FA in talks over poppies on England shirts

The FA is in talks with Fifa over whether players can wear poppies on their shirts for England's World Cup qualifier against Scotland.

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Do Man City have a chance against Barcelona?

Focus Forum previews this week's Champions League fixtures, including Manchester City's home match against Spanish giants Barcelona.

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When Serie A superstars played an English League XI

BBC Sport remembers when an English Football League side took on a Serie A XI made up of superstars including Marco van Basten and Lothar Matthaus.

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Bob Bradley: Swansea City manager faces 'huge' job to save side

Manager Bob Bradley says he faces a "huge" job to save Swansea City from relegation following their 3-1 defeat at Stoke City.

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Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward targets more trophies

Real Madrid forward Gareth Bale says he is targeting more trophies after signing a new six-year deal with the Spanish club.

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Bob Bradley: Swansea lacked confidence in Stoke defeat

Swansea City manager Bob Bradley says his side "lack confidence" after their 3-1 Premier League defeat at Stoke City.

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Stoke City: Wilfried Bony & Joe Allen 'haunted' former club Swansea - Mark Hughes

Stoke boss Mark Hughes says ex-Swansea players Joe Allen and Wilfried Bony came back to "haunt" their former club in Monday's Premier League win.

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Man Utd: Juan Mata says he 'feels important' at Old Trafford under Jose Mourinho

Juan Mata says he "feels important" at Manchester United months after reports suggested his career at the club was over.

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Wenger targets top spot - Ludogorets Razgrad v Arsenal team news

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Ludogorets Razgrad and Arsenal.

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Brendan Rodgers: Celtic Champions League experience 'a great foundation'

Brendan Rodgers says the "brilliant experience" of being in the Champions League will "prove to be a great foundation" for Celtic.

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Knock it down & start again - expert on West Ham's London Stadium

West Ham's London Stadium should be knocked down and rebuilt to suit football fans, says stadium expert Paul Fletcher.

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Aston Villa: Steve Bruce makes us 'feel like we can't lose', says Gary Gardner

Aston Villa midfielder Gary Gardner says Steve Bruce's appointment as manager has restored the players' missing confidence.

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Man City v Barcelona: Sergio Aguero-Luis Suarez comparison unfair - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says it would be "unfair" to compare his striker Sergio Aguero with Luis Suarez of Barcelona.

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Aguero is expected to start against Barca - team news

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Manchester City and Barcelona.

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Scotland Under-21s: Morton winger Jai Quitongo given first call-up

Morton's Jai Quitongo, Hamilton's Eamonn Brophy and Ross Doohan of Celtic are given first Scotland U-21 call-ups.

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Sports told to bring in more women if they want public funding

Sports are warned that they must bring in more women in senior governing positions or face losing public funding.

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NFL: Man United's Paul Pogba joins Redskins' Josh Norman at news conference

The world's most expensive footballer, Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba, is invited to join Washington Redskins' Josh Norman at a news conference.

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Celtic trio miss Monchengladbach game

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Borussia Monchengladbach and Celtic.

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Fans can vote in Fifa world player award

Fans can vote for Fifa's world player of the year, after the world governing body ended its association with the Ballon d'Or earlier this year.

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Ex-Man Utd footballer Philip Mulryne ordained as deacon

Philip Mulryne, a former NI international from west Belfast, is ordained as a Catholic deacon.

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WSL1: Watch some of the best goals from the season

Watch some of the best goals from the Women's Super League 1 this season.

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Bastian Schweinsteiger: Man Utd midfielder returns to first-team training

World Cup winner Bastian Schweinsteiger returns to training with Manchester United's first team.

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Stoke City v Swansea City - team news and match preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Stoke City and Swansea City.

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Gareth Bale: Real Madrid forward 'grew up' after bad season

Gareth Bale admits to having had a "difficult journey" at Real Madrid after signing a new six-year contract at the Spanish club.

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Real Madrid defender Pepe out for several weeks

Real Madrid defender Pepe is likely to be out for several weeks with a hamstring injury and could miss El Clasico.

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Joachim Low: Germany boss extends deal until Euro 2020

Germany manager Joachim Low signs a new deal to keep him with the world champions until the end of Euro 2020.

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Mick McCarthy: Ipswich Town manager says 'I'm not going anywhere'

Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy says he will not resign in the face of protests from some supporters.

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Bob Bradley: New Swansea boss faces the 'cold night in Stoke' test

Can Swansea win on a cold night in Stoke? New boss Bob Bradley confronts one of the Premier League's most-quoted myths.

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MOTD3: Is it time for Barkley to grow up?

Match of the Day's Ruud Gullit says Ross Barkley "must develop himself as a grown-up" if the Everton midfielder is to realise his potential.

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Premier League stats: Ibrahimovic, Lukaku, Koscielny, Heaton, Downing

Zlatan Ibrahimovic's barren run, how one team have found their nemesis and the best of the weekend's Premier League stats.

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Everton boss Ronald Koeman: 'Precise, pragmatic and likes different coloured pens'

Ronald Koeman's successful start as Everton manager is no surprise, says Match of the Day 2 pundit Ruud Gullit.

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Who is Garth's grandmaster? Find out and pick your own Team of the Week

Who went from 0-60 in four seconds? Who is like chess grandmaster Boris Spassky? Find out in team of the week - then have your say.

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De Boer's Inter lose again in Serie A

Inter Milan suffer a fourth defeat in five Serie A games as they are beaten by Sampdoria.

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Chelsea Ladies beat Reading to claim Champions League spot

Eniola Aluko scores twice as Chelsea beat Reading and secure a spot in the Women's Champions League as WSL 1 runners-up.

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Southampton 0-2 Chelsea: Antonio Conte praises Blues' balance

Antonio Conte highlights Chelsea's "balance" between attack and defence after his side's 2-0 win over Southampton at St Mary's.

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Southampton 0-2 Chelsea: Claude Puel says it was difficult after Blues' early goal

Southampton boss Claude Puel says Eden Hazard's early goal allowed Chelsea to play on the counter-attack and difficult to break down after his side lost 2-0 at St Mary's Stadium.

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Highlights: Aberdeen 0-1 Celtic

Tom Rogic's first half goal is enough to give Celtic all three points at Pittodrie. (UK only)

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Highlights: Rangers 3-0 Kilmarnock

Rangers move into second place in the Premiership with a home win over Kilmarnock. (UK only)

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Highlights: Inverness CT 3-3 Heart of Midlothian

Inverness CT and Hearts share six goals in the Scottish Premiership clash. (UK only)

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Scots U16 involvement 'will benefit 13-year-old Dembele'

Celtic's 13-year-old Karamoko Dembele will benefit from this week's involvement with the Scotland U16 squad, says coach Brian McLaughlin.

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Southampton 0-2 Chelsea

Chelsea keep pace with the leading pack in the Premier League as they move into fourth place with an impressive win at Southampton.

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Could Sunderland's Jack Rodwell be the next Gareth Bale?

Sunderland midfielder Jack Rodwell extended his record-breaking run of Premier League starts without a win to 35 games on Saturday, but he is among illustrious company.

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WSL 2: London Bees 0-2 Yeovil Town Ladies

Yeovil Town Ladies are promoted to Women's Super League One following a 2-0 win at London Bees.

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Real Madrid star was 'perhaps angry' before hat-trick - Marcelo

Real Madrid's Cristiano Ronaldo might have been "angry" with his recent form before his hat-trick at Alaves, says Marcelo.

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Everton 2-0 West Ham: Bilic - Hammers defeat leaves 'bitter taste'

West Ham manger Slaven Bilic says his side's 2-0 defeat at Everton leaves a "bitter taste" as he felt his team started well and were undone by "sloppiness".

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Roma lose ground after Empoli stalemate

Roma are now four points behind Serie A leaders Juventus after a goalless draw at lowly Empoli.

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Everton 2-0 West Ham: Koeman - Everton were different team after break

Everton manager Ronald Koeman praises his team's second-half performance as a 2-0 victory over West Ham ends a run of five matches without a win.

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Manchester City Women end the season unbeaten

Women's Super League champions Manchester City draw their final game with Birmingham to end the league season unbeaten.

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Arsenal Ladies win to boost Champions League hopes

England striker Jodie Taylor scores twice as Arsenal beat relegated Doncaster to keep their Champions League hopes alive.

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Balotelli strikes again as leaders Nice beat Nantes

Mario Balotelli continues his career revival in France with another goal as Nice beat Nantes to move six points clear.

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Saudis 'foil plot to bomb World Cup 2018 qualifier'

Saudi Arabia says it has thwarted a plan to bomb a World Cup 2018 qualifying match in the city of Jeddah.

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Lukaku and Barkley goals see off West Ham

Everton end a run of five matches without a win with a scrappy victory against a West Ham side who remain close to the relegation zone.

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Davis earns Birmingham derby draw against Villa

David Davis scores a second-half equaliser as Birmingham City deny Steve Bruce's Aston Villa a derby win at St Andrew's.

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Wayne Rooney: Should Everton re-sign Man Utd striker?

Mark Chapman is joined by Kevin Kilbane, Guy Mowbray and Andy Dunn on MOTD2 Extra to discuss if Everton should re-sign Manchester United's Wayne Rooney.

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Gareth Bale: Wales forward extends Real Madrid contract to 2022

Real Madrid and Wales forward Gareth Bale extends his contract with the Spanish club until 2022.

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Crystal Palace 2-4 Liverpool: Pardew praises 'special' Reds

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew praises a 'special' Liverpool performance as the Reds beat his side 4-2 at Selhurst Park to go level on points at the top of the Premier League.

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Crystal Palace 2-4 Liverpool: Jurgen Klopp delighted with Reds

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp is delighted with his side's "outstanding" display as a 4-2 Premier League win over Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park means the Reds remain level on points with Manchester City and Arsenal at the top of the table.

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Celtic 'want to win league in style' after going nine clear

Brendan Rodgers says Celtic are hungry to win the Premiership in the 'best way possible' after moving nine points clear.

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Barca edge past Granada to move second

Defending champions Barcelona move into second in La Liga, two points behind Real Madrid, with a narrow victory against winless Granada.

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Alan Pardew questions referee Andre Marriner appointment

Andre Marriner should not have refereed Crystal Palace's defeat by Liverpool given his history in the fixture says Eagles' boss Alan Pardew.

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Poorly-timed protests & 101 goals: five things you may have missed in the EFL

A badly-timed protest and a manager in need of a slice of luck are among five things you may have missed in the EFL.

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Referee goes to hospital during League Two game

Plymouth extend their unbeaten league run to 13 matches with a win over Colchester.

