Liverpool: Why their title challenge has faltered - Pat Nevin analysis

BBC football analyst Pat Nevin examines the reasons behind Liverpool's faltering Premier League title challenge.

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Premier League clubs net transfer profit for first time

Premier League clubs make a transfer window profit for the first time despite spending reaching a six-year January high of £215m.

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Costa 'not the nicest guy' - Liverpool boss Klopp

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he could never be friends with Diego Costa as the Chelsea striker is "not the nicest guy" on the pitch.

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Adlene Guedioura: Middlesbrough sign Watford midfielder

Middlesbrough sign Watford's Algeria midfielder Adlene Guedioura on a two-and-a-half-year contract for an undisclosed fee.

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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Antonio Conte 'proud' of players' performance

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is "proud" of how his players performed in a "difficult Anfield atmosphere."

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Hamilton win leaves Inverness adrift

Hamilton move three points clear of Premiership bottom side Inverness Caledonian Thistle with victory over the Highlanders.

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Liverpool 1-1 Chelsea: Jurgen Klopp urges fans to 'stay cool' and keep nerve

Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool need to "stay cool" and hold their nerve after a 1-1 draw at home to Chelsea ended a three-game losing streak.

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Arsenal 1-2 Watford: Arsene Wenger - Gunners 'mentally not ready'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger believes his side were "not mentally ready" after the Gunners conceded twice in the opening 15 minutes of their 2-1 Premier League defeat to Watford.

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Burnley 1-0 Leicester City: Sean Dyche says his side deserved some good fortune

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says his side deserved some good fortune after Sam Vokes appeared to control the ball with his hand before scoring the winner against Leicester.

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Arsenal 1-2 Watford: Walter Mazzarri credits 'great first half'

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri credits a "great first half" for their 2-1 Premier League victory over Arsenal at the Emirates after scoring twice in the opening 15 minutes.

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Bournemouth 0-2 Crystal Palace: Cherries lacked confidence - Eddie Howe

Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe says his side "lacked confidence" during their 2-0 defeat by Crystal Palace at home.

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Middlesbrough 1-1 West Brom: Pulis questions Boro penalty decision

West Brom boss Tony Pulis believes Middlesbrough should not have been awarded the penalty from which Alvaro Negredo earned a 1-1 draw.

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Alfred N'Diaye & Andrea Ranocchia: Hull City sign duo on loan

Hull City sign Villarreal midfielder Alfred N'Diaye and Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia on loan deals.

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Sunderland 0-0 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino disappointed by 'lack of aggression'

Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino says his side "missed a big opportunity" to close the gap on Chelsea after a 0-0 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

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Molla Wague: Leicester City sign Mali defender on loan from Udinese

Leicester make their second signing of the transfer window with a loan deal for Mali international defender Molla Wague.

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Burnley 1-0 Leicester City: Claudio Ranieri says Sam Vokes handled ball

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says that Sam Vokes handled the ball in the build-up to scoring Burnley's winning goal in the Foxes' 1-0 defeat at Turf Moor.

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Bournemouth 0-2 Crystal Palace: Sam Allardyce praises 'best' performance

Crystal Palace manager Sam Allardyce says he their 2-0 victory over Bournemouth is the best the Eagles have played since he joined the club.

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Sunderland 0-0 Tottenham: David Moyes pleased with 'well-earned' point

Sunderland manager David Moyes says his side had to "hang in there" to gain a "well-earned" point, which sees them climb off the bottom of the Premier League table.

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Manolo Gabbiadini: Southampton sign £14m Napoli striker

Southampton complete the signing of Italy and Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini for a fee in the region of £14m.

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Luka Milivojevic: Crystal Palace sign Serb from Olympiakos

Crystal Palace complete the signing of Serbia international Luka Milivojevic from Olympiacos.

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Chelsea extend lead at top with Liverpool draw

Chelsea stretch their lead at the top of the Premier League table to nine points despite being held by Liverpool at Anfield.

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Watford beat Arsenal thanks to early double

Arsenal's Premier League title hopes suffer a huge blow with a shock defeat against Watford at Emirates Stadium.

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Palace win first game under Allardyce

Crystal Palace finally earn their first win under Sam Allardyce as goals by Scott Dann and Christian Benteke secure the points at Bournemouth.

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Sigurdsson scores Swans winner against Saints

Swansea pick up a fine victory in their fight against relegation as Gylfi Sigurdsson scores the winner against Southampton.

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Vokes winner downs champions Leicester

Sam Vokes scores a late winner as Burnley secure their fifth consecutive home Premier League win, with victory over Leicester at Turf Moor.

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Sunderland hold Spurs to goalless draw

Tottenham have to settle for a point at the Stadium of Light as Sunderland climb off the bottom of the table with a hard-fought draw.

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Boro and West Brom play out draw

Middlesbrough come back from a goal down but are ultimately left frustrated as West Brom claim a point at the Riverside Stadium.

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Robbie Brady: Burnley sign Norwich City midfielder for club-record fee

Burnley complete the club-record signing of midfielder Robbie Brady from Norwich City.

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Watford sell Ighalo to Chinese Super League club for reported £20m

Watford sell Nigeria striker Odion Ighalo to Chinese Super League side Changchun Yatai in a reported £20m deal.

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Hogan having Villa medical before potential £12m deal

Aston Villa are close to signing Scott Hogan from Championship rivals Brentford for a fee that could reach £12m, with the striker having a medical.

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Ryan Mason feels 'lucky to be alive' after fractured skull

Hull midfielder Ryan Mason feels "lucky to be alive" after having surgery on a fractured skull sustained against Chelsea.

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FA Cup: Sutton United chairman says Arsenal tie will not be switched

Sutton chairman Bruce Elliott says they want to keep their FA Cup fifth-round tie against Arsenal at home.

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Kilmarnock sign Conor Sammon on loan and secure Scott Boyd on 18-month deal

Kilmarnock sign former player Conor Sammon on loan from Hearts while Scott Boyd joins following an initial loan spell.

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Ashley Westwood: Burnley sign Aston Villa midfielder

Burnley sign midfielder Ashley Westwood from Championship side Aston Villa on a deal until 2020.

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Luis Suarez picked as greatest January signing by BBC Sport users

Liverpool striker Luis Suarez is picked as the greatest January signing by BBC Sport users.

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Villarreal target Swansea City striker Borja Baston

Swansea City record signing Borja Baston is a transfer deadline day target for La Liga club Villarreal.

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Taylor leaves Bristol Rovers for local rivals City

Matty Taylor becomes the first player for 30 years to move from Bristol Rovers to Bristol City in a deadline day deal.

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Women offered free tickets at Lille over sexist banners

Lille offer free entry to women after a sexist banner appeared in the home crowd in their match at Lyon.

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Wayne Rooney: Man Utd striker to stay at Old Trafford says Jose Mourinho

Manger Jose Mourinho says England captain Wayne Rooney and winger Ashley Young will not be leaving Manchester United this season.

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Mouez Hassen: Southampton sign French keeper on loan from Nice

Premier League side Southampton sign Nice goalkeeper Mouez Hassen on a five-month loan deal.

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Former NI midfielder Magilton charged with assaulting stepdaughter

Former Premier League footballer Jim Magilton appears in court accused of assaulting his teenage stepdaughter.

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Andrea Ranocchia: Hull City sign Inter Milan defender on loan

Inter Milan defender Andrea Ranocchia joins Hull City on loan until the end of the season.

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Anfield: Liverpool to create more spaces for disabled fans

Liverpool are to "significantly redevelop" Anfield in the summer, to make the stadium more accessible to disabled fans.

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Emmanuel Adebayor: Istanbul Basaksehir sign striker on 18-month deal

Former Arsenal, Spurs and Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor signs an 18-month deal with Turkish club Istanbul Basaksehir.

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Johnson in new sex conviction appeal

Adam Johnson has previously been denied permission to appeal his child sex conviction.

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Axel Prohouly: QPR midfielder joins Port Vale on loan

League One side Port Vale sign Queens Park Rangers midfielder Axel Prohouly on loan until the end of the season.

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Marvin Emnes: Blackburn Rovers re-sign Swansea City striker on loan

Championship side Blackburn Rovers re-sign Swansea City striker Marvin Emnes on loan until the end of the season.

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January transfer window: Scottish Premiership comings and goings

BBC Sport Scotland's Kenny Crawford rounds up the January transfer window activity among the Scottish Premiership clubs.

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Met Police investigating 255 football child abuse claims

The allegations are connected to 77 clubs, including five in the Premier League.

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Manchester United fans banned after FA Cup violence

Twelve Manchester United supporters are handed banning orders following Sheffield United clashes.

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Watch: How British transfer record went from £65k to £89m

From John Charles to Paul Pogba - how the British record transfer fee has progressed.

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Transfer deadline day: Was 31 January 2011 the best ever deadline day?

BBC Sport remembers transfer deadline day on 31 January 2011, when £135m was spent - still a record for the January window.

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Chuba Akpom: Arsenal forward joins Brighton & Hove Albion on loan

Championship side Brighton & Hove Albion sign young Arsenal striker Chuba Akpom on loan until the end of the season.

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Dimitri Payet: West Ham players wanted forward out before Marseille move

West Ham's players wanted Dimitri Payet out of the club prior to his move back to Marseille, says joint-chairman David Sullivan.

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Manolo Gabbiadini: Southampton agree £14m fee for Napoli striker

Southampton agreed a fee of about £14m for Italy and Napoli striker Manolo Gabbiadini.

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Transfer deadline day - everything you need to know

How much could be spent? What deals should you look out for? Everything you need to know about transfer deadline day, including how to follow the action.

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Rangers sign Port Vale goalkeeper Jak Alnwick for an undisclosed fee

Goalkeeper Jak Alnwick signs for Rangers for an undisclosed fee from Port Vale.

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Non-league Sutton Utd to host Arsenal in FA Cup

Non-league Sutton United will host 12-time winners Arsenal in the fifth round of the FA Cup, while Lincoln City are away to Premier League Burnley.

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Ryan Mason: Hull City midfielder out of hospital after fracturing skull

Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason is discharged from hospital a week after suffering a fractured skull against Chelsea.

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Jordan Ayew: Swansea target Aston Villa forward in Neil Taylor swap deal

Aston Villa's Jordan Ayew could be on his way to Swansea City with Wales defender Neil Taylor going the other way.

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Premier League, Championship & Scottish Premiership: Tuesday's team news

All the latest team news and match stats for a busy night of football in the Premier League, Championship and Scottish Premiership.

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FA Cup: Steven Defour's goal for Burnley voted best in round four

Watch the goal you voted as the best from the FA Cup fourth round - Steven Defour's chip for Burnley against Bristol City.

