Striker Diego Costa has been left out of the Chelsea squad to face Leicester on Saturday after a dispute with a coach over his fitness.
The Spain international has not trained for three days and has not travelled for the Premier League leaders’ match with the champions (17:30 GMT).
Manchester United’s home match against old foes Liverpool tops the bill as the Premier League returns on another busy weekend of British football.
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Manchester United have €200million more debt than any other European football club, according to new figures released by UEFA.
The Club Licensing Benchmarking Report from European football’s governing body, which covers the 2015 financial year, lists United’s debt to be €536m – significantly more than the next club on the list, Benfica, with €336m.
AC Milan vs Torino
Coppa Italia – Round of 16
Date: Thursday, 12th January 2017
Kick-Off at 20:00 UK/ 20:00 CET
Venue: San Siro, Milan.
Sevilla vs Real Madrid
Copa Del Rey – Round of 16
Date: Thursday, 12th January 2017
Kick-off at 20:15 UK/ 21:15 CET
Venue: Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan (Sevilla).
Darren Fletcher believes West Bromwich Albion „can get another positive result“ when they take on Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane on Saturday lunchtime.
Burnley defender Matt Lowton has called on his side to make up for their defeat at Southampton when the two sides meet at Turf Moor on Saturday.
Former Liverpool midfielder Dietmar Hamann believes Manchester United are the team to watch out for as his old club prepare to face the Red Devils on Sunday.After a stuttering start to the Premier League campaign, United are starting to settle into life under former Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho.
Watford boss Walter Mazzarri is amazed at how quickly Brice Dja Djedje has recovered from a foot injury.The 26-year-old came on as a substitute on Saturday as the Hornets beat Burton Albion in the third round of the FA Cup.
Sam Allardyce has got his man after Crystal Palace confirmed Sammy Lee as the club’s new assistant manager going forward. The Eagles are currently in the midst of a relegation scrap and, after parting company with Alan Pardew, former England boss Allardyce was brought into the fold.