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Last-minute penalty save seals Bristol City Women promotion

Caitlin Leach saves a stoppage-time penalty as Bristol City Women win at Everton Ladies to clinch promotion back to WSL 1.

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Liverpool beat Palace in lively game

Liverpool move level on points with Premier League leaders Manchester City courtesy of a thrilling victory at Crystal Palace.

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I doubted players not principles - Guardiola

Pep Guardiola admits he had doubts over his Manchester City side but not his principles after ending a six-match winless run.

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Murray hat-trick helps Brighton thrash Norwich

Glenn Murray's hat-trick helps Brighton extend their unbeaten Championship run to nine games with victory over Norwich.

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High-flying Huddersfield hammered by Fulham

A scintillating display helps Fulham claim only their second win in 10 matches as they thrash third-placed Huddersfield.

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Mitrovic brace gives Newcastle victory

Aleksandar Mitrovic scores twice against Preston for the second time in a week as Newcastle United win at Deepdale.

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West Brom 0-4 Man City: Pulis says Baggies should have done better

West Brom manager Tony Pulis feels his team could have done better to prevent each of Manchester City's four goals.

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West Brom 0-4 Man City: Pep Guardiola says they "need Sergio Aguero"

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola insists his side need Argentine international Sergio Aguero after he scored two goals in the team's 4-0 triumph at West Bromwich Albion this afternoon, bringing an end to their recent winless run.

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Watford 1-0 Hull City: Mike Phelan says late defeat was 'cruel'

Hull City manager Mike Phelan says his players are "depressed" after conceding a "cruel" late goal against Watford in their sixth straight Premier League defeat.

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Man Utd 0-0 Burnley: Rui Faria says referee did fantastic work

Manchester United assistant manager Rui Faria says the referee did a "fantastic" job despite a series of unsuccessful penalty appeals for the home side in a 0-0 draw with Burnley.

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Middlesbrough 2-0 Bournemouth: Aitor Karanka praises Boro

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka describes his side as a "really good team" after a 2-0 Premier League win over Bournemouth at the Riverside.

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Tottenham 1-1 Leicester: Mauricio Pochettino bemoans Spurs injuries

Mauricio Pochettino says Tottenham's injury list is making life "difficult" after they drew a third successive league game with a 1-1 draw with Leicester at White Hart Lane.

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Man Utd 0-0 Burnley: Sean Dyche praises 'terrific' goalkeeper Tom Heaton

Burnley manager Sean Dyche praises goalkeeper Tom Heaton after a man-of-the-match performance kept Manchester United at bay at Old Trafford.

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Watford 1-0 Hull City: Walter Mazzarri says Hornets should have scored earlier

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri says his side were "unlucky not to score earlier" after Michael Dawson's late own-goal secured a 1-0 win over Hull.

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Middlesbrough 2-0 Bournemouth: Eddie Howe on 'disappointing' goals

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe describes Middlesbrough's goals in their 2-0 Premier League win over the Cherries as "really disappointing".

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Tottenham 1-1 Leicester: Foxes were 'outstanding' - Claudio Ranieri

Claudio Ranieri says his Leicester side were "outstanding" after they came back from a goal down to draw 1-1 with Tottenham at White Hart Lane.

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Man City thrash West Brom to end poor run

Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League as an emphatic victory at West Brom ends their six-match winless run.

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37 shots for Man Utd but no goals as Heaton frustrates old side

Manchester United fail to break down Burnley and lose more ground on the pacesetters at the top of the Premier League.

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Musa earns Leicester draw at Spurs

Leicester City earn their first point away from home in the Premier League this season as Ahmed Musa levelled to secure a draw against Tottenham.

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Late own goal hands Hull sixth league defeat in a row

Hull City suffer their sixth straight Premier League defeat as they concede a late own goal against Watford at Vicarage Road.

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Ramirez scores stunning goal as Boro beat Bournemouth

A brilliant solo goal from Gaston Ramirez helps Middlesbrough to a first win in eight Premier League games as they beat Bournemouth at the Riverside Stadium.

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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd manager sent to the stands in Burnley match

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is sent to the stands at half-time as his side took on Burnley at Old Trafford.

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Lewandowski brace for Bayern sinks Augsberg

Striker Robert Lewandowski ends his Bundesliga goal drought to help leaders Bayern Munich ease to victory over Augsburg.

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Harry Arter: Bournemouth midfielder reveals pregnancy news

Bournemouth midfielder Harry Arter, whose daughter was stillborn in December, reveals on Football Focus that his partner Rachel is pregnant.

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Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal: David Moyes says players are doing their best

Sunderland boss David Moyes says his players are doing their best despite conceding three goals in six minutes and 20 seconds to lose 4-1 at home to Arsenal.

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Sunderland 1-4 Arsenal: Gunners showed great character - Arsene Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says his side showed great character to bounce back from Jermain Defoe's equaliser to win 4-1 at Sunderland.

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Arsenal beat Sunderland to increase pressure on Moyes

Arsenal increase the pressure on Sunderland manager David Moyes as they ease to victory against the Black Cats at the Stadium of Light.

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Celtic go 10 points clear with win at Aberdeen

Tom Rogic's first-half goal takes leaders Celtic 10 points clear of Aberdeen in the Scottish Premiership.

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Brown is coming out of Scotland retirement to help Strachan - Rodgers

Scott Brown has made himself available for Scotland again to help Gordon Strachan against England, says Celtic's Brendan Rodgers.

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West Ham issue five-point plan to tackle crowd trouble

West Ham reveal a five-point security plan at the London Stadium after violence marred Wednesday's derby with Chelsea.

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Scottish Premiership previews

All the team news and previews for Saturday's six Scottish Premiership games.

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Tierney injury blow for Celtic & Scotland

Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney is an injury doubt for Celtic's next Champions League fixture and Scotland's game with England.

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Real Sociedad employ homeless man who was sleeping outside stadium

Spanish football club Real Soceidad have employed a homeless man who had been sleeping outside their stadium.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan needs more time - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says that Armenian midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan needs longer to adapt to the demands of the English game.

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Motherwell become fan owned club for £1 paid to Les Hutchison

Motherwell move into fan ownership after the Well Society agrees to pay Les Hutchison £1 for his 76% shareholding.

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Women's Super League Two: Yeovil Town, Bristol City and Everton set for promotion battle

With two rounds of fixtures left in WSL 2, three sides are eying a top-two finish that would secure promotion.

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'Traitor' Higuain faces former club Napoli with Juventus

Juventus striker Gonzalo Higuain is set to face former club Napoli for the first time following his £75m summer move.

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Weekend's Championship previews

All the team news, stats and quotes for this weekend's Championship games, leading up to Sunday's Birmingham derby.

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Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes does not focus on clean sheets

Watford goalkeeper Heurelho Gomes "does not focus on clean sheets" because the Brazilian encourages his side to attack opponents.

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Vincent Kompany has future at Man City - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says Vincent Kompany has a future at the club, but needs "faith to play regularly".

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Koeman would be 'very pleased' to bring Rooney back to Everton

Everton boss Ronald Koeman would be "pleased" to bring Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney back to the club.

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Henrikh Mkhitaryan: Man Utd midfielder needs time to adapt, says Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan needs more time to adapt to the English game.

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Ex-England boss Allardyce in frame for Wolves job

Ex-England manager Sam Allardyce, Nigel Pearson and Paul Lambert are all being considered by Wolves for the manager's job.

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Manchester United's team photo mystery

Manchester United make a key omission from their 2016-17 squad photograph.

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Ronaldo should win Ballon d'Or, insists Zidane

Cristiano Ronaldo should win the Ballon d'Or despite his faltering form for Real Madrid, says Zinedine Zidane.

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Weekend's Premier League previews

All the team news, stats, commentary analysis, graphics and quotes for this weekend's Premier League games.

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Arsene Wenger - Challenge that injured Lucas Perez was 'stupid'

The tackle that has sidelined Arsenal striker Lucas Perez for eight weeks was "stupid" says Gunners' boss Arsene Wenger.

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Neil Warnock: Cardiff City biggest club in Wales

Neil Warnock says Championship outfit Cardiff City are the biggest club in Wales as he aims to extend his unbeaten start as manager.

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Arsene Wenger: English football does not have a hooligan problem

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says there is no "hooligan problem" in English football and calls for the return of safe standing.

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Queens Park Rangers v Brentford (Fri)

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's Championship game between Queens Park Rangers and Brentford (19:45 BST).

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Tony Pulis: Manager extends contract at West Brom

Manager Tony Pulis signs a one-year contract extension at West Brom, to extend his stay at The Hawthorns to 2018.

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Liverpool & Man City: Xabi Alonso praises Jurgen Klopp & Pep Guardiola

Bayern Munich midfielder Xabi Alonso tells Football Focus he is impressed by the improvements Jurgen Klopp has achieved at his former club Liverpool.

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Celtic's Scott Brown likely to overturn Scotland retirement decision

Celtic captain Scott Brown is likely to reverse his decision to quit international football in time to play against England.

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Analysis: Why Sunderland need to stop feeling sorry for themselves

The negativity of Black Cats manager David Moyes and his players is not helping their awful Premier League form, says MOTD pundit Chris Sutton.

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Premier League title race: Could it be the closest ever?

With just one point separating first and fifth in the Premier League, could it be the closest title race ever?

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'Shut West Ham's ground if violence is repeated'

West Ham should be forced to play behind closed doors if the violence of Wednesday's derby with Chelsea is repeated, an MP has said.

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Barcelona report La Liga president for comments about players

Barcelona report La Liga president Javier Tebas to Spain's highest sports court after he questioned their players' conduct.

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Barton still suspended after Rangers meeting

Joey Barton remains suspended by Rangers following a meeting with Ibrox officials on Thursday.

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Adama Diomande: Hull City striker charged with violent conduct

Hull striker Adama Diomande is charged with violent conduct after appearing to strike Bristol City's Marlon Pack.

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A German Team: Borussia Monchengladbach adopt new name

Borussia Monchengladbach now sell scarves calling them "A German Team" after a pub joke went viral.

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RB Leipzig: Can Germany's most-hated club catch Bayern Munich?

BBC Sport finds out why RB Leipzig are one of the most ostracised clubs in Germany, and asks whether they can defy the odds and rival fans to triumph in this year's Bundesliga.

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David Moyes: Sunderland manager charged with misconduct by FA

Sunderland manager David Moyes is charged with misconduct after being sent off at Southampton on Wednesday.

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Ranieri disagrees with Wenger on title points total

Leicester City manager Claudio Ranieri says he thinks the Premier League title winners this season will need fewer points than 86.