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Helder Costa: Wolves sign Benfica winger for club record fee

Championship side Wolves sign their on-loan winger Helder Costa for a club record fee of £13m from Benfica.

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Lawro's midweek predictions v England cricketer Moeen Ali

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on England spinner Moeen Ali in this week's Premier League fixtures.

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Wayne Rooney: Man Utd striker's Old Trafford future uncertain

Is Wayne Rooney being eased out at Old Trafford? Could he soon sign for a Chinese club? BBC Sport looks at the striker's options.

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Liverpool v Chelsea: Klopp and Conte prepare for 'tough' fixture

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp and Chelsea manager Antonio Conte look ahead to Tuesday's "tough" fixture at Anfield.

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'Betrayed' Ulloa vows never to play for Leicester again

Leicester striker Leonardo Ulloa says he feels "betrayed" by boss Claudio Ranieri and vows never to play for the club again.

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Nigel Clough: Burton Albion manager turns down Nottingham Forest

Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough turns down the vacant manager's job at Nottingham Forest, reports BBC Radio Nottingham.

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FA Cup: Leicester v Derby fourth-round replay on BBC One

Leicester's FA Cup fourth-round replay against Championship side Derby will be shown live on BBC One on Wednesday 8 February.

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West Ham Utd: The curious case of the Hammers' strikers

West Ham have signed an incredible 31 different strikers since David Gold and David Sullivan took control of the club in 2010. How many of them can you name?

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West Ham Utd: Can you name their 31 strikers signed in seven years?

West Ham have signed an incredible 31 different strikers since David Gold and David Sullivan took control of the club in 2010. How many of them can you name?

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Afcon 2017: The story so far

The Africa Cup of Nations is entering its final week and Gabon is gearing up for the semi-finals.

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Chapecoense: Brazilian team win first game since plane crash

Chapecoense have won their first game since most of their team were killed in a plane crash on 29 November.

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Patrick van Aanholt: Crystal Palace sign Sunderland defender in potential £14m deal

Crystal Palace sign Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt in a transfer that could be worth up to £14m.

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Chelsea increase offer for Celtic goalkeeper Craig Gordon

Premier League leaders Chelsea return to Celtic with an improved offer of about £3.5m for goalkeeper Craig Gordon.

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West Brom: Tony Pulis is 'desperate' to sign players before transfer window closes

West Brom manager Tony Pulis says he is "desperate" to sign new players before the transfer window closes on Tuesday.

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Moyes keen to sign out-of-favour Everton pair

Sunderland boss David Moyes wants to sign out-of-favour Everton par Darron Gibson and Bryan Oviedo from his former club.

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FA Cup weekend of shocks - fifth-round reports

All the reports, shocks, goals and reaction from your side's FA Cup fourth-round game.

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Football returns to Aleppo after five years of war

Syrian football fans attend their first live football match in war-torn Aleppo, after years of war.

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Moeen Ali's Premier League predictions

England spinner Moeen Ali gives us his favourite Liverpool moment as a fan as he predicts the midweek's Premier League fixtures.

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Dimitri Payet: Great West Ham goals from the departing forward

As Dimitri Payet leaves West Ham, BBC Sport looks back at some of his best moments from his first Premier League season.

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Aston Villa did not report abusive scout to police

Aston Villa sacked a scout accused of sexually abusing boys in 1988 but did not go to police.

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Silva goal takes Monaco back to top

Monaco go back to the top of Ligue 1 on goal difference as Bernardo Silva's stoppage-time goal earns a draw at Paris St-Germain.

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Ronaldo on target as Real go four points clear

Real Madrid take advantage of their rivals slipping up by beating Real Sociedad to go four points clear at the top of La Liga.

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Egypt seal Afcon semi-final spot

Egypt knock out Morocco to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals with a dramatic 89th-minute winner.

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Bastian Schweinsteiger to remain at Man Utd and play in Europa League

Bastian Schweinsteiger will remain at Manchester United and be included in their Europa League squad, says Jose Mourinho.

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Alan Shearer critical of FA Cup team selection as Premier League clubs make changes

Clubs making wholesale changes for FA Cup games are cheating fans, says Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer.

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Sutton Utd 1-0 Leeds Utd: Paul Doswell reflects on reaching the FA Cup fifth round

Sutton United manager Paul Doswell reflects on his side reaching the fifth round of the FA Cup for the first time in the club's history.

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January transfer window: Pick your five top all-time signings

Pick your five best all-time January transfer window signings with our BBC Sport selector and then share your picks with your friends.

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FA Cup: Man Utd 4-0 Wigan highlights

Bastian Schweinsteiger marks his first Manchester United start for a year with a goal and an assist in a convincing 4-0 FA Cup win over Wigan.

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Highlights: Motherwell 0-2 Rangers, Scottish Premiership

Rangers beat Motherwell with two late goals for the second time in a week to move back into second spot.

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Watch: Boyd sets record with goal after 10 seconds

Watch as Kris Boyd takes just 10 seconds to put Kilmarnock in front against Ross County.

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Schweinsteiger scores as Man Utd power past Wigan

Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on his first Manchester United start for a year as they thump Wigan to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

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FA Cup: Schweinsteiger nets on return to Man Utd side

Bastian Schweinsteiger scores on his return to the Manchester United starting line-up, netting from close range to cap a 4-0 victory over Wigan in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Giant-killers set for FA Cup fifth-round draw on Monday

Non-league Lincoln and Sutton will discover their last-16 opponents in the FA Cup fifth-round draw on Monday.

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FA Cup: Sutton United 1-0 Leeds United highlights

Sutton United pull off one of the biggest shocks of this season's FA Cup with a fourth-round win over Leeds, a team 83 league places above them.

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FA Cup: Marouane Fellaini heads Man Utd in front against Wigan

Marouane Fellaini rises highest at the back post to head Manchester United in front against Championship Wigan Athletic in their FA Cup fourth-round tie.

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Brendan Rodgers 'disappointed' by lack of Celtic signings

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers is determined to keep Craig Gordon but admits he would like to have been busier in the transfer market.

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Juventus win to extend Serie A lead

Juventus go four points clear at the top of Serie A with a comfortable win over Sassuolo, with Roma losing to Sampdoria.

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Sutton shock Leeds to reach FA Cup last 16

Sutton United pull off one of the biggest shocks of this season's FA Cup with a fourth-round win over Championship side Leeds.

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Collins penalty puts non-league Sutton ahead against Leeds

Jamie Collins puts non-league Sutton United 1-0 up with a cool penalty against Championship side Leeds United in the FA Cup fourth round.

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DR Congo v Ghana

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Group C Winner and Group D Second Place.

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Celtic thump Hearts to break 50-year-old record

Celtic beat Hearts to make it 27 unbeaten domestic matches under Brendan Rodgers, breaking the record set by the Lisbon Lions.

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FA Cup: Fulham 4-1 Hull City highlights

Championship side Fulham thrash Hull City 4-1 at Craven Cottage to progress to the FA Cup fifth round.

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Watch: Two penalties, two minutes, two saves

Fulham goalkeeper Marcus Bettinelli saves two Abel Hernandez penalties in two minutes during their FA Cup fourth-round tie against Hull City.

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Hull miss two penalties as Fulham cruise through

Championship side Fulham reach the FA Cup fifth round by thrashing Hull City - who miss two late penalties in quick succession.

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FA Cup: Millwall 1-0 Watford highlights

Steve Morison sends League One Millwall into the last 16 of the FA Cup as his 85th-minute volley knocks out Premier League Watford.

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FA Cup: Johansen seals 4-1 win for Fulham

Stefan Johansen smashes the ball home from 18 yards to put Championship side Fulham 4-1 up against Premier League Hull in the FA Cup fourth round.

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Watch as Millwall's Morison stuns Watford

Steve Morison volleys in at the back post to give League One Millwall a shock FA Cup fourth-round victory over Premier League side Watford.

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Millwall knock out Premier League Watford

Steve Morison puts League One Millwall into the last 16 of the FA Cup as his 85th-minute volley knocks out Premier League Watford.

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Suarez saves point for Barcelona after goalline controversy

Luis Suarez rescues a late draw for Barcelona at Real Betis, with the champions not being allowed a goal which crossed the line.

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FA Cup: Aluko puts Fulham 1-0 up against Hull

Sone Aluko puts Fulham 1-0 against Hull with a cool volley from eight yards.

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Sadio Mane: Liverpool to fly Senegal striker back from Africa Cup of Nations

Liverpool arrange a private jet for Sadio Mane to fly back from the Africa Cup of Nations in the hope he will be fit to face Chelsea.

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Dimitri Payet: West Ham agree fee to sell France international to Marseille

West Ham agree a deal to sell Dimitri Payet back to his former club Marseille.

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Bojan Krkic: Stoke City forward joins Mainz on loan

Stoke City forward Bojan Krkic joins Bundesliga side Mainz on loan until the end of the season.

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FA Cup: Best goals from round four, including Willian and Welbeck

Watch some of the best goals from Saturday's action in the fourth round of the FA Cup, including a neat finish from Arsenal's Danny Welbeck and a stunning free-kick from Chelsea's Willian.

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Afcon 2017: Cameroon beat Senegal 5-4 on penalties to reach semi-finals

Liverpool's Sadio Mane misses his spot kick as Cameroon beat Senegal 5-4 on penalties to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

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Danny Welbeck: Arsene Wenger feared Arsenal striker would lose edge after injuries

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger feared Danny Welbeck would lose his edge after spending almost two years fighting knee injuries.

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FA Cup: Non-league Lincoln City make history

BBC Sport looks at how Lincoln City celebrated after shocking Championship leaders Brighton & Hove Albion to reach the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 115 years.

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FA Cup: Southampton 0-5 Arsenal highlights

Danny Welbeck scores twice on his first start since May and Theo Walcott gets a hat-trick as Arsenal thrash Southampton 5-0 to reach the FA Cup fifth round.

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FA Cup: Lincoln, Wolves & Oxford headline day of fourth-round upsets

Lincoln boss Danny Cowley says his side's exploits are "beyond my wildest dreams", as the Imps headline a day of fourth-round shocks.

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Fulham loan striker Martin signs new Derby deal

Chris Martin, who is on loan at Fulham, signs a new contract with Derby which will keep him with the Rams until 2020.

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Welbeck and Walcott star as Arsenal thrash Saints

A Theo Walcott hat-trick and a Danny Welbeck double sends a dominant Arsenal into the FA Cup fifth round at the expense of Southampton.

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Afcon 2017: Burkina Faso beat Tunisia to reach semi-finals

Burkina Faso score a late brace to beat Tunisia 2-0 and reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

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Branislav Ivanovic & Asmir Begovic: Chelsea wait over moves for duo

Chelsea are waiting on potential moves for defender Branislav Ivanovic and goalkeeper Asmir Begovic before the transfer window closes.

