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  1. Why are clubs selling homegrown players?published at 11:31 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Armando Broja and Conor GallagherImage source, Getty Images

    Chelsea's spending power has dominated the past few transfer windows, but it was the departure of their latest academy graduate Armando Broja - initially on loan to Fulham - which was arguably the most interesting deal of a quiet deadline day.

    The Blues are open to selling both Broja and fellow youth product Conor Gallagher at the right price - highlighting an increasing trend of Premier League clubs offloading former academy players.

    When clubs sell academy graduates, such as Manchester City's £40m sale of Cole Palmer to Chelsea in the summer, that entire amount goes down as 'pure profit' in their accounts and can help them navigate the top flight's strict profit and sustainability rules.

    While fans may be upset at seeing homegrown players leaving, generating cash from academies can allow clubs to keep spending big - and Chelsea and City are among the best in Europe at doing it.

    BBC Sport has done a quick breakdown of the numbers to analyse how both clubs have used academy player sales to help power transfer spending.

    Read the full article here...

  2. Who am I?published at 11:24 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Daily mystery footballer quiz

    Mystery footballerImage source, BBC Sport

    Think you know your Premier League players?

    See if you can name this current or former footballer from the clues we give you.

    Click here to have a go...

  3. get involved

    Get Involved - footballers as sandwich fillingspublished at 11:19 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

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    Re footballer sandwich filling at 09:26. Can’t beat a butty on a [Torben] Picnic…

    Anon

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  4. 'January not the best time to integrate with a new side'published at 11:15 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Nedum Onuoha
    Former Manchester City defender on The Football News Show

    I only had one move in January and that was from Manchester City who were winning the league to QPR who were fighting relegation, so it was a bit of a change you could say.

    Getting to learn about your team-mates when you are also fighting fires in real time, it's not the best time to integrate with a new side. Things weren't great. When you're winning games it's far easier but we weren't in that position.

    It was tough and then making the adjustment and stuff with family halfway through the season but again it's something you have to do if you want to find football.

    I was going somewhere to try and find more football, if you're someone who is being signed because you are the pinnacle then maybe it is different but that wasn't the experience for me.

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    Get Involved - deadline day reactionpublished at 11:12 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

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    Adam: I can't think of a club who has signed a real "difference maker". Someone who has the ability to turn around or transform a season.

  6. 'Maybe it's time for Rashford to move on'published at 11:09 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Wolves 3-4 Man Utd

    BBC Sounds

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    Manchester United fan Kayleigh Bishop told BBC Radio 5 Live that forward Marcus Rashford looked "miserable" on Thursday - even after opening the scoring against Wolves on his return to the side.

    So, should he leave Old Trafford in the summer?

    "I'm at a crossroads with him," said Bishop. "He did score - and he needed it - but there's nothing from him. He's gone through grief this week - that he's brought on himself again - and there's not a smile or a single bit of passion. There's nothing. He just looks miserable.

    "If he is that unhappy then maybe it is time for him to move on."

    The England international was absent from the FA Cup fourth round with illness amid reports he had missed training following a night out in Belfast, but returned to the matchday squad to face Wolves.

    In response to whether fans are losing patience with him, Bishop added: "I think so. When you're there in the stands watching him, there's nothing from him.

    "If he's not getting the service then he gives up rather than telling his team-mates to look for him."

    Have your say - is a move away from Old Trafford the solution for Rashford?

    Listen to the full discussion on BBC Sounds

  7. 'Not clinical enough'published at 11:04 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    West Ham 1-1 Bournemouth

    Bournemouth

    Media caption,

    West Ham 1-1 Bournemouth: Cherries were very good at London Stadium says Andoni Iraola

    Bournemouth boss Andoni Iraola felt his side should have been more ruthless against West Ham after their 1-1 draw at the London Stadium on Thursday.

    "We had the most clear chances. We probably weren't clinical enough to score a second, go 2-0 up and win the game," he said.

