Manager Steve McClaren is about to face the media and we'll bring you the best of what he has to say as soon as we have it.

That'll be world number 11 Mark Allen...

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Can Palace put a further dent in Manchester City's title hopes?

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Manuel has left the building. 

But we're far from done with the news conferences here on Sportsday and up next we have Newcastle, Southampton and Swansea.

Stoke will follow at 14:30 before Man Utd at 15:30.

That'll hopefully give enough time for our reporter Simon Stone to make it across Manchester.

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Man City boss Manuel Pellegrini has given his view on the transfer bans for Real Madrid and Atletico, which could lead to them targeting Premier League stars in this transfer window.

"I don't know what will happen," said Pellegrini. "It will not be easy for both clubs. 

"They are clubs who always wants to buy top players. The problem we will see now.

"We are thinking about what happens now. Not what will happen in the future."

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

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Man City captain Vincent Kompany is still out injured, but Manuel Pellegrini says his team are not over-reliant on their skipper.

"We won the six games without Vincent at the end of last season," he said. "We had four clean sheets.

"He still and our captain and a very important player. But the quality of this squad it that we don't just rely on one player.

"One of the things this team is not is predictable. We have so many different ways of playing, with a striker, without a striker.

"I think we will continue being the highest scoring team in the Premier League."

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

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With two games in one week there is not much progress on Man City's injury list but boss Manuel Pellegrini believes star striker Sergio Aguero is nearly back to his best.

"Our injuries are exactly the same from the last game," he says. "Eliaquim Mangala, Wilfried Bony Fernandinho, Vincent Kompany and Samir Nasri are still out.

"Sergio Aguero is very near to his best. He is making all the movement. That means his body is OK.

"I hope he will continue playing the way he did in the last two games. He had a lot of good moments against Everton. He is 100% fit."

Happy birthday to Ben Godfrey, who has turned 18 and signed a contract with Norwich City on the same day.

The midfielder joins from York City on a three-and-a-half year deal.

After making 15 senior appearances for the League Two side, Godfrey will initially link up with Norwich's academy set-up.

Godfrey's father Alex played rugby league for Hull Kingston Rovers.

And what about Saturday's game then, Guus?

Hiddink - the Chelsea boss - describes opponents Everton as a team who "like to play and build up from the back cleverly. They are dangerous."

That's your lot from the Dutchman.

Dejan Starcevic: Lionel Messi has to be Beethoven. A genius of his time, complete wonder to behold and a name that will last forever.

Ben Hall: Leeds Utd are Shane MacGowan.. Used to be dangerous, fearless and successful, now a shambolic shadow of their former self..  

Scott Christy: Notorious B.I.G Sam.

Very well played, Scott

John Southall
BBC Radio Five Live football reporter

A very open and relaxed Alan Pardew ahead of Palace's game at Manchester City. He admitted that they have put in numerous calls to buy a striker and are trying.

Emmanuel Adebayor is on their radar, it's a question of whether the club is right for him and if he's right for the club. But it's a definite possibility.

They have also had phone calls about Dwight Gayle but have received no bids.

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Chelsea striker Diego Costa is known for his fiery temperament and there were some flash points involving the Spanish striker against West Brom.

"I talk about this with him," said boss Guus Hiddink. "This morning just a few minutes, that also the opponents like to provoke a bit.

"He has to deal with that as well, the referee has to deal with that."

Chelsea's poor season sees them in 14th position, just six points above the drop zone and 12 points away from a Champions League spot.

"We have to work hard and gather our points to step up," said boss Guus Hiddink.

"When we started we were one point off the relegation line, but now we have a little bit more room to breathe."  

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The transfer window is in full swing so will there be any incomings or outgoings from Stamford Bridge?

Manager Guus Hiddink declines to comment on transfer speculation and adds that he is happy that striker Loic Remy is available to play again.

Remy has been linked with a move to Newcastle, Tottenham and Aston Villa.

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Chelsea interim boss Guus Hiddink is in his seat and facing the media ahead of Saturday's Premier League game against Everton.

He starts off by saying there there are no fresh injuries following the last game against West Brom.

Eden Hazard remains out but will train fully next week. Radamel Falcao is still sidelined too.

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Is this a boyband that's currently top of the charts? Or the annual farmer's convention?

No, it's the Arsenal players who were at the O2 Arena on Thursday watching some NBA action.

The sixth regular season game to be held in London saw the Toronto Raptors beat Orlando Magic 106-103 in overtime.

Watch highlights of the match here

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Phillip Anders: Jurgen Klopp is surely Freddie Garrity. He's got the looks, the grin and the moves.

What a shout that is... what do you mean you've never heard of him? He was the frontman of 1960s pop band, Freddie and the Dreamers. Freddie that is, not Jurgen.

A surprising Premier League season has seen the lesser teams upset the odds on a number of occasions, most notably Leicester who are challenging for the title.

"We have all been waiting for Leicester's run to come to an end, but it hasn't," said Alan Pardew. "They got a great win at Spurs, it doesn't look like it's ending.

"The quality of that mid group has improved. Stoke, ourselves, Leicester of course. The top clubs are struggling to deal with it a little.

"We want to keep upsetting the odds, and this would be upsetting the odds if we could beat City."

That's your lot from Crystal Palace.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport

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There are few complaints from the media about the welcome that awaits them at Manchester City's training ground. Hot and cold food, fruit. Hot and cold drinks.

Manuel Pellegrini will be here soon to preview City's game against Crystal Palace. He won't be eating...