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Costa's fate in hands of referee

Referee Michael Oliver will have the final say on whether Diego Costa is banned for this weekend's game against Manchester City.

Live transfer updates

Rolling news as Gareth Bale discusses Manchester United rumours and Crystal Palace enter talks for Jordon Mutch.

Bale dismisses United link

Gareth Bale says he cannot see himself joining Manchester United.

Is Costa becoming a divisive figure?

Diego Costa steals the headlines on a difficult night for referee Michael Oliver as Liverpool stand up to be counted.

VIDEO: Clough inspired by Bradford upset

Sheffield United manager Nigel Clough is inspired by Bradford's win over Chelsea in the FA Cup fourth round.

VIDEO: Archive: Coventry in FA Cup history

Watch highlights of the 1987 FA Cup final at Wembley Stadium when Coventry City beat Tottenham Hotspur 3-2 to lift the trophy.

Liverpool’s Brendan Rodgers accuses Chelsea’s Costa of ‘double stamp’

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England drives global football deals

Football clubs spent a record £2.7bn in international transfers in 2014, with English football clubs accounting for £795m of the total

England drives global football deals

Football clubs spent a record £2.7bn in international transfers in 2014, with English football clubs accounting for £795m of the total.