Summary

  • Premier League injury table

  • 15 Premier League news conferences

  • Relegation is a possibility - Hiddink

  • Sir Alex is 'John Lennon of football' says Klopp

  • GET INVOLVED Footballers as musicians #bbcsportsday

  1. football

    Premier League injury tablepublished at 17:00

    #bbcsportsday

    Injury tableImage source, BBC Sport

    Our intrepid graphics team have put together this snazzy table to analyse every injury this season and assess the impact on each Premier League club.

    The figures throw up plenty of talking points but let's start with the fact Leicester have had the joint-lowest number of injured players and their players have missed the second-fewest number of days through injury.

    Does this help explain why they are challenging for the title? Let us know on #bbcsportsday

  2. Footgolf - MOTD Kickaboutpublished at 16:53

    FootgolfImage source, BBC Sport

    Our friends over at Match of the Day Kickabout have been trying out the mash-up sport taking the nation by storm - footgolf.

    Watch Ben Shires give it a go here.

  3. football

    Hospice given 19% stake in Invernesspublished at 16:48

    Football

    Caledonian StadiumImage source, Getty Images

    Here's a lovely tale...

    A charity that offers care to people dying from an incurable disease has become a major shareholder in Inverness Caledonian Thistle.

    The Highland Hospice has been gifted a 19% share - worth about 573,000 - in the Scottish Premiership outfit by an anonymous donor and becomes the club's second largest shareholder.

    The charity said it would use the shares to raise funds for a £7.5m redevelopment of its centre in Inverness.

  4. football

    Naughton red card overturnedpublished at 16:40
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    Football

    Swansea City defender Kyle Naughton has had his red card overturned by the Football Association.

    Naughton was sent off by referee Graham Scott in the 37th minute of Wednesday night’s Premier League fixture against Sunderland following a challenge on Yann M’Vila.

    But the decision was overturned on appeal this afternoon and the defender is now available for Monday night’s fixture against Watford at the Liberty Stadium.     

  5. get involved

    Get Involved - Football and musicpublished at 16:40 Greenwich Mean Time 15 January 2016

    #bbcsportsday

    Slaven BilicImage source, Getty Images

    Thomas M Curtis: Isn't Slaven Bilic already a rockstar?

    Indeed, he is. The West Ham boss plays rhythm guitar for Rawbau, a Croatian rock group.  

  6. football

    Pereira could leave on loanpublished at 16:35

    Football

    Andreas PereiraImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United winger Andreas Pereira could leave the club on loan, report the Manchester Evening News.

    The 20-year-old has started just two League Cup games this season.

    Asked if he could move away from Old Trafford temporarily, Pereira said: “Normally yes so we will see what happens.

    “I want to stay here, of course, but you never know. We will see."

  7. formula 1

    Manor sign ex-Ferrari designerpublished at 16:28

    Formula 1

    Andrew Benson
    Chief F1 writer

    ManorImage source, Getty Images

    Manor have signed former Ferrari chief designer Nikolas Tombazis as chief aerodynamicist.

    Tombazis, sacked by Ferrari after nine years following their winless 2014 season, joins the back-of-the-grid team with immediate effect.

    It is the latest in a series of changes as Manor try to improve their form.

    The team finished last in 2015 but have secured Mercedes engines and recruited Dave Ryan, who spent 30 years at McLaren, as racing director.

  8. tennis

    We've got the answerspublished at 16:22

    Tennis

    A Question of Sport Teaser

    Earlier on we asked you who are the eight former finalists in this year's Australian Open men's singles draw?

    And there answers are: Marcos Baghdatis, Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, Lleyton Hewitt,Andy Murray, Rafael Nadal, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga and Stan Wawrinka.

    Congratulations to those of you who got all eight.

  9. snooker

    Trump beats Robertson in classicpublished at 16:20

    Snooker

    What an incredible match, one of the best ever witnessed in the Masters and it's Judd Trump who emerges victorious, making a century in the decider to beat Neil Robertson 6-5.

    He will play Barry Hawkins in the semi-final on Saturday.

  10. football

    Cardiff under transfer embargopublished at 16:15

    Football

    CardiffImage source, Getty Images

    Cardiff City have been placed under a transfer embargo by the Football League following a breach of financial fair play rules.

    The Bluebirds become the fourth Championship club currently under a transfer embargo, joining Bolton, Fulham and Nottingham Forest.

    It is the second time in six years that Cardiff have had such a sanction imposed upon them.

    The embargo will be in place for the rest of the January transfer window.

  11. football

    Man Utd news conferencepublished at 16:10

    Liverpool v Man Utd (Sun, 14:05 GMT)

    Wayne RooneyImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United have struggled to find the back of the net this season but scored three times against Newcastle.

    Unfortunately for them, they also let in three to gain just a point at St James's Park.