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FA Cup: Rochdale 0-4 Huddersfield - highlights

Collin Quaner marks his Huddersfield debut by scoring against League One Rochdale to help the Terriers reach the FA Cup fifth round.

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Spitting row as Atletico held at Alaves

Atletico Madrid's Diego Godin and Alaves' Deyverson could both be in trouble after spitting at each other in a goalless draw.

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Boyd scores after 10.4 seconds in Kilmarnock win

Kris Boyd scores after just 10.4 seconds as Kilmarnock beat Ross County to go eighth in the Scottish Premiership.

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FA Cup: Lincoln City 3-1 Brighton & Hove Albion highlights

Lincoln City reach the last 16 of the FA Cup for the first time in 115 years with a superb 3-1 victory over Championship leaders Brighton at Sincil Bank.

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FA Cup: Blackburn Rovers 2-0 Blackpool highlights

Elliott Bennett's fantastic long-range strike caps off Blackburn's 2-0 FA Cup fourth-round win over Blackpool, who finish the game with 10 men following Kelvin Mellor's red card.

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FA Cup: Burnley 2-0 Bristol City highlights

Watch highlights as a Sam Vokes effort and a brilliant Steven Defour chip secure a 2-0 victory for Burnley against Bristol City in the FA Cup fourth round.

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RB Leipzig end Hoffenheim's unbeaten start

The final unbeaten start in Europe's top five leagues ends as Hoffenheim lose to title-chasing RB Leipzig.

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FA Cup: Tottenham 4-3 Wycombe Wanderers highlights

Son Heung-min's stoppage-time winner sees Tottenham recover from being 2-0 and 3-2 down to win 4-3 against League Two Wycombe in the FA Cup fourth round.

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FA Cup: Oxford United 3-0 Newcastle United highlights

League One side Oxford reach the FA Cup fifth round for the first time in 23 years with an impressive 3-0 victory over Championship promotion chasers Newcastle United.

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FA Cup: Middlesbrough 1-0 Accrington Stanley highlights

Stewart Downing's superb strike sends Middlesbrough through to the FA Cup fifth round with victory over League Two strugglers Accrington Stanley.

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Watch: Own goal puts Lincoln in dream land, plus more of the day's goals

Fikayo Tomori steers it past his own keeper as non-league Lincoln City go 2-1 up against Championship leaders Brighton en route to a superb 3-1 victory.

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FA Cup: Chelsea 4-0 Brentford highlights

Premier League leaders Chelsea sweep aside west London rivals Brentford to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.

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FA Cup: Crystal Palace 0-3 Man City highlights

Watch highlights as goals from Raheem Sterling, Leroy Sane and Yaya Toure fire Manchester City to a convincing 3-0 FA Cup fourth round win at Crystal Palace.

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Two sent off as Rangers beat Motherwell

Kenny Miller's third goal in a week against Motherwell helps Rangers to a victory that moves them back into second spot in the Premiership.

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Non-league Lincoln beat Brighton to reach last 16

Lincoln City reached the last 16 of the FA Cup for the first time in 115 years with a superb victory over Championship leaders Brighton at Sincil Bank.

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Man City through with win at Palace

Leroy Sane scores for the third successive game as Manchester City reach the FA Cup fifth round and Crystal Palace lose again.

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Tottenham snatch late winner against League Two Wycombe

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Tottenham Hotspur and Wycombe Wanderers.

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Oxford thrash Newcastle to progress in cup

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Oxford United and Newcastle United.

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Chelsea ease past neighbours Brentford

Premier League leaders Chelsea sweep aside west London rivals Brentford to reach the fifth round of the FA Cup.

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Jurgen Klopp: Liverpool manager says he is '100% responsible' for third defeat in week

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he is "100% responsible" for the 2-1 home defeat by Wolves in the FA Cup, his side's third home loss in a week.

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Liverpool 1-2 Wolves: I am responsible, I'm sorry - Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he is "responsible" and "sorry" for his side's 2-1 defeat at home against Championship side Wolves in the FA Cup fourth round.

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FA Cup: Liverpool 1-2 Wolverhampton Wanderers highlights

Championship side Wolves hold on to stun Liverpool and reach the FA Cup fifth round with a deserved 2-1 victory at Anfield.

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Nigel Clough: Burton allow manager to talk to Nottingham Forest

Burton Albion boss Nigel Clough is granted permission to talk to Nottingham Forest about their vacant managerial role.

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FA Cup: Origi pulls one back for Liverpool

Liverpool striker Divock Origi scores from close range to reduce Wolves' lead at Anfield.

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Latest: Werder Bremen v Bayern Munich

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's German Bundesliga game between Werder Bremen and Bayern Munich.

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FA Cup: Weimann puts Wolves 2-0 at Liverpool

Andreas Weimann puts Wolves 2-0 up at Liverpool with a classic counter-attacking goal

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Watch - Wolves take lead at Liverpool after 53 seconds

Wolves' Richard Stearman scores within the first minute to stun Liverpool in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Anfield.

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Southend United: Groundsman's wife shocked by frozen pitch sacking

Southend United sacks its groundsman after a match was cancelled because of a frozen pitch.

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FA People's Cup: Ray Westbrook's amazing story

Amputee footballer Ray Westbrook once thought he would never play football again - here is his amazing story.

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Liverpool v Wolverhampton Wanderers

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's FA Cup game between Liverpool and Wolves.

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FA Cup: Derby's Darren Bent scores 'appalling' own goal against Leicester

Derby striker Darren Bent scores an embarrassing own goal to give visitors Leicester the lead in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Pride Park.

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Highlights: Morgan rescues draw for Leicester

Wes Morgan salvages a replay for Leicester City in an FA Cup fourth-round tie with Derby County, which will be remembered for a remarkable Darren Bent own goal.

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Saido Berahino: Stoke striker says he was 'very lost' at West Brom

Stoke striker Saido Berahino says he was "lost" at West Brom and has apologised to Baggies fans for his behaviour.

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Massimo Cellino: Leeds chairman's ban suspended pending appeal against ruling

Leeds United chairman Massimo Cellino's 18-month ban from football activities is suspended pending his appeal against the ruling.

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FA Cup: Craig Bryson strikes to put Derby ahead against Leicester

Derby midfielder Craig Bryson strikes past goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel to put Derby 2-1 up against Leicester in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Pride Park.

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Robert Snodgrass: West Ham sign Hull midfielder for £10.2m

West Ham complete the signing of Hull midfielder Robert Snodgrass for a fee of £10.2m on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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What? How? Bent scores ‘appalling’ own goal

Derby striker Darren Bent scores an embarrassing own goal to give visitors Leicester the lead in their FA Cup fourth-round tie at Pride Park.

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Liverpool defender Joe Gomez signs new 'long-term' deal at Anfield

Liverpool defender Joe Gomez signs a new "long-term" contract at Anfield after returning from a 15-month injury absence.

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Team news for weekend's FA Cup matches

Find out team news for your side's FA Cup fourth-round game and details of how to follow all the action this weekend.

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Arsene Wenger's history of misdemeanours

As Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger gets a four-match touchline ban for misconduct, BBC Sport looks at previous occasions when the Frenchman has been in trouble with the authorities.

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Saido Berahino: Stoke's new striker apologies to West Brom fans

Stoke's £12m new signing Saido Berahino apologies to fans of his previous club West Brom, saying he "regrets" some of his behaviour whilst a Baggies player.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss gets four-match touchline ban

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger receives a four-match touchline ban after accepting a Football Association charge of misconduct.

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Conor Coady: Wolves midfielder and Liverpool fan prepares for FA Cup trip to face his heroes

Wolves' Conor Coady returns to Anfield to face former side Liverpool in the FA Cup, hoping to upset the club he's loved all his life.

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Sutton United v Leeds United: Non-league side aim to emulate FA Cup heroes of 1989

Non-league Sutton's FA Cup fourth-round tie against Leeds is evoking great memories of the victory over then top-flight Coventry in 1989.

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FA Cup: When football meets magic, Lincoln in awe of card trick

Watch magician Jamie Raven perform a card trick that leaves the Lincoln City players shocked ahead of their FA Cup fourth round tie against Brighton.

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Daniel Sturridge: Jurgen Klopp says striker will return to his best

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says he believes Daniel Sturridge will return to goalscoring form and feels he is in the prime of his career.

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Manchester City accept Football Association anti-doping charge

Manchester City accept an FA charge in relation to failing to ensure anti-doping officials knew where their players were for testing.

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FA Cup fourth round: BBC Sport website to show goals and highlights

Goals from this weekend's FA Cup fourth-round games will be available on the BBC Sport website from 17:15 GMT on Saturday.

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Southampton fans in postal stripe celebration

Two post boxes have been given white stripes to match the Saints' famous red-and-white shirts.

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Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce on Patrick van Aanholt signing

Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce confirms that he is hoping to be reunited with Patrick van Aanholt, who played for him at Sunderland.

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Atletico & Barcelona meet in Copa del Rey semi-finals

Atletico Madrid and Barcelona are drawn together in the semi-finals of this season's Copa del Rey, while Celta Vigo face Alaves.

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Match preview: Aberdeen v Dundee

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Scottish Premiership game between Aberdeen and Dundee.

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Will Scottish football embrace Project Brave?

BBC Scotland's Richard Wilson analyses the task facing SFA performance director Malky Mackay in implementing Project Brave.

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Wayne Rooney: Man Utd striker eyeing future in management

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney says he would relish the opportunity to manage once he stops playing.

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FA People's Cup: Watch the best goals from 2016 finals

Watch a "screamer," a "worldy" and the rest of the best goals from the 2016 FA People's Cup finals.

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Papy Djilobodji: Sunderland defender gets four-game violent conduct ban

Sunderland defender Papy Djilobodji will miss the next four matches after being found guilty of violent conduct.

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Cambridge man arrested in historical football abuse probe

A man in his 70s is arrested by detectives investigating historical allegations of abuse related to football.

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Alfie Barker admits FA charge over Harry Arter tweets

Alfie Barker admits an FA charge related to tweets sent to Harry Arter about the death of his baby daughter.

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Sunderland's Van Aanholt having Palace medical

Sunderland defender Patrick van Aanholt has a medical at Crystal Palace after the two clubs agree a fee.

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'Swansea should sign Terry on loan'

Swansea City should try to sign Chelsea captain John Terry on loan, says former Wales winger Leighton James.

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Messi's body double & fame in Singapore - the men trying to beat Spurs

BBC Sport meets Wycombe Wanderers to find out the stories behind the players trying to take down Tottenham in the FA Cup.

