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We asked who you think will win the Champions League this season and it was pretty close - with the exception of outsiders Juventus.

Barcelona edge the vote though, with 38.6%, closely followed by Bayern's 30.6%. Then comes, perhaps surprisingly, Real Madrid on 20.9% and then Juve on 9.9%.

Alex, Liverpool: Playing a footie match about a month ago. Flicked the ball over a guys head then stopped with the ball and said to my teammate 'Can we get a replay of that?' I then dribbled with the ball down the wing only to slice my cross out of play and land firmly on by backside. While still on the floor I hear a voice from the opposition chirp 'Can we get a replay of that?'. I probably deserved it.

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Chris Draper‏

What next for Adnan Januzaj? I'd hoped to see more of him this year - would a loan next season help?

"It is fair to say he has not developed as everyone thought he would after making such an impact last season, Chris. No doubt Louis van Gaal will take another look in the summer when he has assembled his squad - and I agree that a loan would be a good option. He needs to be playing."

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Josep Guardiola, Bayern Munich coach, reacting to his side drawing Barcelona in the Champions League semi-final:

"We want to beat Barcelona but they have a quality team. It will be the first time that I have gone back, so it is going to be special and emotional for me.

"You always face big sides in the semi-finals of a competition. Last year we played Real, this year it is Barcelona. I have a lot of respect for them. I am glad that I will have the chance to face them during my career, but at the end of the day it is two games of football."

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Craig Drury

Hi Phil - what's your favourite type of cheese?

"Now come on Craig. I Camembert it when people ask daft questions."

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Yorkshire have signed all-rounder James Middlebrook on a short-term deal, as cover for England international Adil Rashid.

Leeds-born Middlebrook, 37, returns for a second spell at Headingley having played for the reigning county champions between 1998 and 2001.

He was released by Northants at the end of last season and had been playing club cricket in the Bradford League.

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Mark Keyte: Flintoff saying watch the windows when England were in the field against the Windies.

Joe Alborough: The Samuel Eto'o 'old man' celebration last season.

Keepie Uppie: Suarez dive in front of Moyes.

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How's this for a stat?

Tony Pulis has never lost a Premier League home game against Liverpool (W3 D3)...

The West Brom boss is currently speaking to the media ahead of Saturday's visit of the Reds. Will that record continue?

Phil McNulty
BBC chief football writer

If you could change one thing about football what would it be?

"Can I just answer with a personal favourite - a Champions League place for the FA Cup winners."

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Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti on his side's Champions League semi-final against Juventus:

"Juventus is a club that have a legendary history and it is returning to a semi-final after 12 years. They are having a very good season and have practically won the Italian league. That means they can focus more on the Champions League.

"We are confident that we can follow our dream, which is to reach another final after last year. We need Real Madrid to be at their best to win, we need the same side that played against Atletico, with the same enthusiasm and hope. We have a lot of confidence."

Middlesex have signed South Africa fast bowler Kyle Abbott for the first half of their T20 Blast campaign.

The 27-year-old played for Hampshire in last summer's competition, and is currently appearing for Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League.

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BBC chief football writer

Benji Deane: What is the reason for Liverpool's decline?

"Two reasons for a start Benji. They lost a world-class player in Luis Suarez to Barcelona in the summer and the other main contributor of goals, Daniel Sturridge, has barely kicked a ball all season because of injury. It is almost impossible to replace that.

"Also, no-one can currently make any serious case that that £75m brought in for Suarez has been used wisely. On current evidence, only Emre Can can be regarded as anything like a success.

"Dejan Lovren has been awful, never looking anything like a £20m defender while Lazar Markovic has also failed to deliver at £20m. Adam Lallana spends too much time injured while Alberto Moreno has declined sharply after a good start.

"And where do we even start with the signing of Mario Balotelli? A dreadful decision.

"The fix is to find a way to fix Sturridge, sign another top-class striker, find a world-class replacement for Steven Gerrard and unload the deadwood.

Easier said than done."

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At the World Championship snooker, Mark Selby is in danger of falling victim to the 'Crucible curse' as he trails 10-6 to Anthony McGill at the end of the morning session.

No first-time champion has ever successfully defended the crown and the 'Jester from Leicester' looks set to follow suit. McGill needs three more frames to see out the match when play resumes tonight.

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We've been asking for your #askmcnulty questions across social media this morning and the man himself has selected some of the best.

@specialthings41 Do you think an emotional club like Liverpool needs an emotional man like Jurgen Klopp at the helm?

I actually do not think emotion has anything to do with it - ability has. And who says Brendan Rodgers isn't emotional about Liverpool? He may not wear his heart on his sleeve like Klopp but no-one should assume he doesn't feel the emotions of the club just as much.

My opinion is that Liverpool should keep faith with Rodgers. This is a man who almost won the title last year - but there is no escaping he and the club must get things right this summer and the pressure will be on right from the start of next season.

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We asked for your the best cheeky on-field exchange you've ever heard or witnessed? We want to hear about any brilliant sledges, mocking celebrations or humbling moments inflicted in the name of sport.

Alistair Smalley: The best has to be Jimmy Bullard penalty celebration mocking Phil Brown's ticking off

Will Derbyshire: Mitch Johnson bowled the delivery after asking Jimmy Anderson if he was chirping as he wasn't getting any wickets.

What We Learnt Today: Tino Best v Flintoff 'Mind the windows" - class.

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Back to the Adam Johnson story, and Sunderland manager Dick Advocaat confirms that the player remains available for selection despite facing child sex charges.

"He still has to come in, but in principle if he feels okay, then he will be a member of the squad," the Dutchman tells reporters.

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Thanks for all your Champions League hero suggestions. We are going to move on our debate now. You will probably have seen the salute send-off that West Indies' Marlon Samuels gave to England's Ben Stokes yesterday (if not, see above).

So, what we want to know about is the best cheeky on-field exchange you've ever heard or witnessed? We want to hear about any brilliant sledges, mocking celebrations or humbling moments inflicted in the name of sport.

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More from Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini ahead of Aston Villa's visit on Saturday:

"One thing is the final of the FA Cup, another thing is relegation from the league. It will be a very tough game.

"We have five or six teams with the same power and money. Every year it will be a fight to win the title.

"We are more thinking about the one point gap above us than the seven point gap below - we keep a positive mind."

Five or six teams? Are you sure Manuel?

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini tells the media defender Vincent Kompany will be missing Saturday's visit of Aston Villa.

"Tomorrow Kompany. Clichy, Nasri and Jovetic are injured. Bony and Milner have recovered for this game."

"It's important how Vincent will improve in the next week. I think he'll be missing for at least two weeks more."