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1. Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer make Fifa Ballon d'Or shortlist
2. Yacine Brahimi voted BBC African Footballer of the Year
3. Brendan Rodgers - Gerrard offered new contract
4. Football League disqualify Leeds owner Cellino
5. GET INVOLVED: What do you make of the Fifa Ballon d'Or shortlist?

Goodbye

And that is it for a slightly extended Sportsday.

We now know the three players contending the Ballon d'Or this year, we know Yacine Brahimi was voted the best player in Africa by BBC viewers, we know Steven Gerrard has been offered a new contract at Liverpool but sadly for Leeds United fans, the future of the club's ownership is very much unknown.

For all the detail, have a read below and please join us from 08:00 GMT on Tuesday for lots of Premier League build-up. Thanks for all your tweets and messages today.

Jones taken out of fire

Mike Jones has been handed fourth official duty for Aston Villa's clash with Leicester on Sunday following his testing afternoon in Manchester City's 3-0 victory at Southampton.

Referee Jones booked City striker Aguero for diving at St Mary's on Sunday, despite the Argentina hitman being clearly upended by Jose Fonte.

Roche's kill, flick and volley

Stephanie Roche - of Peamount United - was earlier nominated as one of three contenders to win Fifa's Ferenc Puskas Award, given to the scorer of the best goal of the year.

Now in a moment which has enraged some BBC staff members, one of our team has put his head above the parapet and questioned whether the striker is actually that good.

This left some of us furious. What do you think? Watch the video of the strike on the BBC Sport homepage.

Moimoi signing shows Leigh intent

Paul Rowley, head coach of Championship side Leigh Centurions, says the arrival of prop Fuifui Moimoi on a one-year contract shows the club's ability to attract top talent.

Moimoi, who has represented New Zealand and Tonga at international level, spent 11 years playing in Australia's National Rugby League for Paramatta Eels.

"He will not only bring profile to our club off the field, but a huge presence and class on the field," said Rowley, who will be attempting to guide Leigh back into Super League in 2015.

Poyet finds reffing too stressful and wants dialogue

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet has called for Premier League referees to explain their decisions in post-match interviews.

The Uruguayan, who revealed he had to give up being referee in training because it was too stressful, says the move would help him, players and fans gain a better understanding of the job match officials do.

"If I see a referee being honest and analyse an action in a honest manner and give me a proper explanation, which is common sense, I wouldn't be bothered if he was my next referee a week later or two weeks later," Poyet told the You Are the Ref website.

Yacine Brahimi reaction

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You can read more on Yacine Brahimi being named BBC African Footballer of the Year and watch an interview with him.

Brahimi came out on top ahead of Nigerian Vincent Enyeama, Gabonese Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang and Ivorian pair Gervinho and Yaya Toure.

Yacine Brahimi reaction

More from Yacine Brahimi, speaking to BBC World News: "I dedicate the award to my family, all the African countries, but especially my country, Algeria.

"This trophy is going to give me some strength, the desire to learn and also some inspiration for some great performances.

"The African Cup of Nations will be a huge inspiration for me and I hope it can drive myself and Algeria on to great things at the tournament in the new year."

Yacine Brahimi reaction

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BBC African Footballer of the year Yacine Brahimi speaking on BBC World News: "First, it's a big honour to receive this wonderful trophy.

"I owe it to my country and my club.

"It's also a trophy for the whole of Africa."

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Yacine Brahimi is voted BBC African Footballer of the Year.

The Porto winger received the most votes, with Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama in second.

After impressing in La Liga for Granada, Brahimi excelled at the World Cup for Algeria - form which earned him a move to Portugal.

Hard to make excuses for Wolves - Jackett

Today may be 1 December but there is not much Christmas cheer around Molineux at the moment, as a run of four successive league defeats has seen Kenny Jackett's Wolves slip to 12th in the Championship table.

Speaking after Saturday's 4-0 defeat at Brentford, Jackett told BBC WM: "With a scoreline like that, it's hard to make excuses. The goals against column is poor and we're not scoring down the other end.

"We need to recognise what were doing wrong and do the basics better than we have been."

Knee surgery to end Morris's season

Northampton Town midfielder Ian Morris needs an operation on his knee and will miss the rest of the season.

The 27-year-old had been making excellent progress from the dislocated knee he suffered in training in August but he now requires surgery, ruling him out of the remainder of the campaign.

Manager Chris Wilder told BBC Radio Northampton: "I think we've missed him. Last season, he played a big part in us getting the results we needed."

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Ballon d'Or video special

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Click on the highlights tab above to see a selection of Ballon d'Or inspired video content.

Relive two of the three goals nominated for the Puskas Award as well as some of the moments of the summer's World Cup where the top-three for the main award stood out.

You can also read more about Stephanie Roche's wonderstrike here.

Get involved

Here's what some of you have made of the Ballon d'Or shortlist on #bbcsportsday

Jas Grewal: Good to see Neuer on the Ballon d'Or list, Muller deserved it more than Messi to be honest.

James Hammond: The most deserving is the most unlikely in my opinion. Neuer should win, and not just because he won the WC. Best GK in years.

Ged Lynam: Steph Roche for Puskas award all day long. If Ronaldo or Messi had done it we'd be shown replays forever.

African award reaches final two

And from World Player of the Year nominees, our focus shifts to the award for BBC African Footballer of the Year for 2014.

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The five-man shortlist has just been reduced to two with Yacine Brahimi of Portuguese side Porto and Lille goalkeeper Vincent Enyeama left to contest the honour.

The pair each received more votes than any of the other three players on the shortlist - Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, Gervinho and Yaya Toure.

The winner will be announced on a stream on the BBC Sport website at 17:35 GMT.

Trump and Morris progress

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Some more results to bring you from the York Barbican and the third round of the UK Championship.

Judd Trump has beaten Scotland's Fraser Patrick 6-3 while Ireland's David Morris has seen off David Gilbert 6-2.

Earlier, John Higgins beat Matthew Stevens 6-2.

Nigel Bond leads Anthony McGill 4-3 in the last remaining match of the afternoon sessions and you can follow all the latest here on our live page.

De Villiers facing World Cup fitness race

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South Africa captain Jean de Villiers faces a race to be fit for next year's Rugby World Cup.