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Jose Mourinho says Manchester United drew with Hull City

Manager Jose Mourinho insists his Manchester United side "didn't lose" despite being beaten 2-1 by Hull in their EFL Cup semi-final second leg.

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EFL Cup final: Manchester United to face Southampton

As Manchester United book their ninth appearance in a League Cup final, we ask if Jose Mourinho can win his fourth League Cup or if Southampton can recreate the heroics of the 1976 FA Cup final.

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FA Cup: A.Dot on Ryan Giggs 1999 goal for No Guts, No Glory campaign

BBC Radio 1Xtra's A.Dot remembers a dramatic Ryan Giggs FA Cup semi-final goal as part of BBC Sport's No Guts, No Glory campaign.

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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd not EFL Cup final favourites

A tetchy Jose Mourinho says his Manchester United side will not be favourites when they meet Southampton in the EFL Cup final.

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Barca thrash Real Sociedad to reach cup semi-finals

Denis Suarez produces two wonderful finishes as holders Barcelona reach the Copa del Rey semi-finals with a 6-2 aggregate win over Real Sociedad.

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Steven Gerrard: Jurgen Klopp, Liverpool's form & old rivalries

Steven Gerrard discusses Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp, the Reds' poor form in 2017 and his relationships with rival players as he prepares to rejoin the club as a youth coach.

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Match preview - Derby v Leicester City

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's FA Cup game between Derby County and Leicester City.

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Scottish youth academy needs radical change, says Malky Mackay

SFA performance director Malky Mackay insists clubs must be focused on the future as he seeks to implement Project Brave.

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Steven Gerrard 'nervous & anxious' about new coaching role at Liverpool

Steven Gerrard says he is "nervous and anxious" about his new role as youth coach at Liverpool.

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Nigel Clough: Nottingham Forest approach Burton Albion boss over manager role

Nottingham Forest make an approach to Burton Albion to speak with former player Nigel Clough about their managerial vacancy.

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Celtic: Eboue Kouassi clarifies name after signing

Celtic's new signing says his name is Eboue Kouassi, not the other way around as had previously been reported.

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Scott Gallacher: Hibs sign goalkeeper until summer

Hibernian sign goalkeeper Scott Gallacher until the end of the season as cover for Ofir Marciano.

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Steven Gerrard: Liverpool return makes ex-captain 'nervous and anxious'

Ex-Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard tells BBC Sport he is "nervous and anxious" about his impending return to Anfield as a youth coach.

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Watford sign Niang on loan from AC Milan until end of season

Watford have signed AC Milan forward M'Baye Niang on loan until the end of the season, with the option to buy during the summer.

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FA Cup predictions: BBC Radio 1's Adele & A.Dot of 1Extra

BBC Radio Radio 1's Adele Roberts and 1Xtra's A.Dot look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup fourth round fixtures, including Man Utd v Wigan.

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FA Cup predictions: Lawro v DJs Adele & A.Dot

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on BBC Radio 1's Adele Roberts and 1Xtra's A.Dot in this weekend's fourth-round FA Cup ties.

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Craig Gordon: Celtic tell Chelsea that goalkeeper is not for sale

Celtic inform Chelsea that goalkeeper Craig Gordon is not for sale after being contacted by the English Premier League leaders.

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Chelsea v Brentford: Chelsea fans want homegrown talent - Josh McEachran,

Josh McEachran, a former highly-rated youngster at Chelsea, believes the Blues are desperate to see a young English player come through the ranks.

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Palermo make 11th manager change in two seasons

Struggling Serie A side Palermo make their 11th coaching change in two seasons by hiring Uruguayan Diego Lopez.

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Peterborough United: Grant McCann slept at training ground after Oldham loss

Peterborough United manager Grant McCann slept at the club's training ground after Tuesday's 2-0 defeat by Oldham.

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Dean Marney: Burnley midfielder out 'long term', says manager Sean Dyche

Burnley midfielder Dean Marney will be out "long term" after suffering a cruciate knee injury, manager Sean Dyche confirms.

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Arsenal's Arsene Wenger says he's a 'passionate guy'

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he is a "passionate guy" in response to questions about his behaviour in Sunday's 2-1 win over Burnley.

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Hearts set up Hibs tie with extra-time win

Hearts overcome Raith Rovers in their Scottish Cup replay to set up a fifth-round meeting with city rivals Hibs (UK only).

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Jese Rodriguez: Middlesbrough make move for PSG's ex-Real Madrid forward

Middlesbrough hope to conclude a deal to sign former Real Madrid attacker Jese Rodriguez on loan from Paris St-Germain.

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Trainer addict Darren Bent owns 'thousands' of pairs

Derby County's Darren Bent talks about his obsession with trainers and reveals he owns over a thousand pairs.

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Southampton confirm interest from Chinese investors Lander Sports Development

Southampton reassure fans that the "best interests of the club" have been considered as news emerges of possible Chinese investment.

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Swansea City winger Wayne Routledge signs new deal to stay at Liberty until 2019

Swansea City winger Wayne Routledge signs a new contract to stay at the Liberty Stadium until 2019.

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EFL Trophy semi-final draw: Coventry City to host Wycombe Wanderers

League Two side Wycombe will travel to League One's bottom club Coventry City in the semi-finals of the EFL Trophy.

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Conor Hourihane: Aston Villa sign Barnsley captain for undisclosed fee

Aston Villa sign Barnsley midfielder and captain Conor Hourihane for an undisclosed fee on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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Celtic equal Lisbon Lions' 26-game record

A goal by Dedryck Boyata gives Celtic a narrow Premiership win over St Johnstone as the league leaders equal the Lisbon Lions' run of 26 domestic games unbeaten.

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Arsene Wenger to accept FA charge and ask for personal hearing

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says he will accept his FA misconduct charge and ask for a personal hearing.

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Liverpool 0-1 Southampton: Claude Puel praises 'fantastic' win

Manager Claude Puel praises Southampton's "fantastic" EFL Cup semi-final win over Liverpool that sends them into their first final in the competition since 1979.

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Hull accept West Ham's £10m Snodgrass bid

West Ham and Burnley will compete for the signing of Hull City top scorer Robert Snodgrass after the Hammers have a bid accepted.

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Liverpool 0-1 Southampton: Long handball was obvious - Klopp

Manager Jurgen Klopp says Liverpool were denied an "obvious" penalty when Shane Long appeared to handle the ball in the EFL Cup semi-final defeat by Southampton.

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Brazil 1-0 Colombia: Friendly raises £300,000 for Chapecoense families

Brazil beat Colombia 1-0 in a friendly to raise money for the families of the Chapecoense players and staff who died in a plane crash.

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Celtic 1-0 St Johnstone: Brendan Rodgers hails players after Lisbon Lions record equalled

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers urges his players to mark their own place in the club's history by continuing their unbeaten run.

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Claude Puel: Southampton boss wants EFL Cup path to Europa League

Southampton manager Claude Puel hopes for a second shot at Europe if his side win the EFL Cup.

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Spitting, assaults and threats - your stories of grassroots refereeing

An amateur referee is calling for grassroots officials to go on strike in protest at the treatment they receive on the pitch. Here are your stories.

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Hull City v Manchester United (Thu)

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's EFL Cup game between Hull City and Manchester United.

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Liverpool 0-1 Southampton (Agg: 0-2): Saints through to League Cup final

Shane Long's late goal at Anfield gives Southampton a 1-0 win on the night and 2-0 aggregate victory over Liverpool in the League Cup semi-finals.

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Patrice Evra: French full-back joins Marseille from Juventus

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra joins Marseille on a free transfer from Juventus.

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PSG sign winger Guedes from Benfica for £25.5m

Paris St-Germain sign Benfica's 20-year-old Portugal winger Goncalo Guedes in a transfer worth £25.5m.

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Celta Vigo stun Real Madrid in Copa del Rey

Celta Vigo stunned La Liga leaders Real Madrid to reach the semi-finals of the Copa del Rey with a 2-2 draw [4-3 win on aggregate].

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Anis Ben-Hatira: Darmstadt release player over Islamic charity link

Darmstadt release Tunisian midfielder Anis Ben-Hatira by mutual consent following criticism of his ties with an Islamic charity.

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Mali out as Uganda score first Afcon goal since 1978

Mali are knocked out of the Africa Cup of Nations as they draw with Uganda in their final Group D game.

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Egypt reach last eight as group winners

Egypt reach the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as Group D winners with a 1-0 victory over Ghana, who also qualify as runners-up.

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Fawaz Al Hasawi: Nottingham Forest owner 'will do right thing for club'

Owner Fawaz Al Hasawi says he will "do the right thing" for Nottingham Forest and will not be selling the club in the near future.

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Manchester United: Jose Mourinho not thinking about winning four trophies

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says he is not thinking about the fact his side are the only one that still have the chance to win four trophies this season.

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Burton boss Clough says Forest link 'logical'

Burton Albion manager Nigel Cloguh says links to the vacant managerial role at Nottingham Forest are "logical".

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Highlights: Ayr beat Queen's Park on penalties after 2-2 Scottish Cup draw

Ayr United reach the fifth round of the Scottish Cup by beating Queen's Park on penalties at Hampden.

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Millwall Football Club: Compulsory purchase order abandoned

Lewisham Council has said the compulsory purchase of the land around Millwall Football Club will now not go ahead.

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'Anti-Semitic' chants before Man City v Spurs investigated

A video in which football fans can be heard singing anti-Semitic insults is being investigated.

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Mario Balotelli: Racial abuse fan given stadium ban by Bastia

A supporter who racially abused Mario Balotelli is given a stadium ban by Ligue 1 side Bastia.

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Hamilton Academical: Martin Canning urges fans not to boycott Kilmarnock game

Hamilton need all their fans behind them says boss Martin Canning, as a group prepare to boycott a home game next month.

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Kilmarnock: Clark hopes to sign two forwards after Coulibaly exit

Lee Clark hopes to sign attacking reinforcements after Kilmarnock sold Souleymane Coulibaly for money "too good to turn down".

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Mauro Zarate: Watford sign Fiorentina forward on two-and-a-half-year deal

Watford sign Argentine forward Mauro Zarate on a two-and-a-half-year contract from Italian club Fiorentina.

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Goodwillie leaves Argyle after rape ruling

David Goodwillie has his Plymouth contract terminated by mutual consent after being adjudged to have raped a woman.

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England women boss Sampson faces selection 'headache'

England women manager Mark Sampson says it will be a "headache" selecting his squad for the SheBelieves Cup in March.

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Lustig a doubt as Celtic try to equal record

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Premiership game between Celtic and St Johnstone.

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Nicholson could be on Hearts bench for cup tie

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Scottish Cup game between Heart of Midlothian and Raith Rovers.

