Rooney hits out (again)! Man United striker admits kick was too Mutch but slams pundits Souness and Tyler over criticism

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Wayne Rooney has criticised television commentator Martin Tyler and pundit Graeme Souness for their reactions to the controversial incident involving the Manchester United striker in Sunday's match at Cardiff.

Get ready for a broken arm! Sick taunt by captain Clarke taints Ashes victory

Threatened to boil over: Aleem Dar speaks to Anderson after Clarke issued the England bowler with a verbal threat

The Ashes exploded into bad feeling and rancour on Sunday after England had crashed in the first Test, with Alastair Cook declaring: 'This is war.'

We should be ashamed of ourselves! AVB apologises after six-goal mauling

Taken a knock: Spurs boss Villas-Boas said the big loss has hit them hard mentally

Tottenham boss Andre Villas-Boas apologised for his side's six-goal humiliation at Manchester City and admitted: We should be ashamed.'

Groves demands lucrative rematch but Froch knows he has other options

Time to go again? Demand in a rematch between Carl Froch and George Groves is already immense

JEFF POWELL: To rematch or not to rematch? That is the question after one of the most exciting and controversial fights in the modern annals of British boxing.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Spurs are in a mess, Barkley and Gerrard would have been terrific for England, and West Ham fans must stop booing old boy Lampard

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Manchester City were stunning on Sunday. If they sort their away form they are still my favourites for the title. But there are so many questions for Tottenham. Why spend £30m on Erik Lamela and play him out of position?

LIVE - NFL Sunday: Living legends Manning and Brady collide once again in clash between New England and Denver

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With week 12 comes a showbiz battle between two living legends of the game. Peyton Manning takes his Denver Broncos team to Foxboro for a clash with Tom Brady's New England Patriots.

Barton slams Man United side as their worst in the Premier League era

Slammed: Joey Barton (right) said the current Manchester United team is the worst of the Premier League era

Joey Barton has called the current Manchester United side 'easily their worst in Premiership history' after David Moyes side were held to a draw by Cardiff.

Wenger: My Arsenal battlers can tough it out when the pressure is on

At the double: Olivier Giroud scored twice to take his tally for the season to 10

It's the modern-day football myth: when the going gets tough Arsenal just don't get going. Arsene Wenger's current side are dispelling that accusation.

Pleased to meet Choo: Ferguson mixes with shoe designer at Cardiff City

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RIATH AL-SAMARRAI: How delightfully surreal a directors' box can be. At Cardiff, there was Jimmy Choo, Vincent Tan, and Sir Alex Ferguson.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Why should clubs splash the cash when Football League pickpockets will kill their dreams if they go down?

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The Football League would appear to view itself as something akin to Robin Hood's merry men. They take from the rich and give to the poor. Punitive financial fair play damages applied to the likes of Blackburn Rovers and Queens Park Rangers will be handed on to charity.

Man City 6 Tottenham 0: Spurs hit for six as Navas and Aguero shine

Team effort: Negredo celebrates with team-mates Aguero and Samir Nasri after scoring Man City's fifth goal

IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD STADIUM: Manuel Pellegrini's assertion that his team would still win the league had sounded a little brash. It doesn't any more.

The pits! McLaren think fourth is a triumph after worst season since 1966

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JONATHAN McEVOY: Fourth place here was McLaren's highest finish in 19 races. This is obviously a desperately disappointing statistic.

Everton hope Baines will be back for festive fixtures after suffering toe injury

Injury blow: Leighton Baines fractured a toe in his right foot during Saturday's Merseyside derby

Leighton Baines is facing a short spell on the sidelines after fracturing a toe in his right foot during the Merseyside derby on Saturday.

Pellegrini confirms Hart will start in Champions League against Plzen

Warming up: Hart prepares to face Spurs but remained an unused substitute during his side's win

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini has confirmed that Joe Hart will start against Viktoria Plzen in the Champions League on Wednesday.

