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  1. Thank you and goodbye!published at 15:30 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Thank you for joining us today as we brought you the latest news and reaction.

    If you're just joining us or would like a refresher, click on the links in the summary tab.

    We will be back tomorrow to preview Newcastle v Arsenal in the League Cup semi-final plus news conferences from Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou and Liverpool's Arne Slot.

    Take care!

  2. West Ham knock Man United out of U18s Premier League Cuppublished at 15:25 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Graham Potter looks onImage source, Getty Images

    West Ham manager Graham Potter has had a busy 24 hours.

    Last night, he saw his side suffer a narrow 2-1 defeat away to Chelsea in the Premier League.

    Today, he and his coaching staff have been in attendance at West Ham Under-18s' victory over Manchester United in the Premier League Cup quarter-finals.

    Following a 2-2 draw that went to extra-time and then penalties, the young Hammers recorded a 5-4 victory in the shootout.

    Liverpool reached the semi-finals on Saturday with a 3-2 win at Chelsea. The other two quarter-finals take place later this month between Derby and Fulham, and Reading and Everton.

    The son of former Man United midfielder Darren Fletcher, Tyler, scored in the match and in the shootout.

  3. January Premier League signings on FPLpublished at 15:20 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Marcus Rashford poses with a Aston Villa shirtImage source, Getty Images

    Wondering which of the January signings to consider bringing into your Fantasy Premier League team? Don't worry, we've got you covered!

    Here are the January signings we know the values of in FPL so far, as well as how many points they have already acquired in this season's game.

    • Trevoh Chalobah (Chelsea) - £4.4m - 64 points
    • Marcus Rashford (Aston Villa) - £6.6m - 54 points
    • Axel Disasi (Aston Villa) - £4.2m - 22 points
    • Evan Ferguson (West Ham) - £5.5m - 20 points
    • Julio Enciso (Ipswich) - £5.4m - 19 points
    • James Ward-Prowse (West Ham) - £6.1m - 15 points
    • Antonin Kinsky (Tottenham) - £4.5m - 12 points
    • Jaden Philogene (Ipswich) - £5.3m - 13 points
    • Emmanuel Agbadou (Wolves) - £4m - 9 points
    • Romain Esse (Crystal Palace) - £5m - 8 points
    • Daniel Jebbison (Bournemouth) - £4.5m - 5 points
    • Omar Marmoush (Man City) - £7m - 4 points
    • Andres Garcia (Aston Villa) - £4.5m - 1 point
    • Michael Kayode (Brentford) - £4.5m - 1 point
    • Donyell Malen (Aston Villa) - £5.5m - 2 points
    • Diego Gomez (Brighton) - £2.5m - 2 points
    • Albert Gronbaek (Southampton) - £5m - 2 points
    • Zain Silcott-Duberry (Bournemouth) - £4.5m - 1 point
    • Wellington (Southampton) - £4m - 1 point
    • Dane Scarlett (Tottenham) - £4.4m - 1 point
    • Carl Rushworth (Brighton) - £3.9m - 0 points
    • Julio Soler (Bournemouth - £4m - 0 points
    • Ben Chilwell (Crystal Palace) - £4.6m - 0 points
    • Ben Godfrey (Ipswich) - £4m - 0 points
    • Abdukodir Khusanov (Man City) - £5m - 0 points
    • Ayden Heaven (Man Utd) £4m - 0 points
  4. Malacia has PSV medicalpublished at 15:15 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February
    Breaking

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport's chief football news reporter

    Tyrell MalaciaImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United left-back Tyrell Malacia is having a medical with PSV Eindhoven. It is possibly going to be a loan with an option to buy.

    The Dutch window closes at 23:59 local time, so 22:59 GMT.

  5. When did the EFL Cup's last four win a trophy?published at 15:10 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Liverpool celebrate winning the EFL CupImage source, Getty Images

    Newcastle have a big advantage going into their EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Arsenal, leading 2-0 and playing at home.

    Their last major trophy came in the Inter-Cities Fairs Cup in 1969, beating Ujpest of Hungary in the final.

    Opponents Arsenal are looking to end their five-year wait for a trophy, with their last being the 2020 FA Cup in which they beat Chelsea in the final.

    In the other semi-final, first leg winners Tottenham are looking to end a 17-year wait for a trophy. Their last was this competition in 2008, beating rivals Chelsea in the final.

    Liverpool are the most recent trophy winners of this competition, beating Chelsea 12 months ago.

  6. What happened in the first leg of the EFL Cup?published at 15:06 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle United beat Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium, taking a big advantage into their home tie second leg.