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Wolves caretaker 'making my debut again'

Rob Edwards says he will feel like he is making his debut again in his first game as Wolves interim head coach at Blackburn.

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Liverpool serious contenders under Klopp - Sir Alex Ferguson

Former Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson says Liverpool are serious Premier League title contenders this season.

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Lawro v England rugby league captain Sam Burgess

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on England rugby league captain Sam Burgess in this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Jermaine Pennant to leave Singapore after declining reduction on 'super-scale salary'

Former Premier League winger Jermaine Pennant will leave Tampines Rovers after declining a reduced offer on his "super-scale salary".

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Rangers boss Warburton 'bemused' by Wigan reports

Rangers boss Mark Warburton is planning for the January transfer window and insists he knows nothing about reports linking him to Wigan.

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West Ham: 'Homophobic flyers' at Chelsea game investigated

Football authorities and the police are investigating allegations that homophobic flyers were distributed at West Ham v Chelsea.

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Young fan hit by bottle leads Rangers out

A young Rangers fan who was injured in a bottle attack on his way to Sunday's League Cup match leads his team onto the pitch at Ibrox.

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West Ham v Chelsea: Slaven Bilic condemns fan violence

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic says the crown trouble which marred their 2-1 EFL cup victory against Chelsea was "unacceptable".

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West Ham v Chelsea: Eight-year-old caught up in football violence

An eight-year-old Chelsea fan and her dad describe how they were pelted with coins during crowd trouble at their teams EFL Cup against West Ham United.

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Jose Mourinho: Manchester United boss charged over pre-Liverpool referee comments

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho is charged for claiming it would be "difficult" for Anthony Taylor to officiate the match with Liverpool.

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Highlights: Ross County 0-4 Celtic

Celtic stretch their lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership despite a spirited performance by Ross County. (UK only)

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Highlights: Kilmarnock 2-0 Hearts, Scottish Premiership

Kilmarnock score either side of half-time to overcome Hearts in the Scottish Premiership (UK only).

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Kompany asked to be replaced because he was 'tired'

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany asked to be substituted in the EFL Cup defeat by Manchester United because he was "tired", says boss Pep Guardiola.

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EFL Cup a 'rip-off' says ex-England winger Chris Waddle

The EFL Cup is a "total rip-off" for fans because Premier League teams play weakened sides, says ex-England winger Chris Waddle.

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West Ham v Chelsea: Slaven Bilic criticises 'unacceptable' fan behaviour in EFL Cup tie

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic says "we are totally against it as a club" after crowd trouble mars the EFL Cup fourth-round win over Chelsea.

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Hart error costs Torino in Inter defeat

England goalkeeper Joe Hart makes a costly mistake as Torino were beaten by out-of-form Inter Milan in Serie A.

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Manchester United to host West Ham in EFL Cup quarter-finals

Manchester United's reward for knocking out holders Manchester City is a home EFL Cup quarter-final tie with West Ham.

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Real Madrid hammer lowly Cultural Leonesa

Real Madrid thrash third-tier Cultural Leonesa in the first leg of their third-round Copa del Rey tie.

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German Cup holders Bayern into last 16

German Cup holders Bayern Munich beat Augsburg in a Bavarian derby to reach the last 16.

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Boufal sends Saints through and adds to Moyes' misery

Sunderland manager David Moyes is sent to the stands as Southampton reach the quarter-finals of the EFL Cup.

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Chiellini heads home twice in Juve romp

Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini scores two headers as the Serie A champions beat Sampdoria.

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Win takes Celtic seven points clear

Celtic stretch their lead at the top of the Premiership to seven points after victory at Ross County.

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Rangers fight back to draw with St Johnstone

Rangers and St Johnstone have to settle for a point each after a Scottish Premiership draw in Glasgow.

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Pescara game halted after earthquake

Pescara's Serie A match against Atalanta is suspended for two minutes as tremors are felt following an earthquake.

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FA chairman Clarke's homophobia views 'old-fashioned'

Football Association chairman Greg Clarke's views on gay footballers coming out are "negative", says Britain's first openly gay rugby league player Keegan Hirst.

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Valencia fined after water bottle is thrown at Barcelona players

Valencia are fined after a water bottle was thrown from the stands at Barcelona's players during a La Liga game at the Mestalla Stadium

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The Premier League Show: Gary Lineker meets Frank Lampard in New York

Gary Lineker meets Frank Lampard to discuss life in the United States and asks him if he would of considered a move from Chelsea when he was younger.

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Coach or pundit? What next for Frank Lampard - Gary Lineker finds out

Gary Lineker on meeting Frank Lampard and Patrick Vieira when he visited New York City FC for The Premier League Show.

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Garry Monk: Leeds United head coach did not watch side's penalty shootout win

Leeds United head coach Garry Monk did not watch his side's penalty shootout win over Norwich in the EFL Cup last 16.

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How do MK Dons move forward after Robinson's departure?

How do MK Dons move on after a manager who has been in charge for more than half of their existence leaves?

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Joey Barton: Rangers to meet midfielder over future

Rangers and Joey Barton are to hold talks on Thursday in a bid to sort out the midfielder's future at Ibrox.

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Next England boss will 'not just be a mercenary for short term gain'

England's next manager will "not just be a mercenary for short term gain", says Football Association chief executive Martin Glenn.

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Jose Mourinho: Man Utd boss frustrated with life alone in hotel

Jose Mourinho says living alone in Manchester has become a "bit of a disaster" due to photographers camped outside his hotel.

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Wayne Rooney: England manager Gareth Southgate backs 'influential' captain

England caretaker boss Gareth Southgate backs his "hugely influential" captain Wayne Rooney, despite a poor run of form.

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Grassroots football: One of 30 new 'Parklife' centres set to open in Sheffield

One of 30 new grassroots football centres, funded by a £200m scheme led by the FA, is set to open in Sheffield on Wednesday.

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Homophobia in sport: Most fans 'would welcome gay players' - BBC poll

A BBC Radio 5 live poll finds that 82% of sports fans in England, Wales and Scotland would welcome an openly gay player at their club.

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Daniel Sturridge is not part of Liverpool's best XI - Lawrenson

Daniel Sturridge must do more to get into Liverpool's first-choice XI, says the club's former player Mark Lawrenson.

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AC Milan miss chance to go top of Serie A

AC Milan miss the chance to go top of Serie A as they suffer a heavy away defeat against Genoa.

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Guardiola still waiting for apology from Toure's agent

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola wants to recall midfielder Yaya Toure into his side but is still waiting for an apology from the player's agent.

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Leeds beat Norwich on penalties

Leeds reach the League Cup quarter-finals for only the second time in 20 years with a penalty shootout win over Norwich.

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Hamilton end Aberdeen's unbeaten run

Aberdeen's seven-game unbeaten run comes to a halt as Hamilton earn a narrow win at New Douglas Park.

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Newcastle put six past 10-man Preston

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Newcastle United and Preston North End.

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Hull hang on to knock out Bristol City

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Hull City.

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Scottish Cup: Beith Juniors and Bonnyrigg Rose face Championship tests

Junior sides Beith and Bonnyrigg Rose face second-tier opponents in the third round of the Scottish Cup.

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Manchester United: Eric Bailly hopes to be back from knee injury in two months

Manchester United defender Eric Bailly says he hopes to be back within two months after suffering a knee injury.

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Man Utd: Reasons for Jose Mourinho to be cheerful

After Manchester United's humbling 4-0 defeat to Chelsea on Sunday, BBC Sport looks at reasons why Jose Mourinho should still be cheerful.

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Man Utd v Man City: Pep Guardiola plans to rotate squad

Pep Guardiola says the Manchester City side he picks to face Manchester United on Wednesday will be rotated, and rules out Kevin De Bruyne and Pablo Zabaleta.

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Gary Caldwell: Wigan Athletic manager sacked

Wigan Athletic sack manager Gary Caldwell after 18 months in charge of the Championship side.

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Being underdog helps Scots at Wembley - Ferguson

Sir Alex Ferguson says Scotland have to win at Wembley to reach the 2018 World Cup but believes they can beat England.

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Carlos Alberto scores iconic World Cup final goal for Brazil at Mexico 1970

Carlos Alberto scores Brazil's incredible fourth goal in their 4-1 World Cup final win over Italy at Mexico 1970.

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Carlos Alberto: Brazil legend dies aged 72

Brazil legend Carlos Alberto, the captain of the 1970 World Cup-winning side, dies aged 72.

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Messi, Neymar or Ronaldo? Or all three? Pick your Ballon d'Or XI

Fantasy Football? This is harder. Pick your Ballon d'Or starting XI from the 2016 shortlist for the world's best player.

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Hull winger Snodgrass out for four weeks

Hull City winger Robert Snodgrass has been ruled out for up to four weeks with ankle ligament damage.

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De Bruyne out of Manchester cup derby

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

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Chelsea skipper Terry fit for Hammers cup clash

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's EFL Cup game between West Ham United and Chelsea.

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EFL Cup last-16 draw could help West Ham - Slaven Bilic

Slaven Bilic says the fact that big teams such as Liverpool, Tottenham and the Manchester clubs have been drawn together gives him hope if West Ham reach the last eight of the EFL Cup.

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Walter Zenga: Wolves part company with head coach

Championship club Wolves part company with head coach Walter Zenga after 87 days in charge, reports BBC WM 95.6.

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Spanish FA fined in Real-Atletico transfer case

The Spanish football federation are fined £180,940 (220,000 Swiss frans) for violating rules over under-age players' transfers.

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Liverpool v Tottenham: Reds 'not close to 100 per cent' - Jurgen Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his team are "not close to 100 per cent" despite their recent good form, adding there are "a lot of things" to improve.

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Tammy Abraham: EFL Young Player award for Bristol City's on-loan Chelsea striker

How a dinner with a difference has led to Tammy Abraham being named the EFL Young Player of the Month for September.

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Arsenal could turn to youngsters against Reading

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Arsenal and Reading.

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Watford being investigated over 'forged bank letter'

Watford are being investigated by the Football League for allegedly supplying false financial information.

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Extra security and alcohol ban for West Ham v Chelsea tie

There will be enhanced security checks and an alcohol ban when West Ham meet Chelsea in the EFL Cup on Wednesday.

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Two Clough penalties send Bolton second in League One

Two penalties from Zach Clough give Bolton Wanderers a 2-0 victory in League One away at local rivals Bury.

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Liverpool have not been close to 100% - Klopp

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's EFL Cup game between Liverpool and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Peter Odemwingie: Rotherham United sign former West Brom and Stoke City striker

Former West Bromwich Albion and Stoke City striker Peter Odemwingie signs for Championship club Rotherham until January.

