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Embarrassing! Arsenal fans hit out at Santos after taking Van Persie's shirt at HALF-TIME
I did not hear Arsenal fans abusing me: Van Persie the diplomat after sending United top

NEW We've seen a lot of progress dealing with racism in this country but the vile obscenities Arsene Wenger has had to put up with are unacceptable. Wenger is one of the nicest men on the planet. Most United fans - and those at West Ham a month ago - must have felt embarrassed listening to those around them. It is time to ban offenders.

EXCLUSIVE: Pep's prayer! Chelsea is dream job next season as Guardiola attracted to new style

UPDATED Pep Guardiola wants to be the next manager of Chelsea. The former Barcelona boss plans to return to the game next summer and has made it clear to friends he sees his future at Stamford Bridge.

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Pardew: Coloccini did not try to deliberately hurt Suarez

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Unbelievable! Rodgers hails 'world class' Suarez but admits Reds must buy in January to support star striker

Net gain: Suarez celebrated after scoring Liverpool's equaliser at Anfield

NEW Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers was glowing in his praise of Luis Suarez after the striker's performance against Newcastle and says he will buy him some support in January.

Just quit! Zamora told to hang up his boots after 'falling out love with football'

Chance gone: Bobby Zamora has admitted to falling out of love with football

Bobby Zamora has been told to quit football after admitting he'd fallen out of love with the game. The QPR striker has gone more than a month without scoring.

Broad fit to lead England but sits out bowling after scan on heel injury

On the field: Stuart Broad took part in England's game against Mumbai A

NEW Stuart Broad's hopes of featuring in the first Test against India were boosted on Monday morning when he lead England against Mumbai A, although he was unable to bowl.

Don't you need a striker first, Arsene? Wenger to target Gourcuff in January

Wanted: Arsenal are keen to sign Lyon player Yoann Gourcuff (right)

Arsenal are reportedly lining up a bid for Lyon midfielder Yoann Gourcuff in January, a year after their previous efforts were rebuffed. The attacking midfielder has long been a target.

Sir Bradley? I'm not sure I could accept a knighthood, admits Wiggins

NEW Bradley Wiggins has cast doubt over whether he would accept a knighthood after his stunning successes in the Tour de France and London 2012 Olympics.

As Murray prepares to do battle in London, Sportsmail takes a swing and a miss at O2...

Straight and true: Cutmore takes aim with a backhand as he christens the court at the O2

NEW As the world's best players descend on London for the season-ending ATP World Tour Finals, Sportsmail hit the first shots on the blue court at the O2 Arena.

Coloccini did not try to hurt Suarez, insists Newcastle boss Pardew

Controversy: Fabricio Coloccini (R) fouls Liverpool's Luis Suarez to earn a red card

UPDATED Alan Pardew launched an impassioned defence of Fabricio Coloccini as he insisted Newcastle's captain did not attempt to deliberately injure Liverpool's Luis Suarez.

You dived for Wilshere's red card, Arsenal boss Wenger tells Evra

Off: Wilshere is given his marching orders

Arsene Wenger has accused United defender Patrice Evra of diving to get Jack Wilshere sent off. The Arsenal manager also believes that referee Mike Dean was 'naive'.

Neil Ashton: Why Fernandes and QPR will stand by Hughes in tough times

Have faith: Mark Hughes is widely considered under pressure but Tony Fernandes talks of progress and plans

UPDATED For all the howls among supporters demanding the removal of Mark Hughes at the final whistle, the regulars have remarkably short memories.

You owe me! Mancini warns misfiring Man City stars after title slip

Warning: Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini

Roberto Mancini says his side owe him 'three big performances' after slipping behind title rivals Manchester United.

Abu Dhabi do! Raikkonen wins but Super Seb shows title hunger in race to remember

UPDATED There have been doubts over whether Sebastian Vettel deserves a third straight F1 title. No more. He departs the Middle East with a 10-point cushion over Fernando Alonso, after arguably the finest drive of his career.

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Murray can bag SPOTY crown if he wins World Tour Finals in London

Jump to it: Murray faces Berdych on Monday

Andy Murray plans to break with habit and attend Sports Personality of the Year, partly because it fits in with his training schedule and doubtless because he actually has a chance.

