JAMIE REDKNAPP: RVP was Fergie's golden boy but under Moyes his confidence is shot... are Dutchman's days at United numbered?

Robin van Persie

It's amazing how quickly things change in football. Last season Robin van Persie was Manchester United's hero but now he looks like he's had his nose put out of joint. I've seen it before with players who are the main man and all of a sudden somebody takes their place. It seems to affect strikers more often because they have a greater sense of hierarchy.

'I just want to forget about it': Arsenal ace Giroud speaks out over affair claims after being snapped by French model in hotel room

Giroud

Arsenal striker Olivier Giroud has broken his silence on accusations of an extra-marital affair. The France international has been the subject of allegations regarding his private life, which are said to have taken place whilst on club duty.

Gatland boasted it would be men against boys, but England proved otherwise in Twickenham romp

Alive: England captain Chris Robshaw is delighted that his team are still in the hunt for the Six Nations title

England bagged the Triple Crown on Sunday - and made Warren Gatland pay for his prematch taunt that the boys of England would struggle.

Wenger: Ozil's scars after Bayern penalty miss are healing... and he can show just how good he is in the Allianz

On target: Mesut Ozil is grabbed by Olivier Giroud after scoring the opener for Arsenal against Everton

Arsene Wenger has spoken many words about Mesut Ozil but none have been as revealing as those he offered after Arsenal's return to Wembley was secured.

Fuming Sherwood admits Levy's 'silence is deafening' as Van Gaal is lined up to become next Spurs boss

Not good enough: Tim Sherwood was fuming after Tottenham's 4-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Tim Sherwood admits the boardroom 'silence is deafening' at Tottenham and fears he will be ousted from his job in the summer.

MARTIN SAMUEL: It's too easy to point the finger at Sherwood... his club is a total mess

What a mess! Tim Sherwood is not to blame for the mess at Spurs

Spurs manager Tim Sherwood told his employers to wake up from their dreams of Champions League football, claimed his team lacked character and talked about individuals in the group that he could not trust. It is fair to assume he is feeling the pressure.

Selfies at the rugby! Ferdinand, Carrick and Barton enjoy Twickenham day out

Star day out: (from left to right) Dylan Hartley, Rio Ferdinand, Owen Farrell and Michael Carrick pose with the triple crown trophy after England's victory over Wales

England's sublime 29-18 victory over Wales on Sunday sent a Twickenham crowd home delighted, including many famous faces.

Fergie dropped Rooney for Real clash... with Liverpool and Olympiacos ties coming up, will Moyes axe RVP?

Will he, won't he? Moyes has a big decision to make with the Olympiacos game on the horizon

David Moyes finds himself wrestling with a similar problem to one first encountered by Sir Alex Ferguson 12 months ago, but is heading towards a different conclusion.

Arsenal set for Wigan test in semi final as Hull draw Sheffield United for Wembley showdown

Wembley bound: Arsenal beat Everton to reach the semi final

Arsenal will face Wigan in the semi-finals of the FA Cup as they bid to end their nine-year wait for silverware while Hull will play Sheffield United.

We were complacent and lacked pace, says Pellegrini after City's embarrassing Cup exit

Embarrassed: Manuel Pellegrini said his Manchester City side were complacent against Wigan

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini accused his players of complacency after they crashed out of the FA Cup to Wigan.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: England can go for the ultimate prize after Wales win... they remind me of the 2003 side

England can go for the ultimate prize after Wales win... they remind me of the 2003 side

It is one year, six months and 16 days until England and Wales meet again here at Twickenham in what will be the most anticipated World Cup pool match in history.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Oh boy! This was the best yet from Lancaster's brilliant young guns

Smiles better; England head coach Stuart Lancaster reflects on a job well done

'Boyhood,' wrote PG Wodehouse, 'is one of those complaints that a man should catch young and have done with. Like measles, when it comes in middle life it is apt to be serious.'

Sir Clive Woodward's match ratings: Launchbury's one of the best locks around - he can be as good as Johnson

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After England's 29-18 victory over Wales at Twickenham in the RBS 6 Nations, Sportsmail's Sir Clive Woodward rates each of the players involved.

Sweet revenge! Care and Burrell tries set up Six Nations title charge as Lancester's men win Triple Crown

Success: Chris Robshaw raises the Triple Crown after England beat Wales 29-18

ENGLAND 29-18 WALES - CHRIS FOY AT TWICKENHAM: England swept aside the pent-up angst from their Cardiff calamity last year.

Ben Kay's big moments: Care's stunning start blew Wales away, Gatland's men couldn't catch up

Too quick: Danny Care celebrates his early try for England after a quick tap penalty

Danny Care showed confidence and cheek to get the first try, catching Wales off guard when back pedalling in defence. His buzz is infectious. Long may it last.

FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED: Farrell enjoys his best afternoon at Twickenham as Care rewards faith

Game to remember: Owen Farrell had an excellent game for England

ROB WILDMAN AT TWICKENHAM: Even if Owen Farrell plays until he is a 100 years old he may well not have a better afternoon at Twickenham.

Uwe beauty! Pellegrini's dreams of domestic treble left in tatters after FA Cup holders repeat last year's final shock... and it was sparked by dodgy Demichelis again

Uwe Rosler

MANCHESTER CITY 1-2 WIGAN - IAN LADYMAN AT THE ETIHAD:The consolation for Manchester City - if any is possible - is that they managed to give Wigan a better game than they did in last season's FA Cup.

So, why was former Palace boss Dowie dressed in Bollywood gear?

Dressed up: Iain Dowie in a Bollywood themed outfit

Iain Dowie embraced his Indian side as he turned up wearing a colourful outfit for the Boot Out Breast Cancer Bollywood Ball. The former Charlton, Crystal Palace and Coventry manager attended the event at Lancashire County Cricket Club's Old Trafford home and he was joined by Alan Shearer.

Halfpenny out for season after dislocating shoulder at Twickenham

Painful: Leigh Halfpenny is out for the season after suffering a dislocated shoulder at Twickenham

Leigh Halfpenny will miss the rest of this season after dislocating his right shoulder during the 29-18 RBS 6 Nations defeat at Twickenham.

Hull 3-0 Sunderland: Tigers roar into first FA Cup semi-final since 1930 as Black Cats dreams are dashed

Heading to Wembley: David Meyler celebrates his goal by headbutting the corner-flag one week on from the controversy in which Newcastle manager Alan Pardew put his forehead in the player's face

David Meyler scored one of the goals to send Hull to Wembley and celebrated by headbutting the corner-flag, a week on from the Alan Pardew controversy.

Sheffield United 2-0 Charlton: Flynn and Brayford grab two in two minutes to send Blades into FA Cup semi-final

Jump for joy: Brayford celebrates in front of the Blades fans after giving his side a 2-0 lead

Nigel Clough's Sheffield United side bagged two goals in as many minutes as they eventually eased into the FA Cup semi-final at the expense of Charlton.

Rangers 1-1 Albion Rovers: McCoist's men avoid embarrassing defeat thanks to controversial late Mohsni equaliser

Controversy: Rangers survived what would have been one of the most embarrassing results in their history thanks to Bilel Mohsni's goal

Rangers survived one of the most embarrassing results in their history when Bilel Mohsni's challenge on goalkeeper Neil Parry resulted in a late equaliser.

MAD DOG ON MONDAY: Rooney's £300,000 a week doesn't make him invincible... and here's why Roy should give Saints Shaw and Lallana their chance in Brazil

Place in question? Should Wayne Rooney be dropped by club and country

Martin 'Mad Dog' Allen returns with the latest instalment of his new weekly column for MailOnline Sport. The former Gillingham boss does not hold back with his views on current issues in football.

England collapse in chase of 170 as West Indies cruise to easy victory in first T20

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PAUL NEWMAN IN BARBADOS: Stuart Broad ruled himself out of the last two games of England’s West Indian tour to cap a dismal day which saw a comprehensive defeat and a spat between Ravi Bopara and the man who masterminded his side’s demise — Marlon Samuels.

'Everyone at the club talks about finishing in the top four. Wake up!' Sherwood in stunning rant at his OWN players after sorry Chelsea defeat

Lack of characters: A stunned Tim Sherwood shakes the hand of Jose Mourinho after the game

Tim Sherwood launched an extraordinary attack on his players and the club after their 4-0 defeat against Chelsea on Saturday night.

England captain Broad out of West Indies T20 series with knee problems with World Cup on the horizon

Sidelined: Stuart Broad is out of the remainder of the T20 series against West Indies

Stuart Broad will miss the rest of England's Twenty20 international series with West Indies due to ongoing knee troubles.

I'd rather be in City's position, insists Mourinho in latest mind games (er, what about the seven-point lead, Jose?

Mind games: Jose Mourinho's Chelsea are top of the league, but the Portuguese insists Man City are in pole position

Jose Mourinho is adamant Manchester City, and not Chelsea, are in pole position to win the title despite guiding his side seven points clear.

United to be handed £600m boost by signing new 10 year kit deal with Nike

Just do it! Wayne Rooney celebrates his goal as United are set to announce a new kit deal with Nike worth £600m

Manchester United are set to be handed a major financial boost with the announcement of a new world-record kit deal with Nike worth £600million.

GRAHAM POLL: RVP should have been sent off... and United can't complain if Fellaini is banned for nasty scrape on Yacob

United pair Fellaini and RVP should have been sent off... and Kaboul should get red card overturned if Spurs appeal

WEEKEND ROUND-UP: What a great weekend with a mixture of FA Cup quarter finals and Premier League action and the referees contributed with some big decisions, the majority of which were correct.