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14 games, 14 defeats - why have Doncaster struggled so badly?

Doncaster Rovers Belles admit the step up to the top flight exceeded expectations - but why have they struggled so much?

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‘Disgrace’ if cup final tickets not split equally

Manager Derek McInnes says it will be "a disgrace" if Aberdeen do not receive an equal ticket allocation for the League Cup final against Celtic.

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Northern Ireland women U19s beaten by England & USA

Northern Ireland women U19s are beaten by both England and the United States in the International Cup.

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Leverkusen coach Schmidt banned for 'nutcase' jibe

Bayer Leverkusen head coach Roger Schmidt has been banned and fined after calling an opposing manager "a nutcase" during a Bundesliga game.

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Liverpool v Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino laments Spurs absences

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says their next few games will be "difficult" following the suspension of Moussa Sissoko.

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SFA 'did not discuss' Scotland boss Strachan's position

The SFA's Stewart Regan says it is "disrespectful" to discuss national manager Gordon Strachan's position so early in a qualifying campaign.

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Arsenal Premier League title chances best for several years, says Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal have "a good chance" of winning the Premier League for the first time since 2004.

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Ex-Blackpool boss McDonald named Hull assistant coach

Hull City appoint former Blackpool manager Neil McDonald as assistant to head coach Mike Phelan

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'Abhorrent' bottle attack on young Rangers fan before Celtic game

Police describe a bottle attack on an 11-year-old Rangers fan before Sunday's League Cup semi-final game with Celtic as "abhorrent".

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FA signs 'hugely significant' broadcast deal for FA Cup

The Football Association agrees a new six-season overseas broadcast rights deal for the FA Cup, starting from the 2018-19 season.

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Sissoko charged for alleged elbow on Arter

Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko is charged by the Football Association for an alleged elbow on Bournemouth's Harry Arter.

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Bayern's Sanches beats Rashford to European Golden Boy award

Bayern Munich midfielder Renato Sanches beats Manchester United striker Marcus Rashford to the European Golden Boy award.

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Paul Hurst: Shrewsbury Town target leaves Grimsby Town

Grimsby Town boss Paul Hurst has left the club, BBC Radio Humberside reports.

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Teenager Baggaley called up for England Women's friendly

Birmingham goalkeeper Sophie Baggaley has replaced the injured Siobhan Chamberlain in the England squad to face Spain.

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Ballon d'Or: Gareth Bale among first names on 30-man shortlist

Real Madrid forwards Gareth Bale and Cristiano Ronaldo are on the shortlist for the 2016 Ballon d'Or award for the world's best player.

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Match of the Day 3: How has Antonio Conte changed Chelsea's system

Phil Neville explains how Antonio Conte has changed Chelsea's system to a back three with wing backs and let Eden Hazard flourish in a free role.

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Heading footballs 'affects memory'

Heading a football can significantly affect a player's brain function and memory for 24 hours, a study finds.

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Who has gone 1,241 days without a win? The best of the weekend's PL stats

One player's miserable winless run in the Premier League continues - we take a look at the best Premier League stats from the weekend.

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Antonio Conte: Chelsea boss says he "did not mock Manchester United"

Antonio Conte says he was "not mocking anyone" after appearing to antagonise Jose Mourinho after Chelsea's 4-0 win.

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Why it is too early to write off Man Utd's title hopes - Phil Neville

Chelsea's improved form shows how Manchester United's title hopes are not over yet, says Match of the Day 2 pundit Phil Neville.

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Paris St-Germain held by Marseille

Rudi Garcia's first game in charge of Marseille ends in a battling goalless draw away to Paris St-Germain.

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Find out who reminds Garth of his 'nemesis' Souness & pick your own team of the week

Who is already on Garth's PFA shortlist? Who reminds him of his "nemesis" Graeme Souness? Find out in team of the week - then have your say.

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Late Morata goal sends Madrid top of La Liga

Real Madrid go top of the La Liga table thanks to a late goal from Alvaro Morata against Athletic Bilbao.

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Eric Bailly: Man Utd defender suffers 'bad knee injury'

Manchester United fear centre-back Eric Bailly suffered a serious knee injury during Sunday's 4-0 defeat at Chelsea.

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Individuals errors not to blame for Man City's dip - Guardiola

Individual errors are not to blame for Manchester City's dip in form, says manager Pep Guardiola after their 1-1 draw with Southampton.

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Rangers 0-1 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers urges players to go and claim League Cup

Brendan Rodgers urges his Celtic players to emphasise the progress being made at the club by winning the League Cup.

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Rangers 0-1 Celtic: Brendan Rodgers urges players to go and claim League Cup

Brendan Rodgers urges his Celtic players to emphasise the progress being made at the club by winning the League Cup.

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Chelsea 4-0 Man United: Conte says players' commitment has paid off

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte compliments his players on the commitment they show in training as they romped to a 4-0 victory over Manchester United.

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Chelsea 4-0 Manchester United: Red Devils paid for mistakes - Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says his side paid for their mistakes, but did not deserve to lose 4-0 to Chelsea on the Portuguese's return to Stamford Bridge.

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Rangers 0-1 Celtic: Rodgers & Dembele savour semi-final win

Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers and scorer Moussa Dembele are elated after the Scottish League Cup semi-final win over Rangers.

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Eighteen arrests after Old Firm semi-final

Eighteen people are arrested following the Scottish League Cup semi-final between Celtic and Rangers.

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Glasgow City clinch 10 league titles in a row by beating Hibs

Glasgow City defeat Hibernian Ladies 3-1 to win the Scottish Women's Premier League title for the 10th successive season.

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Chelsea thrash Man Utd on Mourinho's return

Jose Mourinho is humiliated on his return to Chelsea as his former club thump his Manchester United side at Stamford Bridge.

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Inter boss De Boer 'feels club's confidence'

Inter Milan boss Frank de Boer believes he still has the backing of the club's owners despite a third Serie A defeat in a row.

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N'Zonzi goal sends Sevilla top of La Liga

Sevilla go top of La Liga as Steven N'Zonzi's goal gives them victory over title rivals Atletico Madrid.

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Manchester City 1-1 Southampton: We need to analyse - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola says his side need to "analyse the situation" after their draw against Southampton sees City go five games without a win.

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Karl Robinson: MK Dons boss leaves 'by mutual consent' after six years in charge

Manager Karl Robinson leaves MK Dons "by mutual consent" after seven defeats in 15 League One games this season.

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Hart's Torino earn last-gasp draw with Lazio

England goalkeeper Joe Hart is beaten twice but Torino score in injury time to rescue a point against Lazio in Serie A.

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Man City 1-1 Southampton: Claude Puel satisfied with Saints' point at Man City

Southampton manager Claude Puel says he is satisfied with a point at unbeaten Manchester City as the Saints come away from the Etihad Stadium with a hard-fought 1-1 draw.

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Kuyt nets late point for Feyenoord against Ajax

Dirk Kuyt is Feyenoord's hero with a late equaliser in the top-of-the-table De Klassieker with Ajax to keep up their unbeaten record.

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Aspas leads Celta to win over rivals Deportivo

Former Liverpool striker Iago Aspas scores twice as Celta Vigo easily beat Deportivo La Coruna in the Galician derby.

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Man City held by Saints after Stones error

Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League despite seeing their winless streak extend to a fifth game.

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Jack Wilshere: How long since he last played 90 minutes?

After Jack Wilshere played 90 minutes for Bournemouth against Tottenham on Saturday, BBC Sport looks at some of the things that have happened since he last completed a full Premier League match.

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David Moyes: Is time running out for him at Sunderland?

MOTD2 Extra presenter Mark Chapman is joined by Stoke City's Phil Bardsley, former goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer and Mail on Sunday journalist Oliver Holt to discuss whether David Moyes is on borrowed time at Sunderland.

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St Johnstone beat Dundee to go fourth

St Johnstone move into fourth place in the Premiership after seeing off a lacklustre Dundee at McDiarmid Park.

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Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham: Moussa Sissoko forgiven for elbow incident - Harry Arter

Bournemouth's Harry Arter says he has forgiven Moussa Sissoko after he appeared to catch him with an elbow during the Cherries' 0-0 draw with Tottenham.

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Scottish League Cup semi-final: Rangers v Celtic - team news & preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's Scottish League Cup game between Rangers and Celtic.

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League Cup semi-final: Rangers v Celtic preview

David Currie, Mixu Paatelainen and Scott McDonald preview Sunday's Old Firm League Cup semi-final. (UK only)

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Tottenham's Moussa Sissoko could face elbow ban - Danny Murphy

Tottenham midfielder Moussa Sissoko could face a retrospective ban for elbowing Bournemouth's Harry Arter, says Match of the Day analyst Danny Murphy.

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Andres Iniesta: Barcelona captain could be out for eight weeks

Barcelona captain Andres Iniesta is out for six to eight weeks after injuring knee ligaments in the win over Valencia.

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Milan close gap on leaders Juventus

AC Milan beat Juventus for the first time since November 2012 and close the gap at the top of Serie A to two points.

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How Manchester City are improving literacy through football

The Match of the Day cameras join stars of Manchester City's men's and women's teams to find out how they are helping school children improve their literacy skills.

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Goal machines and a reporter's nightmare - five things you may have missed

Goal machines, airborne protests and a quintuple nightmare for sports reporters - five things you may have missed from the EFL.

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Liverpool 2-1 West Brom: Tony Pulis can not fault player effort

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis says that he can not fault the effort of his players but mistakes led to their 2-1 loss to Liverpool.

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Liverpool 2-1 West Brom: Reds in Premier League race - Klopp

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says his team are "in the race", after the Reds climbed to second in the Premier League table with a 2-1 win over West Brom at Anfield.

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Bayern cement Bundesliga lead with win

Bundesliga leaders Bayern Munich beat Borussia Monchengladbach thanks to goals from Arturo Vidal and Douglas Costa.

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West Ham 1-0 Sunderland: Win reward for Hammers quality - Bilic

West Ham manager Slaven Bilic says his team were rewarded for their "quality", after defender Winston Reid scored a 94th minute winning goal to beat Sunderland 1-0.

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West Ham 1-0 Sunderland: David Moyes rails against 'offside' goal decision

Sunderland manager David Moyes rails against the decision to allow a last-minute goal to stand condemning the Black Cats to their worst start to a Premier League season.

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Liverpool beat West Brom to move second

Goals from Sadio Mane and Philippe Coutinho help Liverpool beat West Brom to move second in the Premier League.

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Swansea 0-0 Watford: Bob Bradley says Swans moving in right direction

Swansea manager Bob Bradley says his side are moving in the right direction after his second game in charge finished 0-0 with Watford.