    Tottenham got themselves a 1-0 win over Liverpool at home, a one-goal lead they will have to defend at Anfield on Thursday night in order to reach the final.

  7. Postpublished at 15:01 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    That's all from Mikel Arteta ahead of Wednesday's second leg in the EFL Cup semi-finals against Newcastle.

    We're going to take a quick look ahead to both of those semi-finals next.

  8. 'We have to be flexible in the front line'published at 14:57 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Raheem Sterling looks onImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on their striker issues: "We are going to have to be flexible in the front line, the ones we have we have to make sure they stay fit and are contributing, can play in that position.

    "Raheem (Sterling) has played in that position, Ethan (Nwaneri) I think can play in that position, (Gabriel) Martinelli, so lets see in relation to how everybody is in the moment, the opponent.

    "But at some point I think we will have to try something different."

  9. Arteta plans Dubai camppublished at 14:53 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on whether he will be taking his squad on a Dubai training camp: "I think so yes"

  10. The right player is in the profile - Artetapublished at 14:50 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on getting the right players: "It's in the profile, a player that can make us better. Financially there is a lot of ways, a lot of things that we must stay in the lane that has taken us this far and from there try to improve."

  11. 'It was important, but now we've moved on'published at 14:47 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    More from Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the transfer window: "When you try your best and do things, you see the people and we share the same intentions, when you don't achieve it okay, for sure there are things to learn from it.

    "But you have to move on and that is a piece that was important in the moment, but now we've moved on."

  12. 'We're ready to go for it'published at 14:44 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the win against Manchester City as motivation: "When you compare the emotions of the team after the defeat and today, it's very different because we come from very strong performances, especially the one against Man City.

    "It is a moment [for] full gas and [we're] ready to go for it and approach it in a way where we can reach the final."

    Arsenal celebrate win over Manchester CityImage source, Getty Images
  13. Arteta 'disappointed' in transfer businesspublished at 14:40 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on the transfer window and not signing any players: "We had a clear intention which is always when a window opens to explore the opportunities to improve our squad. With players with injuries, we've been impacted and we haven't achieved it.

    "We are disappointed in that sense but as well we are very aware that we only want to bring certain kinds of players and we have to be very disciplined with that as well."

  14. 'We're going to give it a go'published at 14:38 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on tomorrow's match: "The next stop is a the final in Wembley, we know how it is and you can feel it. The buzz that the game gave us against City and in the manner that we did it. We're going to give it a real go."

    Mikel Arteta and Eddie HoweImage source, Getty Images
  15. White and Saka still out - Artetapublished at 14:35 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    Ben White looks onImage source, Getty Images

    Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta on team news: "No news from the game against City. Ben White is still out, hopefully after the break he will be available. (Bukayo) Saka not available yet."

  16. Arteta is herepublished at 14:33 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Newcastle v Arsenal (Wed, 20:00 GMT)

    Arsenal

    I think we can all say that was a rollercoaster of a lunchtime, with thanks to Joe as always.

    Those of you who have been eagerly anticipating Mikel Arteta's news conference ahead of the EFL Cup semi-final second leg against Newcastle don't have any longer to wait!

    Arteta has just started speaking and we will bring you the latest from him as and when we get it.

  17. Postpublished at 14:29 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Mikel Arteta is due imminently.

    I (Joe) am going to leave you here but Jonty and Tasnim are primed to see you through until close.

    I'm scheduled to be on tomorrow's live at 07:00 GMT sharp. I remain part of the BBC Football Live Text first team squad, for now.

  18. Postpublished at 14:25 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    We're still waiting for Arsenal's news conference by the way. Mikel Arteta hasn't sat down just yet.

  19. 'He's just lost his confidence'published at 14:24 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

    Phil Jones
    Former Manchester United defender on The Football News Show

    When he [Marcus Rashford] came into the squad, it was away at England and he trained for the first time at England. Obviously, we knew, being at United, we came into the changing room after the game and all the talk in the changing room was "wow, what a player, this kid is". He has got so much potential, so much ability with the ball, just to be able to manipulate the ball when he's running at speed and just spin one in the top corner, left foot, right foot. He's just lost his confidence at the minute and I hope that he can get that back.

  20. get involved

    Get Involvedpublished at 14:22 Greenwich Mean Time 4 February

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    With regards to Phil Jones 13.45 pm Marcus has been an excellent servant for the club and has provided Man Utd fans with some wonderful memories. However he is 27 years old. He is a fully grown man and he has failed to convince Ruben Amorim that he will give his all for the club on the pitch and in training. I wish him well at Aston Villa but time to move on.

    John Wetherby