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Novak Djokovic takes on Andy Murray later today, a match you can hear live on BBC Radio 5 live sports extra from 18:30 GMT.

And the 27-year-old Serb, who has won all three meetings between the pair this year, told BBC Sport: "It's going to be a great battle, it always is, a very physical match with a lot of rallies but I'm ready, I know what to expect.

"He's very confident, playing some very good tennis. We have very similar styles, whoever is calmer and fitter will win."

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The Daily Mail reports about the threat of drones flying above the Etihad Stadium during Sunday's Manchester derby between City and United., plus some Rio Ferdinand and Sam Burgess reaction.

Former Liverpool midfielder Jimmy Case has been on BBC Radio 5 live this morning, talking about whether Steven Gerrard might do the unthinkable and leave Liverpool at the end of the season.

Gerrard has suggested as much in today's Daily Mail. Case said: "He is just putting it out there that he intends to carry on regardless of whether that is with Liverpool.

"I think it is the same with all clubs, when it comes to a certain point in a player's age, the sticking point is if he will be able to carry on in the same vain.

"Towards the end of my career, I was on a year-to-year contract at Southampton and I went on until I was 38.

"I think Gerrard is such a wonderful player he could play in that position for a number of years."

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Wolves' Bakary Sako showed why he terrorises defences when he showed up for training this morning.

OfficialWolves tweeted:, external Mr Sako has turned up for training looking well...

But what is Bakary's mask meant to be? A ghoul? A werewolf? A gargoyle? Answers on a postcard...

England were beaten 52-38 by New Zealand overnight as the two-match series finished level at 1-1.

Having won the opening match 42-38 on Tuesday, England were bidding for their first series victory against the Kiwis.

But the Silver Ferns, who had lost six successive matches, led throughout the contest.

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In case you haven't yet made it to the newsagents, here's a round-up of some of today's back pages.

Let's begin with The Guardian which focuses on Harry Redknapp's disgust at Rio Ferdinand's ban. Plus there's Sam Burgess and his move to Bath.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has been talking about the start leaders Chelsea have made in the Premier League. Jose Mourinho's side are already nine points ahead of the fifth-placed Gunners.

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"Chelsea are in a strong position at the moment," says Wenger. "I'm more focused on getting consistency in our results before we think of coming back to Chelsea."

Asked if Chelsea could match the achievement of his 2003-2004 side, who won the title without losing a game, Wenger replied: "It is only nine games played. It is too early to say that, there's a long way to go."

On the topic of that Midlands derby, BBC Sport Online will be running a live text commentary of the Wolves-Birmingham game from 11:30 GMT.

New Birmingham City manager Gary Rowett reports no new injury concerns ahead of Saturday's first game in charge - a lunchtime Championship derby with neighbours Wolves at Molineux.

The only long-term absentee is defender Jonathan Spector and Rowett, who has stressed that everyone will have the chance to impress him following last weekend's record 8-0 home defeat by Bournemouth, told BBC WM's Richard Wilford that his first selection will be very much a horses-for-courses side.

Like Rowett, Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has worked his way up through the leagues and is pleased to see another manager progress to the Championship. "It's a great chance for Gary," he told BBC WM. "It's good to see him get that opportunity. Obviously our games aside, we wish him all the best."

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Looks like it was a fun night at the Crouch household last night.

Stoke striker Peter has tweeted this photo of himself getting into the Halloween spirit.

Maybe he should take to the pitch against West Ham tomorrow dressed like that, might put the opposition defenders off.

It's time for you to get involved

It is Halloween so we want to know this: What is the worst nightmare you've had as a spectator or participant in sport?

One lad in our office wants to include the last decade of being a Leeds fans. But maybe it's being bowled for a duck by a 12-year-old on debut for your new cricket club, or slicing the ball over the bar from two yards in your Sunday League team's cup final?

Let us know on Twitter using the hashtag #mysportinghorror or at the BBC Sport Facebook page, external.

England winger Theo Walcott is still not ready to start for Arsenal as he recovers from an anterior cruciate ligament injury to his left knee that has kept him out of action since January.

"He is not completely ready," says Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger. "He's been out for too long to start. He wants to play, but that's a period where the patience is tested.

"The players wants to play, but then much later realise they weren't ready. He knows he is not completely there yet."

Sussex have signed fast bowler Tymal Mills on a two-year contract following his departure from Essex.

The 22-year-old left-arm seamer, who only played 12 games last season because of a back injury, turned down a new deal at Chelmsford.

Mills, who regularly bowls at over 90mph, spent last winter with the England Performance Programme and was drafted into the senior side's Ashes training camp to provide England's batsmen with practice against left-arm pace bowling.

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More from Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger, who expects to face a defensive Burnley side at Emirates Stadium on Saturday.

He says: "We want to be good enough to get around teams who try and stop us from playing. Our attitude and dedication has been fantastic. On the efficiency front we could do better."

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger faces the media and says midfielder Jack Wilshere is likely to miss the Gunners' home game against Burnley on Saturday.

"He got a kick on his knee, it is very, very short-term," says Wenger, who also reveals that left-back Kieran Gibbs will need a fitness test.

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Ryder Cup star and 2013 US open winner Justin Rose has enjoyed one of the rounds of the day at the BMW Masters in Shanghai after firing a seven-under 65.

But he still finds himself seven off the lead going into the weekend after big-hitting Belgian Nicolas Colsaerts fired a eight-under 64.

Colsaerts leads by a shot from France's Alexander Levy on a day of low scoring.

Northern Ireland's 2010 US Open winner Graeme McDowell is also doing well, six back from Colsaerts after a three-under 69.

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Granted this isn't the most exciting of pictures. But things will liven up soon when Arsene Wenger sits in that chair and gives us his thoughts ahead of the Gunners home match with struggling Burnley tomorrow.

For the time being enjoy looking at a chair.

West Ham are getting into the spirit of the day.

They've dubbed it Hammerween - well, it sort of works - and have got their players to carve pumpkins.

They're tweeting the results today and asking fans to guess which player carved which pumpkin.

Here's an example: 'Which flying winger carved this happy-looking pumpkin for Halloween?'

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It's a tricky one. Head to West Ham's Twitter account, external to join in.

May I recommend this video?

With it being Halloween and all, we thought we'd put together a compilation of some of 2014's most horrifying sporting moments.

From Luis Suarez's chomp to the gymnast attacked by a bee, it's all in here. Have a gander, though be warned - it is frightening.

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Some cricket news. Younus Khan is unbeaten on 141 and Pakistan 405-3 at lunch on day two of the second Test against Australia in Abu Dhabi.

Misbah-ul Haq is 55 not out as Pakistan - who lead the two-match series 1-0 after winning the first Test by 221 runs - look in complete control.

It is Khan's third century in a row - he scored a ton in each innings of the first Test.