De Villiers was carried off during the Springboks' 12-6 defeat by Wales in Cardiff on Saturday after twisting his left knee and suffering a dislocated knee cap.

Scans shortly after the match revealed significant ligament damage, and 33-year-old De Villiers was assessed by an orthopaedic surgeon in Cape Town on Monday, who advised that the centre requires surgical reconstruction of the knee.

Women's coach of the year shortlist

Making the shortlist for Fifa World Coach of the Year for Women's Football are:

Wolfsburg coach Ralf Kellerman, Germany under-20s coach Maren Meinert and Japan coach Norio Sasaki.

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World coach shortlist

Making the final cut for the Fifa World Coach of the Year for Men's Football is a pretty hefty top three.

World Cup-winning Germany manager Joachim Loew is the first name on the podium.

He's followed by Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who guided his side to a 10th Champions League title.

Rounding off the triumvirate is Atletico Madrid boss Diego Simeone, whose side won La Liga in Spain to break Real Madrid and Barcelona's nine-year dominance.

Blatter offers thanks

Fifa president Sepp Blatter speaks following the announcement of nominees for this year's Ballon d'Or award: "Fans of football everywhere look forward to this moment every year when we discover which woman and man will be awarded the biggest individual prize in football.

"This year we have been lucky and we will find out in January which player will win the Ballon d'Or and as we prepare for the women's World Cup in Canada, we will see who is meeting their peak.

"It is an opportunity to allow the next generation to dream. Good luck to all the nominees and thank you to all the players, coaches and fans for another very special year in football."

Women's shortlist confirmed

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The shortlist has also been confirmed for the Fifa Women's World Player of the Year.

Germany midfielder Nadine Kessler, all-time leading USA goalscorer Abby Wambach and Brazilian Marta are the three names to make the shortlist.

Ballon d'Or shortlist revealed

Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Manuel Neuer are named as the final nominees for the 2014 Ballon d'Or.

Real Madrid's Ronaldo, 29, has 28 goals in 22 appearances this season while his rval at Barcelona Lionel Messi has 43 goals in 50 outings so far in 2014.

Neuer, 28, won the German league title, cup and World Cup this year.

Puskas award nominees named

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The final nominees for the Ferenc Puskas Award - given to the best goal scored this year are named as Stephanie Roche, James Rodriguez and Robin van Persie.

Rodriguez hit a stunning volley for Colombia against Uruguay at the World Cup, Van Persie converted an incredible diving header for Netherlands against Spain in the same tournament, while Roche created space and smashed a superb volley home for Peamount United in Ireland.

UK Championship latest

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A quick update from the third round at the York Barbican where John Higgins has beaten Matthew Stevens 6-2.

Other latest scores in the best-of-11 frames contests are:

David Gilbert (Eng) 2-4 David Morris (Ire)

Fraser Patrick (Sco) 2-5 Judd Trump (Eng)

Nigel Bond (Eng) 4-2 Anthony McGill (Sco)

You can follow all the action on our live page or on BBC Two.

And we wait...

For those of you clinging on to the edge of your seat, Fifa are currently running through the 23-men still with hope of winning the 2014 Ballon d'Or.

There is some empowering music to back images of the big names but we wait eagerly for the list to be cut to three.

Pundits Christian Karambeu and former England women's manager Hope Powell are giving their take on it all, but the classic "it's so hard to pick" line is being trotted out more frequently than a horse at Aintree.

Ballon d'Or shortlist to be cut to three

The Ballon d'Or - formerly the Fifa World Player of the Year award - has featured Lionel Messi in either first or second place in each of the last seven years.

The Barcelona striker, 27, won the honour in 2009, 2010, 2011 and 2012.

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As you can see, he usually opts for a demure suit choice for the ceremony.

Latest gossip

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The Daily Express reports Germany midfielder Marco Reus looks set for a move to the Premier League next summer after his agent denied the Borussia Dortmund star has already held talks with Bayern Munich.

That move has reportedly alerted Manchester United, Liverpool, Arsenal and Chelsea to his availability.

Ballon d'Or shorltist to be cut to three

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Fifa will announce which three players from their 23-man shortlist will contest the Balln d'Or shortly.

Happy birthday

A few famous sporting names celebrating birthdays today:

Lee Trevino (75, golf) - Won the Open in 1971 and 1972 as well as the US Open twice, born 1939.

Neil Warnock (66, football) - Crystal Palace manager.

Salvatore 'Toto' Schillaci (50, football) - Former Italy striker who won the 1990 World Cup Golden Boot, born 1964.

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Kenny Milne (53, rugby union) - Former Scotland hooker.

Arjuna Ranatunga (51, cricket) - Captain of Sri Lanka's 1996 World Cup-winning team.

UK Championship latest

A quick update on the latest third round scores from the York Barbican.

David Gilbert (Eng) 1-4 David Morris (Ire)

John Higgins (Sco) 5-1 Matthew Stevens (Wal)

Fraser Patrick (Sco) 2-4 Judd Trump (Eng)

Nigel Bond (Eng) 4-1 Anthony McGill (Sco)

Third round matches are the best of 11 frames.

You can follow all the action through our live page with a choice of three live streams or on BBC Two.

Response to O'Sullivan claims

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We told you earlier how a distinctly unhappy Ronnie O'Sullivan has criticised the 'shocking' standard of the tables and the format at the UK Championship in York.

Now Jason Ferguson, chairman of the WPBSA, has been on BBC Two to respond.

On the issue of the tables, Ferguson said: "We take players' concerns very, very seriously, and particularly when we're talking about playing conditions.

"I can tell you that all the tables were recovered last night, through the night. Table-fitters have worked round the clock and that will make a big difference to the cushion bounces that people are talking about."

Gerrard role to be tapered - Rodgers

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard may well have been offered a new contract at the club but a role of less prominence in the starting XI could be on the horizon.

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In his news conference before the trip to Leicester City, manager Brendan Rodgers said: "He's at the stage of his career where it's not so much the number of games he plays now, it's about the level of the game.

"No matter how good a player has been, once they're coming towards those final years of their career, then of course as a manager, you're having to taper that in where you think you can get the best out of the player."

Gerrard has played 18 games this season but was named as a substitute in Saturday's win over Stoke.

GETINVOLVED

Fifa will today slice their 23-man Ballon d'Or shortlist down to just three names. The list will surely contain Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi, but who else do you think will be on there?

