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ASHES: Wicket! Pietersen c Johnson b Siddle 19, England 146-4

ASHES: Wicket! Cook c Warner b Lyon 72, England 136-3

ASHES LIVE: Cook and KP surrender their wickets as tourists' promising start evaporates and another DRS controversy strikes

Hawk-Eye Ashes Centre: We've got every ball, boundary and wicket covered from the third Test between Australia and England in Perth

Joe Root was out in controversial circumstances in a setback for England just before tea. Root was given out but felt the decision should have been overturned on review, and outcome which was plausible given the evidence. However, he had to follow Michael Carberry back into the pavilion and Alastair Cook, who was dropped twice, tried to keep calm and carry on. The hosts were earlier bowled out for 385 on the second morning of the third Test in Perth. Absorbing the atmosphere are Cricket Correspondent PAUL NEWMAN, Chief Sports Writer MARTIN SAMUEL, NASSER HUSSAIN, DAVID 'BUMBLE' LLOYD and the Mail on Sunday's PETER HAYTER.

DRS controversy strikes AGAIN as Root is out... but there's no proof

Out! England's Joe Root hangs his head after being given out caught off the bowling of Shane Watson

Cricket's Decision Review System came under even more scrutiny on the second day of the third Ashes Test when Joe Root was given out caught behind.

Hawk-Eye Ashes Centre: We've got every ball, boundary and wicket

Check out Sportsmail's brilliant Hawk-Eye Ashes Centre

The live service allows you to analyse every ball, every shot and every run as England face a must-win third Test against Australia in Perth.

Ashes scorecard: Every delivery, run and wicket from the third Test in Perth

England warm up during an England nets session at WACA

At 2-0 down in this Ashes series, England face a must-win third Test against Australia in Perth. Every delivery, run and wicket will be recorded right here.

Is Luis a Liverpool leader? Suarez set to be captain as boss Rodgers looks for stand-in skipper

Thumbs up: Luis Suarez could skipper Liverpool at White Hart Lane

Brendan Rodgers is considering handing Luis Suarez the honour of captaining Liverpool in Steven Gerrard's absence. Gerrard is expected to be out for four weeks with a hamstring problem but Rodgers has a number of candidates he could turn to against Tottenham.

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Van Persie ruled out for EIGHT games with thigh strain to heap more misery on under-pressure Moyes

Plenty of time for these: Robin van Persie was seen picking up a takeaway in Alderley Edge on Thursday

Manchester United striker Robin van Persie has been ruled out of action for a month with a thigh strain.

Barca teen Sanabria set to follow in Fabregas's footsteps and join Arsenal on five-year deal (if they pay £300k)

Exit: Barca teenager Toni Sanabria (left) is close to joining Arsenal after telling the Spanish giants he wants to leave

Barcelona starlet Toni Sanabria is set to sign a five-year deal with Arsenal after telling the Spanish giants he wants to leave.

Liverpool set to make £12m bid for Salah as Rodgers moves early to beat rivals to 'Egyptian Messi'

Liverpool are poised to make a £12million bid for Mohamed Salah after manager Brendan Rodgers made a personal check on the Basle winger.

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Roberto's Everton are as good as Liverpool... and is Barkley the one to take Gerrard's Merseyside mantle?

Barkley: I love being compared to Gazza... and the gaffer saying I'm like Ballack isn't bad either!

Roberto Martinez has not put a foot out of place and the results have been impressive. Everton are playing a brand that traces back to 'The School of Science'.

The ultimate head-to-head: City are unstoppable at home but Arsenal are masters on the road... so, who will come out on top?

Manchester City take on Arsenal in a crunch clash at the Etihad on Saturday

Much like two speeding cars racing towards each other in a dangerous game of chicken, Manchester City and Arsenal will collide at the Etihad.

Arsene's forward thinking! We will go on the attack at City, says Wenger

Bold: Arsene Wenger is confident his side can get a victory at the Etihad

NEIL ASHTON: Arsene Wenger believes free-scoring Manchester City will be playing under 'negative pressure' at the Etihad.

A year on from wall-to-wall criticism, Nasri has managed to turn it around

What a difference a year makes: Samir Nasri (left) drew huge criticism last December for turning his back on this Robin van Persie free kick

A year ago this week, the wall caved in on Samir Nasri's world. The Frenchman's deflection of Robin van Persie's free-kick decided the Manchester derby.

