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Raheem Sterling set to sign new Liverpool contract, Real Madrid want Adnan Januzaj, Andy Carroll could return to Newcastle, plus more.

VIDEO: Top 50 FA Cup goals: Drogba's delight

BBC Sport looks back at 50 iconic FA Cup goals in the build-up to the first round proper, which takes place in November.

Evans rape inquiry fast-tracked

An inquiry into the rape conviction of footballer Ched Evans is to be fast-tracked by the body that examines potential miscarriages of justice.

Liverpool risk losing full-back Glen Johnson as Anfield hierarchy fails to offer England international new contract

Defender could follow former England internationals abroad after Liverpool fail to offer him new contract

Why Aguero needs more minutes to match Messi

Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero needs to stay fit as well as maintain his stunning strike-rate to be considered among the world's very best.

Like all rapists, Ched Evans will never be really free

The disgraced footballer has served his time, but will never be allowed to forget his vile crime Continue reading...

Radamel Falcao: How faith and love drive the Colombian to glory

The conversion of Radamel Falcao was two-fold. He started out life as a defensive clogger before becoming a sleek, free-scoring striker. His spiritual leap of faith was just as life-changing.

Stoke City vs Swansea City: Mark Hughes anxious to keep his main man Ryan Shawcross

Stoke manager Mark Hughes has issued a "hands off" warning to Louis van Gaal after Ryan Shawcross was linked with a move to Manchester United, and, as if that was not enough, showered his captain with praise.

QPR vs Liverpool: Glenn Johnson feels extra burden of Europe is draining Reds

When asked to describe Glen Johnson, his manager, Brendan Rodgers, remarked he was one of those footballers whose true worth was only revealed when he was not playing. A glance through Liverpool's results would make the point for him. In the six weeks in which the full-back nursed a knee injury,…