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Swansea 0-0 Watford: Hornets should have had two penalties - Mazzarri

Watford boss Walter Mazzarri says his side should have had "two very clear penalties" as they drew 0-0 with Swansea at the Liberty Stadium.

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Pulisic strikes late to save Dortmund point

Borussia Dortmund's Christian Pulisic scores an injury-time equaliser to rescue a point against Bundesliga strugglers Ingolstadt.

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Bob Bradley: Swansea City boss says they are rediscovering their confidence

Swansea are rediscovering their confidence despite not winning in the league since the opening day says boss Bob Bradley.

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Hull 0-2 Stoke: We were in total control - Mark Hughes

Stoke manager Mark Hughes says his side were in "total control" during their 2-0 victory over Hull.

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Hull 0-2 Stoke: We were 'nervous' says boss Mike Phelan

Hull City boss Mike Phelan says his side were "nervous" and need to "rebuild confidence" after their 2-0 defeat at home to Stoke sees them drop into the bottom three.

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Arsenal 0-0 Middlesbrough: Karanka praises 'amazing' performance

Aitor Karanka says his team produced an "amazing performance" in holding Arsenal to a 0-0 draw at Emirates Stadium, and created chances which could have won the game.

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Arsenal 0-0 Middlesbrough: Wenger 'needs birthday drink' after draw

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger says he needs a birthday drink, after watching his side draw 0-0 at home to Middlesbrough on the day he turned 67 years old.

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Burnley 2-1 Everton: Ronald Koeman says football can be so unfair

Everton manager Ronald Koeman says football can be so unfair after his side lost 2-1 to Burnley thanks to a Scott Arfield's 90th-minute winner.

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Injury-time Messi penalty secures Barca comeback win

Lionel Messi scores an injury-time penalty as Barcelona secure a dramatic late comeback victory over Valencia to go top of La Liga.

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Leicester 3-1 Crystal Palace: No pizza for Leicester after Cabaye goal

Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri says his side will not get any birthday cake or pizza after letting in a goal in their 3-1 victory at home to Crystal Palace.

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Leicester 3-1 Crystal Palace: Score does not reflect Eagles' performance - Pardew

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says his side played better than the scoreline suggests after a 3-1 defeat to Premier League champions Leicester City at the King Power stadium.

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Newcastle extend Championship lead

Ayoze Perez scores after 60 seconds as leaders Newcastle beat Ipswich to earn a 10th Championship win from 12 games.

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Middlesbrough draw frustrates Arsenal

Arsenal's six-match winning run ends against Middlesbrough but a point is enough to move them top of the Premier League.

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Musa helps Leicester ease past Palace

Defending champions Leicester stretch their unbeaten home run to 20 league games with victory over Crystal Palace.

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Late West Ham winner adds to Sunderland troubles

Winston Reid scores a late winner as West Ham condemn Sunderland to a ninth game without a win this season.

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Shaqiri double earns Stoke victory at Hull

Xherdan Shaqiri scores twice, including a stunning 25-yard strike, as Stoke comfortably beat Hull to move out of the relegation zone.

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Burnley snatch late winner against Everton

Scott Arfield's 90th-minute winner gave Burnley their third win of the season in a match dominated by Everton at Turf Moor.

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Swansea held by Watford in Bradley's first home game

Bob Bradley's first home game in charge of Swansea ends in a goalless draw as his side fail to break down Watford.

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Spurs needs more depth to challenge for title - Pochettino

Tottenham need "more depth in the squad" to challenge for the Premier League title, says Mauricio Pochettino.

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Aberdeen boss Derek McInnes challenges side to earn place in history

Derek McInnes challenges finalists Aberdeen to deliver an era of success by winning the League Cup for a second time in three seasons.

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Gossip: Gerrard hints at LA Galaxy exit

Cristiano Ronaldo's £18.5m Real Madrid deal delayed, Liverpool keen on £44.6m Inaki Williams, Man City want Fabinho, plus more.

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Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham: Eddie Howe says side keep improving

Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says his side's performance in their 0-0 draw with Tottenham was better than the 6-1 defeat of Hull City last week.

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Bournemouth 0-0 Tottenham: Pressure on Spurs to score goals - Pochettino

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says the pressure is on "the whole team" to score goals, not just his strikers, after Spurs drew 0-0 at at Bournemouth.

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Tottenham held to draw at Bournemouth

Tottenham miss the chance to move top of the Premier League - at least for a few hours - as they were held to a goalless draw at Bournemouth.

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Aberdeen into Scottish League Cup final

Adam Rooney and Kenny McLean are on target as Aberdeen beat Morton to reach the Scottish League Cup final.

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Swansea owners apologise to Supporters' Trust over Bradley decision

Swansea City's American owners apologise to the club's Supporters' Trust for not informing it of their final decision to appoint Bob Bradley.

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World Cup winner Lippi comes out of retirement to manage China

Former Italy manager Marcello Lippi - who won the World Cup in 2006 - is named the new manager of China.

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Fellaini was a panic buy by Moyes - Giggs

Ryan Giggs says Marouane Fellaini's arrival at Manchester United was a sign of "panic" after a poor summer transfer window in 2013/14.

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World Cup 2018: Russia choose Zabivaka the wolf as mascot

Russia have named Zabivaka the wolf as their mascot for the 2018 World Cup after receiving 53% of the votes.

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Didier Drogba fined for refusing to play for Montreal Impact

Former Chelsea striker Didier Drogba is fined for refusing to play for MLS side Montreal Impact last weekend.

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No 'crazy kid' celebrations if Man Utd score at Chelsea - Mourinho

Manchester United Jose Mourinho says he will not jump around like "a crazy kid" if his side score against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Sunday.

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Chelsea v Man United: Jose Mourinho says Abramovich not his friend

BBC Sport picks out the best bits from Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho's press conference ahead of his return to Chelsea on Sunday.

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Women's highlights: England 0-0 France

Watch highlights as England's women are held to a goalless draw in their friendly with France.

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Scottish League Cup & Premiership news

Previews for the weekend matches in the Scottish League Cup and Scottish Premiership, with Rangers and Celtic meeting in Sunday's semi-final.

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Rangers v Celtic: Hampden will suit us - Brendan Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers thinks the Hampden pitch will benefit his Celtic side against Rangers in the Scottish League Cup semi-final.

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Man Utd striker Wilson suffers serious knee injury

Derby County's on-loan Manchester United striker James Wilson has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury.

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Watch England women v France live tonight

England women's coach Mark Sampson recalls Manchester City striker Toni Duggan for the games against France and Spain this month.

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Australia and Thailand ban chanting at World Cup qualifier

Football officials from Thailand and Australia ban chanting at next month's World Cup qualifying match out of respect for the late Thai king.

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Premier League: Chelsea v Manchester United - Conte on Pogba

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte wishes former player Paul Pogba "the best, but only after the game" as Manchester United and the French midfielder prepare for Sunday's Premier League visit to Stamford Bridge.

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Pep Guardiola says Vincent Kompany & Sergio Aguero aren't leaving Man City

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dismisses rumours that he is trying to force Vincent Kompany and Sergio Aguero out of the club.

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Chelsea v Manchester Utd: Mourinho will get 'good reception' - Graeme Le Saux

Former Chelsea player Graeme Le Saux predicts that Chelsea fans will greet Jose Mourinho with a "good reception" on his first return to Stamford Bridge since he left in December 2015.

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Arsenal, Tottenham, Liverpool: Saturday's Premier League team news

Previews for all of Saturday's Premier League matches, with Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham among the teams in action.

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Neymar: Barcelona forward finally signs new contract

Barcelona forward Neymar finally signs his new five-year contract with the club, more than three months after it was agreed.

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Lineker defends child refugee comments

The Match of the Day host says he's got "a bit of a spanking" on Twitter after making comments about child refugees.

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Bayern chairman claims English clubs 'almost kidnap' youngsters

English clubs are effectively "kidnapping" young foreign players, says Bayern Munich chairman Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.

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Russia to re-open 'drunk tanks' for World Cup

Sobering-up stations will be set up in 11 World Cup host cities.

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West Brom's Nacer Chadli explains Tony Pulis bet

West Brom player Nacer Chadli tells Football Focus about a bet he made with manager Tony Pulis, which has left the Belgian international owing Pulis a meal.

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Saido Berahino: West Brom put striker on weight-loss training plan

West Brom striker Saido Berahino is put on a weight-loss training plan in a bid to get him fit for the first team.

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Mourinho deserves good reception at Chelsea - Conte

Jose Mourinho "deserves a good reception" when he returns to Chelsea, says Chelsea manager Antonio Conte.

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Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany have future - Pep Guardiola

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola rejects stories that he is trying to force Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany out of the club.

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Sampdoria to wear shirt for earthquake victims

Sampdoria will wear a special shirt to mark the victims of the earthquake in central Italy during Saturday's derby with Genoa.

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European leagues make Champions League fixture protest

The body representing Europe's 25 top leagues ends an agreement with Uefa to not schedule fixtures on the same day as Champions League games.

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Sheffield United: Chris Wilder on managing his boyhood club

Sheffield United manager and lifelong Blade says he takes other supporters' opinions on board and wants to restore a "connection" between them and the club.

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West Ham v Chelsea match could see Metropolitan Police presence inside ground

Police officers could be deployed inside West Ham's London Stadium for Wednesday's EFL Cup tie against Chelsea.

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Atletico will not sign players in January as ban appeal continues

Atletico Madrid will not be able to sign players in January as they continue to contest a Fifa transfer ban.

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World Cup-winner Holiday has brain tumour removed

The American soccer star, Lauren Holiday, famous for helping her team win the 2015 Women's World Cup has had surgery to remove a brain tumour.

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Brentford's McCormack gets five-game ban for gender slur

Brentford's Alan McCormack gets a five-match ban and a fine for abusing a match official, with reference to gender.

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Ferdinand, Zamora & Noble in affordable homes plan

Ex-England captain Rio Ferdinand's plan to build social and affordable housing in London to help combat the housing crisis.

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Kenny Jackett: Rotherham United appoint ex-Wolves boss as manager

Rotherham United name Kenny Jackett as manager following the sacking of Alan Stubbs, BBC Radio Sheffield reports.

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Shrewsbury close to appointing Grimsby boss Hurst

League One strugglers Shrewsbury Town are close to appointing Grimsby Town boss Paul Hurst as their new manager.

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Defender Fuchs signs three-year Leicester deal

Leicester City defender Christian Fuchs agrees a new three-year deal that will keep him at King Power Stadium until June 2019.