Ross: Neuer, Ronaldo and Robben. With Ronaldo winning of course.

Cameron Mahon: I believe it will be Neuer; have to have a world cup winner there and he deserves it.

Tweet us on #bbcsportsday or comment on the Match of the Day Facebook page.

Leicester City news conference

Nigel Pearson confirms striker David Nugent is a doubt for the visit of Liverpool with a sore ankle and will be assessed before the game.

He has no other injury worries.

Leicester City news conference

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More from Leicester manager Nigel Pearson, whose side are bottom of the Premier League: "I want us to still be as creative as we were on Saturday (against QPR).

"We need to take chances and that remains a frustration.

"I'm very confident that these players can turn the situation around in terms of results."

Mourinho's FFP frustration

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says Uefa's Financial Fair Play rules have put the Blues at a disadvantage against long-standing top clubs.

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The rules, which aim to prevent professional football clubs spending more than they earn, are a "contradiction" according to Mourinho.

"What happened really with the Financial Fair Play is a big protection to the historical, old, big clubs, which have a financial structure, a commercial structure, everything in place based on historical success for years and years and years," Mourinho, 51, told Eurosport-Yahoo.

Mourinho sold players such as Romelu Lukaku and David Luiz this summer in order to make purchases and balance Chelsea's books.

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Leicester manager Nigel Pearson on the challenge of facing Liverpool: "It's a big game against a big club who had a superb season last season.

"The players are up for it and we're a very tight unit."

Leicester City news conference

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Leicester manager Nigel Pearson has been speaking before Tuesday's home match against Liverpool.

He starts by reflecting on the disappointment of Saturday's 3-2 defeat by QPR.

"We're in a situation we don't want to be in," he said.

"The bottom line is we lost to QPR and we need to respond pretty sharpish."

West Brom news conference

Baggies boss Alan Irvine says he was "hurt, stung and taken aback" by the home fans' reaction to Stephane Sessegnon being replaced by Georgios Samaras in Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Arsenal, BBC WM's Rob Gurney reports.

The Albion head coach, whose team have suffered three straight defeats, pointed out his side completed more than 400 passes against Arsenal and had more entries into the final third.

Irvine, who has James Morrison back in training again after illness, adds that he does not think there will be a big January transfer shake-up at The Hawthorns.

Leeds fans deserve more - Blackwell

Former Leeds United manager Kevin Blackwell is sympathetic to the club's fans following the news owner Massimo Cellino has been disqualified by the Football League.

"I think it's just sad really for the club," he tells BBC Radio 5 live. "It's a massive football club that really for the past 10 years has been dragged through the doldrums. Administration - they can't seem to get the right owner and when they do there seem to be all sorts of problems.

"I'm with Neil Warnock at the moment at Crystal Palace, we were having some dinner today when the news broke and we just both shook our heads."

Qatar World Cup cannot clash with Games

The President of the International Olympic Committee Thomas Bach says he has no reason not to believe Fifa president Sepp Blatter's pledge to ensure the 2022 World Cup does not clash with the Winter Olympics.

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Football's showpiece event, scheduled to be held in Qatar in January or February that year, will be controversially moved from the summer.

"A clash would be bad for the international audience who would have two major sports programmes broadcast worldwide, so the pubic's attention would be divided," says Bach.

"Also for the sponsors to manage, there are some that are common to Fifa and the IOC. To manage these two kind of programmes at the same time would be very difficult, so in the end there would be no winners."

Stoke City news conference

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Mark Hughes on returning to Old Trafford as a manager: "Manchester United are a huge part of my footballing life.

"It was a long time ago that I left there and a lot of water has gone under the bridge.

"There are a lot of people there that I still know, and people that I enjoy seeing and catching up with.

"My only concern is going there with the players I have at my disposal and doing what we can to get the points on the board that we are hoping for.

"It's a club that I have a lot of affection for of course, but my priority is to go there and win the game for this club.

"I have been there before as an opposition manager and won, so there is no reason why we can't take the points tomorrow."

Stoke City news conference

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes on the game at Old Trafford on Tuesday: "Had we played them a few weeks ago then it may have been easier, because they looked a little vulnerable.

"They have improved and they are playing really well at the moment.

"They are performing well and we have played well in general - even though results don't back that up.

"I really feel that it will be a good match. We will go there with the belief that we can take something from it."

Stoke City news conference

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Mark Hughes begins by confirming Steve Sidwell has had a scan on an injury sustained in the 1-0 defeat against Liverpool on Saturday and he is likely to be out for four to six weeks.

"It is a blow to us, especially with the games we have coming up.

"We initially feared it may be eight weeks or so, so in that aspect we are pleased because it isn't as serious as first feared.

"Glenn (Whelan) is likely to be out for a couple of weeks too.

"He will certainly miss the game tomorrow.

"Phil Bardsley trained today and we feel he should be ok for the game on Tuesday."

Worcester striker warms up for Cup week

From the Ballon d'Or to Worcester City, where striker Sean Geddes captured a lot of headlines with the two goals that knocked 1987 winners Coventry City out of the FA Cup last month.

And, in the week when the non-leaguers are preparing for this Sunday's Cup second round trip to Scunthorpe, Geddes is at it again.

In Saturday's 3-0 FA Trophy win over Barrow, the first goal of the in-form striker's latest brace was a stunning "rabona" chip inside the penalty area which has already got almost 1.2m views on Vine.

GET INVOLVED

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From 16:00 GMT we will bring you news of Fifa's shortlist for the 2014 Ballon d'Or award.

In all, 23 players are currently on the list for the award handed to the world's best player but that number will be reduced to just three names today.

Surely Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo will be among the names, but who else? Tweet us on #bbcsportsday or comment on the Match of the Day Facebook page.

Stoke City news conference

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Stoke City manager Mark Hughes is speaking to the press ahead of his side's Premier League trip to Old Trafford on Tuesday night.

We'll have team news and his thoughts ahead of a trip back to his former club shortly.

Jayawardene to miss third ODI

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Sri Lanka batsman Mahela Jayawardene (pictured above left) has requested to be excused from the third one-day international against England on Wednesday owing to personal reasons.

Ashan Priyanjan will replace him.

Jayawardene was man of the match in the second one-day international on Saturday which Sri Lanka won by eight wickets.