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Leeds have Jansson back after suspension

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Championship game between Leeds United and Nottingham Forest.

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Stan Collymore: Former Nottingham Forest striker wants sporting director role

Former Nottingham Forest striker Stan Collymore says he would like to take a role as 'sporting director' at the club.

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Robert Snodgrass: Hull accept bid of £10m from Burnley for Scottish midfielder

Hull City accept a bid of £10m from Burnley for Scottish midfielder Robert Snodgrass.

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James Bree: Aston Villa sign right-back from Championship rivals Barnsley

Championship side Aston Villa sign Barnsley defender James Bree for what the Yorkshire club call a "substantial fee".

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Philippe Coutinho: Liverpool forward signs new five-year contract

Liverpool forward Philippe Coutinho signs a new five-year contract worth about £150,000 a week, making him the club's highest-paid player.

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EFL Trophy match postponed 20 minutes before start

Oxford's EFL Trophy quarter-final against Bradford is postponed 20 minutes before kick-off because of a frozen pitch.

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Ryan Mason: Jake Livermore 'feared the worst' after head injury

Former Hull midfielder Jake Livermore says he feared the worst when Ryan Mason fractured his skull against Chelsea.

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Cadbury Premier League child health partnership criticised

Critics say chocolate should not be linked with healthy lifestyles in joint drive with Premier League.

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Holders Ivory Coast knocked out of Afcon

Morocco beat Ivory Coast 1-0 to reach the Nations Cup quarter-finals and eliminate the defending champions.

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DR Congo progress as Togo eliminated

DR Congo progress to the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals as Group C winners as Togo finish bottom and are eliminated.

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Oriol Romeu: Southampton midfielder signs new four-and-a-half-year deal

Southampton midfielder Oriol Romeu signs a new four-and-a-half-year deal with the Premier League club.

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Ryan Christie: Celtic forward joins Aberdeen on loan

Celtic and Scotland Under-21 forward Ryan Christie joins Aberdeen on loan until the end of the season.

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Black Cats striker Anichebe ruled out for up to 10 weeks

Sunderland striker Victor Anichebe could be ruled out for 10 weeks after suffering knee ligament damage.

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Mourinho 'finding solutions' at Man Utd - Ferguson

Manchester United are making progress under Jose Mourinho and are "unlucky" not to be challenging Chelsea, says Sir Alex Ferguson.

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Manchester United: Sir Alex Ferguson praises Jose Mourinho progress

Former Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson believes new boss Jose Mourinho is doing well in his first season at Old Trafford.

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Wayne Rooney: Sir Alex Ferguson believes record will not be broken again

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson thinks nobody will break the club goalscoring record Wayne Rooney set for the Red Devils on Saturday.

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Fans banned over crowd trouble at Carlisle

Three men involved in a brawl with stewards are banned from football grounds for three years.

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Luis Hernandez: Leicester defender joins Malaga, six months after signing

Leicester sell Luis Hernandez to Malaga for an undisclosed fee, six months after signing the Spanish defender.

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Granit Xhaka: Arsenal player questioned over racial abuse allegation

Arsenal's Granit Xhaka is interviewed under caution by police following an allegation he racially abused a British Airways staff member.

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Liverpool v Southampton (Wed)

Joel Matip is set to return for Liverpool while Southampton defender Virgil van Dijk could miss the second leg of the EFL Cup semi-final at Anfield.

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'Spat at and punched' - life as an amateur referee

Amateur football referee Ryan Hampson is going on strike to protest at the abuse he says he has received on the pitch.

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Notts County sacked Sheridan for verbal abuse

Notts County confirm boss John Sheridan was sacked for foul-mouthed abuse of officials during the loss to Wycombe.

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QPR and Fulham charged after melees

QPR and Fulham are charged with breaching Football Association rules after clashes in Saturday's west London derby.

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Hull's Mason making 'excellent' progress after fractured skull

Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason is making "excellent progress" after fracturing his skull during Sunday's game at Chelsea.

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Beth Mead: Arsenal Ladies sign Sunderland striker ahead of WSL Spring Series

Arsenal Ladies sign England Under-23 striker Beth Mead from fellow-Women's Super League One club Sunderland Ladies.

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Old Trafford: Man Utd announce plans for more spaces for disabled fans

Manchester United are to carry out "significant structural work" to accommodate more than 300 new positions for disabled fans.

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Joleon Lescott: Sunderland sign former Aston Villa defender

Former Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott joins Premier League strugglers Sunderland on a deal until the end of the season.

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Killie's Coulibaly agrees deal with Al Ahly

Kilmarnock's leading scorer Souleymane Coulibaly has a medical before a potential move to Cairo outfit Al Ahly.

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Algeria coach Leekens quits after Afcon exit

Algeria coach Georges Leekens resigns following the team's early elimination from the Africa Cup of Nations.

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EFL Trophy good for youngsters - Toshack

Swansea Under-21 coach Cameron Toshack says the EFL Trophy has been an important step for the club's young players.

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FA People's Cup 2017: Personal stories from the dugout

Three teams taking part in the 2017 FA People's Cup tell the story of what the competition means to them.

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Brighton & Hove Albion v Cardiff City

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Cardiff City.

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Reading v Fulham

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Championship game between Reading and Fulham.

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Senegal v Algeria

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Senegal and Algeria.

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Zimbabwe v Tunisia

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Zimbabwe and Tunisia.

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Lee Johnson: Bristol City head coach has 'full support' of owner Stephen Lansdown

Bristol City head coach Lee Johnson has "the full support" of the Championship club's owner Stephen Lansdown.

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'England can afford to lose games at the moment'

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's international friendly game between England women and Sweden women.

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Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp on Steven Gerrard return

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp describes Steven Gerrard's move into coaching as "wonderful for football" after it he returned to the club as an academy coach.

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Rodgers salutes 'remarkable' Brown as Celtic go for record

As Scott Brown prepares to make his 400th Celtic appearance, manager Brendan Rodgers stresses his captain's importance.

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Gerard Deulofeu: Everton winger joins AC Milan on loan

Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu joins Italian side AC Milan on a loan deal until the end of the season.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal manager is charged with misconduct by FA

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is charged with misconduct by the Football Association.

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Barca's Busquets out with ankle injury

Barcelona midfielder Sergio Busquets is sidelined after spraining his right ankle in the 4-0 win at Eibar on Sunday.

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Klopp wants to help Gerrard become a manager

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says he will do everything he can to help Steven Gerrard develop into the manager he wants to be.

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Little on target as Scotland women hold Denmark - watch the goals

Kim Little's penalty earns Scotland a draw against Denmark in their friendly in Cyprus.

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Dortmund sign 17-year-old who is Sweden's youngest ever scorer

Borussia Dortmund sign 17-year-old striker Alexander Isak, who is Sweden's youngest ever goalscorer, from AIK Solna.

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Ryan Mason: Hull City midfielder talking again after fracturing skull

Hull midfielder Ryan Mason is conscious and has been speaking about the incident in which he fractured his skull during Sunday's game at Chelsea.

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Lazar Markovic: Hull could sign Liverpool man on loan if Sporting Lisbon deal ends

Hull City are in talks to sign Liverpool forward Lazar Markovic, who is on loan at Sporting Lisbon.

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Marcelo and Modric injured during Real win

Real Madrid's Marcelo and Luka Modric face spells on the sidelines after they were injured during Saturday's 2-1 win over Malaga.

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Rape ruling footballer David Robertson retires from the sport

A footballer judged to have raped a woman with former Scotland international David Goodwillie retires from the sport.

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Southend United groundsman sacked after Bolton Wanderers postponement

Southend United sack their head groundsman after Saturday's game against Bolton was postponed because of a frozen pitch.

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Norway 1-0 England: Unbeaten run ended in Spain

England's 10-match unbeaten run is ended by Norway with a 1-0 win in La Manga, Spain with Ada Hegerberg heading home the winner from sister Andrine's free-kick.

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Papy Djilobodji: Sunderland defender charged with violent conduct by FA

Sunderland's Papy Djilobodji is charged with violent conduct by the FA after an incident involving West Brom's Darren Fletcher.

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Wayne Rooney: When Manchester United striker nearly quit Old Trafford

BBC Sport looks back to when Wayne Rooney stunned Manchester United by handing in a transfer request in 2010, only to make a dramatic U-turn.

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Portsmouth player helps trains under-12s

Portsmouth's Christian Burgess unexpectedly turns up to help train an under-12s side after his match was postponed.

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Frankie Kent: Colchester United defender named EFL Young Player of the Month

EFL Young Player of the Month Frankie Kent reveals how being late almost ended his career at Colchester before it began.

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Raheem Sterling: Man City winger should have dived for penalty - Yaya Toure

Man City winger Raheem Sterling should have gone to ground to win a penalty during the draw with Tottenham, says team-mate Yaya Toure.

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Ryan Mason: Match of the Day 2 pundits wish Hull midfielder well

Mark Chapman, Martin Keown and Danny Murphy send their best wishes to Ryan Mason, after the Hull midfielder had surgery after fracturing his skull during Sunday's game at Chelsea.

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How Leicester's defeat showed how a diamond can fail

Leicester's latest away defeat came because they got their tactics wrong, says Match of the Day 2 pundit Danny Murphy

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'Superb' Coleman is in - but who else makes Garth's team of the week?

Who is Southampton's "new Morgan Schneiderlin"? Who is the "best team player of his generation"? Find out in Garth Crooks' team of the week.

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Barcelona score four in win at Eibar

Defending champions Barcelona keep the pressure on Spanish title rivals Real Madrid and Sevilla with a routine win at Eibar.

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Watch how Championship side Raith salvaged replay against Hearts

Declan McManus strikes at the death as Raith Rovers earn a Scottish Cup fourth round replay against Hearts.

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Highlights: Albion Rovers 0-3 Celtic

Celtic ease past League One side Albion Rovers to move into the fifth round of Scottish Cup.

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Hosts Gabon out of Afcon as Cameroon progress

Gabon become only the third hosts to exit the Africa Cup of Nations after a 0-0 draw with Cameroon, who make it through to the quarter-finals.

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Team-mate backs Balotelli racism allegation

Nice's Alassane Plea corroborates Mario Balotelli's claim of suffering racist abuse from Bastia fans during Friday's Ligue 1 match.

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Costa speculation is finished - Chelsea boss Conte

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte said he is happy to see the rumours about Diego Costa come to an end after the striker's goal against Hull.

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180 minutes, six shots, six goals conceded: Bravo’s miserable run continues

Who has failed to make a save in 180 minutes, is there a new 'Tinkerman' on the scene, and who is the Premier League's Mr Invincible?

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Ryan Mason: Hull midfielder in hospital with head injury suffered at Chelsea

Hull City midfielder Ryan Mason is in hospital after suffering a head injury during Sunday's defeat at Chelsea.

