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The Latest: Pliskova into 4th round with win over Ostapenko

U.S. Open runner-up Karolina Pliskova rallied from 5-1 down in the third set to beat Jelena Ostapenko 4-6, 6-0, 10-8 and reach the fourth round of the Australian Open for the first time. She saved a match point before holding in the 12th game, prolonging the match for another six games until fifth-seeded Pliskova finally broke serve again.

Rafael Nadal takes heart from Alexander Zverev victory

Rafael Nadal says his five-set win against Alexander Zverev has given him a huge boost of confidence for the rest of the Australian Open. Nadal defied doubts about both his fitness and form during a pulsating four-hour contest on Rod Laver Arena, at the end of which he had beaten the talented Zverev 4-6 6-3 6-7 6-3 6-2.

Rafael Nadal surpasses a fierce five-set battle against rising star Alexander Zverev1 hour ago

Rafael Nadal surpassed a fierce challenge against one of the rising stars in the game German teenager Alexander Zverev in 4-6, 6-3, 6-7 , 6-3, 6-2 battle to reach the last 16 of the Australian Open on Saturday. The Champions of 2009 had to be at his best to come out on top after more than four hours of fierce rallies and shot-making which earned both players a huge ovation from the spectators at the Rod Laver Arena.

Leyton Orient v Morecambe – Match Postponed

Leyton Orient were due to be at Brisbane Road with Morecambe the visitors for the latest League 2 game, which was meant to be 3pm kick-off. However, this has been confirmed as being postponed! Due to a frozen pitch at Orient this game couldn’t go ahead – an obvious disappointment but there wasn’t a lot that could be done and it wasn’t the only one called off either today as others have also suffered the same fate.

Youngster moves on loan

Celtic’s Norwegian teenager Kristoffer Ajer has joined Kilmarnock on loan for the rest of the season. The eighteen-year-old midfielder arrived in the summer from IK Start but has struggled for any first-team involvement.

Ross County v Dundee United

Dundee United turn their attention towards Scottish Cup fourth round action when visiting top-flight Ross County. Manager Ray McKinnon was considering the claims of Charlie Telfer, Blair Spittal and Tope Obadeyi having made an impression when coming on against Queen of the South last week.

Jack Stevens back up goalkeeper

The progress of keeper Jack Stevens has moved the 19-year-old further up the pecking order getting his chance as back up to Eastwood in the first team. Jack’s progress has meant that Benji Buchel has been told he can leave Oxford United if an opportunity appeals to the goalkeeper during the January transfer window.

Middlesbrough v West Ham United

Middlesbrough continue to search for vital points when hosting West Ham United this afternoon. Striker Patrick Bamford may receive immediate action having completed a permanent move from Chelsea during the week.

Pogba wants me back at Manchester United, claims Januzaj

The Belgium international is currently on loan at Sunderland, but is under contract at Old Trafford until 2018 and says it is his goal to return Adnan Januzaj says Paul Pogba has quizzed him on his future, with Manchester United’s record signing eager to see the Belgium international back at Old Trafford. The 21-year-old winger is currently taking in a season-long loan at Sunderland under former Red Devils boss David Moyes.

Walker & Rose on Man City’s radar as Guardiola chases homegrown targets

The Blues made enquiries for the two England and Spurs full-backs last summer and are aware they would have to pay top dollar to land even one of them Pep Guardiola will come up against two of his top summer transfer targets when Manchester City take on Tottenham on Saturday. Spurs duo Kyle Walker and Danny Rose head up a list of potential new full-backs as Guardiola looks to overhaul an ageing area of his squad.

The Latest: Hingis, Vandeweghe out of doubles in 2nd round

United States’ Jennifer Brady, right, is congratulated by Russia’s Elena Vesnina after winning their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. Croatia’s Mirjana Lucic-Baroni celebrates after defeating Maria Sakkari of Greece in their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017.

Andy Murray is the favourite to win in Melbourne

Andy Murray believes the decline of Novak Djokovic has been exaggerated and insists the Serb is just a victim of his own success. Murray beat Sam Querrey to move into the Australian Open fourth round on Friday, less than 24 hours after Djokovic had crashed out to wildcard Denis Istomin.

The Latest: American qualifier Brady advances to 4th round

United States’ Jennifer Brady, right, is congratulated by Russia’s Elena Vesnina after winning their third round match at the Australian Open tennis championships in Melbourne, Australia, Saturday, Jan. 21, 2017. U.S. qualifier Jennifer Brady has advanced to the fourth round of the Australian Open with a 7-6 , 6-2 win over 14th-seeded Elena Vesnina.

Bayern snatch late win

Robert Lewandowski scored an injury-time winner as Bayern Munich snatched a 2-1 win at Freiburg as the Bundesliga resumed on Friday after the winter break. Lewandowski, last season’s top scorer in Germany, showed his class with two superb strikes on a freezing night at Freiburg’s sold-out Schwarzwald Stadion.