This was not a Rocky movie... Froch and Groves' lives were at stake. Better one punch too few than one too many

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JEFF POWELL: The Rocky movies looked far-fetched with dozens of sledgehammer blows for round after round. Now those films seem tame by comparison with the Carl Froch-George Groves fight in Manchester.

GRAHAM POLL'S WEEKEND VERDICT: Mike Riley may be looking up Mackay's phone number to apologise... Rooney HAD to go for kick

Graham Poll's weekend verdict - Wayne Rooney should've seen red for kick

Sportsmail columnist and former World Cup referee Graham Poll runs the rule over the weekend's decisions, examining how the officials fared.

BUMBLE: I could hear Warner on the stump microphone saying nasty, horrible stuff... it was unacceptable

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DAVID LLOYD AT THE GABBA: We use a stump microphone on Sky which is not allowed to go to air. Some of the stuff that was going on there went too far.

Vettel matches 60-year record of nine straight wins with Brazil victory

In the skies: Vettel celebrates after claiming his 13th win of a glittering campaign for Red Bull

Sebastian Vettel won the Brazilian Grand Prix from Mark Webber to equal Alberto Ascari's 60-year record of nine straight wins in the championship finale.

Sturridge is reluctant hero as boss Rodgers praises 'immense' Flanagan

Big impact: Daniel Sturridge came off the bench and scored late on to earn Liverpool a point in a thrilling Merseyside derby at Goodison Park

Daniel Sturridge was last to leave the pitch, having savoured the acclaim of those relieved Liverpool's supporters in Goodison Park's away end.

What we learned this weekend: Liverpool's corner strategy doesn't work and Turner's now the game's longest serving manager

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Ralph Ellis runs you through what we learned from the weekend's football... with some star turns and a look through the leagues, too. This week includes Liverpool's corner problem, the battle of the Brazilians, a tale of two Whittingham's and football's longest serving manager.

Neymar models new Brazil strip... as Scolari targets a sixth World Cup with 2014 hosts

Looking sharp: Neymar (centre) takes centre stage alongside David Luiz (centre right), Thiago Silva (centre left) and Paulinho (left)

Luiz Felipe Scolari launched Brazil's slick new Nike strip and claimed his World Cup hosts are ready to bring home a sixth crown this summer.

No support left for Jol or Berbatov after woeful Fulham's latest failure

Resounding: Fulham boss Martin Jol was booed off at the end of the match and heard chants of 'Jol Out'

If there is still life in the old dog, then he might wish to start showing it soon. That applies as much to Dimitar Berbatov as Martin Jol right now.

Schneiderlin confident Saints can earn top four spot despite Arsenal defeat

Confident: Southampton's Morgan Schneiderlin believes his side can break into the top four

Southampton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin says his side want to break the traditions of English football and clinch a top-four place in the Premier League

Lampard wants Chelsea to kick on after ending goalscoring drought

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Frank Lampard ended his worst Barclays Premier League goalscoring run in a decade at his former club before calling on Chelsea to build momentum.

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Mild Manuel has a sparkling side - City don't reflect their quiet boss but brilliant Blues could fire themselves to another title

Reflective? Manchester City's style of play is at odds with the personality and manner of their manager, Manuel Pellegrini

MATT LAWTON: The style of a manager's football often reflects the personality of the man. It was true of Sir Alex Ferguson's Manchester United. Aggressive and ambitious, it was a team much moulded in the image of its leader.

Cardiff 2 Man United 2: Moyes despairs after Kim grabs last-gasp leveller

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NEIL ASHTON AT THE CARDIFF CITY STADIUM: A draw for Manchester United here is a bit more than a hiccup. David Moyes' side are seven points behind Arsenal.

Day wins World Cup for Australia just a week after losing eight relatives in Philippines typhoon disaster

Sealed with a kiss: Jason Day celebrates after winning the ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf

Australia's Jason Day held off the challenge of Denmark's Thomas Bjorn and countryman Adam Scott to win the ISPS HANDA World Cup of Golf.