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Chelsea 2-0 Hull City: Diego Costa speculation is finished - Antonio Conte

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says he is pleased to "finish the speculation" linking Diego Costa to China after the Spainish striker scored on his return to the Chelsea team as they beat Hull City 2-0 at Stamford Bridge.

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Chelsea 2-0 Hull: Marco Silva eager to improve Hull squad

Hull manager Marco Silva is eager to improve his squad in the transfer window following a 2-0 defeat away at Chelsea in the Premier League.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss sorry for confronting fourth official during Burnley win

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says sorry after he is sent off and pushes away an official during Sunday's win over Burnley.

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Costa scores as Chelsea go eight points clear

Diego Costa scores on his return to the Chelsea team as they beat Hull to move eight points clear at the top of the Premier League.

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Scottish Cup fifth-round draw: Holders Hibs could face Hearts in cup

Holders Hibernian could face Hearts in the Scottish Cup following the draw for the fifth round.

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Raheem Sterling: Should Manchester City have been given a penalty?

The officials were in the spotlight this week after not awarding Raheem Sterling a penalty when he was pushed in the box during Manchester City's 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

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I apologise, I should've shut up! - Wenger on his sending off

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger apologises for losing his control when he was sent to the stands in his side's dramatic 2-1 win over Burnley at the Emirates Stadium.

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Celtic beat Albion Rovers to reach Scottish Cup fifth round

Celtic ease past Albion Rovers at the Excelsior Stadium and into the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

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Arsenal 2-1 Burnley: Sean Dyche disappointed by 'obvious offside'

Sean Dyche is disappointed that Burnley were let down by the officials as his side lost 2-1 to Arsenal at the Emirates.

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Sanchez scores 98th-minute winner as 10-man Arsenal beat Burnley

Alexis Sanchez's 98th-minute penalty sees Arsenal claim a thrilling victory over Burnley at Emirates Stadium, despite Granit Xhaka's red card.

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Monaco thrash Lorient to return to top in France

Free-scoring Monaco move above Nice and return to the top of France's Ligue 1 with a 4-0 win against bottom club Lorient.

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Championship Raith salvage replay against Hearts

Declan McManus' late equaliser for Raith Rovers against Hearts at Stark's Park forces a Scottish Cup fourth-round replay.

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Southampton 3-0 Leicester: Claudio Ranieri: The performance was my fault

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri blames himself for his side's first half performance in Leicester's 3-0 defeat away at Southampton.

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Southampton 3-0 Leicester: Claude Puel praises 'perfect' Southampton performance

Southampton boss Claude Puel praises his team's "perfect" performance following a 3-0 win against Leicester at St Mary's

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Sevilla win to keep up pressure on leaders Real Madrid

Second-placed Sevilla maintain the pressure on La Liga leaders Real Madrid with a stirring comeback win at bottom side Osasuna.

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'Realistically, we'd like to win a game' - Scotland seek futsal respectability

Scotland's futsal squad head for Euro 2018 preliminary qualifying in Georgia with their ambition simply to win a game.

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Southampton ease past Leicester to end losing run

Leicester City remain without a Premier League away win this season after being outclassed by Southampton at St Mary's.

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Juventus beat Lazio to extend Serie A lead

Defending champions Juventus move four points clear at the top of Serie A with a comfortable win over top-four rivals Lazio.

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Nathan Holland: West Ham sign Everton's England Under-19 midfielder

West Ham sign Everton's England Under-19 international Nathan Holland on a three-and-a-half-year deal.

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Chapecoense: Brazilian team play first game since plane crash

Chapecoense football team has played its first match since the plane crashed that killed most of its athletes.

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Tears flow at Chapecoense's first game since crash

There are emotional scenes as Chapecoense play their first match since most of the team were killed in a plane crash.

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Guardiola questions late penalty call as Walker admits push on Sterling

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says he does not understand why his side were denied a late penalty in their 2-2 draw with Tottenham.

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El Said knocks Uganda out with late winner for Egypt

Substitute Abdallah El Said scores a dramatic late winner for Egypt to knock Uganda out of the Africa Cup of Nations.

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A day of high emotion as Chapecoense play first game since crash

Chapecoense play their first game since the majority of the team were killed in a plane crash on 29 November.

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Man City 2-2 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino dismisses penalty talk

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says Kyle Walker's push on Raheem Sterling in the area was not a foul despite Manchester City's calls for a penalty.

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Man City 2-2 Tottenham: Pep Guardiola 'upset' not to win

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola praises his side's "outstanding performance" but says he is "upset" they could not beat Tottenham, who came from behind to to draw 2-2 at the Etihad Stadium.

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Ross McCormack: Aston Villa forward disciplined after 'continually missing training'

Ross McCormack is disciplined by Aston Villa and dropped after "continually missing training", says manager Steve Bruce.

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Barnsley beat in-form Leeds in derby

Barnsley score three goals in nine minutes to come from behind and beat Leeds in an enthralling Championship derby.

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Spurs fight back to draw at Man City

Tottenham recover from two goals down to snatch a point from Manchester City, as Gabriel Jesus is denied a goal on his debut.

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Angelo Ogbonna: West Ham defender to miss rest of season

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says defender Angelo Ogbonna needs knee surgery that will rule him out for the rest of the season.

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England squad competition is 'fierce' for European Championships

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Women's International Friendlies game between England and Norway.

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West Brom 2-0 Sunderland: Tony Pulis wishes outgoing Sadio Berahino well

Tony Pulis says departing West Brom striker Saido Berahino needs to "get his act together", but wishes him well as the 23-year-old joins Pulis' former club Stoke for £12m.

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Wayne Rooney: Man Utd striker on 'great feeling' of breaking record

Wayne Rooney says it is a "great feeling" to break Sir Bobby Charlton's goalscoring record at Manchester United after scoring his 250th goal for the club against Stoke.

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Paris St-Germain close on Nice with Cavani brace

Paris St-Germain move within a point of Ligue 1 leaders Nice as striker Edinson Cavani's brace earns a 2-0 win at Nantes.

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Wayne Rooney: Record-breaking striker 'a true great' says Sir Bobby Charlton

Sir Bobby Charlton says Wayne Rooney is "a true great" after the striker broke his Manchester United all-time goal-scoring record.

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Middlesbrough 1-3 West Ham: Slaven Bilic pleased with three 'massive' points

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic is delighted with the way his side played after they picked up three "massive" points with a 3-1 win away at Middlesbrough.

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Stoke 1-1 Man Utd: Draw hard on Potters - Mark Hughes

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes believes his side's 1-1 draw against Manchester United is "hard" on his side after they concede a late equaliser by Wayne Rooney.

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Wayne Rooney: Goals from the Man United record-breaker

BBC Sport picks out some great goals from Wayne Rooney's Manchester United career after the striker became the club's all-time leading goalscorer.

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Ramos scores twice in narrow Real victory

Sergio Ramos scores twice as Real Madrid edge past Malaga to be top of La Liga at the halfway stage of the season.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Everton: Sam Allardyce 'bitterly disappointed' with late defeat

Crystal Palace boss Sam Allardyce feels the overall performance of his side was good but is "bitterly disappointed" after they lose 1-0 against Everton at Selhurst Park.

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Bournemouth 2-2 Watford: Walter Mazzarri says side paid price for mistakes

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri says his side paid a heavy price for their mistakes as they were pegged back twice by Bournemouth to draw 2-2.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 Everton: 'Well deserved' win delights Ronald Koeman

Everton boss Ronald Koeman feels his side were the "better team overall" after a late Seamus Coleman goal secures them a 1-0 win away at Crystal Palace.

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West Brom 2-0 Sunderland: Conceding goals is a 'disease' for us - David Moyes

David Moyes says conceding goals has become a "disease" for Sunderland after their 2-0 defeat at West Bromwich Albion took their goals against tally to 42.

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Bournemouth 2-2 Watford: Eddie Howe says Cherries must improve at the back

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says his side must improve defensively after their 2-2 draw with Watford at the Vitality Stadium.

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Struggling St Mirren knock out top-flight Dundee

John Sutton and Jack Baird are on target as Championship strugglers St Mirren upset Dundee in the Scottish Cup.

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Rooney breaks Charlton record with injury-time equaliser at Stoke

Wayne Rooney becomes Manchester United's all-time leading goalscorer with a sensational stoppage-time free-kick that rescues a point at Stoke.

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Newcastle thrash Rotherham to top Championship

Newcastle United go back to the top of the Championship with a comfortable win over bottom side Rotherham United.

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Palace in bottom three after loss to Everton

Crystal Palace remain without a victory under Sam Allardyce as Seamus Coleman's late strike fired Everton to a deserved win at Selhurst Park.

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Sunderland bottom after defeat at West Brom

Sunderland drop to the bottom of the Premier League after they lose 2-0 at the Hawthorns following Swansea's win at Liverpool.

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Carroll scores twice in West Ham win at Boro

Andy Carroll scores twice as West Ham win away at Middlesbrough to make it back-to-back victories in the Premier League.

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Afobe rescues point for Bournemouth against Watford

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between Bournemouth and Watford.

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Joel Matip: Liverpool defender welcome back with Cameroon - coach

Cameroon head coach Hugo Broos wants Joel Matip to return to the national team after the Africa Cup of Nations, despite opting to miss this year's tournament.

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Liverpool 2-3 Swansea: Jurgen Klopp criticises Reds' defensive 'switch-off'

Jurgen Klopp says his team "switched off the defensive machine" after their surprising 3-2 home defeat to Swansea at Anfield, a result Klopp described as "hard to take".

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Liverpool 2-3 Swansea: Paul Clement 'very proud' of Swans effort

Swansea head coach Paul Clement says he is "very proud" of his players after his side won their first ever league game at Anfield with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Liverpool.

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Martin atones for penalty miss as Fulham draw at QPR

Chris Martin atones for an early saved penalty to rescue a point for Fulham in their west London derby at QPR.

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Late Miller double sends Rangers through in cup

Kenny Miller scores twice as Rangers come from behind to beat Motherwell and reach the Scottish Cup fifth round.

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Sigurdsson earns Swansea shock win at Liverpool

Swansea lift themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table with a thrilling victory at title-challenging Liverpool.

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Mario Balotelli: Nice striker makes Bastia racist abuse claim

Nice striker Mario Balotelli says he was racially abused by home supporters during Friday's Ligue 1 draw at Bastia.

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'A dressing room should never be silent' - Chapecoense prepare for first game

Those closely affected by the Chapecoense tragedy speak to the BBC on the eve of the club's first match since the fatal plane crash.

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Swansea City: Ex-boss John Toshack thinks Swans will be relegated

Former Wales manager John Toshack thinks Swansea City will be relegated from the Premier League.