    "OK, we get just one point today but we have to value it. We were closer to the three points than losing. We have to continue pushing."

    You can read the match report from the game here...

  8. Betis blame West Ham computer issues as Fornals move falls throughpublished at 11:00 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    West Ham United

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    Real Betis claim a computer problem has scuppered their bid to sign Pablo Fornals from West Ham.

    Spanish midfielder Fornals had agreed a £7million switch to the LaLiga club on deadline day, but the deal failed to go through.

    The development came hours after French side Lyon accused West Ham of a "lack of respect" and "incomprehensible behaviour" after the 11th-hour collapse of their move for Hammers winger Said Benrahma.

    Betis CEO Ramon Alarcon is hopeful the Fornals deal can still go through, however.

    He told Spanish reporters: "There was a last-minute problem with Fornals, we think it was a computer problem. Betis sent all the documents correctly and on time and it seems West Ham had a computer problem.

    "It wasn't just with Betis it was with other deals. We hope that it gets resolved in the next few days."

  9. 'I'm going to win this for my team'published at 10:56 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Wolves 3-4 Man Utd

    BBC Sounds

    Kobbie MainooImage source, Getty Images

    Former England and Tottenham goalkeeper Paul Robinson on Manchester United's 18-year-old match-winner Kobbie Mainoo: "It was an incredible finish and as soon as you can, go find a platform to watch that goal on. It’s not just the finish it’s the way he created the opportunity for himself.

    "At such a young age, at that stage of the game, it’s his confidence to do that, he didn’t think about turning round and keeping possession, his team were leading the game, they lost the lead. It looked like Wolves got back into the game to snatch a point.

    "He didn’t think about keeping possession, He found himself in the final third of the pitch and he thought right, I’m going to go and win this for my team. It was a fantastic goal to cap of a brilliant game."

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  10. 'He is a football doctor!'published at 10:49 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Arsenal v Liverpool (Sunday, 16:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

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    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on Alexis Mac Allister's impact: "Macca is the same in midfield as [Diogo Jota up front]. Like a football doctor. It is a wonderful story with his father, brothers and uncles, analysing games as a kid. I could not thank his father enough for that knowledge and education. Playing the position he plays the way he does is very very special. Super smart. And his contribution for all our play in possession is extremely important.

    "We have had it in a few years during a time I was here when going well that everyone wants to write a book about an individual player They are all good, really good. That's why we are top of the table in the best league in the world at this moment in time.

    "Are there any bad players in this team? No. The job is now about how good looking and fantastic they are it's really about us digging deep into the season and keep going, hold your breath, buckle up and go for it with these fantastic players. You want to see your potential, but consistency too. Go again, again and again."

  11. 'Jota is surfing the wave'published at 10:44 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Arsenal v Liverpool (Sunday, 16:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

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    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on Diogo Jota's quality and consistency: "He's a complete package. He knows that and we know that. He gets a few injuries at the wrong time, and a few too many as well. Unlucky. He gets knocks all of the time in each game in a crazy way.

    "If you go through all of the medical reports over the years that Diogo is here he has been in all them. Not injured, but bruises, a knock, has that, has that. He gets so many knocks in matches. He has been out too long otherwise his numbers would look very different.

    "He was in good shape before he got injured and now he is literally flying in the moment, he looks fresh and explosive. On top of that he always a extremely smart footballer.

    "From the moment I saw him at Wolves I was excited about his potential. Can play all three positions for upfront which is special when Mohamed Salah is not here. That is how it is with strikers when you are doing well. You surf the wave and that's what he's doing. His goal against Chelsea was an unbelievable goal."

  12. Luton are a 'dangerous' teampublished at 10:41 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Newcastle v Luton Town (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Newcastle United

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    Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall on Luton: "You have to give Luton a lot of credit. They have been on a really good run, they have shown they are a hard team to play against, they are a dangerous team.

