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Man City manager Roberto Mancini said he has only one fit striker and two central midfielders for the FA Cup tie with Man Utd
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A football-themed 50p designed to ease offside law confusion has been criticised by refereeing experts
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Liverpool seek talks with United

Liverpool want talks with Man Utd about the Suárez- Evra affair, before the clubs meet on 11 February
- Suárez issues qualified apology
Howard feels sympathy for Bogdan

Tim Howard said he sympathised with fellow keeper Adam Bogdan after scoring a freak goal against him
- West Brom's Brunt to have ankle surgery

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Keane set for two-month Villa loan

Aston Villa are optimistic they will sign Robbie Keane in time for their Premier League game with Everton
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Cas will examine claims that Burkina Faso fielded an ineligible player in Africa Cup of Nations qualifying
Ronaldo contracts dengue fever

The former Brazil striker Ronaldo has said via Twitter that he is recuperating from dengue fever
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Blackburn fans to resume protests

Organised protests against manager Steve Kean and owners Venky's will be held with 'increased intensity'
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Romanov blasts media 'monkeys'

SPL: Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has attacked the 'monkeys' he claims control Scottish football
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Andrew Andronikou, the joint administrator of Portsmouth, is confident the club will be sold shortly

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McClaren returns to Twente

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Ancelotti's PSG lose Milan friendly

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La Liga: José Antonio Reyes has quit Atlético Madrid and completed a move back to his home club
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