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BBC pundits call for spitting bans

Manchester United's Jonny Evans and Newcastle's Papiss Cisse should face bans for spitting, say BBC Sport pundits.

Gomis 'fine' after fainting at Spurs

Swansea City striker Bafetimbi Gomis says he is "fine" after fainting during their Premier League game at Tottenham.

José Mourinho wants a lie-in after Chelsea’s ‘great victory’ over West Ham

• Mourinho: ‘It would have been easy to lose two points here’ • ‘When good football is not enough, we fight’ • Match report: West Ham United 0-1 Chelsea Continue reading...

Swansea’s Bafétimbi Gomis collapses on the field against Tottenham

• French striker faints because of a drop in blood pressure • Gomis tweets he is ‘feeling well’ after Muamba-style scare • Match report: Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 Swansea City Continue reading...

Kompany dropped to 'refresh' team

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini says Vincent Kompany was dropped for the win over Leicester to freshen up the side.

Matic injured in celebrations

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that Nemanja Matic injured himself during the Capital One Cup final celebrations at Wembley.

Mourinho hails battling Chelsea

Jose Mourinho hailed the battling qualities of his Chelsea side after the Premier League leaders claimed a hard-fought 1-0 win at West Ham.

Carver frustrated at referee

Newcastle boss John Carver bemoaned referee Anthony Taylor’s decision not to award his side a penalty during the 1-0 defeat to Manchester United.

Asian Champions League: Roar win in Japan, Wanderers go down at home

Urawa Red Diamonds 0-1 Brisbane Roar Western Sydney Wanderers 2-3 Guangzhou Evergrande Brisbane Roar’s AFC Champions League campaign is back on track after an impressive 1-0 victory over J-League powerhouse Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. The Roar made a dream start at Saitama Stadium, scoring…