Everton into top half of Premier League

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Everton are into the top half of the Premier League thanks to last night’s 1-nil victory at third-placed Aston Villa.

They’ve now won four of their last six away games.

The hosts failed in their bid to close the gap to leaders Arsenal who are now 7 points clear at the top.

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Newcastle missed the chance to go fifth with a goalless draw at bottom side Wolves.

There’s one game in the league this evening.

Brighton take on Bournemouth knowing a win would take them above Everton into 10th.

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Kick off at the Amex Stadium is at 8pm.

Senegal secured a second Africa Cup of Nations title after a dramatic and controversial 1-nil victory over Morocco in the final.

The winners walked off the pitch following the decision to award their opponents a last-gasp penalty in stoppage time in Rabat.

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The tournament hosts missed the spot kick to send the decider to extra-time.

Celtic can look forward to a home tie against Dundee in the last-16 of the Scottish Cup, having avoided a fourth round upset.

Last season’s runners-up got a 2-nil victory over sixth-tier Auchinleck Talbot at Kilmarnock’s Rugby Park.

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Holders Aberdeen were 1-nil winners at home to Championship side Raith Rovers to set up a fifth round clash with Motherwell.

Rangers will find out their next opponents after tomorrow night’s fixture between Stranraer and Queens Park.