Some quotes from Remi Garde, and he is not too happy with his side, despite their 2-0 win over Norwich City last time out.

"The way we played against Norwich didn't please me. We need to improve to earn more points," says the Aston Villa manager.

"Norwich was only three points on a long road for us. Now we have to focus on the next game.

"Liverpool have quality and quantity in the forward positions. They like to play attacking football."

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge has had an injury-hit season, but boss Jurgen Klopp says the striker "feels good" after playing for more than an hour in their 2-1 FA Cup fourth-round replay loss at West Ham on Tuesday.

"He played 70 minutes and he's had a normal recovery. He feels good," says Klopp.

But the German is more cautious about the fitness of striker Divock Origi and attacking midfielder Philippe Couthino.

"Their return is really good but we have to manage their minutes,"  adds Klopp.

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Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp is in position, and is immediately asked about the decision the club's owners took to scrap plans for £77 tickets after a protest in their last Premier League match.

"They (the owners) care about the supporters. It shows their interest in everything around the club. Its a good thing," says Klopp

England are 168-5 after 40 overs against South Africa in their second Women's ODI in Centurion.

Heather Knight made 61 before her dismissal.

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Former Yorkshire and England all-rounder Anthony McGrath has been appointed assistant head coach by Essex. The 40-year-old will work alongside Chris Silverwood, who replaced Paul Grayson as head coach over the winter.

Dan Bell: 2010-11 because the title race was almost dragged to the end and at the other end of the table we went into the last day with up to about 5 teams not safe from relegation. Could've won and gone down but lost and stayed up that's how close the goal difference was.

Jordan Siddalls: This season as overall most exciting for a majority, but nothing will ever top the finale with Aguero's goal.  

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Liverpool FC's commercial tourism manager says there has been an increase in the number of German tourists travelling to Anfield following the arrival of Jurgen Klopp as manager.

"We have seen a spike in interest from Germany since the new manager has come on board," Tom Cassidy told the Liverpool Echo., external "We have seen on the stadium tours an increase in terms of numbers.

“I dealt with an inquiry this week of a German company who are bringing 55 German tour operators on a familiarisation trip.

“They may have come regardless of Jurgen’s appointment but I know the interest is there.”

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England coach Eddie Jones believes he has named the strongest 23 to go to Rome and get the performance and result he wants.

"Mako, Ben and Courtney have been pushing hard for selection during training, but they also fit the game plan we want to implement against Italy. Danny, Joe Marler and Joe Launchbury will all have a significant roles to play to finish the game," he says.

“We are confident we can go to Rome and win, but we’re in no doubt of the challenge we face. Italy took France very close last weekend in Paris so they’ll be fired up."

There will be more from Jones and captain Dylan Hartley when they face the media around 12:30 GMT.

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Here is the England team in full to face Italy.

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England coach Eddie Jones has made three changes to his starting 15 for Sunday's 6 Nations game against Italy in Rome

Mako Vunipola comes in for Joe Marler, Courtney Lawes for Joe Launchbury and Ben Youngs for Danny Care.

Maro Itoje is in line to make his debut from the bench.

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After losing in week one of the Premier League, Phil Taylor and Michael van Gerwen achieved their first wins of this year's competition in Newcastle on Thursday.

Dutch world number one Van Gerwen defeated reigning PDC world champion Gary Anderson, while six-time Premier League winner Taylor overcame James Wade.

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We are expecting Jurgen Klopp to be sitting in this seat at about 10:30 GMT. 

Remi Garde says striker Rudy Gestede may figure for Aston Villa on Sunday in their home game against Liverpool.

Gestede has not played since 23 January because of a hamstring injury.  

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Unsurprisingly, the issue of ticket prices has come up in Friday's early press conference. Here are the views of some of the Premier League managers.

Newcastle manager Steve McClaren: "Football is a working class game and we must never take that away. Make the prices available so they can come and fill stadiums."

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger: "For me, the game is a joy and we want them to be there. Football is a happiness in your life so don't miss it. I'm so focused on games that sometimes I don't know if it's rained or not."

Will Spencer: 2011-12. City v United. Why always me? AGUEROOOOOO. Spurs finishing fourth but not getting Champions League football. Amazing. No contest.

Usman Dansani: This season because the Foxes are fabulous.

Football Fan: The one when Newcastle bottled it. You know, when they choked (1995-96).

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Arsene Wenger knows his side need to improve for the title run-in but he tells the assembled media that Jack Wilshere and Santi Cazorla will be available in the next couple of weeks and that long-term absentee Danny Welbeck just needs to get match-fit.

"We have to get the momentum back. We want to find consistency in our results for the season," says the Frenchman.

"I don't deny pressure. It is the kind of game we relish and look forward to."

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Tony Pulis is happier when talking about his side's FA Cup win, after they defeated Peterborough on penalties in their fourth-round replay on Wednesday.

"The most important thing in cup football is going through, and for the second successive year the club is in the fifth round," says Pulis.

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It is a big weekend for Arsenal as they host league leaders Leicester at the Emirates on Sunday.

Manager Arsene Wenger says that he will have the same squad for the game as they face a tough test.

"I believe there is still a long way to go," he says. "Leicester are in a strong position. They are more convinced with their quality. Their belief has been strengthened." 

And on Leicester manager Claudio Ranieri he adds: "I'm pleased he is doing well. He has done well where ever he has gone."

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It is not long before Tony Pulis is asked about striker Saido Berahino, who has not scored a Premier League goal since 17 October.

"Saido's nowhere near as fit or sharp as we want him, it's going to take a bit of time but hopefully we can get him to good level," said Pulis.

"We picked up some injuries, we've got one or two knocks. We'll look at Evans, Brunt and Dawson but McAuley won't make it.

"Everton are a good side, it's going to be tough, but we've got to go there and make sure we put a show on."

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Newcastle boss Steve McClaren is also full of praise for his opposite number at Chelsea and has good news on the injury front.

"Guus has done a great job [at Chelsea]," he says. "He's settled them down and made them hard to beat. They've got so many talented players"  

"We have Jack Colback and Emmanuel Riviere training all week. We have 18 days after this game and hope three or four could come back in."