MARTIN KEOWN: City's deadly duo must be stopped and Gunners have to be braver than last time in Manchester

Handful: Laurent Koscielny, who has become one of the best defenders in the League, will have to be at the top of his game to contain Sergio Aguero

Ahead of the weekend's biggest game, Sportsmail's Martin Keown gives his verdict on how his old team can stop a rampant Manchester City side.

High and drei! German trio Mertesacker, Podolski and Ozil sure they can fire Arsenal to the title (but they're gunning for City first)

Prepare for fireworks! We will go on the attack at the Etihad, says a bold Wenger

Arsenal's German trio are ready to fire Arsene Wenger's side to the Barclays Premier League title - starting with the trip to Manchester City on Saturday lunchtime.

THE TRANSFER COLUMN: Cavani's move to Chelsea isn't dead and Porto slap £40m tag on United target Mangala

SIMON JONES: Get your finger on the pulse before what promises to be another thrilling transfer window.

Moyes happy with Fergie, despite Keane's claims old boss is trying to exert influence at Old Trafford

Dismissal: Manchester United boss David Moyes has dismissed Roy Keane's claims that Sir Alex Ferguson still has an influence over first team matters

Manchester United manager David Moyes has dismissed Roy Keane's claim that Sir Alex Ferguson is still trying to exert influence at Old Trafford.

Sagna close to new Arsenal deal as Wenger looks to tie up key players

Round the corner: Wenger says Sagna is on the verge of signing a new deal at the Emirates

Arsene Wenger has revealed that Bacary Sagna is on the verge of signing a new improved contract with Arsenal.

I was right to Kop out! Capoue happy with Spurs despite Liverpool interest

No regrets: Tottenham midfielder Etienne Capoue is happy he chose to join the club in the summer

Etienne Capoue is glad he snubbed Liverpool and signed for Tottenham. Spurs welcome the Reds to White Hart Lane on Sunday.

MARTIN KEOWN: Loans are the ultimate form of financial doping!

The loan system is having such a dramatic impact on the Premier League this season that it raises the question: is this now the ultimate form of financial doping?

United forever: Januzaj says he wants to spend entire career at Old Trafford

In it for life: Adnan Januzaj says he wants to spend his entire career at Manchester United

Manchester United youngster Adnan Januzaj has claimed he wants to stay at Old Trafford for the remainder of his career.

All smiles for Jose, but Chelsea boss says there is 'no excuse' for misfiring squad not to pick up a trophy this season (so, how long will he be the Happy One?)

ANDRE SCHURRLE EXCLUSIVE: A natural sprinter with the style to fit in at Chelsea, the Premier League's latest speedster insists... Schumacher showed me what fast is!

Jose Mourinho has told his Chelsea players it is not acceptable for the club to end the season without a trophy. Despite conceding that Chelsea are a quality striker short of winning the Premier League, Mourinho will not accept any excuses for making 2013-14 his first season as a manager without any silverware.

Moyes is being let down by five or six players who just don't care, claims Schmeichel as United bid to halt fall

Looking glum: Manchester United are struggling in ninth position in the Premier League table

Peter Schmeichel believes some players at United 'don't care' about the club and he has called on manager David Moyes to launch a January clear out.

Man City keeper Hart faces World Cup dilemma after being snubbed for Arsenal showdown

Crunch: Joe Hart faces being on the bench again for Arsenal clash

Manchester City keeper Joe Hart faces being left on the bench for Saturday's crunch clash against Premier League leaders Arsenal.

Darts is back! Power surge from Taylor sees off Kiwi outsider Szabo to advance to second round of World Championships

'I am out for revenge!' Van Gerwen looking to take on Taylor as Dutchman believes it's his time to shine

SUNNI UPAL: Phil Taylor overcame an inspired performance from Rob Szabo to move into the second round of the World Championship after being made to sweat on the opening night at Alexandra Palace.

Van Gaal to make flying tribute to his protege Mourinho at Football Writers' Association annual gala

Head to head: Jose Mourinho and Louis van Gaal

CHARLES SALE: Holland coach Louis van Gaal is prepared to take a break from his World Cup preparations to fly to London to pay tribute to Jose Mourinho.

