorer would make it into his country's best-ever XI.
Nov 13, 10:42
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Legendary ex-Everton manager Howard Kendall dies, 69
Former Everton manager Howard Kendall dies at the age of 69.
Oct 17, 11:15
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Report: Carolina Panthers sign Alan Ball
Alan Ball agrees to a one-year deal with the Carolina Panthers, according to reports.
Mar 19, 19:00
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
On this day: Southampton sign Kevin Keegan
Back on this day in 1980, double European Footballer of the Year Kevin Keegan signed for Southampton.
Jul 23, 10:11
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
On this day: Manchester United win FA Cup derby
Eighteen years ago today, Manchester United knock rivals Manchester City out of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-1 victory.
Feb 18, 10:07
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Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini 'moves into £2m mansion'
Marouane Fellaini reportedly moves into a £2m mansion close to his Manchester United teammate Ryan Giggs.
Feb 17, 14:19
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
On this day: Liverpool hit Manchester City for six
Back on this day in 1995, Liverpool score six unanswered goals against Manchester City at Anfield.
Oct 28, 09:43
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
England vs. Poland: Top five matches
Ahead of England's clash against Poland tomorrow night, Sports Mole picks out five of the best matches between the two nations.
Oct 14, 11:20
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Arsenal36265588286083
2Manchester CityMan City35257387335482
3Liverpool35229477364175
4Aston Villa35207873522167
5Tottenham HotspurSpurs341861067541360
6Newcastle UnitedNewcastle351751378562256
7Manchester UnitedMan Utd34166125251154
8Chelsea34149116559651
9West Ham UnitedWest Ham351310125665-949
10Bournemouth36139145263-1148
11Wolverhampton WanderersWolves36137164960-1146
12Fulham36128165155-444
13Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton341111125257-544
14Crystal Palace351010154557-1240
15Everton36129153849-1137
16Brentford3699185260-836
17Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest3689194563-1829
18Luton TownLuton3668224978-2926
19Burnley3659223974-3524
RSheffield UnitedSheff Utd36372635100-6516


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