    "Credit to Luton for the way they have been performing, but our main focus is on us and we want to go out there and get the best result."

  13. 'A better version of ourselves'published at 10:39 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Arsenal v Liverpool (Sunday, 16:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on whether last summer's midfield revamp has been key: "The profile we wanted to sign was clear; we wanted the age where they can be playing in both directions, leggy, quick and technically good. Stuff like this.

    "But these midfielders will not change anything if the team is not defending. We had to defend better. That's what we did. It's much clearer, offensive line presses higher, they're all in, that makes a difference. Not so much the midfielders we have there.

    "The midfielders we had there last season were some of the best we ever had. It was clear we had to change, which we did, but we needed to change as a team. If you want we can talk about everything because we are top of the league. So far we have become a better version of ourselves."

  14. Mood at Newcastle has been 'great'published at 10:36 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Newcastle v Luton Town (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Newcastle United

    Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall on the team's recent performances: "We have had a lot more contact time on the training pitch with the players and I think that has shown in our last two performances.

    "We have come off the back of a difficult schedule, the last two results have given us a lot of confidence and hopefully we can build on that. The mood has been great."

  15. 'So many great games to come'published at 10:35 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Arsenal v Liverpool (Sunday, 16:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

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    More from Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp: "What we learned over the years if you want to be around Manchester City, you better win all your football games because they are good. This is the league, this is the time City are dominating. That's how it is. They play incredible stuff and would probably consider themselves to not be playing their best season but look where they are.

    "We have a really good season and a few points ahead. They are having an okay season and are a few points behind, that's really interesting.

    "That's the situation we are in. Arsenal, they beat us, they are definitely there. They don't beat us, ask other people. But there are so many games to come! We so often judge in the moment. You can lose all these games, you can win them as well. You can lose players in key moments. We will try to make it as hard as possible. Let's see if we can do it."

  16. 'It gives us confidence'published at 10:33 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Newcastle v Luton Town (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Newcastle United

    Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall on their win at Aston Villa in midweek: "Really important. We knew we needed to get back on track, we had a good result at Fulham in the FA Cup. To go there and perform the way we did was great for us and it gives us confidence going into the game this weekend."

  17. 'We have to be more dominant'published at 10:30 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Arsenal v Liverpool (Sunday, 16:30 GMT)

    Liverpool

    Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp on the opportunity to strengthen their grip on top spot in the Premier League: "If we win Arsenal it will be eight points but everyone knows that. All that is outside talk. Inside we just focus on the game, on the things we have to do.

    "We have to learn from the games we have played against them and try to win. Against Arsenal it's more difficult anyway. We are in a good moment. We should pack in the things we did well. Improve. We have to be much more dominant."

  18. Postpublished at 10:29 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Leaders Liverpool will move EIGHT points clear of Manchester City if they win at Arsenal on Sunday. That's because second-placed City do not play until Monday.

  19. Tindall 'happy' in his rolepublished at 10:27 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Newcastle v Luton Town (Sat, 15:00 GMT)

    Newcastle United

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    Newcastle assistant manager Jason Tindall on his ambitions to be a manager: "I have always made it clear, I'm happy in my role and what I do. I work well with Ed, we have worked together for so long, I hope it continues.

    On Unai Emery not shaking hands: "I don’t look at it that way, it's not a battle between me and the opposing manager or coaching staff. If someone doesn’t shake my hand, I'm not in control of that. Some people act differently when they lose compared to when they win."

  20. 'We can play better, we know that'published at 10:25 Greenwich Mean Time 2 February

    Manchester United v West Ham (Sunday, 14:00 GMT)

    West Ham United

    West Ham boss David Moyes on three consecutive league draws: "Sometimes you have to make sure you don't lose. We've not been conceding too many goals but we've not had loads of goal-scoring chances either.

    "We can play better, we know that. I gauge my team by our performances and the performances are what we want to improve. But we're getting results and points without necessarily playing as well as we'd like."