Lennon 'not thinking about other jobs' and is desperate to get Celtic moving again after European disaster

Neil Lennon has outlined his desire to rebuild Celtic after a disastrous Champions League campaign culminated in a 6-1 defeat in Barcelona.

ANDRE SCHURRLE EXCLUSIVE: I'm a German with a sense of humour... and Schumacher showed me what pace really is!

All smiles for Jose, but Chelsea boss says there is 'no excuse' for misfiring squad not to pick up a trophy this season (so, how long will he be the happy one?)

MATT BARLOW: Andre Schurrle has always been rapid, while coaches combined his speed with typical German technique and ball control. Sportsmail speaks to the Chelsea forward about his background, life in London and an experience with Michael Schumacher...

'Young doesn't dive on purpose!'... Lambert defends fallen United winger

Ashley Young is not a deliberate diver, insists Paul Lambert. Manchester United winger Young has been accused after a number of incidents this season.

Tyson: I was prepared to die but today's boxers don't have that hunger

Mike Tyson claims he was prepared to die in order to win a world title

Mike Tyson has slammed the current generation for not having the hunger to become world champions. Tyson claims he was prepared to die in pursuit.

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Trouble at home? Here's how Manchester United are 81st in England... only EIGHT clubs have scored fewer goals at home!

Moyes is being let down by players who just don't care, claims Schmeichel as United boss bids to halt horror slump

ADAM CRAFTON looks at the reasons behind Manchester United scoring so few league goals at home under David Moyes this season and why they've lost the ability to recover after going behind.

THE ASHES

Aussies pile on the pain: England wilt in Perth heat as Smith's century ruins brilliant start to Cook's Ashes comeback bid

ASHES LIVE: Australia v England - follow day one of the third Test from Perth as it happens

PAUL NEWMAN IN PERTH: Steve Smith scored a century to turn the third Test Australia's way after England made a flying start to the vital match.

The day started with England in control but finished with Cook far from the driving seat

Wayward bowling: Brad Haddin creams another pull shot through the legside

LAWRENCE BOOTH AT THE WACA: For Brisbane and Adelaide, read Perth. Australia win the toss on a plumb batting track, stumble to something perilous, and are then dragged into a position of strength by, among others, Brad Haddin.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Smith's century showed England how to bat at the WACA... but Johnson will have other ideas

Courageous: Steve smith played his way to a fabulous hundred on the first day in Perth

When Steve Smith arrived at the crease shortly before lunch on day one in Perth, England's fielders were waiting for him, as chirpy as ever. One told Smith that he was a match away from being dropped. In his darkest moments, Smith may have feared as much.

NASSER HUSSAIN: England's bowlers deserve some credit, but why all the short stuff?

Kookaburra ball: James Anderson has received very little assistance from the pitches in Australia

That was the third time in this series that England's bowlers have had to bowl first on a flat pitch, and for the third time they had Australia in a spot of bother.

MARTIN SAMUEL INTERVIEWS RICKY PONTING: Ageing stars are losing it...

CHIEF SPORTS WRITER TALKS TO FORMER AUSTRALIA CAPTAIN: Ricky Ponting was watching from home when Alastair Cook got out...

England bowling coach Saker says they got selection WRONG

Sidelines: It looks like neither Boyd Rankin and Chris Tremlett will feature in the rest of the Ashes

Bowling coach David Saker admitted England might have got their selection wrong for the Perth Test after they omitted all three of their giant seamers.

BUMBLE: Anderson is a master in the field and I'm still chuffed about our footy comeback... call me Pep!

Skillful: England players congratulate James Anderson after his run-out while bumble celebrates

What a fantastic piece of fielding from Jimmy Anderson to set the tone for the first wicket. The components are worth going through.

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

Six hitter: Brad Haddin took a liking to the England bowlers during his innings

Lawrence Booth with the best and the worst action from the first day of the third Test at the WACA in Perth.

