Summary

  • Premier League team news - Costa to start for Chelsea against Aston Villa

  • County Championship final day: Lancashire relegated after draw with Middlesex

  • Andy Murray beats Lukas Lacko 6-3 7-5 in Shenzhen Open quarter-final

  • Sepp Blatter says Fifa will ban third-party ownership

  • GET INVOLVED: #greatderbymoments

  1. Postpublished at 17:00 BST 26 September 2014

    And with that, another week of Sportsday draws to a close. Thanks for your company and here's hoping your team has a successful weekend... unless you happen to follow St Johnstone or Rotherham.

    We will be back on Monday at 08:00 BST but remember you can follow the rest of today's Ryder Cup foursomes with our live text commentary.

  2. Incognito refs, Iran's Irish hero and the Italian 'Rambo'published at 16:58 BST 26 September 2014

    Two Premier League derbies take place on Saturday as Liverpool play Everton at Anfield and Arsenal face Tottenham at Emirates Stadium.

    The tradition and history of those fixtures is well known, as are other great rivalries such as the Old Firm derby in Glasgow between Celtic and Rangers, and Spain's El Clasico - Real Madrid against Barcelona. But what about derbies elsewhere?

    BBC Sport uncovers tales of incognito referees in Egypt, an Irish hero in Iran, a 'Rambo-like' spy in Italy and fan 'curfews' in India, amid great fixtures around the world with which you may not be so familiar.

  3. Ancelotti ease pressure on Benzemapublished at 16:52 BST 26 September 2014

    Karim BenzemaImage source, Getty Images

    Coach Carlo Ancelotti has told Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema not to become preoccupied by Cristiano Ronaldo's scoring record. The Frenchman has two goals from eight games this term, whereas Ronaldo has seven in his last two.

    "Benzema is fine and he has a lot of ability," Ancelotti said ahead of the La Liga meeting with Villarreal. "He needs to work as he always has done and not feel any pressure about scoring."

  4. Premier League team newspublished at 16:50 BST 26 September 2014

    West Brom will monitor record signing Brown Ideye, who limped off in the midweek League Cup win over Hull. Victor Anichebe is struggling following a hernia operation, while Chris Baird is also doubtful through illness.

    Burnley's David Jones is a doubt with a calf injury and will be assessed, along with Dean Marney and Kieran Trippier. Danny Ings is progressing well in his recovery from a hamstring injury but remains unavailable, while Matt Taylor and Sam Vokes are also sidelined.

    Did you know? Burnley have scored just one goal in this season's Premier League and have drawn their last three league matches 0-0.

  5. Premier League team newspublished at 16:41 BST 26 September 2014

    Arsenal defenders Kieran Gibbs and Per Mertesacker will be available to start after only being fit enough to be named as substitutes against Southampton. Mathieu Flamini is also expected to return, but Olivier Giroud, Theo Walcott and Mathieu Debuchy remain long-term absentees.

    Tottenham boss Mauricio Pochettino will restore a host of players that sat out the midweek win over Nottingham Forest. Aside from the injured Kyle Walker, he has a fully fit squad available to him.

    Did you know? Spurs have only won once at Arsenal in 25 matches in all competitions since May 1993, a 3-2 comeback win in November 2010 (drew eight, lost 16).

  6. Postpublished at 16:39 BST 26 September 2014

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  7. Premier League team newspublished at 16:36 BST 26 September 2014

    Gus PoyetImage source, Getty Images

    Sunderland boss Gus Poyet has confirmed that Will Buckley and Billy Jones will start after impressing in the League Cup defeat by Stoke. Poyet will make a late decision on injury doubts Steven Fletcher, Emanuele Giaccherini, Connor Wickham and Wes Brown.

    Swansea defender Jordi Amat remains out with knee ligament damage so Federico Fernandez will continue in defence. Striker Wilfried Bony is back after serving a one-match suspension.

    Did you know? This is the second season running Sunderland have failed to win any of their first five matches of the season. In 2013-14 they managed one point from their opening eight league games.

  8. Premier League team newspublished at 16:33 BST 26 September 2014

    Southampton central defenders Toby Alderweireld and Maya Yoshida are nursing respective hamstring and ankle problems and will be assessed ahead of the visit of QPR. James Ward-Prowse's fractured foot will keep him out for up to 10 weeks.

    QPR midfielder Sandro is not expected to play after injuring his knee while celebrating a goal in training. Niko Kranjcar is an injury doubt, while Joey Barton, Jordon Mutch and Adel Taarabt are all unavailable.

    Did you know? Ten points from five games is Southampton's best start to a top-flight season since 1988-89 (also 10).

  9. Lancashire relegatedpublished at 16:26 BST 26 September 2014

    Lancashire are relegated from County Championship Division One.

    They needed to beat fellow strugglers Middlesex at Old Trafford, but the match ended in a draw to condemn Lancashire to second-tier cricket in 2015.

    Middlesex 214 & 341-8 drew with Lancashire 302-8

  10. Blast from the pastpublished at 16:23 BST 26 September 2014

    Here's an intriguing premise... to mark the club's official YouTube channel reaching one million views, Watford have invited their supporters to re-enact any goal, external scored by the club since the platform was launched on February 14, 2005 and submit the video.

    Those behind the winning entry - as chosen by Hornets captain Troy Deeney - will be invited to take part in a penalty shoot out against a member of the Watford first-team squad at the club's training ground.