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Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho mocks media over Paul Pogba criticism

Jose Mourinho mocks the media for their recent criticism of Paul Pogba after the world-record signing inspired Manchester United to a 4-1 Europa League win over Fenerbahce.

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Analysis: Why Wenger is right, Walcott is a different player

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott's improved form is down to his new mindset, says Match of the Day pundit Martin Keown.

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Manchester United's Paul Pogba needs time - Jose Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he did not expect Paul Pogba to adjust to playing in England "in the click of fingers".

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Dab, dog & dentist's chair: The best and worst celebrations

After Paul Pogba and Jesse Lingard show off their dance moves against Fenerbahce, we look at some of the best and worst goal celebrations.

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Dutch hit seven past Scotland women

Scotland's women are thrashed in a friendly at Livingston by the Netherlands, who will host next year's European Championship.

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Moses Odubajo: Hull City defender out for about six months with knee injury

Hull City's Moses Odubajo may miss the whole season after sustaining his second serious knee injury in just over three months.

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Lawro's predictions v Olympic champion Joe Clarke

BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson takes on Olympic kayak gold medallist in this weekend's Premier League fixtures.

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Olympic gold medallist Joe Clarke predicts this week's Premier League results

Olympic gold medal-winning canoeist and Stoke City fan Joe Clarke predicts this weekend's Premier League results, paying tribute to Potters hero Sir Stanley Matthews.

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Champions League: Uefa president says final could move outside of Europe

The Champions League final could be played outside of Europe, according to new Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin.

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Everton need to score more goals - Ronald Koeman

Everton manager Ronald Koeman says his team must show "more productivity" and "score more goals", but says their reliance on Romelu Lukaku to score is not pressurising the striker.

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Vincent Janssen: Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino backs striker to deliver

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino backs striker Vincent Janssen to adjust to the Premier League and score goals.

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Harry Redknapp 'runs over' wife Sandra in 'freak' accident

Harry Redknapp's wife is seriously injured in a "freak accident" which saw her dragged along a road by a Range Rover being driven by the former football boss.

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Ross Barkley: Everton boss Ronald Koeman says midfielder must start fulfilling potential

Ronald Koeman says Ross Barkley "is no longer a young talent" as the Everton boss reveals he expects better from the midfielder.

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BBC to show Eastleigh v Swindon Town in FA Cup

BBC One will broadcast the FA Cup first-round tie between non-league Eastleigh and League One Swindon Town on 4 November.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal manager deserves new contract, says David Seaman

Arsenal should give manager Arsene Wenger a new contract, says former Gunners and England keeper David Seaman.

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England can win Euro 2017 - Duggan

Preview followed by live coverage of Friday's international friendly between England Women and France Women.

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Newcastle direction under Mike Ashley was 'wrong': Alan Pardew

Former-Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says the club's "process was wrong" regarding transfer policy during his four-year tenure at St James' Park.

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West Ham: Andre Ayew back training but Andy Carroll still injured

West Ham's record signing Andre Ayew is back in training after a thigh injury but Andy Carroll is still weeks away from returning.

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Gerard Pique & Jordi Alba: Barcelona pair to miss Man City game

Gerard Pique and Jordi Alba will miss Barcelona's Champions League game against Manchester City on 1 November through injury.

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Sunderland have 'lost their identity', says chief executive Martin Bain

Sunderland need "rebuilding" having "lost their identity", according to the club's chief executive Martin Bain.

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Strachan is the right man for Scotland, says sidelined Griffiths

Leigh Griffiths insists Scotland head coach Gordon Strachan is the right man for the job despite struggling to start.

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Unsung Hero: 2015 South West winner Scott Allen one year on

The 2015 South West Unsung Hero Scott Allen describes what his year has been like since winning the award, and who would deserve it next.

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McClaren - wally with a brolly or coaching king?

Steve McClaren's Derby County return shocked many, but are Rams fans getting a coaching king or a wally with a brolly?

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Mauro Icardi: Inter Milan ultras say captain is 'dead' to them

Inter Milan's ultras have said the club's captain is "dead" to them, due to a passage in his new autobiography in which he suggests he could have them "killed on the spot".

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Barcelona 4-0 Manchester City - Guardiola on Champions League defeat

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola dismisses a journalists's question that the 4-0 Champions League defeat away to former club Barcelona was his "worst defeat" and praises his side's "personality".

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Champions League: Manchester City nowhere near Barcelona, says Phil Neville

Manchester City are "nowhere near" Barcelona and will struggle to win the Champions League this season, says ex-Everton captain Phil Neville.

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'Warrior Toure will recover from mistakes'

Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers says "warrior" Kolo Toure will recover from the mistakes he made in the 2-0 defeat by Borussia Monchengladbach.

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Arsenal 6-0 Ludogorets: Ozil has taste for goals - Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says Mesut Ozil has a "taste for goals" after the midfielder scored a hat-trick in a 6-0 win over Ludogorets Razgrad in the Champions League.

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Champions League round-up: Bayern end winless run

Bayern Munich end a three-game winless run by hitting four past PSV Eindhoven but still trail Atletico Madrid in Group D.

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In-form Preston see off Huddersfield

Preston make it five games unbeaten in the Championship with victory over former leaders Huddersfield Town at Deepdale.

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Cardiff held to draw by Sheffield Wednesday

Sheffield Wednesday climb into the Championship play-off places with a draw which denies Neil Warnock a second win as Cardiff manager.

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Newcastle got it wrong but have learned lessons - Pardew

Former Newcastle boss Alan Pardew tells the BBC's Premier League Show the direction the club took during his time in charge "was wrong".

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Hull City: Document shows 'agreement' for £130m sale to consortium

The sale of Hull City moves a step closer as a document appears to show an agreement, valued at £130m, with a consortium.

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Celtic suffer home defeat by Monchengladbach

Two second-half mistakes from Kolo Toure help Borussia Monchengladbach take all three points from Celtic Park.

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Ivory Coast face Morocco in Africa Cup of Nations

Ivory Coast will face former coach Herve Renard after being drawn against Morocco in the group stage of the 2017 Africa Cup of Nations.

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Alan Archibald: Shrewsbury Town make approach for Partick Thistle manager

Shrewsbury Town hope to bring in Partick Thistle boss Alan Archibald as their new manager, reports BBC Radio Shropshire.

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Europa League, Group D: Dundalk v Zenit St Petersburg (Thurs)

Dundalk have injury concerns heading into Thursday's Europa League group game against Zenit St Petersburg in Dublin.

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Dembele, 13, named in Scotland Under-16 squad

Celtic's 13-year-old playmaker Karamoko Dembele is named in Scotland's Under-16s Victory Shield squad.

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Cambridge University FA rules football hall of fame honour

Cambridge University Football Club is recognised by the Football Hall of Fame for its role in developing the game's official rules.

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Gary Sprake: Ex-Wales and Leeds United goalkeeper dies

Former Leeds United, Birmingham City and Wales goalkeeper Gary Sprake dies at the age of 71.

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Saints record signing could make debut in Milan

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Inter Milan and Southampton.

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Jose Mourinho says Manchester United have 'difficult week'

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says playing Liverpool, Fenerbahce and Chelsea inside a week is "difficult" and "special".

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Real Madrid: Luka Modric signs new deal until 2020

Luka Modric says he wants to end his career at Real Madrid after signing a new contact that will keep him at the club until 2020.

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Five-year-old calls Celtic to apologise for missing match

A five-year-old Celtic fan rings the club to apologise for missing a game after it clashed with a friend's birthday party.

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Mourinho to field 'strong' team in 'difficult week'

Preview followed by live coverage of Thursday's Europa League game between Manchester United and Fenerbahce.

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Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew reflects on Leicester's title win

Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew says everyone at his club rooted for Leicester in last year's title race, but admits it has put the pressure on managers at all Premier League clubs.

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Alan Stubbs: Rotherham United sack manager

Championship strugglers Rotherham United sack manager Alan Stubbs.

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Igor Akinfeev: CSKA Moscow keeper narrowly misses first clean sheet in 40 games

CSKA Moscow's keeper Igor Akinfeev was only three minutes away from ending an unwanted record in the Champions League.

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Women's FA Cup: Wembley set to stay as venue for final

Wembley is set to continue hosting the Women's FA Cup final for the foreseeable future, beyond 2017.

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Fenerbahce plane in emergency landing after being hit by bird

Fenerbahce's team plane is forced to make an emergency landing on its way to the UK for Thursday's Europa League game against Manchester United.

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'Maybe we need to cheat a little bit more'

Karl Robinson says his MK Dons side may have to "cheat a little bit more" to win football matches.

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Watch: The story of Britain's first black manager

BBC North West Tonight speak to Tony Collins, who became Britain's first black manager when appointed Rochdale boss in 1960.

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Bayer Leverkusen 0-0 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino hails brilliant Hugo Lloris

Tottenham boss Maurico Pochettino says he is pleased with the 0-0 draw away to Bayer Leverkusen in the Uefa Champions League.

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Leicester 1-0 FC Copenhagen: Claudio Ranieri wants European form in Premier League

Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is delighted with his side's 100% record in the Uefa Champions League but is determined they take this form into the Premier League.

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No better time for openly gay players to come out - Sutton

Former Premier League striker Chris Sutton says there has not been a better time for a top footballer to come out as openly gay.

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Pep Guardiola says Manchester City must succeed in Europe to grow

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola says his side must have constant success in Europe ahead of their Uefa Champions League group match with his former side Barcelona.

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Claudio Ranieri 'angry' at Leicester's contrasting league & Champions League form

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri says he is "very angry" his team cannot replicate their Champions League form in the Premier League.

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Evans returns to action for Chesterfield

Ched Evans returns to action as a Chesterfield substitute but they are beaten by Conor McLaughlin's goal for Fleetwood.

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Brexit simulated in new Football Manager game

A range of "Brexit scenarios" will face players of the Football Manager 2017 game when it is released next month, it emerges.

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Injury-time winner earns Bruce first Villa victory

Steve Bruce enjoys his first win as Aston Villa boss as a late Jordan Ayew penalty gives them victory at Reading.

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Round-up: Bale on target as Real score five

Gareth Bale is on target for Real Madrid as they strengthen their position in Group F by beating Legia Warsaw.

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Martin double denies former club Norwich

Norwich slip from the Championship summit after Fulham's Chris Martin scores a second-half leveller against his old club.

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Gayle double sends Newcastle top of Championship

Newcastle go top of the Championship as Dwight Gayle's two goals earn them victory over Barnsley at Oakwell.

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Leicester face possible Uefa charge over flares

Leicester City face being charged by Uefa after FC Copenhagen fans let off flares before Tuesday's Champions League match.

