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  • Andy Carroll set to miss the rest of the season

  • Van Gaal 'not worried' by Scholes criticism

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  1. Postpublished at 19:03 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Right then, the clock strikes seven and that means it is time for us to bring the curtain down on Friday's Sportsday. Hop on over to our live coverage of England women's friendly against USA, while tune into BBC Radio 5 live for the Weekend Football Preview.

    Cheerio.

  2. Hull making a movepublished at 18:51 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    English teenager Charley Hull has moved into joint second place after the second round of the RACV Ladies Masters on Queensland's Gold Coast.

    Australian Rebecca Artis leads on nine under after a round of 66, with Hull and Choi Eun-woo three shots behind.

    Charley HullImage source, Getty Images

    Hull, 18, was in a group warned for slow play but made up the time and finished with a birdie to shoot her second three-under round of 70.

    England's Holly Clyburn, 24, dropped one place to fourth after scoring 71.

  3. England v USApublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    EnglandImage source, Getty Images

    BBC reporter Robyn Cowen:, external "Stadium MK for England v USA its live on BBC Sport website with me & Sue Smith."

    Our coverage starts online from 19:00 GMT.

  4. Where will you be spending Valentine's Day?published at 18:44 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Crawley TownImage source, Getty Images

    Caitlin:, external My boyfriend is taking me to my first Plymouth Argyle game at Home Park for Valentine's Day :)

    Jack Cooper:, external Currently in the middle of a 26 hour journey to watch Barcelona - happy Valentine's Day singletons!

    Peter Woodward:, external Taking the better half to watch the Mighty Crawley Town tomorrow! Could be a depressing day!

  5. How far would you go to see your team?published at 18:27 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Lancashire Evening PostImage source, Lancashire Evening Post

    What lengths would you go to to see your team play?

    Michael Jackson, a die-hard Preston fan who lives in South Africa said he would "sell a kidney", "ride a giraffe" and "swim from Cape Town to the River Ribble" if someone could help him get tickets for Monday's FA Cup tie with Manchester United.

    However, after the Lancashire Evening Post highlighted his plight,, external the FA has come forward and offered Jackson the tickets.

    "I really can't believe it. I am completely overwhelmed," he said. "I never thought that anything like this would happen, I feel very honoured and privileged. I am thrilled, I am excited and I am a proud Prestonian. I have fallen in love with Preston all over again."

  6. FA Cup ball numberspublished at 18:19 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    The numbers are shrinking as the FA Cup enters the business end of the tournament. Sixteen teams will battle it out for a place in the quarter-finals this weekend. Here are the ball numbers for Monday's last-eight draw:

    1. Crystal Palace or Liverpool

    2. Arsenal or Middlesbrough

    3. Aston Villa or Leicester City

    4. West Bromwich Albion or West Ham

    5. Bradford City or Sunderland

    6. Blackburn Rovers or Stoke City

    7. Derby County or Reading

    8. Preston North End or Manchester United

  7. How will you be spending Valentine's Day?published at 18:12 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    SnookerImage source, Getty Images

    Anthony Brammer:, external Booked a table for me and the Mrs. I really enjoy snooker. Just hope the Mrs does too.

    I see what you did there Anthony.

  8. Spot the Ballpublished at 18:08 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Spot the Ball

    It is the FA Cup fifth round this weekend and as a special treat, the fine people of Match of the Day kickabout have picked out their favourite FA Cup goals so far this season.

    There is a twist! They've hidden the ball, so can you guess where it is? Head on over to the MOTD kickabout page to have a go.

    I got two, by the way. Rubbish.

  9. Salford had no composure - Harrispublished at 18:03 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Salford Red Devils head coach Iestyn Harris said his side lacked any composure during their 52-6 Super League defeat against champions St Helens.

    "It's just not good enough from us," Harris told BBC Radio Manchester. "I'm disappointed not only for losing the game but also the fans who have come out in their numbers."

    "There was a lot of hype around the club and this game that we were going to start to compete against these top teams, and every time there is hype we seem to fold a little bit."

  10. Surrey re-sign Mahmood for T20published at 17:49 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Surrey re-sign former Pakistan all-rounder Azhar Mahmood to play in the 2015 T20 Blast.

    The 39-year-old, who is the fifth-highest ever wicket taker in T20 competition, played for Surrey between 2002 and 2007 and had one-day spells at the Oval in 2013 and 2014.

  11. How will you be spending Valentine's Day?published at 17:42 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Mr Spike T:, external Driving to West Brom away & back in time for dinner with my wife.

