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So, Hull have agreed a fee with Lokomotiv Moscow for Dame N'Doye. But who is he? Well, he is a tall, 29-year-old striker, who represented Senegal at the recent Africa Cup of Nations. He started one game but failed to score as his country were knocked out at the group stage. However, he has scored four goals for his club this season and scored 13 last campaign.

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Chelsea defender Gary Cahill on Football Focus: "This is a mouth-watering tie for the neutral, and it's one we're looking forward to and we're ready for. Is a draw at home a good result, or just an OK result? We just need not to lose the game. In terms of the Premier League, this is the biggest game of the season. To win the league would be unbelievable - I've never done it before."

Former England captain Alan Shearer, Football Focus

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Former Newcastle and England captain Alan Shearer: "I love Diego Costa - I think he's ideally suited to our league. I'd rather have him in my team than any other forward in the Premier League.

"He can't be bullied, yes he plays on the edge but you have to accept that with him. It's part of his makeup, his character, But he will have to cut it out because referees know now what he's about.

"But you can't push him about, and I think he can do everything. He is perfect for our league - no centre-half will bully him, and that's a good thing."

Former Wales striker John Hartson
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"Diego Costa is fantastic, but it was a clear stamp on Emre Can. I would tell Costa to change only one thing. Be aggressive, but control it. Cut out the cynical stuff, because he is out for three games now with suspension. He has cost his team."

Hull City boss Steve Bruce on BT Sport: "For a club like ours we always know round the corner could be a tough time. We have been hampered by injuries and I have always said with a few back we will be ok.

"We are trying to bring a couple in. We have agreed a fee with the big Senegalese striker and talks going on with Spurs as we speak. They are in a forward area and they would give everyone a lift."

Hull boss Steve Bruce confirms the club have agreed a transfer fee with Lokomotiv Moscow for Senegal striker Dame N'Doye and that they are in talks with Tottenham about the possible loan signing of winger Aaron Lennon.

Less than three days to get it done Steve.

Some transfer news coming up for Hull City fans... Could be a double whammy as well.

Newcastle manager John Carver on BT Sport: "It has been a strange few days. I am honoured and delighted. It has been a difficult two or three weeks not knowing what is going on. There are lots of people congratulating me. My dad is not with us but I know he will be watching down over me and will be very proud.

"It is an exciting time. All I am looking forward to is that kick-off and having a good go at the job. People say our season will fizzle out now but I will not allow it to. I want the players to play without fear. I have just said to them to go out and play with freedom because all the pressure is on Hull."

This week, Carver was confirmed as Newcastle's head coach until the end of the season. The Newcastle board have revealed they will seek a permanent successor in the summer. Carver is the former assistant of Alan Pardew, who left to take over at Crystal Palace at the start of January.

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Life without Alan Pardew then. How's that going Newcastle fans?

The Toon are without a win since the departure of Pardew to Crystal Palace, with three defeats and a draw in all competitions. John Carver has been given the job till the end of the season and, just eight points away from the drop zone, they need to start winning.

Hull are faring even worse, with just two wins from their last 12 Premier League home games, but will climb out of the bottom three - albeit until the afternoon fixtures - with a win.

Plenty riding on this one.

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Just kicking off on BBC One, Alan Shearer and John Hartson are on Football Focus, previewing the day's action. Tune in via your television or at the top of this page.

This morning we asked you to vote on the outcome of this afternoon's match between Chelsea and Manchester City.

46.1% of you went for a Chelsea win, 29.5% of you went for a draw, while 24.4% think Manchester City will take the three points at Stamford Bridge.

Hull boss Steve Bruce makes four changes as Nikica Jelavic, Abel Hernandez, Gaston Ramirez and Andrew Robertson return.

For Newcastle, Sammy Ameobi comes in and Papiss Cisse is on the bench.

Hull XI: McGregor, Elmohamady, Robertson, Davies, Dawson, Huddlestone, Livermore, Meyler, Ramírez, Jelavić, Hernández.

Newcastle XI: Krul, Janmaat, Williamson, Coloccini (c), Haidara, Sissoko, Anita, Colback, Cabella, Perez, Ameobi.

Cheers Phil. Right, ready for another afternoon of drama? Good, let's go.

BBC Radio 5 live

Five live sport is getting underway now and you can listen to live coverage of Hull v Newcastle United on BBC Radio 5 live from 12;45 GMT, with commentator Ian Brown joined by former England defender Danny Mills.

By the way, you can tune in to 5 live now by clicking the Live Coverage tab at the top of the page.

My last task is to inform you that the vote to see who you will think will win between Chelsea and Man City is now closed and the results will be published soon. I now hand you over to m'colleague on my right, Mr Andy Cryer, who is as diligent and hard-working a creature as you will find on this world we call, er, Earth. He'll see you through until the finish in his own classic style. Bye.

This morning we have been working in tandem with The Danny Baker Show on BBC Radio 5 live and asking the question: When was the exact moment you realised you probably should give up football?

Baz in Manchester: The realisation my football career was over was when playing in a team that my Dad managed. Started as captain, then first teamer, slowly made my way to sub, unused sub, and then finally the day came that I wasn't even in the squad. Drive home was quiet... thanks, Dad.

Paul O'B: Coming out of retirement at 30 to play the last game of the season for my club Powick, I came on as a sub and promptly snapped my cruciate ligament. All our subs were used so they had to finish the game with 10 men. We lost!

Let us know using #bbcfootball, external on Twitter, text us on 81111 (UK only), or drop us a line on the BBC Sport Facebook page, external or Google+ page., external

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Former Blackburn and Chelsea striker Chris Sutton on BBC Radio 5 live: "Frank Lampard has been an incredible player. The goals he has scored have been unbelievable and the fact he can still have an influence is great.

"No one can replace Frank Lampard's goals at Chelsea"

You wouldn't put it past this fella to have a say on proceedings this evening...

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Once again, looking ahead to today's late game between Chelsea and Manchester City, here is the respective records...

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League Two club Carlisle United, external have tweeted a picture of the fine men and woman who braved freezing cold temperatures to help clear the Brunton Park pitch of snow this morning. Their game against Mansfield Town goes ahead.