Hawk-Eye Ashes Centre: We've got every ball covered from the third Test

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Family five-a-side team! England legend Lineker turns up at Anchorman 2 premiere with his mob of suit-wearing sons

Taking tips from The Godfather? Gary Lineker descends on the Anchorman 2 premiere with mob of suit-wearing sons

Former England striker and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker posed with his four sons at the Anchorman 2 premiere in London on Wednesday. The retired Leicester City, Everton, Barcelona and Tottenham hitman enjoyed a night with the lads on the red carpet to watch the hilarious Ron Burgundy film.

I turned 'pie and pint man' Lambert into a potent Premier League striker, says Pardew

Changed man: Alan Pardew (left) believes he helped Rickie Lambert to lay off the pies and pints

One manager who will raise a glass to former 'pie and pint man' Rickie Lambert if he scores for England in the World Cup is Alan Pardew of Newcastle. More than four years ago Pardew was Southampton manager when he signed the striker for £1million from Bristol Rovers.

'I can't believe I'm playing at this level!' Coleman still pinching himself at thought of being a Premier League star

Christmas cheer: Coleman still can't believe he is playing in the Premier League

It will be when the theme from Z Cars starts and Goodison Park becomes a cauldron that Seamus Coleman will want to pinch himself again.

I'll knock players into shape! Moyes vows to get tough with slackers after blast from Keane and Schmeichel

'Not good enough': Ashley Young was one of the players who came under fire

Manchester United boss David Moyes has vowed to get his players back into top form after seeing his side slip down to ninth in the Premier League.

It's top secret! Stoke winger Etherington on Giggs, golf and The Great Gatsby

Sporting: Matthew Etherington claims he could have made a good rugby scrum-half if he hadn't chosen to play football

Stoke City winger Matthew Etherington talks to Sportsmail about Ryan Giggs, golf and why he's glad he chose football over rugby

A striking observation: Some forwards have fantastic individual qualities, says Mourinho... ours don't

Swipe: Jose Mourinho has not been impressed by the form of his three misfiring strikers

Jose Mourinho has taken a thinly veiled swipe at his misfiring Chelsea strikers by suggesting they are more impressive in their team organisation.

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Bright future: QPR reveal stunning images of new 40,000 stadium as they line up move

Poyet targets loan move for QPR keeper Cesar as Sunderland target January recruits

Championship frontrunners Queens Park Rangers have unveiled ambitious plans for a new 40,000-seater stadium in north west London.

SPECIAL REPORT: Buying red cards is just a sinister show of strength by evil football fixers...

Allegations: According to an undercover investigation, Sam Sodje was given £70,000 for getting himself sent off while playing for Portsmouth against Oldham earlier this year

MATT LAWTON: You can gamble on anything these days. On an average day on an average high street last week myriad bets were available, from the outcome of an Under 19 match in Azerbaijan to odds on a red card in Chelsea's encounter with Steaua Bucharest.

Liverpool out for a January bargain with Rodgers over-reliant on Suarez (and no wonder if you look at his stats...!)

Head and shoulders above the rest: A graphic showing all Luis Saurez's stats so far this season

After signing Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge in the last January transfer window, Liverpool could be at it again this time around.

'All good managers have it!'... Lennon accepts that pain goes with the territory of being Celtic boss

Dejected: Celtic manager Neil Lennon (centre) can't bear to look as his side are dismantled by Barcelona

It's happened to the best of them. To Wenger, Mourinho, even Ferguson. Football offers no diplomatic immunity on nights when it all goes horribly wrong.

Spurs rage at ticket allocation for crunch FA Cup derby with Arsenal

Crunch time: Olivier Giroud celebrates his goal at home against Tottenham earlier this season

Tottenham have expressed their disappointment at a reduced allocation for the FA Cup third-round tie at Arsenal on January 4.

Allardyce insists Hammers need one big win to kick-start their season

Tough times: West Ham are far from flying but Sam Allardyce's job is still safe at present

Sam Allardyce is confident West Ham are closing in on the win that could spark their season. Allardyce believes his defensive record has set a platform.

Moyes: United are expected to win every game... of course people are going to be talking

Feeling the strain: Manchester United manager David Moyes is under greater pressure than ever before

David Moyes has revealed the pressure that comes with being the Manchester United manager when the club is 'expected' to win every game.

Mackay insists Odemwingie is a 'joy to work with' despite West Brom woe

Malky Mackay has described Bluebirds summer recruit Peter Odemwingie as 'a joy to work with' ahead of the clash with his old club West Brom.