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Nice top of Ligue 1 after draw with Bastia

Nice go top of Ligue 1 after drawing with struggling Bastia, who finish with 10 men.

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Manchester City: Pep Guardiola says 'I might not be good enough'

Pep Guardiola says he might not be good enough for his Manchester City players, rather than the other way round.

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Late Lewandowski strike grabs win for Bayern

Robert Lewandowski scores a brilliant injury-time winner as Bayern Munich come from behind to beat Freiburg.

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Joel Matip: Liverpool centre-back is cleared to play by Fifa

Liverpool's Joel Matip is cleared to play by governing body Fifa following confusion over the defender's availability.

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Jose Fonte: West Ham sign Southampton captain

West Ham complete the signing of Southampton captain Jose Fonte for £8m on a two-and-a-half-year deal.

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Premier League, Championship & Scottish Cup previews

All the team news, quotes and statistics for this weekend's matches in the Premier League, Championship and Scottish Cup.

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AC Milan sign Everton winger Deulofeu on loan

AC Milan sign Everton's Spanish winger Gerard Deulofeu on loan until the end of the season.

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Latest: Morocco v Togo

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Morocco and Togo.

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Gerrard to return to Liverpool as youth coach

Former Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard is to return to the club as a youth coach.

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Championship: Newcastle and Brighton to win promotion? Blackburn survive?

Newcastle and Brighton to win promotion from the Championship? That is the prediction of a special computer programme - but how do you think it will finish?

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FA People's Cup: Dan Walker shows off his keepy-uppy skills

BBC Sport presenter Dan Walker shows off his keepy-uppy skills and explains how you can enter your five-a-side team into the 2017 FA People's Cup.

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Saido Berahino: Stoke in talks with West Brom over signing 23-year-old striker

Stoke are in talks to sign West Brom striker Saido Berahino, with a deal worth up to £15m including add-ons being discussed.

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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola backs Claudio Bravo

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola believes goalkeeper Claudio Bravo "is not the problem" and that his whole side, including himself, need to do better.

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Antonio Conte says Chelsea's Diego Costa is happy and available for selection

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says Diego Costa is fit and available for selection this weekend against Hull City after press speculation about a big-money move to China.

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Latest - Ivory Coast v Congo DR

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Ivory Coast and Congo DR.

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Premier League footballers' funniest tweets

Comedian Nathan Caton looks at some of the funniest tweets from Premier League footballers including Manchester United striker, Wayne Rooney and Tottenham's Victor Wanyama.

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Memphis Depay: Jose Mourinho says player good enough for Man United

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says Memphis Depay is a "fantastic professional" who has the talent to be brought back to the club.

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Diego Costa: Chelsea striker could face Hull a week after being left out

Chelsea striker Diego Costa will be available for Sunday's Premier League match against Hull, a week after being left out.

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Signings won't make a big difference - Moyes

Sunderland boss David Moyes does not think the club will sign players who can make a big difference in the January window.

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The story behind Man Utd's commercial success

How noodles, films, paint and pillows took Manchester United back to top of money league for the first time since 2004.

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East Timor punished for changing birth certificates to hire Brazilian players

The national team of East Timor is found to have fielded 12 ineligible Brazilian players across as many as 36 matches after changing birth and baptism documents.

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Hull sign right-back Elabdellaoui on loan

Hull City sign right-back Omar Elabdellaoui on loan from Olympiakos, according to the Greek club.

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Leyton Orient: President Francesco Becchetti will "consider offers" for club

Leyton Orient president Francesco Becchetti will consider "appropriate offers" for the League Two club.

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British man dies working on Qatar 2022 World Cup stadium

A 40-year old British man has died while working at a 2022 World Cup venue in Qatar, organisers say.

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Kilmarnock sign Celtic's Kristoffer Ajer on loan

Celtic's Norwegian teenager Kristoffer Ajer signs for Kilmarnock on loan until the end of the season.

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Brighton v Sheffield Wednesday - team news

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Brighton & Hove Albion and Sheffield Wednesday.

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Watch: Why Man City must beat Spurs - Nevin

BBC Football analyst Pat Nevin believes Tottenham have the edge over Manchester City going into their Premier League game on Saturday.

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Scott Wharton: Cambridge United sign Blackburn Rovers defender on loan

Cambridge United sign defender Scott Wharton on loan from Blackburn Rovers until the end of the season.

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Why Tottenham keep on improving and Man City are struggling - Jermaine Jenas

Spurs' players and manager are improving while Man City are struggling, says MOTD pundit Jermaine Jenas.

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Northern Ireland women earn 1-0 win over Portugal in international friendly

Captain Marissa Callaghan's goal earns Northern Ireland a surprise 1-0 away win over Portugal in Agueda on Thursday night.

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Robbie Keane: Preston refuse to dismiss move for ex-LA Galaxy striker

Preston boss Simon Grayson keeps options open over a move for ex-Leeds, Tottenham and Liverpool striker Robbie Keane.

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Jan Vertonghen: Tottenham defender expected to be out for six weeks

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen is expected to be out for six weeks with an ankle ligament injury.

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Nottingham Forest: United states consortium frustrated by takeover saga

The USA-based consortium trying to buy Nottingham Forest insist they still want to complete a takeover.

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Will Stoke's Peter Crouch do 'the robot' for his 100th goal?

Stoke striker Peter Crouch discusses whether he will resurrect the 'Robot' celebration when he scores his 100th Premier League goal.

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Jermaine Pennant: Bury sign former Arsenal, Liverpool and Stoke winger

League One Bury sign former Arsenal, Liverpool and Stoke winger Jermaine Pennant until the end of the season.

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Lawro's Premier League predictions v Split star James McAvoy

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on actor James McAvoy in this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Afcon 2017: Tunisia see off neighbours Algeria

Tunisia boost their chances of reaching the Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals with a 2-1 win over neighbours Algeria.

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Senegal v Zimbabwe (Thursday)

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Senegal and Zimbabwe.

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Pitch a 'disgrace' says Newport manager

Newport County manager Graham Westley questions whether the club is getting value for money by using Rodney Parade.

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Chris Martin: Fulham will keep on-loan Derby striker, says boss Slavisa Jokanovic

Boss Slavisa Jokanovic is sure on-loan striker Chris Martin will remain at Fulham despite Derby wanting to recall him.

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Asteras Tripolis play Olympiakos in comically bad weather

Heavy rain before the Greek Super League match between Asteras Tripolis and Olympiakos causes havoc on the pitch.

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Tom Ince not joining Newcastle United, says Derby County boss Steve McClaren

Tom Ince is staying at Derby despite being linked with an £8m move to Newcastle, says Rams boss Steve McClaren.

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Paul Clement: Swansea City must consider possibility of relegation

Swansea City boss Paul Clement preparing for relegation battle as he targets new signings in January.

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West Brom's Tony Pulis discusses management with Adrian Chiles

West Brom boss Tony Pulis discusses the difficulties of management, including whether it is important to be liked by his players.

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Nigeria keen on England U20 striker Ademola Lookman

Nigeria want to persuade 19-year-old Everton striker Ademola Lookman to play for them rather than England.

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Lawro's Premier League predictions v James McAvoy

Actor and lifelong Celtic fan James McAvoy predicts this weekend's Premier League results and reveals his favourite players from the Scottish side.

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Henri Lansbury: Aston Villa close to signing Nottingham Forest captain

Aston Villa are set to complete the signing of Nottingham Forest captain Henri Lansbury by the end of Friday.

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Hull City's Jake Livermore to have West Brom medical

West Brom are closing in on signing Hull City midfielder Jake Livermore and are in exploratory talks over a move for Watford striker Odion Ighalo.

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Watch: The best goals from last year's Scottish Cup fourth round

The pick of the goals from last season's Scottish Cup fourth round ahead of the same stage of this term's tournament (UK only).

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Arsene Wenger rules out Arsenal move for Dimitri Payet

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger rules out a move for West Ham's Dimitri Payet and says the Gunners are unlikely to make any signings during the January window.

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Cheshire Police to probe abuse of 83 young footballers

More than 200 reports of historical sex abuse have been made and three suspects identified, Cheshire Police says.

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Carlos Tevez: Shanghai Shenua striker greeted by hundreds at airport

Argentina striker Carlos Tevez is greeted by hundreds of jubilant Shanghai Shenua fans on his arrival in China on Thursday morning.

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Per Mertesacker: Arsenal defender signs one-year contract extension

Arsenal defender Per Mertesacker, who is yet to play this season because of injury, signs a one-year contract extension.

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Manchester City given more time to answer FA anti-doping charge

Manchester City are given more time to respond to a charge of failing to ensure anti-doping officials knew where players were for testing.

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Gabriel Jesus: Winger formally completes £27m move to Man City

Manchester City receive clearance to play 19-year-old Brazilian winger Gabriel Jesus against Tottenham on Saturday.

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Man Utd top rich list in record season for top 20 clubs

Manchester United top the Deloitte Football Money League for the first time since 2003-04 after generating record revenue in the 2015-16 season.

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Aspas strikes for Celta as Real Madrid lose again

Real Madrid lose back-to-back games for the first time since 2015 as Celta Vigo win the Copa del Rey quarter-final first leg.

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FA Cup: Divock Origi denied from the spot by Luke McCormick

Divock Origi's late penalty is saved by goalkeeper Luke McCormick during Liverpool's 1-0 win away against Plymouth Argyle in their FA Cup third-round replay.

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FA Cup: Plymouth Argyle 0-1 Liverpool highlights

Lucas Leiva scores his first goal in almost seven years to send Liverpool into the fourth round of the FA Cup at the expense of League Two Plymouth.

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FA Cup: Newcastle United 3-1 Birmingham City highlights

Matt Ritchie's double helps Newcastle ease into the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-1 victory over fellow Championship side Birmingham at St James' Park.

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FA Cup: Southampton 1-0 Norwich City highlights

Shane Long caps his 100th appearance for Southampton by bundling in a stoppage-time winner to see off Norwich in a dire FA Cup third-round replay.

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Southampton beat Norwich after late Long goal

Shane Long bundles in a stoppage-time winner as Southampton edge out Norwich in a dire FA Cup third-round replay.

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Ritchie double takes Newcastle into round four

Newcastle survive a nervy finish to progress into the FA Cup fourth round with victory over Birmingham at St James' Park.

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Albion frustrated by Wright's loan block

West Brom criticise 'unclear' EFL Trophy rules after Andre Wright's loan move to Yeovil has to be called off.

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Cameroon fight back to deny Guinea-Bissau

Cameroon fight back to earn their first Afcon victory since 2010, denying debutants Guinea-Bissau a historic first win.

