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Pardew brings in Sanogo on loan

Crystal Palace sign striker Yaya Sanogo from fellow Premier League club Arsenal on loan until the end of the season.

Sanogo finalises Palace loan

Arsenal striker Yaya Sanogo has joined Premier League rivals Crystal Palace on loan for the rest of the season.

Messi not sure on his Barca future

Barcelona forward Lionel Messi admits he does not know where he will be next season but wants to stay at the club.

VIDEO: Focus Forum: FA Cup replays preview

Dan Walker is joined by Martin Keown and Mark Lawrenson to look ahead to this week's FA Cup third-round replays.

VIDEO: FA Cup memories: Radford's Hereford

Ronnie Radford's blast from distance helps Hereford United to a 2-1 win over Newcastle in a third round FA Cup replay in 1972.

Arsenal's non-stop Alexis Sanchez making strong case for signing of the season

When Arsenal signed Mesut Özil in 2013 some fans partied on the streets outside the Emirates Stadium, celebrating the fact their club had a world-class footballer again. Özil’s time at Arsenal has been affected by injury and adjustment but, one season on, Arsenal supporters…

Which island gave Gotze three votes?

BBC Sport takes a look at the surprising and quirky elements of the Ballon d'Or as Cristiano Ronaldo is crowned winner.

Tuesday's gossip column

Man Utd could move for Muller, Balotelli might move to Juve on loan, Arsenal ready to increase bid for Bielik plus more.

Four goals against Palestine in easy win for Asian Cup holders Japan - video

Japan enjoyed a stroll in the Newcastle breeze as they beat debutants Palestine to kick off their title defence. Palestine, who qualified to play in the Asian Cup for the first time despite the restrictions placed on them, received a harsh lesson about the standards needed to trouble the elite in…