GET INVOLVED

Following Sergio Aguero's penalty appeal which was turned down at Southampton on Sunday, Match of the Day 3 has been debating the worst refereeing decisions.

Joe Harty: Zico's disallowed goal at the '78 World Cup, when the referee blew the whistle after the corner was taken.

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Aaron Patterson: Allowing the beachball goal at the Stadium of Light.

Stay tuned as we are about to start a new debate and thanks for all of your suggestions.

Woakes worry for England

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Chris Woakes missed England training because of a stomach upset on Monday but is hoping to be available for the third one-day international against Sri Lanka in Hambantota on Wednesday.

Woakes has played in both matches so far, in which England have conceded a 2-0 lead with five to play.

West Brom news conference

Alan Irvine says left back Sebastien Pocognoli, 27, is a doubt for the clash with West Ham and a decision will be made on midfielder James Morrison on Tuesday.

West Brom news conference

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West Brom manager Alan Irvine has been speaking the day before his side's Premier League match against West Ham at The Hawthorns:

"Tuesday night is a huge game for us, there's no doubt about that.

"It's a big game for us but also a tough game.

"West Ham have had a good season so far, so it will be tough."

Three arrested over Spurs invasion

Three men have been charged over a pitch invasion stunt which caused a Tottenham match to be temporarily suspended.

Nathaniel Thompson, 23, Helder Gomes, 22, and Daniel Jarvis, 26, were arrested after the bizarre scenes during the London club's Europa League match against Partizan Belgrade on Thursday.

The match was halted shortly before half-time after men encroached on to the pitch on three separate occasions.

Scottish Cup draw

Here then is the Scottish Cup fifth round draw in full. All ties will be played over the weekend of 7 and 8 February.

Spartans v Berwick Rangers or Albion Rovers

Partick Thistle v St Mirren or Inverness CT

Stranraer or Dunfermline Athletic v Dundee United

Falkirk v Annan Athletic or Brechin City

Hibernian v Arbroath

Dundee v Celtic

Rangers v Raith Rovers

Queen of the South v St Johnstone

Henry to leave New York

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Former Arsenal striker Thierry Henry confirms he will leave New York Red Bulls when his contract expires at the end of the season.

The 37-year-old moved to Major League Soccer in 2010 and now says he has played his last game for Red Bulls and will "take the next few weeks to reflect and decide on the next chapter of my career."

Scottish Cup draw

The lowest team left in the Scottish Cup - Spartans - will play Berwick or Albion Rovers at home in the fifth round of the Scottish Cup.

Celtic face a trip to Dundee, Rangers host Raith.

We will have the full draw for you shortly.

Scottish Cup draw

The Scottish Cup fifth round draw is just about to get under way.

Of the 16 teams left in the hat, Six come from the Scottish Premiership, five from the Championship and a further five including non-league Spartan make up the numbers.

Here we go then...

Villa deny Keane bust-up

Aston Villa have rubbished claims Roy Keane had a bust-up with players before he quit the club last week.

Newspaper reports suggested there had been a falling out but the club have dismissed any speculation the former Manchester United star's exit was anything out of the ordinary.

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Keane left Villa on Friday saying he could not juggle his role as Paul Lambert's number two and his job as Republic of Ireland assistant manager.

He had only joined in July, replacing Ian Culverhouse who was sacked at the end of last season following an internal club investigation.

Swansea City news conference

After praising QPR boss Harry Redknapp, who will be in the opposite dugout when the sides meet at the Liberty Stadium on Tuesday, Swansea boss Garry Monk confirms he'd like one or two additions in January.

"But they must gel with the current squad and the characteristics of the player is important," he said.

Monk also confirms winger Nathan Dyer will come back into contention for the QPR match.

"They did have numbers, but it was written on in biro..."

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Not quite "Shirts v Skins", but close. Dorking, who play in the fourth tier of English rugby, turned their shirts inside out and wrote their numbers in ballpoint pen on the back after a clash of kits.

Dorking won 38-12 at Redruth, but their red and white kit was too close to the red and black worn by the home side.

"We offered our change kit, but they said they'd rather turn their shirts inside out," Redruth's head coach Steve Larkins told BBC Radio Cornwall.

"It wasn't the start of a National League Two game you'd expect - it was more of a school game. They did have numbers, but it was written on in biro on their backs."

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Garry Monk declines to comment on reports linking him with a move for Arsenal striker Joel Campbell.

The Swansea boss says he has "one or two" names on his wanted list for January but will not speculate on names.

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Monk says it would take "an astronomical bid" to prise striker Wilfried Bony away from the Liberty Stadium. Bony has scored 18 Premier League goals in 2014, more than any other top flight striker in the calendar year.

Swansea City news conference

Gary Monk has arrived and immediately dismisses any concerns about having to play two games in four days

"It is no problem, the players are used to it," says the Swansea gaffer, his team facing QPR at home on Tuesday, hot on the heels of Saturday's 1-1 home draw with Crystal Palace.

Monk, who reports no new injury concerns before the QPR game, says he does not understand questions about his team giving away leads. "I concentrate on the points we have," he adds.

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BBC Wales chief football reporter Rob Phillips is in place at Swansea where manager Garry Monk will speak to the media shortly.

Southampton news conference

Ronald Koeman has proved to have the smart touch with transfers at Southampton so far, with the likes of Graziano Pelle and Dusan Tadic recruited, but he is tight-lipped on any January activity.

The Saints have been linked with a move for Burnley striker Danny Ings.

"Of course we think about the team, to make it better than we have," says the 51-year-old. "I'm pleased with what we have and if there is a moment to think about January we will do it but I don't go with names of players. They are rumours and if we need someone we will do it."

On this day

1973: Jack Nicklaus became the first golfer to win two million US dollars in prize money on the US PGA Tour. Nicklaus later became the first player to win three, four and five million.

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1991: The French Davis Cup team, captained by Yannick Noah, beat the USA 3-1 to win the cup for the first time since 1932. The achievement was marked by a reception in their honour, hosted by President Francois Mitterrand in Paris.

1999: Darlington, losers in the second round of the FA Cup, were allowed a wild card entry into the third round because of Manchester United's withdrawal to play in the World Club Championships, but they went out to Aston Villa in January.

2012: England clinched a sensational 38-21 victory over world champions New Zealand, who suffered their first defeat in 21 matches, at Twickenham.

