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Twitter abuse aimed at referee Mark Halsey must be investigated

Henry Winter: Twitter trolls have targeted a good man in referee Mark Halsey.

Football quiz: Ashley Cole

Today's questions have had to pull over to the side of the road in disbelief

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Classy Moses to get chance to shine in Cup

Roberto Di Matteo has revealed he wanted to sign Victor Moses "years ago" as the Italian looks set to hand the 21-year-old his full Chelsea debut tonight.

Dyer returns from wilderness eager to justify Hughes' faith

The turnover of players at Loftus Road has been so relentless over the last year it would be forgivable to forget some. It would certainly be possible to forget a man who had made only three appearances for Queen's Park Rangers in 13 months, none of them longer than 30 minutes.

Liverpool rocked by Kelly injury but relieved over Agger

Liverpool defender Martin Kelly has been ruled out for "a significant period of time" after rupturing his anterior cruciate ligament in the defeat to Manchester United on Sunday. The 22-year-old limped off late in the 2-1 defeat after falling awkwardly and appearing to twist his right leg.

Walcott: I want to stay at Arsenal – as a striker

Theo Walcott has insisted that football concerns, rather than financial ones, are at the heart of his contract stand-off with Arsenal. The 23-year-old winger was keen to differentiate himself from recent high-profile Arsenal departures; that unlike some he has always wanted to stay.

Baldini stays loyal to Roma

Franco Baldini has dismissed rumours of a move to Tottenham by insisting he is fully committed to his job as general manager of Roma.

Pardew boosted by Tiote return

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is hoping Cheick Tiote's return will help Newcastle rediscover their best form.