    Louise:, external celebrating Valentine's Day today then off to match tomorrow @Swfc time to show off the ring

  12. Gabbidon's Chicago rolepublished at 17:40 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Cardiff City defender and coach Danny Gabbidon played for American MLS side Chicago Fire in a friendly against Queens Park Rangers, on Thursday.

    The Welsh international, 35, had permission from the Bluebirds to take part in the 1-0 victory for the American outfit.

    Danny Gabbidon, Cardiff CityImage source, Huw Evans picture agency

    Gabbidon has played just twice for the Championship side this season.

    His current Cardiff deal is due to expire in the summer and a move to the US could help extend his career.

  13. Dzeko blames World Cuppublished at 17:32 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Edin Dzeko believes his injury problems this year might be due to his involvement in last summer's World Cup.

    The Manchester City striker has picked up two calf strains that have disrupted his season.

    DzekoImage source, Getty Images

    "It could be that I had too many games with not enough rest in between," Dzeko told Manchester City's website, external. "I played many games for City and then had the World Cup soon after so that could have been the problem."

    The Bosnian striker has featured in the last five matches and says he is hoping to find his best form in the final third of the season.

  14. Scotland's Murray joins Bristolpublished at 17:28 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Scotland midfielder Christie Murray has become the fifth new signing for Bristol Academy's 2015 campaign.

    The 24-year-old, who has 29 caps for her country, spent last season with Women's Super League rivals Arsenal.

  15. 'Decisions against MK' claims bosspublished at 17:18 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Love is not in the air around MK Dons boss Karl Robinson, who has gone on a rant over how the more successful his side become, the more they suffer from poor refereeing.

    The Dons missed two chances to go top of League One in the last week.

    In a list of grievances with referees, Robinson claimed his side:

    • Were denied a goal with an offside decision against Will Grigg in a 2-0 win over Barnsley on 24 January

    • Were not given enough free-kicks in a 5-0 win over Crewe on 31 January

    • Were denied a penalty for handball in the 0-0 draw against leaders Bristol City on 7 February

    • Lost to a goal that had a handball in the build up in the 2-1 defeat by Bradford on 9 February

    Someone may be getting a ticking off soon.

  16. Aguero and Villa partnership?published at 17:14 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    David VillaImage source, Manchester City

    Sergio Aguero and David Villa. Imagine those two in the same side!

    Villa plays for New York City FC, and scored the club's first goal in a friendly against St Mirren this week at the Etihad Campus.

  17. Nasri attacks Deschampspublished at 17:02 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Samir Nasri has lashed out at Didier Deschamps for not "behaving like a man" when omitted the Manchester City playmaker from the 2014 French World Cup squad.

    Samir NasriImage source, Getty Images

    That exclusion prompted Nasri to immediately retire from international soccer.

    Asked what he would tell Deschamps if he was in front of him, Nasri told L'Equipe's TV channel: "I would tell him ... that he should have behaved like a man, take responsibility for his choices by telling me '...you're not coming (to the World Cup), you're not happy, too bad'.

    "At least we would have had a man-to-man conversation."

  18. When Gary met Ryanpublished at 16:56 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Lineker

    Manchester United assistant manager Ryan Giggs is hoping they can win the FA Cup after insisting it's been "too long."

    The Reds have not lifted the trophy for over a decade, their last victory coming in 2004, allowing Arsenal to catch them as joint-most winners sharing 11.

    Speaking to Gary Lineker for Football Focus, Giggs goes on to say he expects a tough test away from home as United travel to Preston on Monday for the fifth round of the FA Cup.

    Watch Football Focus on Saturday 14 February, 12:10 GMT on BBC One and the BBC Sport website.

  19. Jimenez leads the waypublished at 16:43 Greenwich Mean Time 13 February 2015

    Miguel Angel Jimenez leads the inaugural True Thailand Classic by a shot after Friday's second round.

    JimenezImage source, Getty Images

    Despite struggling with illness, the veteran Spaniard carded a six-under-par 66 to go with his 67 on Thursday, leaving him a stroke ahead of Thailand's Kiradech Aphibarnrat.

    "I have a heavy cold and I'm very bunged up and slept terribly last night so I'm very happy with my round," he said.

    England's Tom Lewis is three shots off the lead on eight under after a 67, with compatriot Matthew Baldwin and Northern Ireland's Michael Hoey - the overnight leader - tied alongside him on the same score.