Southampton news conference

Ronald Koeman says he does not know how long Morgan Schneiderlin will be ruled out for.

The French midfielder is having a scan on his injured adductor today, says Koeman, who adds his player will definitely miss Wednesday's trip to Arsenal.

Southampton news conference

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Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is in place to speak to the media. His side travel to Arsenal on Wednesday.

"It's a tough club and we know that. But we have had a good start and that has not changed in my opinion since yesterday," he says.

Saints lost 3-0 at home to Manchester City on Sunday.

World Cup talk 'premature'

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Wales' record try scorer Shane Williams says it is "a little bit premature" to talk about winning the World Cup.

Coach Warren Gatland believes Wales can win the World Cup in 2015 after securing only their second ever win over South Africa.

But Williams says the tournament is a long way away even though the team are in a better position than they were at the start of the autumn series.

"It's great to be confident but there's a long time in between," Williams said.

Champions League vote results

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The results from our vote are in and you feel Manchester United are the most likely team to qualify for the Champions League this year.

Of the 10 teams placed below league leaders Chelsea, they took 40.3% of the vote.

Manchester City received 16.8% of the vote, Arsenal 12.1% and Liverpool 10.7%.

Southampton's good start is only enough to persuade 6.7% of you and if the vote proves accurate come May, Everton (4.7%), Tottenham (3.4%), Swansea (2%), West Ham (2%) and Newcastle (1.3%) will all fall short.

Hereford alive for two more weeks

Hereford United's winding-up hearing at the High Court has been adjourned for two weeks, reports BBC Midlands Today.

The Bulls were back at the Royal Courts of Justice in The Strand this morning to defend themselves against a winding-up petition brought by HM Revenue and Customs, to which a number of other major creditors had attached themselves.

The Southern League club, expelled from the Conference in June, are now due back in court on Monday, 15 December.

Leeds owner Cellino asked to resign

The Football League tells Leeds owner Massimo Cellino he must resign from his position immediately and lodge any appeal against his disqualification within 14 days.

If his disqualification for breaching the Owners' and Directors'' Test be upheld, he will be banned until 18 March 2015 when the conviction will be deemed as spent.

'No worries for Murray'

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Andy Murray's former mentor Sergio Casal has no worries about the Scot's choice of coaches, insisting he has plenty to learn from "champion" Amelie Mauresmo.

Murray's appointment of Mauresmo has been under scrutiny ever since the former women's world number one joined forces with him in June.

But Casal, who mentored a 15-year-old Murray at the famed Sanchez-Casal academy in Barcelona, said: "He had Lendl, now Mauresmo. You can always get something from these champions.

"It depends on the connection. But the important thing is that he is connected with champions."

Life ban for fan who hit Messi

Valencia have vowed to ban for life the fan who hit Barcelona forward Lionel Messi on the head with a plastic bottle on Sunday.

Messi was celebrating Barca's 94th-minute winner with his team-mates near the corner flag when someone threw the bottle from the stand which struck him.

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"Valencia CF regret and condemn the isolated incident in the game against FC Barcelona, in which a small, uncapped bottle of water was thrown from the stands at opposition player Lionel Messi," Valencia said today in a statement on its website.

"The club will endeavour to locate the person who threw the bottle and they will be banned for life from the Mestalla."

World Cup warm-up games announced

The International Cricket Council announces 14 warm-up matches before the 2015 Cricket World Cup and finalises start times for tournament matches.

Among the warm-up games, England will play West Indies on 9 February and Pakistan two days later.

England start their tournament at the MCG in Melbourne against Australia on 14 February.

Cellino disqualified at Elland Road

BBC Radio Leeds tweet: "Leeds United have told us Football League have asked Cellino to be removed from position until 18 March 2015 before reappointing him."

A full statement from Leeds United is expected shortly.

Caterham given time

Caterham have been given dispensation to compete in 2015 with this year's car should a buyer be found for the team.

The key decision was taken during a Formula One Commission meeting in Geneva, and allows administration-hit Caterham an opportunity to be on the grid next year.

Cellino disqualified by Football League

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More now on the breaking news that Leeds United owner Massimo Cellino has been disqualified by the Football League.

The same action - taken in March 2014 - was successfully appealed by the Italian a month later but the Football League have now digested the "reasoned judgement" of the Italian Courts, which has materialised since the appeal.

Cellino, 58, has been convicted of tax evasion in his homeland.

In a statement, the Football League says: "The Board considered detailed legal advice and agreed unanimously that Mr Cellino is subject to a disqualifying condition under the terms of the Test."

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Leeds owner Massimo Cellino is disqualified under the Football League's Owners' and Directors' Test, the governing body has announced. Cellino has 14 days in which to appeal the decision.

Van Gaal annoyed at Christmas fixtures

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal is 'unhappy' with the amount of fixtures played in the festive period.

United could play four matches in nine days between Boxing Day and 3 January, depending on the FA Cup draw.

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Their itinerary in the Premier League sees them host Newcastle on Boxing Day, away at Tottenham two days later before travelling to Stoke on New Year's Day.

"I have a wife, kids and grandchildren, and I cannot see them at Christmas," said Van Gaal, 63.

Evans won't train with Oldham

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Oldham will not invite convicted rapist Ched Evans to train with them, nor will they offer him a contract.

Newspaper reports had linked the former Sheffield United and Manchester City striker with a move to Boundary Park.

But the League One club said: "Oldham Athletic are aware of newspaper reports linking the club to Ched Evans."

Who will make the Champions League?

The race for Champions League places looks set to be open this season with five points separating Manchester United in fourth with Liverpool in 11th. We want to know who you think will get in the top four.

Have your say through the voting section in this page. We've picked out the 10 teams from second place down. We'll use your votes to see BBC Sport readers' predicted league table, with teams ranked by the number of votes.

Voting will be open to UK readers until 1235 GMT. Terms and conditions can be found here. The result will be announced in this page after 1245 GMT.

To cast your vote you will need to be signed in to the BBC website. Signing in or registering a new BBC iD is simple and can be done through the voting section. This will also get your ready to vote online for Sports Personality of the Year 2014 on 14 December.

GET INVOLVED

In the wake of Sergio Aguero's penalty appeal turned down at Southampton on Sunday, Match of the Day 3 have been debating the worst refereeing decisions.