Villas-Boas under pressure to double up with Adebayor waiting in the wings

Tricky: Andre Villas-Boas is under pressure

While 35,000 fans were fuming at Andre Villas-Boas for his negative tactics against Wigan, he was fuming at Jermain Defoe after the striker stormed off.

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It never rains but it pours for Liverpool fans. Hundreds of supporters and a few directors were left bemused when they were sprayed by a broken sprinkler during the interval at Anfield.

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Liverpool 1 Newcastle 1: Super Suarez strike gives Kop a lift against 10 men

Leveller: Luis Suarez takes the ball round Tim Krul to score Liverpool's equaliser against Newcastle

Alan Pardew's assessment of an intriguing game at Anfield was quite simple. 'Had we wrapped Luis Suarez up then I think we would have won the game,' he said.

Hammers hero Tevez hails 'fantastic relationship' with fans after 'Irons' sign

A place in his heart: Carlos Tevez held his crossed arms aloft showing a Hammers sign to the fans of his former club

Carlos Tevez has spoken of his 'fantastic relationship' with West Ham supporters after being given a rapturous homecoming from the Upton Park faithful on Saturday.

Fulham and Southampton plan January bids for Millwall midfielder Trotter

Main man: Liam Trotter has impressed for Millwall this season

Fulham and Southampton are leading the £2million race for Millwall midfielder Liam Trotter. The 24-year-old has scored six goals to help the Lions to mid-table safety.

QPR 1 Reading 1: Cisse pounces but manager Hughes still under pressure

Djibril Cisse's second-half goal rescued QPR from a seventh Premier League defeat this season, but the search goes on for Mark Hughes' first win of the campaign.

Van Persie can be an Old Trafford great like Van Nistelrooy, says Evra

Dutch of class: Van Persie has made a flying start to his United career

Top of the Premier League for the first time this season, Manchester United could even afford to express some disappointment that they hadn't put Arsenal away by a greater margin.

On the pitch, Arsenal are carrying very little threat to their opponents

Outclassed: Arsenal were second best at Old Trafford

Winter is not yet truly with us and already Arsenal’s season has reached a critical point. This is what happens when you are fundamentally not good enough.

Unsavoury incidents mean Blues don't get credit we deserve, claims Bertrand

Under the radar: Ryan Bertrand says Chelsea's performances are being overlooked

Ryan Bertrand believes the Blues have not received the credit they deserve for their performances due to the off-field controversies that have engulfed them.

I'm the man to stop the rot, insists under-pressure QPR boss Hughes

Why always me? Mark Hughes was looking for his first league win this season with QPR

Mark Hughes insisted he is the man to lead QPR away from relegation danger after receiving the unequivocal support of the club’s owner Tony Fernandes.

PFA chief Carlisle backs FA handling of Clattenburg racism probe

Accused: Chelsea have claimed that referee Mark Clattenburg used 'inappropriate language' towards Chelsea's Nigerian midfielder John Obi Mikel (centre)

Clarke Carlisle believes the speed with which the Mark Clattenburg case is being dealt with shows that English football is doing its best to deal with accusations of racism.

FA Cup shocks continue as Dorchester beat Plymouth and Altrincham hold Burton

Happy days: Dorchester Town celebrate their shock win over Plymouth

Jake Gosling's second-half strike helped non-league Dorchester produce another FA Cup upset this weekend as they reached the second round with a 1-0 win over League Two side Plymouth.

FA CUP DRAW: AFC Wimbledon in line to face MK Dons for the first time

Possible clash: Karl Robinson's MK Dons could host AFC Wimbledon who are managed by former Dons player Neal Ardley (below)

AFC Wimbledon and MK Dons are in line to meet each other for the first time in the second round of the FA Cup - so long as they both win their replays.

Chelsea boss Di Matteo desperate for Mata to return for Euro showdown

Concern: Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo

Roberto Di Matteo has taken some strides to repair Chelsea's relationship with the refereeing fraternity, but as is their habit lately, a new issue has cropped up.

No chance! Arsenal legend Adams dismisses former club's title hopes

Legend: Adams captained Arsenal and formed a formidable partnership with now assistant manager Steve Bould

Former Arsenal captain Tony Adams insists the club's failure to hold on to their best players has left them with no chance of winning the Barclays Premier League title.

