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  • Manchester City defender Vincent Kompany out for "up to six weeks" in latest injury setback

  • David Haye and Tony Bellew to fight in all-British non-title heavyweight bout in March

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  1. football

    Anfield matches always tough, says Moyespublished at 10:34 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Liverpool v Sunderland (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Sunderland boss David Moyes is used to going up against Liverpool in big matches with Everton and Manchester United and the Black Cats boss is hoping to continue his side's improved form that has seen them win the last two games.

    "It has always been tough going to Anfield," said Moyes. "They have always had good teams and I had periods at Everton where it was difficult to beat them. Fortunately in my last couple of seasons at Everton we finished above them in the league.

    "Its been a hard place to go, they are a really good football club with fantastic players over the years.

    "All I can say is we won last week against Hull City, and after a couple of good victories we will look to do the same again."

    David MoyesImage source, Reuters
  2. football

    City Women await Champions League drawpublished at 10:31 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Football

    Manchester City will find out who they will face in the quarter-finals of the Women's Champions League at 12:30 GMT.

    City, who are playing in the competition for the first time this season, booked their place in the last eight with a 2-1 aggregate win over Danish side Brondby, thanks to a crucial away goal from Toni Duggan.

    It is an open draw so City will be paired against either holders Lyon, former winners Wolfsburg, Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, Rosengard of Sweden or Danish side Fortuna Hjorring.

    Manchester City women celebrateImage source, Getty Images
  3. football

    'The table does not lie'published at 10:24 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Manchester United v West Ham (Sunday, 16:30 GMT)

    Next up on the conveyor belt of football managers is West Ham boss Slaven Bilic, whose side are 17th and face Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool in their next three Premier League matches.

    "It's still very tight," says Bilic. "With a win over Tottenham we would have been 12th. It's still early days, but we are in that position and the table does not lie.

    "Jose Mourinho is one of the greatest. Statistically at home, there is probably no-one better. But it's hard to stay at that standard and maybe that has dropped now.

    "I'm confident, if we can cut out the mistakes, and with a bit of luck, we can pick up a result on Sunday."

    Slaven BilicImage source, Getty Images
  4. 'He drives all of us'published at 10:14 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    #BBCUnsungHero

    Andy Alcorn, who runs the Harry Gregg Foundation, external small-sided games centre, has won the BBC Unsung Hero award for Northern Ireland. 

    In eight years the centre has grown from eight teams to 104 and the former Manchester United star Gregg says: "What they do is incredible. 

    "They are doing it because they love the game. They don't get any medals. I am very proud of it." 

    Find out more about the Unsung Hero award winners from your area on the Get Inspired index.

  5. golf

    Denmark set pace at World Cuppublished at 10:09 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Golf

    Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn Olesen lead by three shots after the second day of the World Cup of Golf in Melbourne.

    The pair had shot a level-par 72 in Thursday's foursomes but fired a 60 in the fourballs on the second day for a 12 under total ahead of China (-9) and Spain (-8).

    English duo Chris Wood Andy Sullivan are on seven under after a 66 alongside France, Italy and the United States.

    Wales' Bradley Dredge and Stuart Manley were at four under, a shot clear of Ireland pair Shane Lowry and Graeme McDowell, and three ahead of Scots Russell Knox and Duncan Stewart. 

    Denmark's Soren Kjeldsen and Thorbjorn OlesenImage source, Getty Images
  6. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 10:02 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Great sporting bargains

    On Black Friday, we are asking for your great sporting bargains.

    Drew Peacock: Seamus Coleman 60 grand, such a bargain we even sing about it.

    Nige Smith: Newcastle signing Robert Lee from Charlton, brilliant value for money at £700,000.

    Michael Charlton: Jermain Defoe in a straight swap for Jozy Altidore is better than any 60 inch TV for the price of a sack of potatoes. Bargain.

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    Jermain DefoeImage source, Getty Images
  7. football

    Hughes expects Bony to stay, despite buy-out clausepublished at 09:57 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Watford v Stoke (Sunday, 12:00 GMT)

    Stoke manager Mark Hughes expects striker Wilfried Bony to still be at the club after the January transfer window, despite confirming that the Ivory Coast international has a buy-out clause in his contract that could see him join a Chinese team.

    "There is some truth to that, but I'm not too sure that will affect anything here in January," explained Hughes.

    "Wilf is more focused on his career in the Premier League and unless he comes in and says he has had an offer from China then we anticipate him being here. We want him to be here and feel there is still plenty more to come from him."

