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Jermain Defoe was forced off injured during Bournemouth's Carabao Cup defeat to Chelsea with Eddie Howe fearing the striker has suffered ankle ligament damage.

Gennady Golovkin's coach Abel Sanchez believes WBO middleweight champion Billy Joe Saunders has some way to go before he can be called the best over "GGG" or Canelo Alvarez.

Doubts are starting to emerge over Andy Murray's participation at the 2018 Australian Open as the former world number one is still training in the UK.

Jack Wilshere spent the last season on loan at AFC Bournemouth and made his first start in the Premier League against West Ham United since May 2016.

Danny Ings has returned to full fitness since recovering from two lengthy injury setbacks in the last two years. He has made two appearances in the Premier League this term.

Arsenal's Alexis Sanchez is set to snub a January exit and join Manchester City in a summer deal that would make him one of the most highly-paid players.

Liverpool have conceded 20 goals from 18 matches in the Premier League, out of which nine goals were conceded against Manchester City (five) and Tottenham Hotspur (four).

Mkhitaryan enjoyed an explosive start to the season, laying on five assists for his teammates in the opening three matches of the season.

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has called Alvaro Morata's suspension a "big loss" as the striker will miss the Everton game following his game-winning celebration against Bournemouth.

Arsenal, West Ham United and Everton have reportedly registered their interest in signing Steven N'Zonzi in the January transfer window.

Sturridge, Ings and Robertson are currently bit-part players under Jurgen Klopp at Anfield and Benitez is looking to raid his old club for much-needed reinforcements.

Tony Pulis has emerged as the favourite to replace Paul Clement at Swansea City with the club promising an update on their search within 24 hours.

Jose Mourinho has labelled Bristol City "lucky" after watching his Manchester United side be knocked out by the Championship side at Ashton Gate.

Debuchy is open to opportunities across Europe, where he can play an active role and give his career a new lease of life.

Live coverage of the draw for the last four of the Carabao Cup including the likes of Arsenal and Manchester City as the road to Wembley continues.

Jose Mourinho's holders travel to Ashton Gate to take on Championship promotion contenders Bristol City.

Live coverage as Chelsea meet Bournemouth in the quarter-finals of the Carabao Cup at Stamford Bridge.

Matip has re-joined first-team training while Sturridge has recovered from a virus ahead of the trip to face Arsenal.

Nabil Fekir has listed Arsenal, Manchester United, Real Madrid and Barcelona as the clubs he could consider when he leaves Lyon.

Thomas Lemar is a target for Liverpool in the January transfer window regardless of whether Philippe Coutinho moves to Barcelona or not.

N'Zonzi, who is said to be a target for Arsenal, has made no secret of his desire to leave Andalusia.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal will be active in January should the right players become available during the winter window.

Many expect the Blaugrana to push through a deal for Coutinho in the coming months, and Paulinho is eager to see his compatriot rock up at the Camp Nou.

Arsenal are understood to be willing to let Walcott go in January if a suitable offer is received.

Cristiano Ronaldo has missed training for the second day in a row as Los Blancos continue their preparations for the visit of Barcelona.

Arsene Wenger must decide whether to unleash Alexandre Lacazette, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil against Liverpool after losing Olivier Giroud to a hamstring problem.

Heavyweight contender Derrick Lewis says he will be the one to end Francis Ngannou's hot streak as he is hoping for a Stipe Miocic loss at UFC 220.

Jordi Alba was unable to train with the rest of his Barcelona teammates on Wednesday as the La Liga leaders continue their preparations for El Clasico.

Wawrinka last featured at Wimbledon in July when he was sent packing in the first round after his shock loss to Daniil Medvedev.