Nick Barnes
BBC Newcastle's Sunderland commentator

A warm welcome on a wet morning for Sam Allardyce's media conference at Sunderland...

...And Sam Allardyce is due to speak to the media any moment. Stick with us for the latest team news.

We will be bringing you the latest from Arsene Wenger shortly...

If you missed the brilliant first episode of Class of '92: Out of Their League last night, do not panic. 

That is precisely what the clever clogs at the BBC invented the iPlayer for. Here you go. You can stop fretting now. 

The ex-Manchester United stars buy a football club seven tiers down from the Premier League with a dream of taking it up to the top. 

Elizabeth Hudson
BBC Sport at IPC Athletics Championships, Doha

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There has been good news this morning for British sprinter Maria Lyle. The 15-year-old was the subject of a protest by Italy after she finished second to 14-year-old Australian Isis Holt in Thursday's T35 100m final at the IPC Athletics World Championships in Doha.

Italian Oxana Corso, who finished fourth in the race, had claimed Lyle false-started but after reviewing the race footage and speaking to the starters, her appeal was rejected.

It means the Scot will finally get her silver medal during Friday's evening session.

Stay with us for updates from Everton manager Roberto Martinez after 09:00 GMT....

In case you have been living under a rock for the past month or so, this weekend the Rugby World Cup reaches its climax.

On Saturday, New Zealand will aim to become the first team to retain the World Cup when they face Australia.

Twickenham will host the match between the world's top-ranked sides at 16:00 GMT in front of 80,000 spectators.

It will be the first time New Zealand and Australia have met in the final.

Don't miss a kick, scrum or bone crushing tackle with BBC Radio 5 live commentary and have a look at the key statistics in our handy video guide here. 

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Gymnastics

Even if you have no interest in gymnastics, you cannot fail to be in awe of three time world champion Simone Biles who took all-around gold on Thursday evening, finishing off with a floor routine to trump all floor routines. 

If there is one word to describe this performance - "sassy". 

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Pursed lips and blink rate. Who would have thought such small clues could give away so much about someone's mood?

We asked Professor Geoff Beattie of Edge Hill University to analyse the body language of Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho.

He can detect the tell-tale signs of whether, after Chelsea's eight defeats in 16 games, Mourinho is starting to feel the heat.

Watch the video here.

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Need something to listen to in the car/ on the train/ bus/ tram? 

How about the 5 live football daily podcast, which today, includes everything from Paul Scholes and we also hear from sports news reporter David Ornstein on reports that the former Chelsea team doctor Eva Carneiro has opened legal proceedings against the club for constructive dismissal.

Download it here.

Yesterday, Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri delivered on his promise of pizza for his squad as a reward for keeping a clean sheet against Crystal Palace.  

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But in a contradictory story, The Metro, external have suggested that Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich is preparing to replace manager Mourinho with former Blues boss Andre Villas-Boas... 

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According to the Belfast Telegraph, former Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is being lined up as an interim manager at Chelsea - should they fire under-pressure Jose Mourinho.  

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The funeral of former Everton manager, Howard Kendall took place yesterday and fans lined the streets of Liverpool to pay their respects. High profile figures in attendance included former Manchester United manager, Alex Ferguson. 

The Guardian have also included an update to the story of former Chelsea doctor Eva Carneiro. Her lawyers have served notice of a claim of constructive dismissal against the club. 

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The Express have picked up on one of the lines from Paul Scholes' interview. He said that Manchester United fans should not blame former team mate Wayne Rooney for the lack of creativity, saying any striker would struggle to score in that side.

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The Sun has also highlighted the comments made by Paul Scholes. 

Speaking to Radio Manchester, Scholes said "it seems he (Van Gaal) doesn't want players to beat men and it's probably not a team I'd have enjoyed playing in."  

The tabloid have also asked former Arsenal forward Thierry Henry his opinion on Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho. He doesn't think the Blues boss is doing a bad job at all...

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The majority of The Times' back page is dedicated to the story that outgoing Fifa president Sepp Blatter has suggested there was an agreement to give the 2018 and 2022 World Cups to Russia and the USA respectively.

Klaus Stohlker, one of Blatter's aides, has said there were "behind-the-curtain" talks involving members of the Fifa executive committee.  

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Well The Mirror have picked up on Paul Scholes' comments about Manchester United under Louis van Gaal. 

The former United midfielder says he "would not enjoy" playing in van Gaal's side.  He has said they have "a lack of creativity and risk".

Say what you really think Paul...

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Friday is upon us and we have plenty to keep you going right through to the start of the weekend...

When we say plenty, we mean a lot. 

No fewer than 15 Premier League managers will be speaking to the media today and we will be bringing you updates from all of them.

But let's start with a look at today's back pages....