A bold claim by Theo Walcott today, the Arsenal man claiming the current Gunners attack is better than the 2006 strikeforce.

Just to refresh your memory, that strikeforce consisted Thierry Henry, Dennis Bergkamp, Robert Pires, Freddie Ljungberg and Jose Antonio Reyes.

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Walcott joined the club in 2006 and said: "That was some attacking force back then - but I think this squad probably does beat it, though we need to prove it.

"When we go and achieve a little bit more than winning the FA Cup, then I think we can stand up and say this is the best attacking line up we've ever had."

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Australian Olympic walk silver medalist Jared Tallent has condemned a doping ban which will allow Russian rival Sergey Kirdyapkin to keep the gold medal he won at the London Olympics - and defend it at Rio de Janiero next year.

The Russian Anti Doping Agency has banned Kirdyapkin for three years, two months for doping offences. But the ban doesn't cover the London Games, at which he won the 50km walk, and expires before next year's Olympics in Brazil.

Tallent described the ban as "outrageous" and said Russia was "laughing at the world".

Chelsea want to sign 26-year-old Fiorentina winger Juan Cuadrado, but only if Germany forward Andre Schurrle and Egypt winger Mohamed Salah leave, reports The Mirror, external.

Roma and Besiktas are interested in Salah, while German clubs Wolfsburg and Bayer Leverksen are keen on Schurrle.

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You know you've done something right at a football club if the fans make a banner like this for you.

Unveiled on the Kop at Anfield last night, external before Liverpool's game with Chelsea, it is pretty clear how the supporters feel about Steven Gerrard. He'll certainly miss it when he goes to the US.

Some breaking news from down under. Nick Kyrgios, the big hope of Australian tennis, has seen off 23rd seed Ivo Karlovic in four sets.

The 19-year-old, playing his last Grand Slam as a teenager, won 7-6 (7-4) 6-4 5-7 6-4 to reach the third round of Australian Open for the first time.

Are you a Rochdale fan? Do you have a thick pair of gloves and are handy with a shovel? Was that yes you answered? Good, for you're just the sort of person the League One club is after.

Dale have sent an SOS, external calling on fans to help clear snow from the pitch ahead of the club's FA Cup fourth round clash against Premier League Stoke City on Monday.

Get yourself to Spotland from 09:00 GMT today to help.

Here's what you'll be faced with - hope you're feeling fit...

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Another big gun is in action right now, Rafael Nadal on court against American Tim Smyczek.

So far the Spaniard is looking good, taking the the first set 6-2.

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You can follow live text coverage on the BBC Sport website here.

Andy Murray isn't the only big name to progress at the Australian Open - the legend that is Roger Federer beat Italy's Simone Bolelli, though not without a bit of a wobble.

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The Swiss player required medical treatment on a finger problem after losing the first set but came back to win 3-6 6-3 6-2 6-2.

Meanwhile, women's second seed Maria Sharapova came even closer to disaster. She had to save two match points before beating qualifier Alexandra Panova 6-1 4-6 7-5.

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Tottenham hope to persuade Everton to sell them Belgium winger Kevin Mirallas - who missed a penalty against West Brom on Monday - and are willing to offer Aaron Lennon in part exchange, reports The Mirror, external.

South Sydney have lost a second Burgess brother - former Leeds forward Luke has signed a two-year deal with Manly.

Middle brother Sam left the club at the end of last season to switch codes with Bath and now only twins Tom and George remain with Souths, who will play St Helens in the World Club Challenge on 22 February.

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The Burgesses made history by featuring at the same time in the same team for Souths against Wests Tigers in August 2013, the first quartet of brothers since 1910.

It's not all about Liverpool and Chelsea you know.

Don't forget the other Capital One Cup semi gets under way tonight when Tottenham meet League One Sheffield United at White Hart Lane (kick off 19:45 GMT).

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The Blades, managed by Nigel Clough, have shocked plenty of big teams over the last couple of seasons in cup competitions and are confident they can do the same to Spurs.

There's live commentary of the game on BBC Radio 5 live and text commentary online. Highlights are on BBC 1's The League Cup Show at 23:15 GMT.

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Like Ayr, racing at Catterick goes ahead as planned

As usual, Jose Mourinho provided some of the best moments from last night's Liverpool-Chelsea tie.

After applauding Liverpool's Steven Gerrard off as he was substituted during the 1-1 draw at Anfield, Mourinho said that he wanted to try and sign the midfielder on loan when he leaves for America in the summer.

"I think he has more than enough quality to play in the Premier League. In spite of the fact he's my opponent, I feel sorry that he's leaving," said the Chelsea manager.

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When asked if he would try to persuade Gerrard to stay, Mourinho told BBC 5 live: "Or to get him on loan."

Who says mid-season breaks in Jamaica are a bad idea?

A brilliant strike from Raheem Sterling - recently returned from his sunshine break - helped Liverpool to a 1-1 draw in their Capital One semi-final first-leg against Chelsea.

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The tie at Anfield was a cracker and the Reds thoroughly deserved to get something from the game, fighting back after Eden Hazard's first-half penalty had given Chelsea the advantage.

BBC chief football writer Phil McNulty gives his verdict on on a pulsating night of football.

It's January and the window is wide open (the transfer window that is - it's way too chilly to be leaving your actual window open).

That means there is plenty of gossip and speculation about which players might be heading elsewhere this month.

We'll bring you all the latest stories, and we'll start with The Sun's, external claim that Manchester United have enquired about 20-year-old Paris St-Germain and Brazil centre-back Marquinhos - and been been told they will need to pay a world-record £112m to land him.

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United remain keen though, Louis van Gaal pinpointing Marquinhos as his top defensive target.

Portugal's Joao Sousa is next up for Andy Murray, who has made it into the last 32 in Australia for the seventh year in a row.

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Sousa holds several men's Portuguese tennis records - the first Portuguese player to break into the world's top 50 and the first Portuguese man to win an ATP tour title.

The pair are scheduled to meet on Friday.

First up, tennis, and he may be the only Brit left standing at this year's Australian Open but if Andy Murray is feeling the pressure, he isn't showing it.

The Scot eased into round three overnight with a clinical straight sets victory over Marinko Matosevic.

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Murray won 6-1 6-3 6-2 in one hour and 42 minutes and was pleased to have got things done and dusted quickly, with temperatures breaking 30C on what was the hottest day of the tournament so far.

"I'm pumped to be into the third round," said Murray, whatever that means.

No messing about today, no playing games - we're in the zone and ready to bring you every single football and sports story that breaks during the course of the day.

Add in to that the best of what's doing the rounds on social media, plus some vaguely amusing pictures, like this one...

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... and it all adds up to another Sportsday. Enjoy.