Yaya Toure: Confederation of African Footballer of the Year

To be fair, it wasn't really in doubt, but yesterday the Manchester City and Ivorian Coast powerhouse Yaya Toure, won the African Footballer of the Year award. It is the third consecutive year that Yaya has won the award, matching that of Samuel Eto'o, who did the same thing almost a decade ago.

Capital One Cup: Manchester City v West Ham

Manchester City will host West Ham in the first leg of the Capital One Cup Semi Final later today with the hopes of the first available Wembley visit on the horizon for both clubs. While West Ham might be viewing this as a distraction from their league plight, a good result for them tonight could give them a boost for the weekend.

Capital One Cup: Sunderland v Manchester United

Sunderland are short in the defensive area of the pitch, which may benefit Manchester United going into tomorrows Capital One Cup Semi Final first leg at the Stadium of Light. To be fair though it is not the case that David Moyes side has much trouble winning away but do struggle when they are at home at Old Trafford.

West Ham Statement: Big Sam Still The Man

Currently second from bottom in the Premier League West Ham United have made it to the Semi Final of the Capital One Cup where they face Manchester City over two legs. Despite the League position the West Ham fans should be excited about the Semi Final but instead have focused on their managers decision to play a weakened side this past weekend in the FA Cup, resulting in a 5-0 defeat to lower opposition.

Has The FA Cup Lost Its Appeal

According to Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert the FA Cup is a distraction which, if managers were more honest, they would rather not participate in. Well, luckily for Lambert, his side are out of the competition right now and can concentrate on trying to stay in the Premiership. But does what he have to say ring true? Has the FA Cup lost its appeal?