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Jay Rodriguez could require surgery – Koeman

Southampton striker Jay Rodriguez is facing another lengthy spell on the sidelines after manager Ronald Koeman said he could require surgery.
Milton Keynes Dons v Southampton – Capital One Cup Third Round

Zarate backs derby masters West Ham to sink Spurs

London derbies and away matches have been the backbone of West Ham's success this season and the match at Spurs is the "perfect" game, says Mauro Zarate.
West Ham United v Chelsea – Barclays Premier League

Barca could trigger Deulofeu buy-back clause – Martinez

Everton winger Gerard Deulofeu will return to Barcelona at the end of the season if the club activates a 9 million euro buy-back clause in his contract.
Everton v Sunderland – Barclays Premier League

Bournemouth to remain calm over injury crisis, says Howe

Bournemouth will not over react to their injury crisis or resort to panic buying when the transfer window
AFC Bournemouth v Newcastle United – Barclays Premier League

Spurs’ Son set to return against West Ham

Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min is set to make his first club start since injuring his foot in September.
Sunderland v Tottenham Hotspur – Barclays Premier League

Chelsea will find their form this weekend promises Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes that not having another international break until March will help his team recapture their best form.
Chelsea – Jose Mourinho Press Conference

UEFA take no action against Man City over booing fans

UEFA saved themselves from even greater worldwide ridicule when they announced Manchester City's booing fans would not face any disciplinary action.
Sevilla v Manchester City – UEFA Champions League Group Stage – Group D

United lose Rooney, Martial, Carrick and Fellaini

Manchester United will be without skipper Wayne Rooney, Marouane Fellaini, Michael Carrick and Anthony Martial for their visit
England v France – International Friendly

Koscielny ‘deeply affected’ by Paris attacks, says Wenger

Arsenal defender Laurent Koscielny has been "deeply affected" by last week's Paris attacks, manager Arsene Wenger has said.
England v France – International Friendly

Corinthians canter to title with three games to spare

Corinthians were crowned Brazilian champions on Thursday.
Corinthians players toss their head coach Tite as they celebrate winning the Brazil Serie A soccer championship title, following their match with Vasco, in Rio de Janeiro

Wenger calls for routine blood tests

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has called for routine blood tests in soccer.
Arsenal v Tottenham Hotspur – Barclays Premier League

Benitez under pressure before ‘Clasico’ debut

Real Madrid coach Rafa Benitez needs to improve his relatively poor record against Barcelona.
Real Madrid’s coach Rafa Benitez gestures to players during their Spanish first division derby soccer match in Madrid