  11. Premier League team newspublished at 16:21 BST 26 September 2014

    Marcos RojoImage source, EPA

    Marcos Rojo is Manchester United's only fit central defender, with Phil Jones, Chris Smalling and Jonny Evans injured and Tyler Blackett suspended. That could mean a debut for Tom Thorpe or Paddy McNair, along with summer signing Luke Shaw at left-back.

    West Ham will be without midfielder Cheikhou Kouyate, who has been ruled out for six weeks with a groin injury. Fellow midfielders Kevin Nolan and Matt Jarvis have returned to training but are not ready to be involved.

    Did you know? The Hammers have won just two matches in their last 21 visits to Old Trafford in the top flight - the other 19 were defeats.

  12. Premier League team newspublished at 16:18 BST 26 September 2014

    Hull City midfielder David Meyler is awaiting the results of scan on his back injury to see if he can face the champions. Forward Gaston Ramirez is a likely absentee with a groin problem.

    Manchester City full-back Pablo Zabaleta is available again after serving a one-match suspension. Sergio Aguero and David Silva have recovered from the knocks that ruled them out in midweek, but Samir Nasri is sidelined by a groin problem. Stevan Jovetic and Fernando are again ruled out by respective hamstring and groin injuries, but both could return next weekend.

    Did you know? Manchester City have gone three league games without a win - their worst run for 19 months.

  13. Premier League team newspublished at 16:11 BST 26 September 2014

    Marouane ChamakhImage source, Getty Images

    Crystal Palace striker Marouane Chamakh is available after missing the last three games with a hamstring injury. Eagles boss Neil Warnock reported no fresh fitness concerns following Wednesday's League Cup exit by Newcastle.

    Leicester also have no new injury problems and could name the same side which defeated Manchester United 5-3. United loanee Nick Powell awaits his debut after being ineligible to face his parent club last weekend.

    Did you know? The Foxes netted with all five of their shots on target against Manchester United last weekend.

  14. Premier League team newspublished at 16:07 BST 26 September 2014

    Chelsea midfielder Ramires will miss the visit of Aston Villa because of a groin problem suffered against Manchester City last Sunday. John Mikel Obi, Oscar or Andre Schurrle are most likely to replace him.

    Aston Villa quartet Ashley Westwood, Nathan Baker, Darren Bent and Andreas Weimann have all overcome the sickness bug that afflicted them last week. Captain Ron Vlaar and Christian Benteke remain unavailable as they continue their rehabilitation after injuries.

    Did you know? Chelsea are the league's leading scorers with 16 goals in five matches, but Villa are the only Premier League team yet to concede an away goal this season.

  15. Comeback of an FA Cup hero?published at 16:05 BST 26 September 2014

    Trevor SinclairImage source, Getty Images

    Former England winger Trevor Sinclair made his last appearance as a footballer for Cardiff in their 2008 FA Cup final defeat by Portsmouth but, at the age of 41, he could be about to dust off the boots and play in the competition once again.

    BBC Sport's Gary Rose finds out more...

  16. 'Strong men go weak, weak men drink strong'published at 16:02 BST 26 September 2014

    Fancy an insight into the nerves that can afflict those men playing in the Ryder Cup? BBC Sport's Tom Fordyce has spoken to some of those involved over the years.

    "Boo Weekley remembers being sick twice before his drive. Lee Westwood's hands shook so much on his debut that he couldn't set up his tee. Sergio Garcia at Brookline was convinced he was going to miss the ball. Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington said he couldn't even see his."

  17. Premier League team newspublished at 15:59 BST 26 September 2014

    Liverpool hope Jordan Henderson and Philippe Coutinho will be fit despite respective hip and groin problems. Daniel Sturridge may be on the bench despite lacking fitness after a thigh injury, but Joe Allen, Emre Can, Glen Johnson and Jon Flanagan remain out.

    Everton right-back Seamus Coleman is doubtful with a head injury, while Steven Pienaar's hamstring problem will also be assessed. Ross Barkley, who returned to light training this week, is still sidelined.

    Did you know? Liverpool are unbeaten in the last 15 Merseyside derbies at Anfield in all competitions (won seven, drew eight).

  18. Manchester United v West Hampublished at 15:55 BST 26 September 2014

    Enner ValenciaImage source, Getty Images

    Not so very long ago, Enner Valencia was milking cows. But, after impressing for Ecuador in the World Cup, he earned a £12m move to West Ham and will likely lead the line for Sam Allardyce's side at Old Trafford on Saturday (15:00 BST).

    BBC Sport's Frank Keogh speaks to the Hammers' new hero.

  19. Great derby moment winnerpublished at 15:48 BST 26 September 2014

    The votes are in and we have a winner in our quest to find the best moment in a derby.

    Nearly a quarter of you voted for Michael Owen's dramatic injury-time winner to seal a 4-3 victory for Manchester United against Manchester City in 2009.

    The top three were...

    1. Michael Owen winner (Manchester United v Manchester City, 2009) 24.1%

    2. Thierry Henry wonder goal (Arsenal v Tottenham, 2002) 15.4%

    3. Mario Balotelli's 'Why Always Me' T-shirt celebration (Manchester City v Manchester United, 2011) 12.4%

    The full breakdown of votes is available on the top right of this page.

    Thanks for voting. We will have more votes next week.