Meulensteen shows admiration for Martinez's free-flowing football

Inspired: Rene Meulensteen (above) wants to emulate Roberto Martinez in order to help Fulham stay up

Rene Meulensteen believes Roberto Martinez has set the blueprint for how a manager should behave in a relegation scrap.

Kolo does the Kolo! Watch Liverpool star take part in crazy version of terrace chant

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What must surely be football's most infectious chant has been given a Harlem Shake style treatment starring one half of the game's best loved brothers... sorry Gary and Phil we're not talking about you! Kolo Toure stars in what's been called the official version promoted by Liverpool kit manufacturers Warrior.

REVEALED! The Arsenal ace dressed up as a reindeer... who had balls fired at him by Podolski

Still got it: The Arsenal player doesn't appear to lose any of his skill despite the disadvantage of his costume

They say the modern footballer takes himself too seriously but that can hardly be said about one particular Arsenal player. The mystery man wearing the festive reindeer costume in this video is to be revealed on Friday afternoon - but can you guess who he is before then?

He's worked with Ronaldo, Bale and Ibra... the English coach with an unbeatable CV who is now making Real waves alongside Ancelotti and Zidane

Paul Clement has been preparing big players for big games since 2009 when Carlo Ancelotti made him his No 2 at Chelsea.

Fan being questioned by police after allegedly targeting Chelsea players with laser pen during win over Steaua

Winner: Demba Ba scored the only goal of the game as Chelsea beat Steaua Bucharest 1-0

A football fan was on Thursday being questioned in relation to Jose Mourinho and Chelsea players being targeted with a laser pen on Wednesday night.

'I just want it to end!' All McCoist wants for Christmas is peace at Rangers

Non-stop: Ally McCoist believes his time as Rangers boss has been extremely chaotic

Throughout the entire 29 months of his career in football management Rangers boss Ally McCoist admits his only constant companion has been chaos.

Leverkusen beat Chelsea to sign highly-rated German forward Brandt

Captured: Julian Brandt (left) playing for the German youth side, will join up with Leverkusen next month

Leverkusen have beaten Chelsea to the signing of Germany Under-19 star Julian Brandt. Wolfsburg had insisted that Brandt would not leave.

I got it wrong! Pellegrini holds his hands up over Bayern gaffe

Thumbs up: Man City players applaud the travelling the support following their victory over Bayern Munich

Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini has apologised for the miscalculation at Bayern Munich that potentially cost Mancheaster City a first place finish.

GRAHAM POLL'S WEEKEND REF WATCH: Champions League show that English football has best referees

Wrong call? Steve Mandanda (left) was lucky not to concede a penalty for challenging Roberto Lewandowski

The Champions League was fascinating this week - three games confirmed to me that England still has the best group of referees.

BT and BBC join Sky in chase for pundit Henry after superb TV debut

CHARLES SALE: Arsenal's record goalscorer Thierry Henry has become the most wanted TV football pundit, being chased by the BBC, Sky and BT Sport.

Jose: I don't think Cole is happy... and he's one of second-choice left-backs

Competition: The experienced Ashley Cole no longer appears to be Chelsea's first-choice left back

Ashley Cole will be back on the bench for Chelsea's Premier League clash against Crystal Palace on Saturday, Jose Mourinho has revealed.

Laudrup looks forward to 'easier' ride with Europa League out of the way

No more stress: Laudrup believes Swansea can unwind themselves and prioritise the league

Michael Laudrup hopes Swansea will find life 'easier' as they head into a two-month break from the Europa League.

SOMETHING FOR THE WEEKEND: Arsenal and City clash in title showdown, Moyes hopes to rescue season and Barcelona look to respond to Bilbao setback

It's another important weekend of Premier League action as table-toppers Arsenal travel to Man City, Man United face Aston Villa looking to get their title challenge back on track while Chelsea host Crystal Palace. As well as the top-flight, Sportsmail takes a look at the rest of the weekend's football action.

Scholes up to his old tricks! United legend shows he's still got fire in his belly by booting opponents in friendly kickabout

It wouldn’t be fair to say Paul Scholes has lost his appetite for a bit of a scrap since retiring. The Manchester United legend proved he’s still up for a midfield battle in a friendly kickabout, when he gave one amateur player a bit of a kicking.