Matip eligible for Liverpool

FIFA has ruled that Joel Matip is eligible to play for Liverpool during the Africa Cup of Nations and he could face Swansea on Saturday. Liverpool had been waiting to get clarification from football’s world governing body or the Cameroon Football Federation over Matip’s eligibility to play and FIFA has now dismissed the case against the defender.

The Latest: Consistent Nishikori into 4th round in Melbourne

Kei Nishikori advanced to the fourth round at the Australian Open for the sixth straight year with a 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win over Lukas Lacko, a qualifier ranked 121st. The 2014 U.S. Open finalist has not lost to a player ranked outside the top 100 since he was beaten by 179th-ranked qualifier Daniel Evans in the first round at the 2013 U.S. Open.

Can Man City’s Gabriel Jesus challenge Sergio Aguero?

Gabriel Jesus has been heralded as a future superstar of Brazilian football – the new Neymar – and someone who can become Manchester City’s first-choice striker. The Argentine was locked in late-night talks with his manager at a Deansgate restaurant on Thursday, possibly to discuss how Jesus will affect his job.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the most expensive teen transfers

Should the 17-year-old swap Stockholm for Spain, he would beat the record fee for a Swedish teenager Ajax paid Malmo for Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2001. celebrates the game’s young talent by remembering the biggest transfer fees paid for teenage players produced by major football nations, plus a few less obvious countries that have unearthed a gem.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the most expensive teen transfers

Should the 17-year-old swap Stockholm for Spain, he would beat the record fee for a Swedish teenager Ajax paid Malmo for Zlatan Ibrahimovic in 2001. celebrates the game’s young talent by remembering the biggest transfer fees paid for teenage players produced by major football nations, plus a few less obvious countries that have unearthed a gem.

Bruno Zuculini: Out on loan for rest of season

The 23-year-old Argentinian has yet to make a league appearance for City since joining in 2014 from Racing Club and has spent the interim period on a succession of loan deals, including stints at Valencia, Middlesbrough and AEK Athens. The Argentinian moved to Rayo Vallecano on a season-long loan last November but, after making nine appearances for the Spanish second division side, he has now moved to Italy.

Jesus cleared to face Spurs

Manchester City have been cleared to play 19-year-old Brazilian winger Gabriel Jesus against Tottenham on Saturday after formally completing his A 27m move from Palmeiras. Brazil international Jesus agreed a five-year deal with City in August.

Lazio coach Simone Inzaghi stepping out of brother’s shadow

Lazio’s Ciro Immobile, top, celebrates after scoring during the Italian Cup, Round of 16 soccer match between Lazio and Genoa at the Rome Olympic stadium Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017. Lazio’s Ciro Immobile, top, celebrates after scoring during the Italian Cup, Round of 16 soccer match between Lazio and Genoa at the Rome Olympic stadium Wednesday, Jan. 18, 2017.

Gabriel Jesus has completed his switch to the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City have formalised the transfer of Brazil striker Gabriel Jesus from Palmeiras in time for him to feature against Tottenham this weekend. The 19-year-old had agreed a move from his homeland to the Etihad Stadium back in the summer and had joined up with City earlier this month, yet his registration with his new club did not go through in time for him to make the squad for last weekend’s trip to Everton.

Wenger: Arsenal don’t need Payet

The West Ham midfielder is refusing to play for the Irons but the Gunners boss insists he already has enough creative players at his disposal Arsenal do not need to sign Dimitri Payet and are unlikely to make any major moves in the remaining days of the transfer window, according to manager Arsene Wenger. The France international has refused to play as he attempts to engineer a departure from West Ham, with former club Marseille the favourites to sign him this month.

Time for a career change, Novak? The time Djokovic showed off his secret football skills

The tennis ace may be licking his wounds after suffering an embarrassing loss, but there is another sport he might be able to fall back on Dumped out of the Australian Open, tennis’ first major tournament of the season, it might be time for Novak Djokovic to consider a career change. The Serb lost his world number one ranking to Andy Murray at the end of 2016 and is destined to fall further behind the Scot after being dumped out of the competition in Melbourne by Denis Istomin, who is not considered one of the best 100 players in the game.

Mertesacker signs Arsenal contract extension

The World Cup-winning defender is yet to feature for the Gunners this season due to injury but will remain with the club until June 2018 The former Germany international’s current deal was due to come to an end in June, but the north London outfit have taken up an option to keep hold of him for an extra season. Mertesacker is yet to feature this season due to an injury, though Wenger is hopeful he will be back in action in the coming weeks.

In place of Aguero or out wide – where will Gabriel Jesus play in Man City line-up?

The Brazilian has begun training in England and Pep Guardiola does not think it will be long before he plays – but how will he feature? Gabriel Jesus began life as a Manchester City player on Wednesday as he trained with his new team-mates for the first time. The 19-year-old visited England at the start of December to find an apartment in Manchester and watch City’s Premier League game with Chelsea.

Djokovic: I played with intensity

Novak Djokovic had to defend himself against accusations of lacking motivation after the 12-time grand slam champion crashed out of the Australian Open. Djokovic fell victim to one of the greatest shocks in grand slam history as he lost 7-6 5-7 2-6 7-6 6-4 to Uzbek wildcard Denis Istomin.