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Sir Alex Ferguson expects Man City's Yaya Touré to face Man Utd in the FA Cup even though he is on international duty
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Henry cleared to play against Leeds

Thierry Henry has signed for Arsenal on a short-term loan deal and is available for Monday's FA Cup tie
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Jagielka ruled out for up to six weeks

Everton's Phil Jagielka may be out of action for up to six weeks with medial knee ligament damage
Brunt to have ankle surgery

West Brom captain Chris Brunt is to undergo surgery on a fractured ankle and will be out for up to 10 weeks
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Fifa have ruled a points deduction for Sion to be sufficient punishment and will not suspend the Swiss FA
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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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SPL: Hearts owner Vladimir Romanov has attacked the 'monkeys' he claims control Scottish football
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Cup suffers from minnows' growth

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Ancelotti's PSG lose Milan friendly

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