Drogba to spearhead Galatasaray's Euro bid after snubbing January exit

Pile on! Didier Drogba celebrates with Wesley Sneijder as Galatasaray reach the last 16 of the Champions League

Didier Drogba has committed himself to Galatasaray for the rest of the season after helping the Turkish giants progress in the Champions League.

The crying game: Beckham reduced Romeo to tears by giving a penalty against his son!

David Beckham appears on the Jonathan Ross show along with Will Ferrell

David Beckham has admitted he reduced his son Romeo to tears after giving a penalty against him while refereeing a children's match. The former England captain, who had his own occasional run-ins with officials during his playing career, had to step in during a recent training match.

Fatal blow: Easdale concedes that a fans boycott could sink Rangers

Club future: Rangers shareholder Sandy Easdale says if fans protest it could be the club's end

Rangers shareholder Sandy Easdale admitted a campaign of disengagement by disgruntled fans 'could prove fatal' to the Ibrox club.

Chelsea line up January talks with Shaw as they bid to replace Cole

Chelsea are hoping to open talks with Southampton next month regarding a move for 18-year-old England Under 21 left back Luke Shaw.

UEFA fine Celtic £42,000 for Green Brigade's political banners

Political: Celtic have been fined by UEFA for the use of banners including William Wallace and Bobby Sands

Celtic have been fined £42,200 by UEFA after fans displayed a large political message before a Champions League game against AC Milan.

Clarke: I've no issues with my players' sing-a-Long and Christmas party...

Unconcerned: West Brom manager Steve Clarke insists his players' Christmas party is nothing to worry about

West Bromwich Albion manager Steve Clarke has defended his decision to allow his players to have a Christmas party in Dublin.

There's no place like Rome, Dzeko: Pjanic wants Edin to join him in Italy

Out the door? Dzeko could move away from the Etihad in January with playing time limited

Manchester City striker Edin Dzeko would be welcome at Roma, according to his Bosnia team-mate Miralem Pjanic.

Roy on a mission! Hodgson studies Suarez as World Cup prep starts early

Watchful eye: Hodgson will be looking over Suarez on Sunday as Liverpool take on Tottenham

Roy Hodgson will step up his World Cup preparations this weekend by launching his study into how England might stop Luis Suarez.

CLUB-BY-CLUB GUIDE TO THE TRANSFER WINDOW

MAN CITY: Pepe talk continues as Pellegrini makes case for the defence

Manuel Pellegrini probably has the strongest squad in the Premier League, but with Sheikh Mansour's almost limitless wealth, who would improve their already formidable line-up?

LIVERPOOL: Hughes and Montoya could aid push for top four

Who do Liverpool need to remain in the Premier League's top four?

Manager Brendan Rodgers is under pressure to maintain Liverpool's title challenge - and he certainly can't afford to fall outside of the top four - so who do they need to reach the Champions League?

EVERTON: Donovan, Indi and McGeady on Maetinez's radar

Everton transfer window: January targets for Roberto Martinez

Roberto Martinez would like to sign another wide player and a defender as he seeks to maintain the momentum Everton have built up.

ARSENAL: Llorente and Little Pea are up for grabs in January

Arsenal's transfer window: Little Pea is firmly in the Gunners' sights

Sportsmail takes a look at each top-flight club and assesses the business they are each likely to do in the post-Christmas sales.

FULHAM: Berbatov exit could pave way for arrival of Anderson

Rene Meulensteen will want to bring in some new faces as the Cottagers battle for Premier League survival, but who do they need?

HULL: Bruce wants the goals that will keep City in the top-flight

Sitting pretty: Bruce (pictured) will likely see a creative midfielder as his top priority

Sportsmail takes a look at each top-flight club and assesses the business they are each likely to do in the post-Christmas sales.

ASTON VILLA: Search for perfect 10 sees De Bruyne and Guidetti in frame

Gone shopping: Aston Villa are in the market for a No 10 like Kevin de Bruyne of Chelsea

Sportsmail assesses the business each club are likely to do in the post-Christmas sales. Here it's Midlands giants Aston Villa in the spotlight...

