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Manchester City Ladies sign Houghton

Arsenal and England defender Steph Houghton will sign a three-year deal with Manchester City Ladies in January.

VIDEO: World Cup 'Groups of Death'

As 32 nations wait to learn their fate in Friday's World Cup draw, BBC Sport takes a look back at Groups of Death from previous tournaments.

Allam investment reaches £72m

Hull City owner Assem Allam invested a further £24million of his personal fortune into the club on their way to promotion to the Premier League last season, latest accounting figures show.

Pardew plays down defeat

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was pragmatic about his team's 3-0 defeat at Swansea, which ended a run of four successive victories.

Rodgers praise for Suarez

Brendan Rodgers believes Luis Suarez has the potential to become one of Liverpool's all-time greats.

Carroll glad to be training

West Ham striker Andy Carroll is delighted to be back in training following a double fracture in his right foot.

Swans wait on injured strikers

Swansea manager Michael Laudrup is waiting on news of three injured strikers ahead of a busy spell of matches for the club.

Giggs: United must respond

Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs has demanded a quick response after the 1-0 defeat to Everton at Old Trafford.

Hazard praised by Lampard

Chelsea midfielder Frank Lampard has paid tribute to Eden Hazard following the Belgian's superb performance in the 4-3 win at Sunderland on Wednesday.