Sporting briefs

Mustafi: Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi has recovered from a hamstring injury for the London derby against Crystal Palace but winger Theo Walcott and left-back Kieran Gibbs will miss tomorrow's Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium. Arsenal have missed Mustafi's calming influence in defence, losing two of their last three games since the 24-year-old German, who is yet to taste defeat since joining the Gunners in August, limped off in the win over Stoke City this month. McClean: West Brom winger James McClean has signed a new two-and-a-half year deal at the Baggies. Albion have confirmed the 27-year-old has agreed an improved contract, which also includes an option for another year at The Hawthorns. He joined the Baggies from Wigan in 2015 and boss Tony Pulis believes the Ireland international has been a bargain. "For what we've paid and what the lad's been earning, he's been a terrific signing for us," he said. Rogic: Celtic midfielder Tom Rogic has been ruled out of the Old Firm game against Rangers at Ibrox this afternoon with an ankle injury. Boss Brendan Rodgers had hoped the Australia international would have recovered after missing the last three matches but...

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