Moyes hails Everton side after Toffees make mockery of Gerrard's Stoke jibe

Claim: David Moyes believes Everton are playing the best football of his reign

David Moyes believes Everton are producing the highest-quality football of his decade-long reign at Goodison. The Toffees climbed to fourth following the 2-2 draw with Fulham.

Arsenal fans hit out at Santos after taking Van Persie's shirt at HALF-TIME

Hugs all round: Robin van Persie got a very friendly welcome from old team-mate

Arsenal fans were furious after Andre Santos took Robin van Persie's shirt as the players walked off at half-time of the Premier League clash at Old Trafford.

Everton's mile high midfield genius Fellaini can be unplayable

Imposing: Marouane Fellaini stamped his authority on the game

At 6ft 4in in his bare feet, not counting the hair, it would be easy to describe Marouane Fellaini as a target man and stop there.

Mancini's first request to City's new sporting director: Get me Neymar

Neymar will be on the agenda when Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini holds talks with the club's new sporting director Txiki Begiristain this week.

Dalglish barb at Rodgers: People think they can reinvent the game. No chance

Brendan Rodgers has revealed he avoided watching any of his much lampooned appearances on the club's reality TV show, Being: Liverpool.

Injury worries plague Lennon ahead of round two against Barcelona

Awkward landing: Emilio Izaguirre falls injured

Neil Lennon is fretting over the fitness of five key players ahead of Wednesday night’s Champions League clash with Barcelona.

Dundee United 2 Celtic 2: Ambrose's last-gasp blunder gifts Houston a point

Slice of luck: Dundee United players celebrate saving a point at the death against Celtic

Dundee United came from two behind in dramatic fashion to grab an unlikely share of the points against sloppy Celtic in their clash at Tannadice.

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Ryder Cup hero Poulter produces thrilling finish to clinch victory at HSBC Champions

England's Ian Poulter, still on a high from Ryder Cup glory, won the second World Golf Championship title of his career in China on Sunday. A brilliant seven-under- par 65 took Poulter from four behind to a two-shot victory.

Raikkonen and Vettel turn the air blue, forcing BBC's Coulthard to apologise

Turning the air blue: Both Kimi Raikkonen (second left) and Sebastian Vettel (right) embarrassed David Coulthard (second right)

BBC pundit David Coulthard was left red-faced after Kimi Raikkonen and Sebastian Vettel both swore on live television.

Trump beats Robertson to claim International Championship title

Judd Trump became the first winner of the International Championship, beating Neil Robertson 10-8 in the final in Chengdu.

Safarova seals back-to-back Fed Cup titles for the Czech Republic

White hot: Czech Republic celebrate Fed Cup success

Lucie Safarova sealed back-to-back Fed Cup titles for the Czech Republic, who beat Serbia 3-1 in Prague. She beat Jelena Jankovic 6-1, 6-1 to seal glory.

Murray's conqueror Janowicz beaten in Paris final by London-bound Ferrer

David Ferrer celebrates victory against Jerzy Janowicz

Polish qualifier Jerzy Janowicz could not complete his fairytale week after he was dispatched in straight sets in the Paris Masters final by Spaniard David Ferrer.

'He must be the luckiest man in Formula One': Hamilton bemoans Vettel

Fortune favours the brave: Sebastian Vettel is on course for his third straight title after a blistering drive in the desert

Lewis Hamilton has suggested Sebastian Vettel is 'the luckiest person in Formula One' after his remarkable pitlane-to-podium drive in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

England call on Gloucester duo Burns and Twelvetrees as injury list mounts

Top talent: Burns has been in fine form for Gloucester this season

The growing clamour for Freddie Burns to be fast-tracked into the England No 10 shirt was given impetus as the rookie fly-half was called into the national squad.

London Welsh 16 Bath 9: Scott boosts Exiles' survival hopes with 70-yard try

No trouble: Tyson Keats gets his pass away during the match at the Kassam Stadium, Oxford

A 70-metre try from wing Nick Scott with the last action of the match gave London Welsh an unlikely but crucial win in their battle for Aviva Premiership survival.