Keep sending yours to #bbcsportsday or comment on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

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Abdullah Ibrahim: Pedro Mendes' 88th minute goal past Roy Carroll has to be the most obvious goal not given when Spurs met United in March 2005.

Jake Organ: Harald Schumacher's karate kick that nearly killed Patrick Battiston in 1982, not even a yellow card.

Scotland skipper announced

Scotland coach Grant Bradburn confirms Preston Mommsen will captain the side at next year's ICC Cricket World Cup.

The Saltires chief has also announced Kyle Coetzer will be vice-captain for the tournament, which gets underway on 14 February in Australia and New Zealand.

Bulls back in court in London

Hereford United are back in the High Court today for the fallen football club's latest appearance to defend themselves against a winding up petition brought against the club.

The petition is being led by HM Revenue and Customs at the Royal Courts of Justice in The Strand, but a number of other major creditors have attached themselves to it.

The Southern League club, expelled from the Conference in June, are due to be the first case heard on today's court listings which are due to get underway at 10:30 GMT. BBC Hereford and Worcester have a reporter in court and will report the outcome on air and online as soon as it comes through.

Spieth 11th in the World with win

American Jordan Spieth shot a course record at the Australian Open to win his first tournament since July.

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The 21-year-old has moved up to number 11 in the world as a result of his success, secured with an eight-under par round on the final day to take his score to -13 overall.

That mark saw him finish six shots clear and he becomes the first American winner of the tournament since Brad Faxon in 1993.

Robertson puts out his bat

Australia's Neil Robertson won a deciding frame against England's Kyren Wilson on Sunday to reach round three of the UK Championship and paid tribute to compatriot Phillip Hughes.

The Aussie cricketer died after being struck by a ball last week in a moment which shook the world of sport and Robertson joined in the 'put out your bats' tribute at the Barbican Centre in York.

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Action at the UK Championship will be underway at 13:00 GMT and you can watch live coverage on the website.

Team of the Week

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"I really do think that Paul Scholes may have to rethink his comments about Wayne Rooney not fulfilling his true potential. It's not entirely his fault that he has had to play in Manchester United and England teams that have fallen short of expectations."

Garth Crooks has named Rooney in his Team of the Week and you can read more on his other selections here.

Queens Park Rangers news conference

Queens Park Rangers have picked up seven points from nine at home but have six straight defeats to their name on the road.

"There have been difficult fixtures," says Redknapp. "We had Villa at home, then a massive game against Leicester. We got a point against Man City so we are in good form at home, playing very well. I think we need to take some points away from home now, that's the key for us.

"There are eight or nine in a relegation battle in my opinion who could get sucked into it. I think we have as good a chance as any of staying in the division."

Queens Park Rangers news conference

Harry Redknapp sits down, takes a sip from his brew and with January now only a month away, he is asked about transfer targets.

"We do need some cover," says the Queens Park Rangers boss. "We need some strikers as you need options to change it up. That's an area will look at. There won't be a lot of activity but if we can strengthen one or two areas we will."

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Will it be Jermain Defoe? "It depends on the cost. He has a great contract where he is but it will be hard for someone to afford him. I love him as a player but it will be hard."

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Harry Redknapp, 30 minutes later than schedule, is in place for his weekly news conference.

His side beat Leciester 3-2 on Saturday and travel to Swansea on Tuesday.

Get involved - worst ref decisions

After the decision to book Sergio Aguero after he was scythed down by Jose Fonte's late tackle in Man City's win at Southampton, we asked for the worst refereeing decisions you've ever seen.

Steven Jerjian: That Watford v Reading 'ghost' goal, when the ball went about a foot wide, has to be up there with the worst.

Joey Burt: Got to say not giving the Lampard goal vs Germany in 2010, so unjust that FIFA spent millions to implement goal line tech.

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Andrew Neill: Ruling out Tiote's stunning goal against Man City earlier this year. Criminal decision.

RDG: Howard Webb neglecting to send off Nigel De Jong for his karate kick on Xabi Alonso in the 2010 World Cup final.

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Keep them coming on Twitter using the hashtag #bbcsportsday or post a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Real Madrid snap up winger

Real Madrid look to have snapped up a rumoured Manchester City target in Mallorca winger Asensio.

The 18-year-old will join Los Blancos next summer according to manager Carlo Ancelotti.

Asensio told radio station Cadena SER: "I've decided to go to Real Madrid and I'm very happy. I'm proud that big clubs watch me and Real Madrid is the best club. The agreement is for five seasons, it's a moment to savour."

Irish international cited

Ireland international Donncha O'Callaghan has been cited for allegedly kicking an opponent in the head.

Guinness PRO12 organisers said that 35-year-old Munster lock O'Callaghan had been reported following last Friday's league game against Ulster at Thomond Park.

League Two strugglers push transfer button

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BBC Cumbria Sport tweet from Carlisle United's news conference: Keith Curle promises "change in personnel" during the January transfer window.

Carlisle sit third from bottom in League Two, a place above the relegation zone.

O'Sullivan not a happy chap

"It's like asking Roger Federer to go and play on court 13 at Wimbledon in front of three men and a dog."

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The words of Ronnie O'Sullivan, who eased into round three of the UK Championship with a 6-3 win over Peter Lines but clearly wasn't exactly in the best of moods afterwards.

As well as criticising a lack of atmosphere at the venue staging the tournament - the York Barbican - the 39-year-old five-time world champion also called the tables "shocking".

Test dates decided after Hughes' death

It is being reported in Australia that the new Test schedule for the series witht India will be Adelaide 9 December, Brisbane 17 Dec, Melbourne 26 Dec, Sydney 6 January.

Cricket Australia has been in talks with its India counterparts to determine when the Tests would be played following the death of Phillip Hughes.

The match in Brisbane had been due to begin on Thursday but is on hold.

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"We will advise fans as a priority. They should simply hold on to their tickets until further notice," said Cricket Australia.

The funeral of Hughes, 25, who died last Thursday two days after being hit by a ball, will be on Wednesday.

Liverpool news conference

Manager Brendan Rodgers also hints Liverpool may look to use Steven Gerrard in a different role to last season when the Reds captain operated as a deep midfielder.

Rodgers tells his news conference ahead of a visit to Leicester City on Tuesday that changes in the club's attacking options has forced a re-think on Gerrard's role.