    Bony, 27, joined Stoke on loan this season from Manchester City and has two Premier League goals so far this term.

    Wilfried BonyImage source, Getty Images
  8. football

    Howe rues Wilshere absencepublished at 09:55 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Arsenal v Bournemouth (Sunday, 14:15 BST)

    Bournemouth travel to Arsenal with manager Eddie Howe tipped as a possible future Gunners manager.

    But Howe, whose side beat Stoke 1-0 last time out, is confident his side can get a result, even without on-loan midfielder Jack Wilshere who is ineligible to play against his parent club.

    "There's a lot to admire about Arsenal," he said. "They always stick to their philosophies and are very loyal to their style of play. They have certainly had a big influence on the way I try to manage here and there are a few similarities in the way both sides play.

    "We know we'll need a little bit of luck and for our players to be at their maximum, but we believe we can get a result. Jack Wilshere will be a big miss for us. He's been excellent, both with and without the ball."

    Jack WilshereImage source, Getty Images
  9. football

    Howe waits on injury doubtspublished at 09:46 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Arsenal v Bournemouth (Sunday, 14:15 GMT)

    Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe says his side are waiting on the fitness of goalkeeper Artur Boruc and midfielder Andrew Surman ahead of Sunday's trip to Arsenal.

    "We'll wait and see on the squad. There's a couple of injuries from last week's game against Stoke City and we also have Adam Smith back as his suspension has gone now.

    "On Artur Boruc we're not sure and the same for Andrew Surman - so we'll make some late decisions.

    "Jordon Ibe is OK now, he's better from his illness so he'll be available."

    Eddie HoweImage source, Getty Images
  10. football

    Pardew tips Zaha for England recallpublished at 09:45 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Swansea v Crystal Palace (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has tipped winger Wilfried Zaha for an England recall.

    Zaha, 24, has played twice for England, but his last international appearance came in 2013 and there has been recent speculation that he could play for Ivory Coast,, external the country of his birth, in the future.

    "I think Wilf is hoping that England come for him," says Pardew. "Personally, I think he's done more than another to warrant a place. Even during this run his defensive work has been good, the assists are starting to rack up.

    "The ball's in England's court. He had a chance at junior level, but not enough at senior."  

    Wilfried ZahaImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Wilfried Zaha's last England appearance came against Scotland in August 2013

  11. football

    Howe mindful of player securitypublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Arsenal v Bournemouth (Sunday, 14:15 GMT)

    As well as his thoughts on Sunday's game against Arsenal, Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe was asked about player safety in the light of the recent incident where midfielder Jordan Ibe was robbed of his £25,000 watch at knifepoint after his car was forced off the road in London.

    "It was an unsavoury incident but Jordon is fine," said Howe.

    "Security is strong here and and there is plenty of advice available for players, but it is difficult once they are out of our control and they will be easy targets, especially given the cars they drive."

    Jordan IbeImage source, Getty Images
  12. football

    'Our fans are getting frustrated'published at 09:32 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Swansea v Crystal Palace (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew has responded to the speculation surrounding his position after five successive defeats. His side are 16th in the Premier League, but only four points off the top 10.

    "I'm an experienced manager and I have been in this situation before," says Pardew. "This is my ninth Premier League season and I want it to be 10 with Crystal Palace. A win would make our position look clearer and take the pressure off of us.

    "The points we get in the next few matches will be crucial to where we will finish. Our fans are getting frustrated, they are seeing good performances but we are making mistakes we should not be doing. "

    Crystal PalaceImage source, Getty Images
  13. football

    No arrests at Old Traffordpublished at 09:25 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Football

    Simon Stone
    BBC Sport

    No arrests were made at Thursday night's Europa League match between Manchester United and Feyenoord at Old Trafford.

    Greater Manchester Police undertook a huge security operation for the game, escorting 3,200 Feyenoord fans with tickets from Manchester city centre to a holding area close to the stadium.

    They then walked them to the edge of a car-park opposite the ground before taking them in smaller numbers to the turnstiles.

    A couple of flares were set off just before kick-off but there were no major incidents and GMP have declared the evening a success.

    United fans on their way to Old TraffordImage source, Reuters
  14. football

    'Watford look solid'published at 09:18 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Watford v Stoke (Sunday, 12:00 GMT)

    Stoke travel to Watford on Sunday, with Mark Hughes' team looking to bounce back from a 1-0 defeat at home to Bournemouth last time around.

