Premier League:, external Spurs' first goal v Sunderland on 17 January has been credited as a John O'Shea own goal.

O'Shea will no doubt be delighted.

Cambridge United have signed Tottenham Hotspur defender Dominic Ball on loan until the end of the season. The 19-year-old, who is yet to play a first-team game for Spurs, is eligible to face Manchester United in Friday's FA Cup fourth-round tie.

West Brom manager Tony Pulis on interest in Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher: "He is talking to three or four clubs. Wwe showed an interest and he'll make a decision and we'll wait and see."

On trying to sign Wigan's Callum McManaman: "Along with two or three others, we're exploring the situation and whether it's a good deal for us. Both clubs have got to agree and it's got to be right for the player. It's the most difficult window I've had because I've not had time to get things in place."

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Leicester manager Nigel Pearson is speaking ahead of his side's FA Cup tie at Tottenham on Saturday.

On player availability: "Esteban Cambiasso and Dean Hammond have been training this week. They're in contention, but Matty James is suspended. Matt Upson has been training, but Chris Wood has had an ankle knock this morning."

On the transfer window: "We will try to do what is right with regards to where we are. It remains a difficult one to achieve because we are going for players that other clubs don't want to lose themselves."

On the FA Cup: "It's nice to progress in cups. Winning games in whatever competition is more beneficial. First and foremost is picking a side that is capable of winning the tie."

Brendan Rodgers on the cup: "The FA Cup is up there with priorities. Next season we will be able to challenge for the league again."

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Daniel Sturridge remains unavailable this weekend but confirms that a new contract for Raheem Sterling should be concluded very soon.

Charlton Athletic have confirmed that new coach Guy Luzon has finally been granted a work permit and can take charge of the team.

The Israeli, 39, was forced to watch from the directors' box at Watford last weekend but will be in the dugout for Saturday's trip to face Wolves.

Crystal Palace, external manager Alan Pardew speaking ahead of his side's FA Cup tie at Southampton on Saturday:

On January signings: "I've enquired on three or four players to find out if they're available."

On forward Wilfried Zaha: "He's a player that needs to get his career on the move again. He's had a decent couple of games and made an impact. Wilf has got the ability but you need the strength, power and mental strength to be a Premier League player."

On striker Dwight Gayle: "I really like him, I think he's always been a talent and I think Palace did a good job in bringing him here."

On Southampton: "They have a terrific group of young players complimented by international players - they're the model club at the moment. We play them twice in quick succession so we have to concentrate hard. It's always nice to go back to your old club and I'm looking forward to it. I enjoyed it there and I only have good feelings."

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Daniel Sturridge is edging closer to a Liverpool comeback and posted this picture on Instagram, external with Mario Balotelli: "My man!!! We're gonna be linking up soon!!"

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman expects defender Toby Alderweireld and midfielders Victor Wanyama and Morgan Schneiderlin to return in "around two weeks" after injuries.

Koeman on forward Jay Rodriguez: "It's going well, but he's not close to [rejoining] the group. He needs more time."

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman on Saturday's FA Cup tie against Crystal Palace:

"Of course, the Premier League is the most important [competition] but I believe in winning.

"I'm lucky that I don't have a lot of numbers of players to think about making changes. "We'll put out the strongest team that we can. We've had some days off this week and the players are back in freshness. We had a great week last week with good results in difficult games, and we'd like to go on."

Southampton manager Ronald Koeman , externalon Crystal Palace: "They have a spirit in the team and confidence. They've had a great start [under Alan Pardew]. They are now more difficult to beat than they were on Boxing Day."

Koeman on Alan Pardew: "I think he's more happy now than he was before, and that's important."

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman ahead of his side's FA Cup fourth round tie against Crystal Palace on Saturday:

"I have my eyes on young players from the Netherlands. Not now, but for next season."

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The United States women's team goalkeeper Hope Solo has been suspended for 30 days by US Soccer following an incident during a training camp.

"Hope made a poor decision that has resulted in a negative impact on US Soccer and her team-mates," head coach Jill Ellis said.

Solo's reaction is above.

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Here is a screenshot from sporten.com, external of Real Madrid's new signing Martin Odegaard (centre) with Los Blancos legends Sergio Ramos (left) and Cristiano Ronaldo.

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Birmingham City winger Demarai Gray has won the Football League's Young Player of the Month award for December.

The 18-year-old has been linked with several Premier League and Championship clubs.

But, as BBC Sport's Ged Scott discovered, the player himself and Blues manager Gary Rowett are not allowing any speculation to distract them.

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BBC Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker with San Francisco 49ers quarterback legend Joe Montana: If this chopper goes down I doubt I'll feature in tomorrow's headlines

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Here's a strange one...

Earlier this month, West Ham apparently stuck a deal "well in excess of" £2m to bring Hamilton Academical defender Stephen Hendrie to Upton Park and agreed terms with the player. Yet since then, all has gone quiet.

"I couldn't care if I never heard from them again," Accies' vice-chairman Ronnie MacDonald told BBC Sport Scotland. "It's one thing a deal between clubs falling down, but I think it is totally unfair on the player."

York City have signed Walsall left-back Malvind Benning on an initial one-month loan deal.

The 21-year-old has played 15 times in League One this season, but his last start came in October's defeat by Crewe.

League Two side AFC Wimbledon have signed Reading striker Craig Tanner on loan until the end of the season.

The move comes after the 20-year-old signed a new contract with the Royals, which will keep him at the Madejski Stadium until the summer of 2017.

Tanner made his debut for Reading in August and has scored one goal in five appearances for the Berkshire club.