"With the players we had up front, his quality could exploit that," says Rodgers. "The dynamic up front has changed so I have to think of a restructure so we look at a different type of midfielder to come in."

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Asked if a rift exists between himself and Steven Gerrard, Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers replies: "No. 150% no."

"If there are two words that describe our relationship it would be honest and respect. He is arguably the best player to ever play in the Premier League.

"It's not so much about the number of games he plays now, it's about the level of the game and that is something we will look at."

Rodgers named Gerrard as a substitute in Liverpool's 1-0 win over Stoke City on Saturday.

Gerrard offered new Liverpool deal

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Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers confirms the club have offered Steven Gerrard a new contract and says the captain now needs time "to consider" the offer.

Gerrard's current deal expires at the end of the season.

"Firstly in terms of the club the latest is that Steven Gerrard and his representatives have been offered a contract here and at this moment in time that's where it's at," says Rodgers.

"It certainly won't be money. I've spoken to him enough times at length and that won't be the case. Between now and the end of the season he deserves the opportunity to think."

Get involved - worst ref decisions

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After the decision to book Sergio Aguero after he was scythed down by Jose Fonte's late tackle in Man City's win at Southampton, we asked for the worst refereeing decisions you've ever seen.

Ada: Josip Simunic getting three yellow cards before a red was a crazy moment in the 2006 World Cup.

John McEnerney: Letting Henry's handball goal v Ireland stand in World Cup play off in Paris, criminal act by both player and officials.

Soccer Bob: Penalty given against Heurelho Gomes on Carrick at OT in 2009. Spurs were 2-0 up at the time and lost 5-2. Joke decision

James: Nani's red card in the Champions League against Real Madrid. Honestly thought we could have won it that year.

Keep them coming on Twitter using the hashtag #bbcsportsday or post a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

West Ham news conference

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce tells reporters his January transfer targets are not yet clear and will change depending on the club's league position.

The Hammers finished 13th last season but sit fifth after 13 games of the current campaign.

Allardyce says: "We haven't revised our targets yet - they'll be revised if we're in the same position at the end of January."

BreakingLiverpool offer Gerrard new contract

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has confirmed the club have offered captain Steven Gerrard a new contract.

Gerrard revealed in October that he could join another club at the end of the season if he was not offered a new contract.

The 34-year-old, whose current deal expires in May, said: "I won't be retiring this summer. I will play beyond this season. We will have to wait and see if that's at Liverpool or somewhere else. That's Liverpool's decision."

West Ham news conference

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West Ham manager Sam Allardyce says his side are feeling the pace of two games in three days.

The Hammers beat Newcastle 1-0 at Upton Park on Saturday but before the trip to the Hawthorns he faces one or two selection dilemmas.

"We've got a bit of fatigue when it comes to a Tuesday game," says Allardyce. "The biggest doubt is Mark Noble who had another kick on his calf.

"Enner Valencia comes back into the squad and it's about picking a team with the physical capabilities to come out again on a Tuesday."

Warnock gone, Allardyce in

Neil Warnock has now left the building, so we'll switch to West Ham where Sam Allardyce has arrived for his chat with the media before his side's trip to West Brom on Tuesday night.

Villa unaffected by Keane exit

Aston Villa's Joe Cole insists that the players were not affected by assistant manager Roy Keane's sudden departure just 24 hours before Saturday's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

After scoring what looked likely to be the winning goal, until Burnley's 87th-minute penalty equaliser, Cole told BBC WM: "We were just focussed on performing".

Villa lie 16th in the Premier League after their third successive draw, but their run of six straight defeats prior to that has left them just two points clear of safety.

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Neil Warnock on Roy Keane's exit from Aston Villa: "I like Roy Keane. I have a lot of time for him, so whatever went on behind the scenes I'm sure Paul Lambert agreed to it and they can move on."

Palace v Aston Villa kicks off on Tuesday at 20:00 GMT.

Crystal Palace news conference

Crystal Palace have just one win in seven before the visit of Aston Villa - themselves on an even worse run of form without a win since 13 September.

Warnock says: "Any of the bottom eight or nine are all going to have periods when they look as though they're in freefall, it's how you come out of them. Villa have quality and they believe in themselves. They come to our place knowing a win will turn their season around."

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Birthday boy Neil Warnock turns 66 today and is reminded of it by the media. Someone asked 'are you looking forward to it'?

"No, not at my age. I had the kids on the phone singing me a song first thing this morning though, which was good," Warnock replied.

Warnock then referred to how long he'd been a manager. "I sent Steve Bruce a text on Saturday when he took charge of his 700th match and said '700 games, you've only just started'! I won't tell you what he text back.

"It's a hard life and a lonely life being a Premier League manager but there are days when it is rewarding."

Crystal Palace news conference

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock tells his news conference his side "need quality in one or two areas" in the January transfer window.

"The chairman supports me," says Warnock. "But we have a real genuine bunch who don't know when they are beaten. We have a special team spirit in there so we have to be careful of the type of players we bring in and they have to be better than what we've got.

"It would be better to bring in someone on 1 January but however hard you try it normally ends up in a scramble on the last few days."

Formula 1

Andrew Benson

BBC Sport chief F1 writer

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"Sebastian Vettel has tested for Ferrari for the first time since joining the team. The four-time world champion, who is replacing Fernando Alonso for 2015, drove a 2012 car at Ferrari's Fiorano test track. The German wore a white helmet with 'my first day at Ferrari' written on it in Italian. The car he drove, in damp conditions, was the one in which Alonso narrowly lost out to Vettel in their title battle two years ago."

Crystal Palace news conference

Crystal Palace entertain Aston Villa at Selhurst Park on Tuesday night.

The sides are 14th and 16th in the Premier League table respectively but Villa have not won in nine matches.

Palace manager Neil Warnock says: "Every point is so important in this league but the teams around you are the ones you want to try and pick up points against. But as Sunderland showed against Chelsea I think you can take points off everybody.

"We just have to take the games as they come and get what you can out of the game."

Crystal Palace news conference

Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has arrived to face the media. The Eagles, who got a draw at Swansea on Saturday, take on Aston Villa at home tomorrow.

Get involved - worst ref decisions

This is the moment you get involved.

