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Sunday's gossip column

Mario Balotelli on final warning at Liverpool, Santi Cazorla tipped for Spanish return, plaudits for Jak Alnwick, plus more.

Football news in brief

• Bayern Munich keep 100% home record in Bundesliga • Hartlepool’s Paul Murray loses job after FA Cup defeat Continue reading...

FA Cup roundup: Chesterfield stun MK Dons as Wrexham see off Maidstone

• Armand Gnanduillet header takes Chesterfield through • Sheffield United make Plymouth pay for penalty miss Continue reading...

Saturday Sundae: Newcastle United hand Jak Alnwick goalkeeping surprise

Ian Holloway feels the dismay after Millwall thrashing, while José Mourinho waxes philosophically on balls or no balls Continue reading...

Premier League talking points

Who did Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer describe as "laughable, shambolic, embarrassing and incredibly bad"?

Pelle's success no surprise

Louis van Gaal is not surprised by the success Graziano Pelle has enjoyed since his arrival in the Premier League.

VIDEO: Saturday's best FA Cup goals

Watch the best goals from Friday and Saturday's matches in the FA Cup second round.

We can't rely on Gerrard - Rodgers

Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says his side have to up their game in the absence of 34-year-old captain Steven Gerrard.

Barton backs Harry in January

QPR midfielder Joey Barton has backed manager Harry Redknapp to bring fresh faces into the squad in January that can help ensure their Premier League survival.