Premier League: Chelsea recall Ake from Bournemouth loan

Chelsea have brought Nathan Ake back from Bournemouth after the defender impressed on loan in the first half of the season.

Nathan Ake has been recalled by Premier League leaders Chelsea from his loan spell at Bournemouth.

Serie A: Torino claim Arsenal Belotti bid has been rejected

Torino have turned down an Arsenal bid for Andrea Belotti reportedly worth €65million, according to the Serie A club's sporting director.

Arsenal have had a reported €65million bid for Torino star Andrea Belotti rejected, the club's sporting director has said.

The 23-year-old striker has scored 14 goals in 18 appearances in a stellar campaign at the Stadio Olimpico, prompting speculation over a January transfer.

 

FA Cup: Rooney hits out at Evans shirt 'snub' coverage

Omnisport - Manchester United captain Wayne Rooney is far from happy that his record-equalling goal has been overshadowed by shirt-swapping nonsense.

Wayne Rooney has taken a swipe at media coverage of his shirt swap with Reading's George Evans following Manchester United's FA Cup win over Reading.

 

FA Cup: Plymouth earn Liverpool replay

Jurgen Klopp will have to negotiate an FA Cup replay after his 10 Liverpool changes led to a goalless draw against Plymouth Argyle.

A youthful Liverpool team were held to a surprise 0-0 draw by fourth-tier side Plymouth Argyle in the FA Cup third round at Anfield.

FA Cup: 10-man Middlesbrough thrash Sheffield Wednesday

Middlesbrough have cruised into the FA Cup fourth round with a 3-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, despite playing more than 30 minutes a man down.

Defender Daniel Ayala was sent off seconds after Grant Leadbitter’s opener for when he blocked off Fernando Forestieri.

Captain Leadbitter had put Boro ahead after the break when he curled a free-kick into the corner.