On Match of the Day 3 former Spurs and Newcastle midfielder Jermaine Jenas and Mark Lawrenson discussed some of the worst refereeing decisions during their playing careers.

It was sparked by Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero, booked for diving during the 3-0 win against Southampton on Sunday, despite being scythed down by Jose Fonte's late tackle.

So we want to know what are the worst refereeing decision you've ever seen?

Let us have it both barrels on Twitter using the hashtag #bbcsportsday or post a message on the BBC Sport Facebook page.

Former captain arrested

Here's a story you don't see every day, involving an ex-international captain, handcuffs, machinery and the police.

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Former Australia skipper David Pocock has been issued with a formal written warning by the Australian Rugby Union after he was arrested on Sunday.

Pocock, 26, was arrested during a coal mine protest in north-west New South Wales, the Sydney Morning Herald reported.

The paper said that Pocock was among about 30 protesters who joined a blockade at the Maules Creek mine, chaining himself to machinery.

Flanker Pocock, who is currently injured and has not played for Australia since undergoing knee reconstruction surgery in March, is due to appear in Narrabri Local Court on January 14.

Scottish Cup draw

The draw for the fifth round of the Scottish Cup takes place at 14:00 GMT. We will bring you the draw here as it happens.

Test debut bowler's hat-trick

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Left-arm spinner Taijul Islam has become the first bowler to take a hat-trick on his one-day international debut as Bangladesh dismissed Zimbabwe for 128 in the fifth and final one-dayer.

The 22-year-old, who only made his Test debut in September, is trying to help Bangladesh complete a series whitewash.

Tragedy in Spain

There were some terrible scenes in Spain over the weekend, a supporter killed during violent clashes between fans prior to Atletico Madrid's home match against Deportivo La Coruna.

The unnamed Deportivo fan, 43, was taken out of a river near Atletico's Vincente Calderon Stadium suffering from cardiac arrest, hypothermia and head injuries and died in hospital.

Eleven other people were treated for mostly minor injuries, including a female police officer. Twenty people were taken into custody with 100 troublemakers identified.

Change of captain for Black Caps

Kane Williamson will captain New Zealand in its Twenty20 and one-day internatonal cricket series against Pakistan in the United Arab Emirates this month.

Williamson will take over the captaincy to allow Brendon McCullum to return to New Zealand along with fast bowlers Trent Boult and Tim Southee before the Black Caps' home series against Sri Lanka.

New Zealand will play Pakistan in two T20 and five ODIs. The three-test series between the nations ended 1-1.

Monday's back pages

The Guardian

All about Manchester City on the back of The Guardian, and Manuel Pellegrini's fighting talk about reeling in Chelsea and winning a second successive title.

Gossip time

Liverpool have offered midfielder Steven Gerrard a new contract, and Roy Keane was involved in a training-ground row with players 24 hours before his sudden exit from Aston Villa.

This and loads more at the BBC's Gossip page.

Hell hath no Fury like Tyson

As we've just mentioned the boxing, let's take a quick look back at Saturday's action.

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Ben Dirs was BBC Sport's man at London's Excel centre to cover Tyson Fury's win over Dereck Chisora.

Fury won the British and European heavyweight titles after Chisora retired in the 10th-round, and now hopes to land a fight with with WBA, IBF and WBO champion Wladimir Klitschko.

There was also an excellent bout between Billy Joe Saunders and Chris Eubank Jr. Ben's full report of that fight is here.

Monday's back pages

The Times

A rarity in The Times, a non-football back page. The paper focuses on rugby union convert Sam Burgess and his England World Cup hopes, plus Tyson Fury's convincing win over Dereck Chisora.

Adlington expecting

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Double-Olympic gold medallist Rebecca Adlington is expecting her first child. She retweeted this from Hello magazine.

Adlington retired from competitive sport in February 2013, saying she had "achieved everything I wanted to".

Monday's back pages

Daily Express

Time to begin our round-up of the papers. Here's the Daily Express, with a salute to Man City's performance at Southampton, plus news on Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger and Liverpool's Steven Gerrard.

Premier League press conference

As we've mentioned, there are eight Premier League managers facing the media throughout the course of the day and we will bring you the best of what they say.

Here's the running order (all times GMT):

09:30 Crystal Palace, West Ham; 10:00 Liverpool; 10:45 QPR; 14:00 Leicester, West Brom; 14:30 Stoke; 15:00 Burnley.

Spurs on the march

City v Southampton might have dominated the headlines but there was another big game in the Premier League on Sunday.

Tottenham and Everton, two clubs with ambitions of finishing high in the table, met at White Hart Lane, with the hosts sneaking a 2-1 win.

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A brilliant Kevin Mirallas strike put Everton ahead but Christian Eriksen equalised and Spanish striker Roberto Soldado scored his first Premier League goal of the season to claim the points.

Full match report here.

Webber taken to hospital after crash

Switching to racing briefly and some news you might not have seen from overnight.

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Former Formula 1 driver Mark Webber was taken to hospital after being injured in a crash in a World Endurance Championship race in Brazil.

The Australian, 38, who quit F1 last year after 12 years, is in a "satisfactory" condition after being injured in a "serious collision" in a World Endurance Championship race in Brazil.

Full story here.

'We can challenge for title'

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Needless to say Manuel Pellegrini was pretty chuffed with Man City's victory at Southampton, and claimed the result proves his team are capable of challenging Chelsea for the Premier League title.

"We can complain about a lot of things from this team this year," he said.

"But the only thing we cannot complain about in the squad is the spirit, the personality, the character and the ambition to continue winning."

City slickers

Let's start with the big news from Sunday's football, Manchester City sticking a rather large pin in Southampton's balloon and racking up an impressive 3-0 win at the St Mary's Stadium.

It enabled Manuel Pellegrini's men to leapfrog the Saints into second place in the Premier League and cut Chelsea's lead at the top to six points.

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Busy day ahead

Morning all, and welcome to the start of another week of Sportsday.

With a full programme of Premier League games on Tuesday, it means there is plenty going on today, with eight managers giving press conferences.

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers faces the media at 10:00 GMT, and we will also hear from the bosses at Crystal Palace, West Ham, QPR, Leicester, West Brom, Stoke and Burnley before the day is done.

Add in to that all the latest breaking news, plus the best of social media, and we should be in for a lively time. Settle back and enjoy.