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FA Cup: Lucas goal gives Liverpool the lead at Plymouth

Lucas Leiva heads Liverpool into the lead against Plymouth Argyle in their FA Cup third-round replay.

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Dave Jones: Hartlepool United appoint Craig Hignett replacement

Hartlepool appoint ex-Sheffield Wednesday, Cardiff and Wolves boss Dave Jones as manager, replacing Craig Hignett.

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Birmingham sign winger Nsue from Middlesbrough

Championship side Birmingham City sign Middlesbrough winger Emilio Nsue for an undisclosed fee.

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Gabon's Aubameyang scores again to deny Burkina Faso

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang scores his second goal of the Nations Cup to earn hosts Gabon a 1-1 draw with Burkina Faso.

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Patrick Bamford: Middlesbrough sign forward from Chelsea

Middlesbrough sign Chelsea forward Patrick Bamford for an undisclosed fee on a four-and-a-half year deal.

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Defender Lustig signs new Celtic contract

Celtic defender Mikael Lustig signs a contract extension to keep him at the club until May 2019.

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Plymouth Argyle fan to meet FA Cup tie 'guardian angels' after son's death

A fan who learned his son had died while watching an FA Cup game is to be reunited with two men who comforted him.

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Antonio Brown: How Facebook Live went wrong for NFL superstar

Pittsburgh Steelers' Antonio Brown faces punishment for posting a live video of head coach Mike Tomlin's post-game locker-room speech.

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Afcon 2017: Five players to watch

BBC Africa takes a look at five players to watch out for at this year's Cup of Nations.

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Pat Nevin: Has Mourinho revitalised Rooney?

BBC Football analyst Pat Nevin asks whether Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has helped Wayne Rooney rediscover his hunger.

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Meet Jack Sealy - the Chinese Super League's only English-born player

The English-born defender already playing the league big named stars are hoping to end up.

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Gijon boss Fernandez resigns but refuses £3.5 payout

Abelardo Fernandez leaves his role as Sporting Gijon head coach, but refuses a reported four million euros (£3.5m) in compensation.

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Harry Arter: Former non-league player Alfie Barker charged by FA over tweets

The FA charge former non-league player Alfie Barker over tweets sent to Bournemouth's Harry Arter.

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Bonnyrigg stirred not shaken for Hibs' visit in Scottish Cup

Bonnyrigg Rose take on Hibs on Saturday and have prepared for the Scottish Cup tie by celebrating one of their former players, Sir Sean Connery.

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Heather O'Reilly: Arsenal Ladies sign ex-USA midfielder from Kansas City

Arsenal Ladies sign former USA midfielder Heather O'Reilly for the 2017 Women's Super League Spring Series.

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Sporting players protected by riot police after defeat

Sporting Lisbon players are confronted by angry fans and have to be protected twice by riot police after their Portuguese Cup defeat to Chaves.

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Man Utd's Depay likely to join Lyon this month

Manchester United winger Memphis Depay is expected to join French side Lyon this month, with talks continuing between the clubs.

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Ranieri selected in Italian football Hall of Fame

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri is inducted into the Italian Football Federation's Hall of Fame.

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Joel Matip: Liverpool leave out defender as eligibility row continues

Liverpool decide not to include Joel Matip for the FA Cup replay at Plymouth as confusion over the defender's availability goes on.

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Egypt adds former footballer to terror list

Former national football star Mohamed Aboutrika is accused of funding the banned Muslim Brotherhood.

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'If they want to sack me, so be it' - Ipswich boss McCarthy

Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy says his future is out of his hands after the "dreadful" FA Cup 1-0 loss to Lincoln City.

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Everton's move for Standard striker Belfodil stalls

Everton may abandon plans to sign Standard Liege's £10.5m-rated Algeria forward Ishak Belfodil after the deal hit complications.

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Man Utd 'first in England' to appoint counter-terrorism chief

Manchester United say they have become the first sports club in England to appoint a full-time counter-terrorism manager.

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Louis Van Gaal: Former Manchester United boss 'has not retired'

Former Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal says he is on a sabbatical and has not retired, despite reports to the contrary.

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FA Cup: Burnley 2-0 Sunderland highlights

Burnley progress to the FA Cup fourth round as goals from Sam Vokes and Andre Gray prove enough against a dispirited Sunderland at Turf Moor.

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FA Cup: Fleetwood Town 0-1 Bristol City highlights

Jamie Paterson's early strike sees Championship side Bristol City through to the FA Cup fourth round at the expense of League One Fleetwood Town.

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FA Cup: Lincoln City 1-0 Ipswich Town highlights

Non-league Lincoln City reach the FA Cup fourth round for the first time in 41 years as Nathan Arnold's injury-time strike secures a deserved 1-0 victory over Ipswich at Sincil Bank.

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FA Cup round-up: Late goals see Lincoln, Sutton and Blackpool through

Late goals give non-league sides Lincoln and Sutton, plus League Two Blackpool, FA Cup shocks on Tuesday evening.

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FA Cup: Crystal Palace 2-1 Bolton highlights

Christian Benteke came off the bench and scored twice for Crystal Palace as they fought back to beat Bolton in their FA Cup third-round replay.

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FA Cup: AFC Wimbledon 1-3 Sutton United highlights

Non-league Sutton set up a glamorous FA Cup fourth-round home tie against Leeds with a thrilling 3-1 replay win at 10-man League One side AFC Wimbledon.

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FA Cup fourth round: BBC to show Leicester, Man Utd & Watford games

Leicester's FA Cup fourth-round trip to Derby will be shown live on BBC One, as will Manchester United v Wigan and Millwall v Watford.

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Blackpool stun Barnsley in final minute of extra time

Blackpool substitute Bright Osayi-Samuel scores a 120th-minute winner as the League Two side shock FA Cup hosts Barnsley.

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FA Cup: Nathan Arnold goal gives Lincoln City incredible win

Nathan Arnold scores on the break in injury time to give non-league Lincoln City a 1-0 win against Ipswich Town in their FA Cup third-round replay.

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Benteke double sends Crystal Palace through

Christian Benteke scores twice for Crystal Palace as they come from behind to beat Bolton in their FA Cup third-round replay.

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Bristol City ease past Fleetwood

Jamie Paterson's early strike sees Bristol City through to the FA Cup fourth round at the expense of Fleetwood Town.

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FA Cup: Dan Fitchett goal sparks wild scenes for Sutton

Dan Fitchett scores in last few seconds of the match to give non-league Sutton United a 3-1 victory against 10-man AFC Wimbledon in their FA Cup third-round replay.

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Sutton shock Wimbledon to set up Leeds tie

Non-league Sutton set up a glamorous FA Cup fourth-round home tie against Leeds with a thrilling win at 10-man AFC Wimbledon.

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Vokes and Gray see off Sunderland

Burnley reach the FA Cup fourth round thanks to goals from Sam Vokes and Andre Gray against a dispirited Sunderland.

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FA Cup: Roarie Deacon scores 'fabulous' goal for Sutton

Roarie Deacon scores a "fabulous" goal to draw Sutton United level against 10-man AFC Wimbledon in their FA Cup third-round replay.

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Football must do more to deter cheats - Minichiello

Football must do more to deter drug cheats, says Toni Minichiello, the former coach of Olympic gold medallist Jessica Ennis-Hill.

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Birmingham City: Gianfranco Zola waits on targets Emilio Nsue and Cheick Keita

Birmingham close in on deals to sign Middlesbrough's Emilio Nsue and Cheick Keita from Serie B side Virtus Entella.

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Mali v Egypt

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Mali and Egypt.

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Jan Vertonghen: Tottenham defender suffers ankle ligament damage

Tottenham defender Jan Vertonghen's injury in the win over West Brom on Saturday is revealed to be ligament damage to his ankle.

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Man City's Toure rejects £430,000-a-week offer from China

Yaya Toure turns down a £430,000-a-week offer from China to remain with Manchester City for the rest of the season.

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Plymouth Argyle v Liverpool (Wed)

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's FA Cup game between Plymouth Argyle and Liverpool.

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Gerard Deulofeu: AC Milan want Everton winger on loan deal

Italian side AC Milan are seeking to sign Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu on loan for the remainder of the season.

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Justin Edinburgh: Five facts about the new Northampton Town manager

Five facts about the new Northampton Town manager Justin Edinburgh.

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Anna Signeul: Scotland coach says deciding to leave was tough

Anna Signeul says "nothing is forever" as she prepares to leave as Scotland women's coach after Euro 2017.

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Diego Costa: Chelsea striker trains with first team following China interest

Chelsea striker Diego Costa trains with the Blues squad for the first time since being linked with a move to China.

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Ghana v Uganda

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Africa Cup of Nations game between Ghana and Uganda.

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Tom Carroll: Swansea City sign midfielder from Tottenham Hotspur

Swansea City complete the signing of midfielder Tom Carroll from Tottenham for a fee of about £4.5m.

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Joel Matip: Jurgen Klopp frustrated by Cameroon row

Jurgen Klopp insists that neither Liverpool nor Joel Matip have done anything wrong following confusion over the Cameroon defender's decision not to play at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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Claudio Ranieri: Leicester boss wants Antonio Conte to win Premier League

Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri wants fellow Italian Antonio Conte to win the Premier League title with leaders Chelsea.

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Malaury Martin: Hearts sign French former Middlesbrough midfielder

Hearts sign former Middlesbrough and Monaco midfielder Malaury Martin on a three-and-a-half-year contract.

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Antonio Valencia: Man Utd trigger defender's one-year contract extension

Manchester United trigger a one-year extension to Antonio Valencia's contract, committing him to the club until 2018.

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'An echo not a pastiche' - match the football badge to the marketing spiel

Take our quiz and see if you can match these football club's crests to the elaborate marketing description.

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Brian Reid: Stranraer manager leaves Scottish League One bottom side

Manager Brian Reid has left Stranraer by mutual consent, the Scottish League One bottom club have announced.

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Wallace and Garner near Rangers returns

Rangers expect to have captain Lee Wallace back to face Motherwell, while striker Joe Garner could return in early February.

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Sagna fined £40k for '10 v 12' Instagram post

Manchester City defender Bacary Sagna is fined £40,000 by the Football Association for a comment he posted on social media.

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New Juventus badge: How the internet reacted

BBC Sport looks at how the internet reacted to Juventus' new club badge after the Italian club replaced their iconic crest with a modern new design.

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Nile Ranger: Southend United player suspended pending FA inquiry outcome

Southend United will not make a decision on Nile Ranger's future until a Football Association investigation is completed.

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Judge rules Scotland striker Goodwillie & former team-mate are rapists

A former Scotland international footballer and his ex-teammate are ruled to be rapists and ordered to pay £100,000 damages in a civil action.

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