    "I was more disappointed than the fans. I noticed that on the street," said manager Louis van Gaal. "I had a lot of support. But I say we lost two points. We have to win points. 

    "We have one on Tottenham but it is not enough. You have to win. Of course, the fans have also seen a match they have not seen."

  12. football

    Man Utd news conferencepublished at 16:05

    Liverpool v Man Utd (Sun, 14:05 GMT)

    Van Gaal and KloppImage source, Getty Images

    As we said earlier, Louis van Gaal and Jurgen Klopp have faced each other when they were managing in the Bundesliga.

    "You can see his hand. That is also very important," said Van Gaal. "You can see a very aggressive and pressing kind of playing the game. He has to learn the rhythm of the  Premier League.

    "He knows already the difference between the German and Premier Leagues. He is very capable to be a manager in the Premier League. The fans will love it."

  13. football

    Man Utd news conferencepublished at 16:00

    Liverpool v Man Utd (Sun, 14:05 GMT)

    Louis van GaalImage source, Getty Images

    In the last Premier League news conference of the day, Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal has been having his say.

    Asked if the game against Liverpool is still the biggest in the league, the Dutchman said: "It is how the fans see it. I feel it also already four times. 

    "We have played each other four times - in the USA and the league. You can see it in the faces of the players. 

    "Last year [Steven] Gerrard was [sent off] in 30 seconds. That doesn't happen so much. The passion to play these kinds of games is very high."

  14. football

    Man Utd news conferencepublished at 15:57

    Liverpool v Man Utd (Sun, 14:05 GMT)

    Carrick and SchweinsteigerImage source, Getty Images

    Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal says midfielder Michael Carrick is out of the Liverpool game, while Bastian Schweinsteiger needs more time to recover from a leg injury.

    Defender Phil Jones "could be back soon" but Luke Shaw, Antonio Valencia and Marcos Rojo are still unavailable.

  15. snooker

    Trump and Robertson serving up a thrillerpublished at 15:52

    Snooker

    A sensational battle taking place at Alexandra Palace between Judd Trump and Neil Robertson in the quarter-finals of the Masters.

    Five century breaks have been compiled by the two players with Robertson making 139 - the highest of the tournament.

    Not to be outdone, Trump hit back with a 140 to lead 5-4 and have one hand on the £10,000 highest break prize.

    You can watch the match here

  16. football

    Man United news conferencepublished at 15:48

    Liverpool v Man United (Sat, 14:05 GMT)

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    CarringtonImage source, BBC Sport

    "You. Fat man."

    The last words Louis van Gaal uttered at his post-match press conference in Newcastle on Monday.

    How will the Manchester United manager deal with it when he addresses the media, including the man he insulted, at Carrington shortly?

    Apology, humour or ignore it completely?

  17. snooker

    The Rack Packpublished at 15:43

    Snooker

    Higgins and Davis

    Two megastars, one sport, and a fight for victory. 

    Snooker's golden period was during the 1980s when Steve Davis was winning World Championships galore and Alex Higgins was providing entertainment.

    Steve ‘The Nugget’ Davis - clinical, ruthless, ‘boring’ and Alex ‘Hurricane’ Higgins - mercurial, explosive, a natural showman.

    The BBC's comedy drama transports you back to the glory days of snooker.

    Watch the preview of the film here

    The Rack Pack is released only on iPlayer on Sunday, 17 January at 9pm

  18. football

    Stoke news conferencepublished at 15:35

    Stoke v Arsenal (Sun, 16:15 GMT)

    Mark HughesImage source, Getty Images

    League leaders Arsenal visit the Britannia Stadium on Sunday where the Gunners don't have the best of records, failing to win their last five games.

    "Arsenal have been the side who have performed most consistently this season. We're looking forward to the test," said manager Mark Hughes.

    "Arsenal know it'll be difficult. When they come to town the crowd get right behind us. The circumstances of the game excite them."

    And we look forward to it too. That's all from Sparky.

    You can listen to full coverage of the match on BBC Radio 5 live on Sunday from 16:15 GMT.

  19. football

    Stoke news conferencepublished at 15:30

    Stoke City v Arsenal (Sun, 16:15 GMT)

    BBC Radio Stoke

    Ever wondered what Stoke City's media room looks like?

    Well here you go..., external

  20. football

    Stoke news conferencepublished at 15:26

    Stoke v Arsenal (Sun, 16:15 GMT)

    Stoke's impressive season has seen them climb close to a European qualification spot, with the front trio of Xherdan Shaqiri, Bojan and Marko Arnautovic performing superbly.

    "We've been striving to get up to seventh for a while now so to be in that position is hugely pleasing," said manager Mark Hughes.

    "We've changed our targets in terms of what we can achieve this season. Hopefully we can enjoy another progressive season."