Adam helped get Brown sent off, claims Sunderland defender O'Shea

Perplexed:  Wes Brown received a red card for a challenge on Stoke City's Charlie Adam on Saturday

John O'Shea has accused Charlie Adam of helping to get Wes Brown sent off by his overreaction to the Sunderland defender's tackle.

Fear factor is creeping in at West Ham after Chelsea defeat, says Allardyce

Fear factor: Sam Allardyce conceded the fear factor is creeping in at West Ham

Sam Allardyce conceded the fear factor is creeping in at West Ham as Chelsea showed the killer instinct of Jose Mourinho's first spell in charge.

The best of all time? Unbeatable All Blacks break Irish hearts after fighting back to snatch victory with last kick of game

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IRELAND 22 NEW ZEALAND 24: New Zealand snatched a historic victory from Ireland, who led for the entire match until a try from the final play of the game and a controversial conversion made it 24-22.

Pulis' job is Crystal clear... but Bruce worries about Hull's survival chances

Cause for concern: Steve Bruce is worried his efforts to keep Hull in the Premier League could be undermined

While Crystal Palace players welcomed the appointment of Tony Pulis, Steve Bruce was forced to admit Hull's survival prospects could be undermined.

Ferdinand refuses to rule out retirement at end of this season

Servant: Ferdinand has been at the club since a record-breaking transfer from Leeds in 2002

Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand is uncertain as to whether he will retire from football at the end of this season.

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Australia's resounding victory at the Gabba was achieved through purity of intent. Mitchell Johnson arrived with only one thought in his mind: bowl fast, bowl short, get them out or frighten them into submission.

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Attack: Peter Siddle (left-centre) and Shane Watson (right-centre) embrace team-mate Mitchell Johnson

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Even our WAGs are better looking! Aussie press taunt England again

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England have taken quite a battering on the field in Brisbane and now their WAGs have been mocked by the local press.

TOP SPIN AT THE TEST: The good, the bad and the ugly from day four

Happy man: Johnson couldn't contain his delight as Australia took a 1-0 lead in the best-of-five series

Lawrence Booth with the best and the worst action from the fourth - and final - day of the first Test at the Gabba.

NASSER HUSSAIN: Trott and Prior need to rebuild confidence... but Broad stood up as all around him fell away

Unstoppable: Broad defied the pressure placed on him by the Australian media (below) to take six wickets in the first innings and two in the second

ENGLAND 1ST TEST RATINGS: Sportsmail's expert gives his verdict on how the England players performed in the first Test at the Gabba.

James Anderson: We have character to bounce back from mauling

Up for it: James Anderson has a word with Australia captain Michael Clarke

Credit to the Aussie bowlers, but being bowled out for 136 was not good enough and losing six wickets for nine runs should not happen.

Clarke lacks class as he adds insult to injury for Anderson... but England will worry more about abysmal batting

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LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE GABBA: When the end came for England, it came with insults, with Michael Clarke becoming involved with Jimmy Anderson.

NASSER HUSSAIN: England's batsmen need to take stock, but there is no need to panic...yet!

Walk: Kevin Pietersen leaves the field after being dismissed during day four of the first Ashes Test match at The Gabba

England’s batsmen need to take a long hard look at themselves. That’s not the same thing as panicking: their team is brimful of world-class players.

Trott was 'weak' and 'scared' mocks Aussie centurion Warner

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Australia centurion David Warner has rubbed salt into England's wounds after suggesting Jonathan Trott was 'weak' and 'scared'.

This is the end! Balotelli hints at San Siro exit after crowd and Milan chief turn on striker after missed penalty

End of the road? Mario Balotelli missed a penalty for struggling AC Milan in the 1-1 draw with Genoa

Mario Balotelli confused his followers again on Sunday by tweeting 'this is the end' hours after missing a penalty in AC Milan's 1-1 draw with Genoa.

Merseyside derby was my best experience in football, admits Lukaku

Progress: Romelu Lukaku celebrates his first ever goal in a Merseyside derby

Romelu Lukaku hailed the Merseyside derby as his 'best experience in club football' after a dramatic 3-3 draw at Goodison Park.

