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Serie A title challengers Roma sign Ivory Coast international striker Seydou Doumbia from CSKA Moscow for £10.8m.

Chelsea striker Diego Costa says there was no malicious intent behind his stamp on Liverpool’s Emre Can.

BBC Sport picks out some of the key statistics as Chelsea and Manchester City battle for the Premier League title.

Tony Pulis takes “some responsibility” for West Brom’s 3-0 loss to Spurs, saying he was distracted by the transfer deadline.

Equatorial Guinea beat Tunisia in controversial circumstances to reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Roma’s Serie A title hopes suffer a blow as they are held by Empoli in a game that saw both teams reduced to 10 men.

Genoa and Fiorentina fail to gain ground in the push for a Champions League place as they share the points in Serie A.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says he is disappointed to draw at Chelsea as his side created more chances.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says he has been advised not to play Diafra Sakho until a row with Senegal is resolved.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge says he is “proud” of the performances of fellow Liverpool man Raheem Sterling.

Borussia Dortmund move bottom of the Bundesliga after a goalless draw at Bayer Leverkusen who drop to fifth.

Manuel Pellegrini is “not happy with a point” and says Manchester City were the “better team” in their 1-1 with Chelsea.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho declines to speak to the media after the 1-1 draw with Manchester City at Stamford Bridge.

Atletico Madrid score three times in the first half to beat Eibar and stay in touch with La Liga leaders Real Madrid.

Cardiff City manager Russell Slade says he has ‘not given up’ on reaching the play-offs despite the club’s poor form.

Chelsea maintain a five-point gap over Manchester City at the top of the Premier League after a stalemate at Stamford Bridge.

MK Dons move to the top of League One after they cruise to victory at Crewe Alexandra.

Substitute Jean-Louis Akpa Akpro scores a late winner as Shrewsbury beat Newport County to go top of League Two .

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce says a move to sign Manchester United midfielder Darren Fletcher has broken down.

DR Congo forward Yannick Bolasie believes his side can become unbeatable after their 4-2 win over Congo in their Afcon quarter-final.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez says his side’s 1-0 victory away to Crystal Palace feels “terrific”.

Crystal Palace boss Alan Pardew says his side “need to start fast” in games and is disappointed not to get a result after a 1-0 defeat at home to Everton.

Manager Jackie McNamara praises Dundee United’s spirit as they come from behind to reach the League Cup final.

Manager Jackie McNamara praises Dundee United’s spirit as they come from behind to reach the League Cup final.

Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp says his side “absolutely battered” Stoke City in the second half during their 3-1 defeat at the Britannia Stadium.

Exeter Chiefs’ player Henry Slade is ready to help England’s backs injury crisis, says Saxons’ coach Jon Callard.

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes praises “star man” Jonathan Walters as he struck a hat-trick in his side’s 3-1 victory at home to Queens Park Ranger.

Henry Slade & Henry Thomas join England’s senior squad as injury cover and Sam Burgess is added to help his development.

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson says his side lacked the quality to create chances during their 3-1 defeat to Manchester United.

Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal thinks Robin van Persie’s first half opener was offside as his team beat Leicester 3-1 at home.

Tony Pulis says his West Brom side were “flat and flaky” at the start of their 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham.

DR Congo fight back from two goals down to beat neighbours Congo and reach the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

Mauricio Pochettino says he is “very proud” of his side after Tottenham won 3-0 away at West Brom.

Sean Dyche says Danny Ings “will be a Burnley player” for the remainder of the season following a 2-0 defeat at Sunderland.

Burnley boss Sean Dyche says Danny Ings has been affected by speculation over his future but will not leave this month.

Gus Poyet says Sunderland’s 2-0 victory over Burnley was a “much needed” need win for his side.

Real Madrid stretch their lead at the top of La Liga as they come from behind to beat David Moyes’ Real Sociedad.

Romelu Lukaku gives Everton a first win in nine games as Alan Pardew suffers his first defeat as Crystal Palace manager.

Harry Kane scores twice and Christian Eriksen fires in a brilliant free-kick as Spurs end West Brom’s unbeaten run.

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says Daniel Sturridge’s return was all down to “timing” as he came off the bench to secure a 2-0 victory against West Ham.

Liverpool striker Daniel Sturridge scores on his comeback after injury as the Reds overcome West Ham 2-0 at Anfield.

Jermain Defoe gets off the mark for his new club and Connor Wickham is also on target as Sunderland easily see off Burnley.

Jamie Murphy’s double moves Sheffield United into the play-off places and knocks Swindon Town off the top of League One.

Derby County move level on points with Championship leaders Bournemouth thanks to victory at Cardiff.

West Ham boss Sam Allardyce blames his side’s defensive injuries for a 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.

Manchester United easily beat bottom side Leicester to move up to third place in the Premier League table.

Jonathan Walters scores a hat-trick for Stoke as QPR lose their 11th straight away game in the Premier League.

Dundee and Hamilton share two late goals in a thrilling finish after Accies’ Dougie Imrie is sent off.

A second-half own goal by Gary Warren deprives Inverness Caledonian Thistle of all three points in the Highland derby.

Crusaders’s Premiership advantage is trimmed to four points as they have to settle for a draw against Dungannon Swifts.

Final scores from Saturday’s full programme of matches in the Irish Premiership.

Nadir Ciftci’s late goal clinches a place in the Scottish League Cup final as Dundee United defeat Aberdeen 2-1.

