Summary

  • Seven Premier League news conferences

  • Everton to face Dynamo Kiev in Europa League last 16

  • Arsenal's Jack Wilshire undergoes further surgery on ankle

  • Fernando Alonso "completely fine" after crash

  • South Africa's AB de Villiers hits 162 from 66 balls at World Cup

  1. Sportsday: Outpublished at 18:47 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Right, that's your lot today!

    Thank you for choosing to stick with us on the day a dress broke the internet. Have a great evening one and all. (Apart from those who see white and gold. It's clearly blue and black and that's the end of it).

  2. West Brom v Southamptonpublished at 18:36 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    With no late kick off on Saturday, the last of the 15:00 kick offs will be the Baggies v the Saints.

    Saido BerahinoImage source, Getty Images

    West Brom pair James Morrison and Saido Berahino are both injury doubts ahead of the visit of Southampton.

    Forward Victor Anichebe is back in full training after a groin injury and may be involved.

    Southampton's Sadio Mane could be recalled, having been dropped against Liverpool as punishment for his poor timekeeping.

    Toby Alderweireld is likely to return from a hamstring injury next week but Jay Rodriguez remains out.

  3. Stoke City v Hull City (Saturday, 15:00)published at 18:31 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Ryan ShawcrossImage source, Getty Images

    Ryan Shawcross is again out with a back problem, with Stoke hoping rest, rather than surgery, offers him the best chance of a swift return to fitness.

    Geoff Cameron returns after a one-game ban, while Erik Pieters, who limped off at Aston Villa, is fit.

    Hull are still without Mohamed Diame, who has suffered a setback in his recovery from the knee injury that has sidelined him since December.

    The Tigers have no new fitness concerns.

    Liam Rosenior and James Chester remain out with respective hamstring and shoulder problems, while Robert Snodgrass continues his rehabilitation from a season-ending knee injury.

  4. Newcastle v Aston Villa (Saturday, 15:00)published at 18:27 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Jonas GutierrezImage source, Getty Images

    Some brilliantly positive news to come out of Newcastle today is that midfielder Jonas Gutierrez could make his first appearance in 17 months after overcoming testicular cancer.

    Cheick Tiote has undergone knee surgery and Jack Colback is suspended.

    Villa captain Ron Vlaar also serves a ban, while full-backs Alan Hutton and Aly Cissokho are both injury doubts.

    Kieran Richardson is out with a calf problem so rookie left-back Lewis Kinsella could be involved.

  5. Burnley v Swansea (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)published at 18:20 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Sean DycheImage source, Getty Images

    Burnley boss Sean Dyche is likely to keep faith with the side that drew 1-1 at Chelsea last weekend.

    Matt Taylor (Achilles) is nearing a return, but Dean Marney and Kevin Long are both out for the season.

    Swansea have no new fresh injuries so Garry Monk's main dilemma is whether to revert to his favoured 4-3-3 formation.

    Jefferson Montero is the player most likely to be recalled if Monk ditches the midfield diamond he used for last week's win over Manchester United.

  6. Manchester United v Sunderland (Sat, 15:00)published at 18:16 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Robin Van PersieImage source, Getty Images

    Moving onto the 15:00 GMT kick offs. (Anyone else counting down the days to when we can write BST...?)

    Manchester United striker Robin van Persie while fellow forward James Wilson is doubtful with a dead leg.

    The game against Sunderland may come too soon for midfielder Michael Carrick, who is nearing a return from a calf problem.

    Sunderland's Emanuele Giaccherini is unlikely to play again this season after undergoing ankle surgery.

    Billy Jones and Jack Rodwell remain out with ankle and groin problems but both could return against Hull on Tuesday.

  7. Premier Leaguepublished at 18:11 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Sam AllardyceImage source, Getty Images

    Thought you may want some team news looking ahead to tomorrow's early kick off.

    West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says Brazilian striker Nene will make his debut as Carlton Cole has a damaged hamstring.

    As we already knew, Morgan Amalfitano is banned and Andy Carroll (knee) is out for the season.

    Crystal Palace are bolstered by the return to fitness of captain Mile Jedinak and James McArthur.

    Fraizer Campbell, Marouane Chamakh and fellow striker Yaya Sanogo all miss out with hamstring injuries, with Campbell likely to be out for up to six weeks.

  8. Fury admits to gamblepublished at 17:59 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Tyson Fury admits his decision to take on Christian Hammer on Saturday is a gamble but fully expects to fight for a world heavyweight title this year.

    Manchester's Fury, 26, is the mandatory challenger for Wladimir Klitschko's WBO belt and is also on the radar of WBC champion Deontay Wilder.

    Tyson Fury and Christian HammerImage source, PA

    But first Fury must see off Romania's Hammer at the O2 Arena in London.

    "It's a risky decision but I need to keep busy. Hammer was available and he took the fight," said Fury.

  9. Everton fans "need not worry" - Martinezpublished at 17:50 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Roberto MartinezImage source, Getty Images

    Roberto Martinez has reassured Everton fans looking to travel to Ukraine for their last-16 Europa League tie with Dynamo Kiev, that they should not worry.

    There was trouble at Dynamo's victory over Guingamp in Kiev on Thursday, and the game suspended for around 10 minutes.

    Martinez said: "We're going to take every step as it comes and wait for instructions."

