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Demba Ba believes fun is the key to fizzing for Newcastle United | Louise Taylor

The Senegal striker's burst of goals has been a ray of sunshine on TynesideDemba Ba's disposition is so unfailingly sunny...

Arsène Wenger will put Robin van Persie’s fitness before goal record

• Arsenal striker needs two to equal Shearer's record of 36• Wenger wary of player's chequered fitness historyArsène Wenger will...

Tottenham’s Emmanuel Adebayor says call-ups could cost Manchester City

• City will lose Touré brothers to Africa Cup of Nations • No Tottenham players involved in the tournamentEmmanuel Adebayor...

Celtic beat Kilmarnock to close gap on Rangers ahead of Old Firm derby

• Samaras scores two as Celtic move to within a point of leaders• Hearts continue to defy off-field troubles, beating...

St Mirren 2-1 Rangers | Scottish Premier League match report

Nine-man Rangers suffered a major blow ahead of next week's Old Firm derby, slumping to defeat at St Mirren in...

West Brom’s Steven Reid out for a month after knee surgery

• Right-back needed operation to repair wear and tear• Morrison and Mulumbu may miss Manchester City gameWest Bromwich Albion's Steven...

Chelsea rule out wearing T-shirts in support of John Terry

Club confirms their players will not echo Liverpool's support of Luis Suárez as skipper faces race abuse chargesChelsea have confirmed...

The Secret Footballer: brawls, arrests and crazy, crazy nights

The players' annual bash is becoming a ghost of Christmas pastI love Christmas Day. I meet up with friends from...

Christmas shoppers throng high streets in last-minute rush for presents

• 1m expected in London's West End• 70% are men who 'left gift-buying to 11th hour'• Many shops open sales...

Wayne Bridge hits back after Roberto Mancini questions his motivation

• Player accused of being more interested in money than football• Manchester City manager 'doesn't know me very well' –...