No blasting Boruc! Pochettino won't criticise Saints keeper after blunder

Gifted: Artur Boruc (right) dithered on the ball to allow Olivier Giroud the opportunity to score

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino refused to publicly criticise goalkeeper Artur Boruc after the Pole gifted Olivier Giroud the opener at Arsenal.

England's 1966 World Cup winner Stiles diagnosed with prostate cancer

Optimism: The former Manchester United player, pictured in 2000 receiving his OBE, has been told he can make a full recovery

The former Manchester United player was given the news during a routine trip to a GP but doctors has said he can make a full recovery.

Juventus 2 Livorno 0: Tevez and Llorente send Old Lady top as Buffon makes 500th Serie A appearance

Legendary goalkeeper: Juventus and Italy goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon is one of the greatest there has been

Juventus eased to a 2-0 win at Livorno on Sunday to go top in Serie A as goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon made his 500th appearance in Italian top flight.

Stranded footballer Belounis edges closer to winning escape from Qatar

Family man: Zahir Belounis, with his family on Facebook, has been stranded for more than two years in Qatar over a contract dispute with the Qatar Olympic Commission

Zahir Belounis, the journeyman footballer trapped in Qatar claiming 18 months of unpaid wages, may have won his battle to get out of the country.

Fergie's weapon for keeping United youngsters in check was... a sword!

Intimidating: Campbell claims Sir Alex Ferguson (above) had a sword to keep the youth players on their toes

Former Manchester United youngster Fraizer Campbell has revealed that Sir Alex Ferguson used a scary technique to ensure his players behaved.

Poyet's red card rage: Black Cats boss demands apology from Riley

If looks could kill: Poyet's gaze as referee Kevin Friend left the field was less than pleased

Gus Poyet has accused referees' chief, Mike Riley, of favouring English managers after demanding an apology over Wes Brown's controversial red card.

Legendary hard man Jones reveals he and wife are both battling skin cancer

Ordeal: Vinnie Jones and his wife Tanya are both battling cancer, it has been revealed

Former Wimbledon midfielder Vinnie Jones has revealed that both he and wife Tanya are battling skin cancer.

Walcott off the pace for now but confident of a full return to form

Underdone: Walcott isn't match fit but he and manager Arsene Wenger expect him to be at full tilt soon

Theo Walcott has no doubts he can return to form to drive Arsenal on in the Premier League and play himself into the World Cup squad.

GARY NEVILLE: I can now see how wrong I was to harass referees

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When I was playing, I was a pain in the backside to referees. I was one of the narkiest, most unreasonable players imaginable. I was continually on to them throughout the match, always appealing for every single decision and always trying to affect them.

'Miracle of Heysel' survivor backs return of standing... 'because football is more beautiful that way'

Miracle man: Alessio Degrandi survived the Heysel disaster as a 14-year-old boy

Alessio Degrandi survived the Heysel disaster as a 14-year-old boy after being recusitated by a policeman. But he still watches football.

Ronaldo? We'd love to see him back in Manchester! Moyes reveals desire to work with United old boy and Real star

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Manchester United manager David Moyes has not given up on the possibility of working with Cristiano Ronaldo one day.

City boss Pellegrini blames focus on attack for their inconsistent form

Duo: Sergio Aguero and Alvaro Negredo have become one of the most dangerous strike forces

Manuel Pellegrini has blamed Man City's inconsistent form on them playing a more attacking style than they did under his predecessor, Roberto Mancini.

Ballet, yoga and a few tough rugby league lessons help evergreen Giggs grace the game at 40

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Ryan Giggs returns on Sunday to the city of his birth - five days before he turns 40 - as Manchester United visit Cardiff.

Kinnear reveals Newcastle players are set for big bonuses... but only if they finish in the Premier League's top 10

Carrot: Joe Kinnear (right) has revealed that Newcastle United players will earn a top ten bonus

Joe Kinnear has revealed Newcastle's players have agreed to a bonus scheme which will only pay out if they finish in the top 10.

