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The national airlines of Australia and New Zealand have agreed a wager on the outcome of the Rugby World Cup final.

Air New Zealand and Qantas shook on the agreement following a humorous exchange on Twitter.

Qantas crew will have to wear New Zealand rugby jerseys on Monday if the All Blacks win. Air NZ pilots, however, will have to announce Australia's win.

It followed an earlier suggestion that the losing airline repaint their fleet in the opposition colours.

More on that here.

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Manchester City caused Norwich to concede seven last time they visited the Etihad but that the City boss has said he won't be thinking about past results.

“We cannot think about two seasons ago with Norwich, it’s different, another team, another names, another moment."

And that's your lot from Pellegrini today.

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Alan Pardew seems tuned in to what to expect from this weekend's clash with Manchester United.

Speaking in his pre-match news conference, he said: "United's long spells of possession could threaten to drive the atmosphere into a lull, but we need to keep the fans singing along.

"United aren't getting as many shots off as they normally do, but defensively they're always in a good shape."

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A hot topic in the Manchester City news conference this afternoon was a young Kelechi Iheanacho who was named Man of the Match on his first start against Crystal Palace in midweek.

Pellegrini did not rule out a first Premier League start for the Nigerian.

“It’s important that the young players have a chance, they take it,” Pellegrini declared.

“Kelechi didn’t impress me as I work with him every day. I know what he can bring to this team".

William Fox-Pitt's condition has improved enough for him to be moved out of the intensive care unit, but he remains in hospital in France.

He suffered a "head trauma" after falling from his horse Reinstated, who was unharmed, on 17 October.

Crystal Palace will be without forwards Connor Wickham and Marouane Chamakh for the the visit of Manchester United, according to manager Alan Pardew.

Palace also have doubts concerning midfielder Yohan Cabaye and defenders Pape Souare and Joel Ward. 

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City boss Manuel Pellegrini has kindly provided some team news ahead of their match against Norwich on Saturday...

Apparently, Pablo Zabaleta has the same injury in his medial ligament. He should be back after the next international break.  

He has also said, "David Silva is not in the squad list for the weekend as he still has some pain in his ankle. Fabian Delph and Gael Clichy will hopefully be back next week"

More from Manuel to follow...

Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois and defender Branislav Ivanovic will again be missing, according to Jose Mourinho, while forwards Pedro and Diego Costa face late checks.

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Jose Mourinho expects his appeal against a £50,000 fine and suspended one-match stadium ban for comments made about referee Robert Madley following the 3 October 3-1 home defeat to Southampton to be heard later today. 

"I think so," he adds. "Not optimistic, not pessimistic - just wait." 

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Jose Mourinho refuses to comment on whether he has received reassurances from Chelsea's board and owner Roman Abramovich over his future as manager. 

Mourinho was the subject of the first managerial vote of confidence of Abramovich's 12-year ownership on 5 October, and Chelsea have won just one of four matches since ahead of Saturday's clash with Liverpool. 

Asked whether he had been given assurances over his position, Mourinho, who in August signed a four-year contract extension until June 2019, said: "I don't have to tell you." 

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho says he cannot promise the Blues will qualify for a Champions League spot.

He adds: "Chelsea is a big club. It's the club that I choose to come to. It's a club I live in a very specific way every day. Liverpool is a big club, Manchester United is a super big club. Last season Liverpool win nothing and didn't qualify for the Champions League. 

"Two years ago Manchester United didn't qualify for the Champions League - not even Europa League - and won nothing. They are still a monster club, but that's football." 

Reigning champions Chelsea start the weekend 15th in the Premier League table, 11 points behind leaders Manchester City and nine points adrift of fourth place.

Renowned for his assertive style when handling players, Welshman Nigel Owens is preparing to referee the Rugby World Cup final between New Zealand and Australia on Saturday at Twickenham.

But what is his life like on the road? In 2014, Owens filmed a video diary of his travels whilst going to referee matches for the Rugby Championship in South Africa and Argentina. Watch it here.

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho on facing Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp: "Liverpool are a good team. They had a very good manager. Now they have a very good new manager. 

"Jurgen is not a close friend because football doesn’t normally allow that. But I like him a lot and we have a good relationship. As a manager his work speaks. 

"Despite last season I consider him one of the top managers in Europe."

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Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho refuses to say at his news conference whether he has accepted an improper conduct charge following his half-time dismissal at West Ham last Saturday.

Mourinho had until 18:00 GMT on Thursday to respond to the charge.

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Aston Villa's caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald expects Remi Garde to be the club's new manager eventually.

Lyon's president has said he would block the move of two of his backroom staff to join Garde at Villa but MacDonald says: "If they're desperate to get him,then they'll pay the money."

MacDonald has been told he's in charge of the squad for Monday's trip to Tottenham but Garde - who is out of work and available - remains the bookies' favourite for the Villa job.