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Barca boss 'can't imagine a better game'

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Barcelona and Manchester City.

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Celtic v Borussia Monchengladbach: Teams should fear us at Celtic Park - Sviatchenko

Celtic defender Erik Sviatchenko says teams should be "frightened" about playing at Celtic Park.

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Didier Drogba: Montreal Impact dispute resolved, says club president

Didier Drogba's dispute with Major League Soccer club Montreal Impact is resolved, says their president Joey Saputo.

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Wilson returns to Man Utd with knee injury

On-loan Derby County striker James Wilson returns to parent club Manchester United with a "significant" knee injury.

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Champions League: Man City play like Barcelona, says Gerard Pique

Manchester City are adopting Barcelona's style of play under new manager Pep Guardiola, says Barca defender Gerard Pique.

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Fifa bans firner Thai FA chief for five years

Fifa bans another of its former executive members as it immediately suspends Worawi Makudi for five years.

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Jack Grealish: Aston Villa winger given three-match ban for stamping offence

Aston Villa's England U21 winger Jack Grealish gets a three-game ban for a 'stamp' in the derby with Wolves.

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Wenger 'always wanted to keep' Walcott

Preview followed by live coverage of Wednesday's Champions League game between Arsenal and Ludogorets Razgrad.

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Kosovo & Croatia face Fifa hearings over chants

Croatia and Kosovo both face Fifa disciplinary hearings over anti-Serbian chanting by fans during their 2018 World Cup qualifier.

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FA contacts Mourinho over referee comments

Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is contacted by the Football Association regarding pre-match comments he made about referee Anthony Taylor.

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Premier League 'not inclusive' for disabled fans, says Lord Holmes

The Premier League does not have a "culture of inclusivity" for disabled fans, according to a leading equality campaigner.

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Kasper Schmeichel says Leicester City held team meeting to 'resolve' poor form

Leicester City goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel says the players have held a team meeting to "resolve" their poor Premier League form.

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Mansfield Town: Manager Adam Murray bans mobile phones at club

Mansfield boss Adam Murray wants his players to talk more, so puts a total ban on mobile phones at the League Two club.

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Exeter City to win 4-1 - a sure-fire way to beat the bookmakers?

An Exeter City supporter who has backed his side to win 4-1 in every game since 2008 reveals his secrets after another big payday.

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Apparently I'm a lousy manager now - McCarthy

Ipswich Town boss Mick McCarthy says he is not concerned about losing his job after a run of five games without a win.

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Celtic v Borussia Monchengladbach: Friendly Foals ready to rock in Glasgow

Borussia Monchengladbach will arrive at Celtic Park with similar away-day problems experienced by their hosts.

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Man City reach 'critical new phase' as turnover reaches record £392m

Manchester City can achieve "great things" in England and Europe after posting record turnover of almost £400m, says chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak.

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Man Utd manager Jose Mourinho 'back to his controlling best'

MOTD2 pundits Kevin Kilbane and Martin Keown say Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho is back to his tactical best after the 0-0 draw at Liverpool.

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Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd: Jose Mourinho says draw was a 'positive result'

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says the goalless draw with Liverpool was "a positive result" for his side.

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FA Cup: York City beaten by Curzon Ashton in boss Gary Mills' first game as manager

Gary Mills makes a losing start to his second spell as York boss as they are beaten by Curzon Ashton in the FA Cup.

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Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd: Jose Mourinho says side controlled game and crowd

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says his side controlled the game and the crowd in their 0-0 draw with Liverpool at Anfield.

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Liverpool 0-0 Man Utd: Jurgen Klopp says result better than performance

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says the result was better than his players' performance in the goalless draw with Manchester United at Anfield.

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Marseille: Frank McCourt promises £180m investment after buying Ligue 1 club

American businessman Frank McCourt, who previously owned the Los Angeles Dodgers, buys French Ligue 1 club Marseille.

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Robertson has sympathy for '#shorty' Griffiths

Ex-Scotland player John Robertson said he had sympathy for Leigh Griffiths, after the Celtic striker changed his name on Twitter to '#shorty'.

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FA Cup first-round draw: Westfield 'quietly confident'

The chief executive of Westfields the lowest-ranked team in the FA Cup first round says he is "quietly confident" after his side's draw.

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Alderweireld misses Tottenham's Leverkusen trip

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Hull & Scotland's Robertson out for eight weeks

Andrew Robertson will miss vital games for Hull City and Scotland after the left-back is ruled out for up to eight weeks.

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Kim Little: Arsenal Ladies re-sign Scotland midfielder

Women's Super League One side Arsenal Ladies re-sign Scotland midfielder Kim Little on a long-term contract.

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Champions League the 'priority' for Leicester

Preview followed by live coverage of Tuesday's Champions League game between Leicester City and FC Copenhagen.

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FA Cup: Spennymoor beat Lincoln after goalkeeper howler

Lincoln United goalkeeper Mario Ziccardi fluffs a clearance to hand Spennymoor Town's David Dowson an easy goal in a 3-0 victory in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.

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Ousman Manneh: Werder Bremen's Gambian refugee scores first Bundesliga goal

Werder Bremen striker Ousman Manneh has scored his first Bundesliga goal two years after arriving in Germany from The Gambia as a refugee.

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Icardi apologises to Inter fans after fine

Inter Milan striker Mauro Icardi will remain captain despite being fined by the club over comments about fans in his book.

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Openly gay players would get abuse - FA chairman

Premier League players would still suffer "significant abuse" if they chose to reveal they are gay, warns Football Association chairman Greg Clarke.

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Who is in your greatest Man Utd-Liverpool XI?

No Sir Bobby Charlton? Or Ian Rush? Agonising choices had to be made as more than 150,000 users picked their combined Liverpool-Manchester United XI.

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Warnock made players pay to play, committee told

A committee of MPs hears claims Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock made players pay to be selected for games.

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Luton Town will assist Leyton Orient over alleged homophobic chants

Luton Town will assist Leyton Orient if they receive information concerning alleged homophobic chanting.

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Women's Champions League: Manchester City to face Brondby in last 16

Manchester City are drawn to face Danish side Brondby in the last 16 of the Women's Champions League in November.

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Highlights: Partick Thistle 2-2 Hamilton Academical, Scottish Premiership

Partick Thistle and Hamilton Academical share four goals in the Scottish Premiership (UK only).

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Highlights: St Johnstone 0-1 Kilmarnock, Scottish Premiership

Kilmarnock claim a narrow win over St Johnstone in the Scottish Premiership (UK only).

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'No issues' over Allardyce appointment as England manager

Due diligence was completed on Sam Allardyce prior to his appointment as England manager, says FA chairman Greg Clarke.

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Birmingham City: Trillion Trophy Asia complete takeover of club

Trillion Trophy Asia formally complete their takeover of Championship side Birmingham City.

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Martin O'Neill reveals Sir Alex Ferguson role in Celtic appointment

Martin O'Neill tells BBC Scotland that Sir Alex Ferguson was instrumental in him taking over as Celtic manager in 2000.

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Didier Drogba: Ex-Chelsea striker 'refused to play for Montreal Impact'

Didier Drogba refused to play for Montreal Impact after being told he would not be starting against Toronto, says to his coach.

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Lack of Man Utd identity makes Liverpool favourites - Scholes

Manchester United lack "identity" under new boss Jose Mourinho and are underdogs against Liverpool, says Old Trafford great Paul Scholes.

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

Who is the real deal and not just a bit-part player? Who made Manchester City look pedestrian? And who looks like a match-winner again?

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Milan end Chievo home run to go third

AC Milan beat top-six rivals Chievo 3-1 to move up to third place in Serie A with a fourth win in five games.

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South Africa legend Neil Tovey suffers heart attack

South African Neil Tovey, the only white man to captain an Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, is in a critical condition after a heart attack.

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Liverpool v Man Utd - team news & preview

Preview followed by live coverage of Monday's Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United.

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FA Cup first-round draw: League One & League Two clubs enter competition

The draw for the FA Cup first round takes place on Monday and will be broadcast live on BBC Two and on the BBC Sport website.

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Ousman Manneh scores Werder Bremen winner two years after fleeing Gambia

Werder Bremen's Ousman Manneh scores his first Bundesliga goal just two years after fleeing Gambia as a refugee.

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Highlights: Celtic 2-0 Motherwell, Scottish Premiership

Celtic maintain their four-point lead at the top of the Scottish Premiership with victory over Motherwell (UK only).

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Highlights: Aberdeen 4-0 Ross County, Scottish Premiership

Second-placed Aberdeen claim their second successive 4-0 win as Ross County lose at Pittodrie (UK only).

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Highlights: Hearts 2-0 Dundee, Scottish Premiership

Hearts reclaim third place in the Scottish Premiership with a home win over Dundee (UK only).

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Plastic pigs protest stops play at Charlton v Coventry

Charlton and Coventry fans threw hundreds of plastic pigs on the pitch in a joint protest that interrupted Saturday's match at The Valley.

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Southampton 3-1 Burnley: Spirit key to Saints success - Claude Puel

Southampton manager Claude Puel praises the spirit of his young side following their 3-1 win home over Burnley.

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Southampton 3-1 Burnley: Sean Dyche says big decisions went against his side

Burnley manager Sean Dyche says he big decisions went against his side as they were beaten 3-1 by Southampton.

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Inter beaten at home as fans' row with Icardi escalates

Inter Milan fans call top scorer Mauro Icardi a "clown" and demand he loses the club captaincy as their side loses 2-1 to Cagliari.

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Austin double lifts Southampton to eighth

Southampton move to eighth in the Premier League as two goals from Charlie Austin and one from Nathan Redmond punish Burnley.

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Unlikely heroes & a predictable villain: The weekend's best stats

After an enthralling set of Premier League fixtures, we take a look at some of the most interesting stats to emerge from the weekend.

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Leroy Fer: Swansea City midfielder says team too good to be relegated

Swansea City are "too good to go down" despite being in the Premier League relegation zone, says midfielder Leroy Fer.

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Notts County: Ray Trew makes approach to Alan Hardy over potential takeover

Notts County chairman Ray Trew approaches local businessman Alan Hardy over a potential takeover.

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Liverpool v Man Utd: Why the rivalry runs deep

A brief history of the rivalry between Liverpool and Manchester United that has run for more than 120 years.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Watford: Walter Mazzarri praises Jose Holebas

Watford manager Walter Mazzarri says wide players always score under his management after Jose Holebas scored the only goal in their 1-0 win over Middlesbrough.

