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England line up Denmark friendly
England will play Denmark in a friendly at the Parken Stadium in Copenhagen on 9 February.
Ghana clubs will return to action
Ghana's clubs act to avoid a potential Fifa ban on the country by lifting their self-imposed suspension on playing and the league will resume at the weekend.
Petrov targets Birmingham derby
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov hopes to make his first-team return in the derby clash with Birmingham City in January.
Forest keen to extend Ramsey stay
Nottingham Forest manager Billy Davies hopes to extend Arsenal midfielder Aaron Ramsey's loan stay at the City Ground.
Man City will force Tevez to stay
Manchester City will not sell want-away striker Carlos Tevez in January, BBC Sport understands.
SPL changes 'will help all clubs'
Scottish Premier League chief Neil Doncaster says a change to a 10-team top tier is radical and would benefit the whole of Scottish football.
Ancelotti heralds Chelsea revival
Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti believes a 1-1 draw away to Tottenham signals the end of his side's poor form.
Coyle hails 'magnificent' victory
Bolton manager Owen Coyle praises his players for the spirit they showed in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Blackburn.
Live - Sunday football
Bolton host Blackburn and Wolves play Birmingham before Chelsea travel to Tottenham looking for a win that will take them back to the top of the Premier League.
SPL to consider radical shake-up
Proposals for a two-tier Scottish Premier League of 10 teams each are to be put to clubs next Monday.
Tevez hands in transfer request
Manchester City captain Carlos Tevez has submitted a written transfer request, which the club has rejected.
Arsenal 'should not fear' Man Utd
Arsenal's Samir Nasri claims Old Trafford has lost its fear factor ahead of his side's Premier League visit to Manchester United on Monday night.
I must earn fans' trust - Pardew
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew says he is delighted to have started his time in charge with a win over Liverpool but admits it will take time to win over many of the club's fans.
Kidd compares Mancini to Ferguson
Manchester City assistant manager Brian Kidd likened boss Roberto Mancini to Manchester United counterpart Sir Alex Ferguson after the 3-1 at West Ham.
Holloway savours 'best-ever' win
Ian Holloway believes his Blackpool side played as well as they have under his stewardship in overcoming Stoke at the Britannia Stadium.
'Well make complaint against Dons
Motherwell make a formal complaint against Aberdeen over the departure of Craig Brown from Fir Park.
Houllier 'relief' after derby win
Gerard Houllier confesses his relief after Aston Villa halt a run of three Premier League losses with a battling derby victory over West Brom.
Hearts 5-0 Aberdeen
Aberdeen manager Craig Brown watches his new side slump to the bottom of the Scottish Premier League as rampant Hearts post a handsome victory.
Live text - Charlton v Walsall
Preview followed by live coverage of Sunday's League One clash between Charlton and Walsall (1400 GMT).
Inverness CT 1-1 Rangers
Ryan Esson saves Kenny Miller's penalty eight minutes from time as Rangers miss the chance to move five points clear at the top of the Scottish Premier League.