Martinez back for Merseyside derby just hours after birth of first child

Old friends: Roberto Martinez welcomes Brendan Rodgers to Goodison Park

Everton manager Roberto Martinez spurned paternity leave on Saturday following the birth of his first child to watch his side draw an epic Merseyside derby.

Van Persie leads all-star cast as Manchester United squad and their WAGS turn out in force for charity gala at Old Trafford

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When Manchester United win trophies and individual honours alike, they tend to do it in style. And things were no different at Old Trafford on Thursday evening as they players and staff attended a UNICEF gala dinner. The club recently renewed their deal with the charity, after forming a successful partnership over the last 13 years.

Almeria 0 Real Madrid 5: Happy couple Bale and Ronaldo both score in romp

Kings of Spain: Cristiano Ronaldo and Gareth Bale celebrate after Real Madrid score their first

Cristiano Ronaldo scored the first as Real Madrid stormed to a easy victory against Almeria but had to come off in the second half due to a hamstring injury.

Barcelona 4 Granada 0: Cesc strikes as Messi shows off Golden Boot

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Lionel Messi showed his Golden Boot award off to the Camp Nou and then watched his Barcelona team-mates show how well they can manage without their talisman.

The Fame Academy: Butt has gone from playing with the Class of '92 to nurturing the next golden generation

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JOE BERNSTEIN: Nicky Butt has played with the likes of Ryan Giggs, David Beckham and Paul Scholes from Manchester United's famous Class of '92 but is now responsible for bringing through the next generation of stars at Old Trafford.

Marouane's the man! Moyes insists best is still to come for £27.5m midfielder Fellaini at United

Hair raising: Marouane Fellaini has struggled at Old Trafford since his £27.5m move from Everton

Marouane Fellaini's fortunes sank to a new low when he was outsmarted by a club-mate on international duty, but the Belgian retains the trust of David Moyes.

EXCLUSIVE: Quit? I'm taking on the best managers in Europe. This job is heaven, says Cardiff boss Mackay

Taking charge: Malky Mackay loves his job as Cardiff City manager and has no intention of quitting

On the wall in Malky Mackay's office is the obligatory TV. Too often this season the Cardiff City manager has looked up and seen his club's name.

Borussia Dortmund 0 Bayern Munich 3: Gotze nets against his old side

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Mario Gotze scored on his return to Borussia Dortmund, the club where he was raised, to set their bitter rivals Bayern Munich on their way.

Reims 0 PSG 3: Zlat rounds off comfortable victory for leaders with injury-time strike

On target: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored for Paris Saint-Germain in their 3-0 victory at Reims

LIGUE 1 ROUND-UP: Paris St Germain went seven points clear at the top of the French league following a comprehensive 3-0 win at Reims.

Is Brazil about to walk from the talk? Presenter who makes you choke on your cornflakes set to quit show

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Charles Sale's story that Alan Brazil may talk on TalkSPORT no more will send shockwaves through his loyal listeners.

Guardiola rules out ever trying to sign former star pupil Messi for Bayern

Young padawan: Pep Guardiola helped bring Lionel Messi through at Barcelona

Bayern Munich coach Pep Guardiola has ruled out ever trying to sign Lionel Messi from his former club Barcelona.

Froch fiasco! Groves stunned as ref jumps in to stop fight and ensure Carl holds on to world titles despite early knockdown

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JEFF POWELL RINGSIDE IN MANCHESTER: George Groves was deprived of either a sensational victory or an heroic defeat as one of the most controversial stoppages in recent ring history enabled Carl Froch to retain his titles.

Pacquiao keeps hopes of Mayweather showdown alive with shutout win over Rios (and it looks like Paris fancies a scrap too!)

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MARTIN DOMIN: Manny Pacquiao bamboozled and bewildered in equal measure to outpoint Brandon Rios in Macau on Sunday morning. The Filipino icon was returning to the ring almost a year since his brutal and devastating knockout defeat to Juan Manuel Marquez.

The fighter! How Adam Hollioake has rolled with life's punches and learned to be happy again

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Eleven years after the tragic death of his brother Ben, Adam Hollioake has rebuilt his life through the unconventional means of boxing and cage fighting.

