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VIDEO: Football Focus for BBC World

Dan Walker is joined by former Everton midfielder Kevin Kilbane - who has gone back to Goodison Park to meet Toffees skipper Phil Jagielka.

VIDEO: The West Brom manager curse

When Sunderland parted company with Paolo Di Canio he became the latest victim of the West Brom manager curse.

PFA calls for boot safety checks

PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor calls on Fifa to investigate the 'hybrid' boots that put players' safety at risk.

Swansea boss Laudrup concerned over Ashley Williams welfare

Swansea and Wales must coordinate better to keep captain Ashley Williams healthy, says Swans boss Michael Laudrup.

VIDEO: Van Persie back involved - Moyes

David Moyes confirms striker Robin van Persie "will be back involved somewhere" against West Brom on Saturday after missing two games with a groin problem.

Aluko not giving up on World Cup

Hull City's Sone Aluko says he is concentrating on playing for his club in the hope of forcing his was way back into Nigeria's World Cup plans.

VIDEO: Suarez is a 'nice fella' - Mignolet

Liverpool goalkeeper Simon Mignolet says controversial striker Luis Suarez is a "nice fella" as the Uruguayan prepares to make his return to Premier League action

Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher out for six weeks

Sunderland striker Steven Fletcher faces six weeks on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder against West Brom.

Tottenham can win title - Mourinho

Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho believes Tottenham are one of six teams who could win the Premier League this season.