CHELSEA: It will take serious cash to land Falcao, Lewandowski or Suarez

The potential recruits for Chelsea in the January transfer window

Sportsmail takes a look at each top-flight club and assesses the business they are each likely to do in the post-Christmas sales. Next up it's title-chasing Chelsea.

PALACE: Reunion with Crouch and return for Zaha on the cards

Crystal Palace have experienced a revival since Tony Pulis became manager, but do they need reinforcements to save them from relegation?

CARDIFF: Battles between Mackay and owner Tan will be key

Making moves: Preview to Cardiff's January transfer window

Sportsmail assesses the business each club need to do. Here's the lowdown on how Cardiff will continue in their first season with the big boys.

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Woodhouse Grove are top class after pep talk from World Cup winning coach Sir Clive

Woodhouse Grove are the inaugural winners of the Daily Mail Schools Trophy, having put together an unbeaten campaign of 12 matches. And the Bradford-based school finished off by putting on a champion display after some words of encouragement from World Cup winning coach Sir Clive Woodward.

Artful dodger: Trinder says he can be England's creative genius on and off the field... if only he can stay fit

Henry Trinder is ready to make up for his autumn agony by becoming England's artful dodger. The centre with a gift for painting believes he can cause carnage in the Six Nations by avoiding opponents, rather than running into them.

Broner vows to KO Maidana and take Mayweather's mantle

Head to head: Title rivals Adrien Broner (left) and Marcos Maidana

Adrien Broner has declared himself ready to take over Floyd Mayweather Jnr's mantle as the best boxer on the planet. The brash, three-weight world champion defends his WBA welterweight title against hard-hitting Argentine Marcos Maidana in Texas on Saturday.

Sam says non to Toulon: Warburton refuses to put club before country

Timing: The flanker will defend Wales' Six Nations title, starting February, and lead his nation at the World Cup

The Wales and British Lions captain's move to the mega-rich French club was stopped by him wanting full release to play for Wales.

Broncos secure after ground-share with Barnet for 2014 and 2015 seasons

New home: London Broncos will play in the 2014 Super League after the club struck a deal with Barnet FC

The future of London Broncos is secure after they agreed a ground-share with Barnet. The Super League club were in danger of administration

Froome clear of parasitic disease that has bugged him for FOUR years

Uphill battle: Chris Froome has struggled to shake the parasitic disease bilharzia for at least four years

Tour de France winner Chris Froome has shaken off the disease that troubled him during his ascent to the top of world cycling.

Murray still odds on to scoop SPOTY award as AP and Mo battle for second

The ten nominees for the 2013 BBC Sports Personalty of the Year

If Andy Murray was worried his decision not to attend the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Awards would hurt his chances, he should be reassured.

Sutil secures Sauber seat as German switches with compatriot Hulkenberg

Sauber have confirmed Adrian Sutil will drive for them in 2014 as the German replaces compatriot Nico Hulkenberg at the Swiss team.

Heineken Cup: Your ultimate guide to this weekend's fixtures

Centurian: Ulster's Dan Tuohy will play his 100th game in Italy after the Irish won their last encounter 48-0

Sportsmail previews this weekend's action in the Heineken Cup including Leinster v Northampton, Toulon v Exeter, Saracens v Zebre...

RACECARDS, RESULTS AND BETTING SERVICE

Tindall and Phillips see Monbeg Dude prove Grand National credentials

Keen interest: Mike Tindall (left) owns Monbeg Dude, while Zara Phillips (right) assists in training the race horse

Monbeg Dude looks a serious contender for this seasons' Grand National after victory at Cheltenham achieved with a little help from Zara Phillips.

Sam Turner's tips: All the best bets for the weekend

Top choice: Double Ross could prove a worthy selection in the Stewart Family Thank You Cup

Your complete guide to the weekend's race meetings as Racemail's stable of speculators share their knowledge and make their selections.

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Sign him up! Watch British sprint sensation Gemili dazzle with his incredible skills in our Football Freestyle challenge...

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Usain Bolt is never shy of telling people how he'd love to play for his beloved Manchester United one day. But judging by our exclusive video, the Barclays Premier League champions should have their eye on snapping up British sprinter Adam Gemili instead.