    "Watford have had a good start to the season, they have beaten Manchester United, and they will be delighted with where they are," says Hughes. "They set up quite strongly in terms of numbers at the back, they have three in there which quickly turns to five. They have power and pace at the top end. 

    "They were a good side last season and have the benefit of experiencing this league. They look solid, they have a new manager who has some new ideas and we know it won't be easy, it never is, but we will face up to the challenge and try to bounce back from the defeat last time out.

    "We had a good result there last season, but this is a different match now. This is a good time to start another good run of form."

    Mark HughesImage source, Getty Images
  15. football

    Pressure is on Swansea, says Pardewpublished at 09:16 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Swansea v Crystal Palace (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Two out of form sides meet on Saturday as Swansea, without a win in Bob Bradley's five games in charge, take on a Crystal Palace team that have lost the last five.

    "Swansea are difficult to assess at the moment," says Pardew. "They made 10 changes last week and had a great result up at Everton.

    "We're not sure what team they're going to put up. They're at home - and given our recent form - the pressure is going to be on them. They've had a difficult start, but they have some great players. They have the players to get out of the situation they're in."

    Asked about Swansea's appointment of Bradley, Pardew adds: "Well, Pep Guardiola had no experience in the Premier League and nobody said anything about that. He (Bradley) has earned it."

    SwanseaImage source, Getty Images
    Image caption,

    Swansea drew 1-1 at Everton last week, but they still dropped to the bottom of the Premier League table

  16. football

    Chadli may have to wait for Baggies returnpublished at 09:15 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Hull v West Brom (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    West Brom manager Tony Pulis says record signing Nacer Chadli may have to bide his time to get back into the side after the Belgian underwent a minor knee operation earlier this month.

    "We have one or two knocks but we will make a late decision on Nacer. Most of the lads are fine but Boaz Myhill won't play," adds Pulis.

    "I can't wait to get Nacer back in the team but at the moment I don't think I can get him back in. Everyone has done so well but we will be looking to bring in more players in January to strengthen the side."

    Nacer ChadliImage source, Getty Images
  17. football

    Pulis hopes Baggies can continue good runpublished at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Hull v West Brom (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Fresh from their 4-0 win over Burnley on Monday, West Brom travel to face struggling Hull City on Saturday and manager Tony Pulis says he hopes his side can continue that good form against Mike Phelan's outfit.

    "We played very well as a team against Burnley," he said. "The last couple of games we've been very, very good.

    "Hull will be a tough journey to make and they've had some really good results so far this season.

    "I'm looking forward to the game and seeing Mike. Hopefully we can keep the run going."

    Tony PulisImage source, Getty Images
  18. football

    'Allen needed to leave Liverpool and has prospered at Stoke'published at 09:08 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Watford v Stoke (Sunday, 12:00 GMT)

    Stoke midfielder Joe Allen's inclusion in the Uefa team of the year shortlist is on Mark Hughes' lips, with the Welshman happy with his compatriots impact in the heart of his club and country's midfield.

    "Joe has made a real impact for Wales and for ourselves, and that has highlighted him to everyone" says Hughes. "He has carried on for us from where he left off in the summer. He has been outstanding and has given us a real drive and impetus. He has given us goals too. It has been a good match, him and us.

    "He understood he needed to leave Liverpool and has come here and prospered. He really enjoys it here. I don't think anybody who has seen him this season won't say they have been impressed. His work rate and technical abilities are tremendous. The goals he has scored has raised his profile further too."

    Joe Allen celebratesImage source, Reuters
  19. football

    We can still get a high finish - Pardewpublished at 09:05 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Swansea v Crystal Palace (Saturday, 15:00 GMT)

    Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew is a man under pressure, with speculation this week that he could lose his job if his side fail to beat Swansea tomorrow.

    Palace have lost their last five, but Pardew thinks they can turn their season around.

    "We still think we can get a high finish in this division, but we need to get points on the board," says Pardew.

    "Our problem is not scoring goals, which is the hardest thing at this level. We need to stop conceding, particularly the first goal."

    Crystal PalaceImage source, Getty Images
  20. get involved

    Get Involved #bbcsportsdaypublished at 09:00 Greenwich Mean Time 25 November 2016

    Great sporting bargins

    Today is the day desperate shoppers hunt for bargains in Black Friday and that is the inspiration for today's Sportsday debate.

    We want you to tell us which signings proved to be the best value, the biggest bargains?

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