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Cook in Reds Mancini claim

Man City chief executive Garry Cook claims Liverpool would have spoken to Roberto Mancini in the past.

Bardsley seeks pay parity

Phil Bardsley wants contract parity with his Sunderland team-mates, according to his agent.

Thursday's gossip column

Tottenham eye Craig Bellamy and Ruud van Nistelrooy, plus other rumours

Arshavin admits PL shock

Andrey Arshavin has told Sky Sports News playing in the Premier League has been more difficult than he imagined.

Ancelotti has faith in young guns

Chelsea manager Carlo Ancelotti insists he does not need to sign a new striker in January.

Rafa - No op plans for Torres

Rafa Benitez was 'surprised' to hear of suggestions that Liverpool striker Fernando Torres needs to undergo a hernia operation.

You are the Ref: Damien Duff, Fulham

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Squad sheets: Burnley v Bolton Wanderers

Burnley's manager, Owen Coyle, has revealed that his Wolves counterpart Mick McCarthy laughed when he told him his January transfer budget so an answer to the Turf Moor club's parlous away form must come from within. Burnley continue to rely on their performances at home, but the improvement in the...