    In case you were interested, here is the full draw:

    europa league last 16
  10. 'I'm sick of me' - Clarkepublished at 17:43 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Australia captain Michael Clarke believes people are "sick" of talking about his injury problems as he prepares to lead his country again.

    Clarke will return to the Australia side for their third World Cup Pool A match against unbeaten New Zealand in Auckland on Saturday.

    ClarkeImage source, Getty Images

    The 33-year-old has been out since December after tearing a hamstring in a Test match against India in Adelaide.

    "I think everybody's sick of talking and reading about my injury," he said.

    Clarke's injury has been one of the most talked-about topics during the Australian summer.

  11. Only the minor matter of a missing Matic for the massive match?published at 17:33 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

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    Robbie Savage's column this week looks at Sunday's Capital One Cup final and explains why, despite Nemanja Matic's suspension and Tottenham's good form, he expects Chelsea to collect their first trophy of the season at Wembley.

  12. Nico Rosberg quickest in Barcelonapublished at 17:24 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Testing times and laps completed

    1. Nico Rosberg (Mercedes) 1:22.792 (106 laps)

    2. Valtteri Bottas (Williams) 1:23.995 (90)

    3. Felipe Nasr (Sauber) 1:24.071 (141 laps)

    4. Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari) 1:25.339 (143)

    5. Jenson Button (McLaren) 1:25.590 (101)

    6. Pastor Maldonado (Lotus) 1:26.705 (140)

    7. Max Verstappen (Toro Rosso) 1:26.766 (139)

    8. Daniil Kvyat (Red Bull) 1:26.965 (84)

    9. Nico Hulkenberg (Force India) 1:28.412 (77)

    You can see how the whole day played out here. Aren't we good to you.

  13. Can Sarah Storey break yet another world record?published at 17:17 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Sarah StoreyImage source, Getty Images

    On Saturday in London's Olympic velodrome, the 11-time Paralympic champion will attempt arguably her toughest challenge yet - the women's hour record.

    It has stood since 2003, a time when Storey was still smashing records left, right and centre in the pool.

    "It's never something I intended to do; it seems a crazy thing to do," the 37 year old said.

    Find out how she gets on tomorrow.... Go on Sarah!

  14. Lawro v George Fordpublished at 17:05 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    In any normal situation, we are pretty sure Lawro wouldn't challenge an international rugby star to anything.

    George FordImage source, Getty Images

    However, he has decided to take on England fly-half George Ford in his weekly score prediction feature. There are eight Premier League fixtures plus the League Cup Final to contest. Can Lawro extend his slim lead over the guests?

  15. Liverpool cleared of any financial fair play breachpublished at 16:53 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Liverpool have been cleared of any financial fair play breaches by UEFA, but Hull have been fined 200,000 euros (£145,000).

    The Club Financial Control Body (CFCB) announced the decisions following a meeting on Friday.

    UEFA said in a statement: "The CFCB investigatory chamber announced that Sparta Prague and Liverpool have been found (following the submission of additional financial information) to have satisfied the break-even requirement and are no longer under investigation."

    Hull, who played in the qualifying rounds of the Europa League, have agreed to settle for the fine and to pay an additional 400,000 euros (£290,000) if they are not compliant with FFP for the 2015/16 season.

  16. Fleetwood make signingpublished at 16:44 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    BBC Radio Lancashire, external: Fleetwood Town FC sign Brighton left-back Adam Chicksen on-loan for a month. The 23-year-old could make his debut at Chesterfield tomorrow.

  17. One change for Irelandpublished at 16:42 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Jordi Murphy's inclusion in place of Jamie Heaslip is Ireland's only change from the win over France for Sunday's big Six Nations game against England.

    Jordi Murphy in action in Ireland's opening Six Nations win over Italy earlier this monthImage source, Inpho

    Number eight Heaslip is ruled out by injury after being kneed in the back by France's Pascal Pape two weeks ago.

    Murphy, who will be earning his seventh cap, started in Ireland's opening Six Nations win over Italy when Heaslip was missing because of a shoulder problem.

    Jack McGrath remains at loose-head prop despite the claims of Cian Healy.

  18. 'They leave a lot of space' - Berbatovpublished at 16:32 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Veteran striker Dimitar Berbatov has not helped Arsene Wenger's cause by revealing that Monaco fully expected to exploit Arsenal's wandering defence during their 3-1 Champions League win at the Emirates Stadium.

    BernatovImage source, Getty Images

    Berbatov, 34, said: "Arsenal have very quick players, when they go forward they have a leave a lot of space at the back. We knew that, we prepared well and we took advantage of it.

    "We knew what their weaknesses were and we exploited them and I think everyone can agree that we deserved to win."

    "However," Berbatov added, "this is Arsenal, so it (the tie) is not over."

  19. Hull fined by Uefapublished at 16:24 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Liverpool have been cleared of any breaches of financial fair play, but Hull have been fined £145,000, UEFA has announced.

  20. McClair appointmentpublished at 16:17 Greenwich Mean Time 27 February 2015

    Brian McClair has been appointed performance director of the Scottish Football Association.

    The 51-year-old, who won 30 caps for Scotland, spent almost 30 years at Manchester United as a player, youth coach and - most recently - director of the youth academy.

    Brian McClairImage source, Getty Images

    "I am sure my experiences can be of benefit to Scottish football," said McClair.

    SFA chief executive Stewart Regan said McClair "has been at the cutting edge of coaching evolution, analysis and performance management".