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Leicester City 2 Birmingham city 2 match report: Burke hits spot to dent Leicester hopes further

It is testament to the Championship’s unpredictability that Leicester City remain play-off candidates even though this tumultuous draw with Birmingham City extended their winless run to nine games.

Tom Huddlestone

Fulham hoping to complete deals for Stanislav Manolev and Tom Huddlestone

Martin Jol predicts hectic deadline day as Emanuelson arrives from AC Milan

Goalscorers Wade Elliot, left, and El Hadji Diouf, share a joke

Chris Eagles soars for Bolton against Blackburn

A fine individual display from Chris Eagles inspired Bolton to a 2-1 victory over neighbours Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park.

Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele

Timely return of Mousa Dembele: Belgian in squad to face Lazio as Spurs suffer loss of form without £15m signing

Since Dembele sustained the damage while on duty with Belgium, Spurs have lost four of their five Premier League fixtures

Calls for Kean's resignation after Blackburn's relegation

Chickens come home to roost for sorry Blackburn as Wigan snatch late win

Blackburn Rovers 0 Wigan Athletic 1: Wigan escape thanks to Alcaraz header as relegated Kean faces calls for resignation

Rafael van der Vaart opened the scoring for Spurs after tapping it in on the 22nd minute.

Tottenham return to top four with comfortable win over Blackburn

Tottenham 2 Blackburn 0

Blackburn's missed chances give Newcastle a leg-up the table

Blackburn Rovers 0 Newcastle 2

Goodwillie grabs point for Blackburn Rovers

Everton 1 Blackburn 1

Strictly Gershwin, London Coliseum, London

For the end of their London Christmas season, English National Ballet dive into Strictly Gershwin with a will. Derek Deane’s production blends ballet and ballroom, with a dollop of tap dancing and a fair bit of padding. The dancers do it all with care and attention. At the back of the American in Paris crowd scenes, you can spot corps dancers giving their steps a flirtatious edge.

Gerrard made his first appearance since October

Dalglish welcomes return of Gerrard

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish believes Steven Gerrard is fitter than he has been for some time and is keen to get his captain back up to speed as quickly as possible.

Ben Arfa netted his first goal in more than a year

More misery for Bolton as Ba seals Magpies win

Bolton 0 Newcastle 2

Kean maintains hope despite tough upcoming games

Blackburn manager Steve Kean is maintaining hope his side can pick up points from a tough festive period.

Owen Coyle shows his delight as Bolton's second goal goes in

Coyle discovers his touch at right time

Bolton find their passing game when it matters and the manager can see a route out of bottom three

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