Oliver Thomas

Sports Mole previews Saturday's pre-season friendly clash between Hearts and Sunderland, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Hearts take a brief break away from domestic duties to face newly-promoted Premier League side Sunderland in a friendly at Tynecastle on Saturday afternoon. This contest represents Craig Gordon’s testimonial match between two teams who meet for the first time since August 2009 when they played out a 1-1 friendly draw in Edinburgh.

Crystal Palace confirm that Woody Johnson’s purchase of Eagle Football’s shareholding in the club has been completed. Crystal Palace have confirmed that Woody Johnson’s purchase of Eagle Football’s shareholding in the club has been completed. The American businessman, who is also co-owner of the New York Jets, joins chairman Steve Parish, Josh Harris and David Blitzer as a partner and director of the Eagles, and he has also signed the Premier League’s Owners’ Charter.

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League Summer Series friendly clash between Manchester United and West Ham United, including predictions, team news and possible lineups. Manchester United and West Ham United meet at the MetLife Stadium on Saturday (local time) for their opening fixture of the Premier League Summer Series - a pre-season tournament held in the United States.