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Middlesbrough 0-1 Watford: Aitor Karanka says side have a lot to learn

Middlesbrough manager Aitor Karanka says his side still have a lot to learn after their 1-0 defeat to Watford at home.

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Doncaster relegated after 14th league defeat on trot

Doncaster Rovers Belles are relegated from Women's Super League 1 after being beaten at home by Notts County Ladies.

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Watford into top half with win at Boro

Jose Holebas' fine strike settles a poor game as Watford's win leaves Middlesbrough still looking for a first home win of the season.

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Liverpool v Man United: Jurgen Klopp on the game the 'world will watch'

Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp says the "world will be watching" Liverpool take on bitter rivals Manchester United and he is "excited" by the prospect.

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Everton's Ross Barkley's form under question on MOTD2 Extra

MOTD2 Extra pundits Trevor Sinclair, Dean Saunders and Times journalist Alyson Rudd give their insight on what's wrong with Everton midfielder Ross Barkley.

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Huddersfield beaten by Sheffield Wednesday

Huddersfield miss the chance to go back to the top of the Championship after losing to Sheffield Wednesday in the Yorkshire derby.

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Liverpool v Man Utd: Goals, red cards & kisses - relive some memorable moments

BBC Sport picks out some memorable moments between Liverpool and Manchester United in the Premier League era ahead of their showdown on Monday.

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Celtic v Borussia M'gladbach: Champions League game a 'test' for Rodgers

Brendan Rodgers believes Borussia Monchengladbach's system presents a different challenge to his Celtic side in the Champions League.

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Gary Mills: York City re-appoint ex-Wrexham boss as new manager

National League side York City re-appoint Gary Mills as manager, three days after he was sacked by Wrexham.

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Steve Bruce: Aston Villa's new manager questions his players' fitness

New Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce says the reason his side lose so many leads could be down to lack of fitness.

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Analysis: Why Liverpool are favourites against Man Utd

Liverpool's attacking power will cause Manchester United problems on Monday, says Match of the Day pundit Danny Murphy.

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Crystal Palace 0-1 West Ham: Slaven Bilic 'never stopped believing' in Hammers

West Ham United manager Slaven Bilic says he "never stopped believing" that his side would end their run of bad results.

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Anthony Taylor: Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho says pressure on referee

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho says referee Anthony Taylor, who is from the city, will find taking charge of their game at Liverpool "difficult".

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Goals galore: Seen a high-scoring match this weekend?

Bournemouth hit six in the Premier League, but teams smash in double figures lower down the pyramid on a high-scoring Saturday.

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Real hit six to keep pressure on at the top

Real Madrid keep up the pressure on city rivals Atletico at the top of La Liga with a 6-1 win at Real Betis.

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Dybala double as Juventus beat Udinese

Paulo Dybala scores twice as Juventus come from behind to beat Udinese 2-1 and extend their lead at the top of Serie A

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EFL 2016-17: Five things you may have missed from Saturday's action

The new manager bounce and a strange choice of colours by Burton's social media team are among five things you may have missed in the EFL.

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Pep Guardiola: Man City boss says Barcelona are a 'machine'

Pep Guardiola says Barcelona are a "machine" who are likely to dominate possession against Manchester City on Wednesday.

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Atletico put seven past Granada to reclaim top spot

Yannick Carrasco scores a hat-trick as Atletico Madrid hammer bottom club Granada to go back to the top of La Liga.

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Ninth-tier Westfields into FA Cup first round

Ninth-tier club Westfields are the lowest-ranked side though to the FA Cup first round after beating Leiston 2-1.

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Man Utd: Ashley Young & Morgan Schneiderlin surprise girls' team

Manchester United pair Ashley Young and Morgan Schneiderlin surprise a girls' football team as part of a foundation to encourage young women to play football.

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Bruce earns derby draw in first Villa match

Steve Bruce's first game in charge of Aston Villa ends in a draw in a derby game of two penalties against Wolves.

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Ten-man Hammers hold on to beat Palace

West Ham beat Crystal Palace to climb out of the relegation zone as Christian Benteke misses a penalty for the hosts.

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PSG up to second with win at Nancy

Edinson Cavani continues his scoring streak as Paris St-Germain win 2-1 at Nancy to go second in Ligue 1.

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Swansea City: Boss Bradley can see positives despite defeat

New Swansea manager Bob Bradley says his side can take a lot of positives from their 3-2 defeat at Arsenal.

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Roma leapfrog Napoli with away victory

Edin Dzeko's two goals help Roma beat Napoli 3-1 to move second in Serie A behind champions Juventus.

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Arsenal 3-2: Bradley takes positives despite debut defeat

Swansea manager Bob Bradley says he was pleased with the response of his players despite falling to a 3-2 defeat to Arsene Wenger's Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

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Arsenal 3-2 Swansea: Arsene Wenger on 'uncomfortable' win

Arsene Wenger says his side were made to work for their 3-2 win over Bob Bradley's Swansea City at the Emirates Stadium.

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Bayern held to draw by 10-man Frankfurt

Bayern Munich are held to a 2-2 draw by 10-man Eintracht Frankfurt but stay two points clear at the top of the Bundesliga.

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Manchester City 1-1 Everton: Ronald Koeman on Maarten Stekelenburg's 'game of his life'

Everton manager Ronald Koeman describes goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg's performance as the "game of his life" as the Dutch international saves two penalties in the Blue's 1-1 Premier League draw with Manchester City at Etihad.

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Stoke City 2-0 Sunderland: David Moyes wants 'all-round improvement'

Sunderland manager David Moyes says Sunderland need "all-round improvement" if they are to survive in the Premier League.

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Bournemouth 6-1 Hull City: Mike Phelan takes responsibility for heavy defeat

Hull City manager Mike Phelan says he takes responsibility for the 6-1 defeat inflicted on his side at Bournemouth.

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Manchester City 1-1 Everton: Guardiola 'sad for players' after draw

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is "sad for the players" after his side miss two penalties in their 1-1 Premier League draw to Everton at the Etihad.

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Stoke City 2-0 Sunderland: We have got our act together - Mark Hughes

Stoke City boss Mark Hughes picks our Joe Allen and Marko Arnautovic for particular praise after seeing his side extend their unbeaten run to three Premier League games following a 2-0 win over Sunderland.

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Tottenham 1-1 West Brom: Tony Pulis lauds 'quality' Nacer Chadli

West Brom boss Tony Pulis praises the contribution of goal scorer Nacer Chadli whose goal sealed a 1-1 draw against his former club Tottenham.

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Messi scores on injury return in easy Barca win

Lionel Messi marks his return from injury with a goal as Barcelona beat Deportivo La Coruna 4-0 at the Nou Camp.

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Bournemouth 6-1 Hull City: Eddie Howe says side were faultless

Bournemouth Eddie Howe says his side were "faultless" in their 6-1 demolition of Hull City at home.

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West Brom 1-1 Tottenham: Mauricio Pochettino 'disappointed' with draw

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino says he is "disappointed" with his sides 1-1 draw away to West Brom.

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Norwich move top of Championship

Norwich City go top of the Championship after a deserved win against bottom side Rotherham United.

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Derby win first match under returning McClaren

Steve McClaren begins his second spell in charge of Derby with victory over Leeds, thanks to a Johnny Russell goal.

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Man City miss two penalties in Everton draw

Maarten Stekelenburg saves two penalties for Everton, who escape with a point against Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium.

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Arsenal hold on to deny Bradley's Swansea

Theo Walcott scores twice as Arsenal hang on with 10 men in Bob Bradley's first game in charge of Swansea City.

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Alli rescues point for Spurs at West Brom

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday's Premier League game between West Bromwich Albion and Tottenham Hotspur.

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Bournemouth smash six past Hull

Junior Stanislas scores twice as Bournemouth ease past Hull City in Mike Phelan's first game as permanent manager.

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Allen earns Stoke victory over winless Sunderland

Joe Allen scores twice as Stoke record their first league win of the season with a comfortable victory over bottom side Sunderland.

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Celtic beat Motherwell to maintain lead

Celtic maintain their four-point lead at the top of the Premiership with a goal either side of half-time against Motherwell.

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Nasri scores as Sevilla move top of La Liga

Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri scores his second goal in four games as Sevilla move top of La Liga after winning at Leganes.

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Chelsea 2-0 Leicester: Antonio Conte says new system is working

Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says his new system of playing three central defenders is working after his side's 2-0 win over champions Leicester.

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Charlton v Coventry stopped after plastic pigs thrown on pitch

Charlton and Coventry fans throw hundreds of plastic pigs on the pitch in a joint protest that interrupted Saturday's match at The Valley.

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Chelsea 3-0 Leicester: Claudio Ranieri perplexed by 'very strange' goals

Leicester boss Claudio Ranieri says the first two goals the Premier League champions conceded during their 3-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge were " very strange".

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Fifa president Gianni Infantino announces World Cup expansion plans

Fifa president Gianni Infantino outlines his plan to expand the World Cup to as many as 48 teams after a council meeting in Zurich, but not everybody is convinced by the idea.

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Dominant Chelsea too strong for Leicester

Chelsea condemn Premier League champions Leicester to a fourth consecutive away defeat with a dominant display at Stamford Bridge.

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Joey Barton not expected back at Rangers as parties reach disciplinary stalemate

Joey Barton will not report back for training at Rangers on Monday and is unlikely to play for the club again.

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It's back! Your guide to the Premier League weekend

Premier League football returns this weekend, with champions Leicester visiting Chelsea, Manchester City hosting Everton, plus more.

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Two red cards & missed penalty in Dortmund draw

Borussia Dortmund are held to a draw by second-placed Hertha Berlin in a Bundesliga match featuring two red cards and a missed penalty.

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Arsene Wenger: Arsenal boss wants to avoid negative 'virus'

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger says last season's loss to Swansea "killed" their title hopes and led to a "virus" of negativity.

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Warnock makes winning start at Cardiff

Neil Warnock wins his first game as Cardiff manager as goals from Peter Whittingham and debutant Sol Bamba see off Bristol City.

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Bendtner carried off as Forest beat Blues

Nottingham Forest beat Birmingham City but their victory is marred by an injury suffered by striker Nicklas Bendtner.

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Everton midfielder Ross Barkley must find consistency, says Leon Osman

Everton midfielder Ross Barkley must be more consistent under new boss Ronald Koeman, according to Leon Osman.

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Miller's landmark goal gives Rangers victory

Kenny Miller's 100th goal for Rangers is enough to give Mark Warburton's men victory at Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

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Ched Evans: Will footballer's rape case change anything?

Could the Ched Evans case lead to changes in the moral code of footballers off the pitch and has it highlighted the pitfalls of Twitter?

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