This is the scene at West Brom as Tony Pulis has just taken his spot in front of the media.

The Baggies have a tricky-looking game at Everton on Saturday and we will bring you the best of Pulis's quotes shortly.

It's a tricky weekend assignment for Newcastle as they travel to Stamford Bridge to take on Chelsea. 

Manager Steve McClaren says they need a big performance as they try to pull clear of the relegation zone.

"We've got to go there with no fear and have a go," he says. "We owe it to the fans and hopefully we can get a good result.

"The focus for our players is us, not our opponents. We have to start picking up points away from home."

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It is a huge weekend of Premier League football with third-placed Arsenal meeting leaders Leicester on Sunday, before Manchester City, who are fourth, play at second-placed Tottenham.

So we want you to send us your thoughts on the title race.

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It has been a rocky start for the England Women's team in the second ODI against South Africa at Centurion.

After 13 overs, they are 42-3 having lost the wickets of Lauren Winfield, Amy Jones and Sarah Taylor.

Follow the latest on Test Match Special via the BBC Sport website.

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"More cameras and reporters than usual at Arsene Wenger's weekly press conference. 

"A win for Arsenal against Leicester on Sunday cuts the gap to two points - lose and it's eight. 

"Latest fitness reports to come too on Cazorla, Wilshere and Welbeck."

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Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal will be facing the cameras later on Friday, before his side's meeting against Sunderland in the Premier League on Saturday.

The Dutchman's future at the club is in doubt and BBC Sport understands talks have taken place between them and Jose Mourinho.

So does Van Gaal feel let down by these reports? It appears not.  

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"I don’t know if Manchester United have spoken with Mourinho or not," he told the Independent, external in an exclusive interview.

“I can only say that I have spoken with [United’s executive vice-chairman] Ed Woodward and I cannot imagine that they have spoken with each other. I think that if they speak with another manager, they would tell me because our relationship is like that. 

"But I think that, if they want to change, they have to prepare themselves. That is also a professional attitude, in my opinion.”

Eddie Howe has refused to be drawn on criticism levelled at striker Benik Afobe from Wolves after he left Molineux last month to move to Bournemouth in a £10m deal

Wolves head of recruitment Kevin Thirlwell accused Afobe of not trying and chief executive Jez Moxey claimed he did not want to play for the club. 

"What happened with Benik and Wolves is their story," insists Howe, who has seen Afobe score three goals since his arrival. "It's nothing to do with us. I'd rather talk about the future.

"Benik has made a huge impression, he's got a great work ethic and has handled everything really well." 

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Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe has been facing the media ahead of his side's game against Stoke on Saturday as they aim to bounce back from last week's defeat to Arsenal.

"We've had a good response from. We haven't trained as much as normal but it's been a good week," he says.

"Stoke have very dangerous individuals so we expect a difficult test. Mark Hughes has done such a good job."   

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The Daily Star , externalsays Chelsea are hopeful of signing 28-year-old Paris St-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi, who could cost £39m.

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The Daily Mirror reports, external that former England coach Sven-Goran Eriksson believes Wayne Rooney is the next big-money target for China's Super League. The 30-year-old Manchester United striker could be offered £500,000 a week to move to the Far East. 

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Here are some of the best stories from Friday's football gossip column

According to the Daily Mail,, external Napoli's Gonzalo Higuain rejected a £40m January move to Chelsea because the Blues would not guarantee that the 28-year-old would be their first-choice striker.

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On the latest 5 live Football Daily Podcast, Eleanor Oldroyd brings you the latest football news, as reporter Simon Stone explains how Manchester United are on course to be the first club to generate revenues in excess of £500m by end of the season

First up in the Premier League news conference world is Bournemouth's Eddie Howe who is due to face the media around now but later on this morning we will be hearing from Arsene Wenger, Tony Pulis and Remi Garde.

After midday comes the likes of Pellegrini, Van Gaal, Pochettino and Ranieri.

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In Thursday night's sporting action, Salford Red Devilsran in eight tries to beat St Helens 44-10 in the Super League.

Saints had won the past 11 meetings between the clubs, but two tries apiece from Niall Evalds and Robert Lui and further efforts from Greg Johnson, Craig Kopczak, Adam Walne and Michael Dobson helped them to victory.

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On 5 live sports extra, you can hear live commentary of the second Women's ODI between South Africa and England at Centurion where England have won the toss and elected to bat.

England wicketkeeper Sarah Taylor is playing in her 100th one-day international with her side hoping to build on the victory in Sunday's opener in Benoni.

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Finally, the Times reports that Roy Hodgson's Euro 2016 squad were shown a video of their friendly defeat by Spain last November at a team-bonding dinner at St George's Park on Thursday night.

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There is more from Louis van Gaal on the back page of the Sun with the Manchester United manager believing he will keep his job if his side finish in the top four of the Premier League.

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The Daily Mail also leads on Adam Johnson's dismissal by Sunderland and reveals that incoming Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola will face Manchester United in China in pre-season.

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The Daily Express focuses on Sunderland midfielder Adam Johnson's sacking from the club after he pleading guilty to one count of sexual activity with a child and one charge of grooming.

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Friday's Independent is well worth a read if you are a Manchester United fan, or even a fan of Louis van Gaal. The Dutchman has given an exclusive interview to the paper where he reveals more of himself and addresses some of the issues which have surrounded him at Old Trafford

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