Rugby vow: no cover up! IRB chief promises to make research public

Vow: Brett Gosper insisted the IRB will not cover up the results of their report into the health implications

The most powerful man in world rugby insists there will be no attempt to cover up research investigating the long-term health implications of playing.

Ten years on since THAT drop goal, Jonny has finally beaten his World Cup demons

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Ten years on from the night when that drop-goal turned England into rugby's champions of the world, Jonny Wilkinson says he is finally at peace with the achievement that, inevitably, will define his life.

McIlroy 'delighted' after settling legal dispute with former sponsor Oakley

Moving on: Rory McIlroy has settled a legal dispute with former sponsor Oakley after signing a mega-money deal with Nike

Rory McIlroy has settled a legal dispute with his former sponsor Oakley. A sponsorship switch to Nike in January prompted the legal action.

Button feeling flat despite champagne toast for breaking British record

Kevin Magnussen Set To Replace Sergio Perez

Jenson Button clinked champagne glasses in the McLaren motorhome - but there was no hiding how flat he felt in damp Sao Paulo.

Scotland 15 Australia 21: Folau inspires Wallabies in close encounter

Dynamite: Israel Folau dives over to score the first try for the Wallabies

Scotland were brave but ultimately defeated at Murrayfield as Australia ran out victors in the final autumn Test.

Madsen wins first European Tour title with victory at South African Open

All smiles: Morten Orum Madsen holds his trophy after winning the South African Open with a score of -19

Denmark's Morten Orum Madsen claimed his first European Tour victory with a two-shot win at the South African Open Championship.

Wasps 5 Bath 28: Rokoduguni makes splash as winning run grows to seven

Home and try: Rokoduguni runs home a try during Bath's 28-5 victory

Semesa Rokoduguni scored Bath's opening two tries as they extended their winning run to seven matches in all competitions with a 28-5 victory.

England 18 New Zealand 20: Last-gasp heartbreak puts holders into Cup final

Key: Sam Burgess was in fantastic form for England at Wembley

England were left shell-shocked and heartbroken after seeing victory slip from their grasp in an epic World Cup semi-final against New Zealand.

Sportsmail rates every summer signing in the Premier League... but which were given top marks and who has it all to prove?

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As the Premier League gets back into full swing after the international break, Sportsmail has taken a look at each club's summer signings. Our team of reporters have given each player a rating to determine whether they've been a hit or a miss.

JAMIE CARRAGHER: I was a boy in blue, now I'm a man in red... but this city exists to win trophies and I worry it will be left behind

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The nerves that will grip me on Saturday will be just as intense as they were on October 20 1984 when, as a six-year-old, I first experienced the Merseyside derby.

Spurs splashed out over £100m on attacking talent, but can't buy a goal... so, why are AVB's men so toothless?

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CHARLIE SKILLEN: Four years ago this week, Tottenham scored nine goals in one game. This season, they've scored nine in eleven.

FIRST LOOK - The Class of '92 is a telling, vivid depiction of how Fergie's young stars made it at United

Impressive: Mike Dickson enjoyed the film

Alan Hansen is not going to like this. Out comes a film dedicated to the generation of Manchester United players who were to prove him so wrong.

Fighting talk from Sandro as the Beast from Brazil targets title with Tottenham

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Sandro is discussing the Olympic silver medal he won at London 2012 with Brazil. His usually animated demeanour clouds over a little.

THE DEBATE: You can't just invite everyone to the World Cup. It's not Glastonbury music festival!

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World Cup qualification this week, and the prospect of Europe's allocation being cut as Sepp Blatter seeks re-election.

Sandro is the latest star to take on our Football Freestyle challenge.. so what is he doing on the floor?

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Sandro is more renowned for his tough tackling than fancy footwork, but he wasn't shy in taking on Sportsmail's Football Freestyle challenge.

KEITH ANDREWS: The appointment of O'Neill and Keane is box office

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Keith Andrews is Ireland international midfielder who is currently plying his trade in the Championship with Brighton.

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