Newcastle boss Alan Pardew sings the praises of new singing Papiss Demba Cisse, who marked his debut with a stunning match-winning goal against Aston Villa.

Alex McLeish says his Aston Villa side deserved something out of their 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, but admits the home side "worked their socks off" and are an example to some of his players.

St Johnstone battle back to claim a Scottish Cup fifth-round replay against top flight rivals Hearts.

All the action from the quarter-finals at the Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Gary Bollan is sacked as manager of Livingston, the Scottish First Division club announces.

Papiss Demba Cisse marks his Newcastle debut with a stunning strike that helps his side beat Aston Villa 2-1.

Dundee United knock Rangers out of the Scottish Cup with a 2-0 fifth-round victory at Ibrox.

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard says Luis Suarez's impending return can be the catalyst for the Reds clinching Champions League qualification.

Motherwell ease past First division side Morton to earn a place in the draw for the last eight of the Scottish Cup. BBC Scotland's Chris McLaughlin describes the action from Fir Park (UK only).

St Mirren come from a goal behind to earn a fifth-round Scottish Cup replay against SFL First Division leaders Ross County. BBC Scotland's Chris McLaughlin describes the action from Paisley (UK only).

Hibernian leave their poor league form behind to knock fellow SPL side Kilmarnock out of the Scottish Cup fifth round. BBC Scotland's Paul Mitchell describes the action from Easter Road (UK only).

Former FA chief Lord Triesman tells the BBC it was right to strip John Terry of the England captaincy.

Derby v Nottingham Forest is called off in the Championship on safety grounds, along with all three UK horse racing meetings.

Steven Caulker challenges his Swansea City side to maintain their current top 10 Premier League status until the end of the season.

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini praises Adam Johnson's work rate but insists that the winger can still improve.

Manager Arsene Wenger is impressed by Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's fast development after the teenager's goals help Arsenal to a 7-1 win over Blackburn.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini thanks his players for an "important" win after Fulham are beaten 3-0 in a snowy Premier League clash at the Etihad.

Norwich City manager Paul Lambert rates Saturday's 2-0 win over Bolton as his team's best display since he took over at Carrow Road.

Fulham manager Martin Jol admits Manchester City were the better side as his side succumbed to a 3-0 defeat to the Premier League leaders.

Stoke boss Tony Pulis urges PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor to crack down on what he sees as play-acting.