John Sutton lashes in a morale-boosting equaliser against St Johnstone to end 10-man Motherwell’s bad losing run.

AC Milan are considering proposals to move out of the San Siro and build a new 48,000-capacity stadium.

Newcastle win 3-0 at Hull as John Carver claims victory in his first game since being confirmed as Magpies head coach.

Hull City boss Steve Bruce says crucial mistakes cost his side a result as they slump to a 3-0 defeat at home to Newcastle United.

Middlesbrough move up to second in the Championship as Grant Leadbitter’s penalty secures a 1-0 win at Brentford.

John Carver says Newcastle had an “excellent game” after a 3-0 win away at Hull City.

Billy Sharp’s late header secures a derby victory for Leeds over Huddersfield Town and eases their relegation concerns.

Latest scores from Saturday’s full programme of matches in the Irish Premiership.

Blackpool sign defender Tom Aldred from Accrington Stanley on a 28-day emergency loan, with a view to a permanent deal.

Hull City boss Steve Bruce says a fee has been agreed for Dame N’Doye and talks are ongoing with Aaron Lennon.

Countdown clocks. reporters in the cold, mobile phone madness and Redknapp’s in-car interview – comedian Jake Yapp’s quick-fire take on transfer deadline day.

Australia beat South Korea 2-1 after extra time in Sydney to win the Asian Cup, their first major tournament victory.

Chris Sutton stands by his belief that Celtic could win Sunday’s League Cup semi-final with Rangers “blindfolded”.

Manchester City prepare world record Ronaldo bid, Liverpool want Hannover’s Stindl, Hull close in on Tottenham’s Lennon, plus more.

Watch highlights from 2006 when Liverpool faced West Ham in the FA Cup final at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff.

A Blackpool fan apologises to the club’s owner and chairman after posting defamatory comments on an internet forum.

Winning St Mirren manager Gary Teale and Partick Thistle counterpart Alan Archibald reflect on the Buddies’ 1-0 triumph.

With Frank Lampard poised to return to Chelsea with Manchester City, QPR boss Harry Redknapp insists he deserves a warm welcome.

Bayern Munich suffer a first meaningful Bundesliga defeat in over two years as they lose to second-placed Wolfsburg.

Ezequiel Lavezzi scores the only goal as Paris St-Germain close the gap on Lyon to one point with victory over Rennes.

Ezequiel Lavezzi scores the only goal as Paris St-Germain close the gap on Lyon to one point with victory over Rennes.

Championship leaders Bournemouth beat Watford 2-0 with the visitors playing all but the first 28 seconds with 10 men.

James Dayton scores early on his debut as St Mirren pick up three valuable Premiership points at Firhill.

Sam Burgess has a quiet international Union debut as England Saxons beat Ireland Wolfhounds 18-9 in Cork.

Fiorentina’s Colombian winger Juan Cuadrado agrees personal terms with the Premier League leaders.

Lions star Jonathan Davies gives Wales their first major injury worry before the Six Nations opener against England.

Stoke manager Mark Hughes reveals talks are planned over a new contract and said he is a “good fit” for the club.

Hatem Ben Arfa is not allowed to play for Nice this season, as Fifa rules that an Under-21 game is an official match.

Twice-capped Wales back-rower Andries Pretorius, 29, of Worcester, is forced to quit by a rare auto-immune condition.

There have been no talks between Stuart Lancaster and the RFU over Toulon’s Steffon Armitage, says chief executive Ian Ritchie.

Ex-Premier League player David Ginola is out of the Fifa presidential election race after failing to secure nominations.

Swansea City complete a deal to sign Southampton’s 25-year-old midfielder Jack Cork on a three-and-a-half year deal.

Former footballer Clarke Carlisle leaves hospital, six weeks after being involved in a collision with a lorry

With just three days to go until the January transfer window slams shut, BBC Sport’s David Ornstein runs the rule over the transfer stories gathering momentum in Gossip Column Extra.

Wales rugby international Jake Ball shows Sport Wales the considerable amount of food he has to eat to maintain his weight.

Preview followed by live coverage of Saturday’s Scottish League Cup semi-final between Dundee United and Aberdeen.

Police are investigating an alleged road rage incident in Greater Manchester involving former footballer Roy Keane.

BBC Scotland’s David Currie looks at the rivalry between Aberdeen and Dundee United ahead of Saturday’s League Cup semi-final at Hampden.

Aston Villa sign Manchester City winger Scott Sinclair on loan until the end of the season, with a view to a permanent transfer.

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman says Manchester United have made no enquiries for right-back Nathaniel Clyne.

Fifa president Sepp Blatter opens his re-election campaign by saying Australia deserves to host a World Cup.

Newcastle Falcons head coach John Wells believes Mark Wilson’s good form will be enough to win England recognition.

Stoke City defender Robert Huth is banned and fined by the FA for comments on social media related to gender reassignment.

Sunderland manager Gus Poyet says Saturday’s match against relegation rivals Burnley must be a “turning point”.

Hamilton Accies left-back Stephen Hendrie signs a pre-contract agreement to join West Ham in July.

Tottenham’s fixture congestion before the League Cup final has been described as unfair by head coach Mauricio Pochettino.

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Chelsea striker Diego Costa must change after being banned for stamping.

Libya-born defender Sadiq El Fitouri has joined Manchester United from Evo-Stik First Division side Salford City.