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Chelsea are again without Eden Hazard and Radamel Falcao, who are sidelined by respective groin and thigh problems. Winger Pedro could lose his starting spot after a poor display against West Brom, with Kenedy an alternative option for the champions. Everton reported no new injury concerns after their draw at …

Roma have sacked manager Rudi Garcia after a poor run of results in Serie A. Former Lille manager Garcia had seen his side win just once since the beginning of November, a 2-0 home victory against struggling Genoa. At the time of his sacking Roma found themselves 5th in Serie …

Chelsea forward Diego Costa has overcome a bruised knee and will face West Brom. Loic Remy is fit following a calf problem, but Eden Hazard and Radamel Falcao remain out with respective groin and thigh injuries. West Brom pair Jonas Olsson and Victor Anichebe are likely to be ruled out …

  All the big names are in the hat for Tonight’s 4th Round Draw, although Liverpool and Tottenham will have to overcome a replay before they find out who their 4th Round opponents Tottenham had a stroke of luck with a slightly debatable penalty call while Adam Bogdan is probably …

Chelsea have only one fit striker in Diego Costa, with Radamel Falcao (groin) and Loic Remy (calf) absent. Blues midfielder Eden Hazard will also be missing from the third-round tie, because of a groin injury. Leading scorer Paddy Madden is expected to be fit for Scunthorpe, despite a tight hamstring. …

Didier Drogba has announced his retirement from Football with immediate effect, the 37 year old who last played for Montreal Impact in the MLS has ended his career but not completely his involvement with Football. He looks set to move back to Stamford Bridge but this time in a coaching …

It was probably the biggest open secret in World Football but this Afternoon Pep Guardiola has announced his intention to manage in England once he leaves Bayern Munich at the end of the season. The 44 year old will now officially start a 3 way race for his services but …

Crystal Palace’s list of absentees has grown with Yohan Cabaye missing through suspension and Patrick Bamford’s loan spell ending. Attacking quartet Yannick Bolasie, Connor Wickham, Bakary Sako and Dwight Gayle all remain injured. Chelsea have striker Diego Costa back from suspension. Gary Cahill is expected to shake off a minor …

No 5 Good, 5 Bad today as I haven’t really got the time and I drunk too much yesterday but here are a few brief Match Of The Day musings. Manchester United vs Chelsea was an absolute stinker. United were too afraid to lose and Chelsea played without a striker. …

Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney could be recalled after he was only named as a substitute against Stoke. Midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger returns from suspension and defender Matteo Darmian could be available following a hamstring injury. Chelsea will be without striker Diego Costa, who is suspended for accumulating five bookings this …