Unsettled Van Persie fishing for Arsenal return as Juve and Milan wait in the wings... and Moyes wants to turn Saints Shaw and Lallana into Red Devils in £40m swoop

Robin van Persie

FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Robin van Persie’s future at Manchester United remains up in the air. If the player is to leave United, his preference would be to return to Arsenal.

Madrid ace Illarramendi forced to apologise after running in front of bull while dressed as BATMAN at festival

Odd: The grainy footage shows Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi running in front of a bull dressed as batman

Real Madrid midfielder Asier Illarramendi has apologised after running in front of a bull dressed as Batman at a festival in his native Basque Country.

Cleverley stays! England scapegoat set to net new £15m, five-year deal... but Pogba return is unlikely

For the future: Manchester United are ready to offer Tom Cleverley a five-year deal worth £15million

Manchester United are ready to give Tom Cleverley - the target of scathing criticism from fans of both the club and England - a new five-year deal worth £15m.

Perch hails Rosler's perfect game plan after Wigan's historic win at the Etihad

Gameplan: Wigan's plan to attack Manchester City from the off worked to perfection, said James Perch

James Perch admitted Wigan's gameplan to take the attack to Manchester City paid dividends after the Latics once again ended the Sky Blues' FA Cup hopes.

Spurs eye City outcast Milner as rebuild is planned around English core

Outcast: England players James Milner (centre) and Gareth Barry (left) are way down the pecking order at Manchester City, the latter having left on loan

Tottenham are eyeing up a move for frozen-out Manchester City midfielder James Milner. The 28-year-old has slipped further down the pecking order at City.

Real Madrid 3-0 Levante: Ronaldo strikes again as Ancelotti's men reclaim top spot

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PETE JENSON IN MADRID: Cristiano Ronaldo sent Real Madrid to the top of La Liga with one of those slam-dunk headers that are becoming as much his trademark as his unstoppable free-kicks.

Carroll soaks up the sun at home in Newcastle... but is he wearing a sarong?

What was he thinking? Andy Carroll poses with fans in Newcastle whilst enjoying a relaxing day in the sun

West Ham star Andy Carroll has left people questioning his fashion sense after he posted a picture of himself enjoying the sun in Newcastle whilst seemingly wearing a sarong.

Oscar nominated! Super-rich PSG plan huge £41.5m bid for Chelsea playmaker ahead of World Cup

On the move? Paris Saint-Germain are considering a £41.5million move for Chelsea's Brazilian star Oscar

Paris Saint-Germain are weighing up a £41.5million bid for Chelsea's Brazilian star Oscar ahead of the World Cup this summer.

Poyet escapes FA action after furious Sunderland boss shoves Hull steward

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Sunderland manager Gus Poyet will face no action from the FA after he was involved in a row with Hull City’s head steward during his side’s FA Cup defeat.

Pardew set to learn fate over headbutt as FA hearing date set for Tuesday

What was he thinking? Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew headbutts Hull City player David Meyler

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will have his personal hearing into his misconduct charge for head-butting Hull midfielder David Meyler on Tuesday.

Troubled Tiger back in the wars as doubts are raised over fitness ahead of Masters

Troubled Tiger back in the wars as doubts are raised over fitness ahead of Masters

DEREK LAWRENSON: Tiger Woods followed up his brilliant 66 on Saturday with a torrid front nine that left him clutching that damaged back once more and raising yet more questions regarding his fitness for the Masters next month - and indeed his long-term future.

Henry to hand Rodgers a £60m transfer kitty if Liverpool crack into the Champions League cartel

On the up: Brendan Rodgers Liverpool side have surprised many with their consistent form this season

Liverpool owner John W Henry will hand Brendan Rodgers a £60million summer transfer kitty if he qualifies for the Champions League.

Boost for England fans as pubs set to increase opening hours until 1am for Three Lions' 2014 World Cup matches

Patriotic: Pubs will open until 1am for England's 2014 World Cup games

England fans will be able to enjoy their team's 2014 World Cup games from the comfort of their local pubs as ministers plan to extend opening hours.

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Ozil earned all the praise but Ox and Barkley were far better... let us only hope they're not competing for one seat on plane to Brazil

Ozil, Barkley and Oxlade

CRAIG HOPE AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Given his recent slump in form, it was the much improved Mesut Ozil celebrated as the rejuvenated star of this enthralling contest. In truth, however, it was a pair of England hopefuls who outshone the German.

DURHAM DOSSIER: No pace, no cutting edge and a needless red card... so why do Stoke persist with Walters? (And there is no point in Guidetti's loan from Man City)

Durham Dossier

ADRIAN DURHAM: I was at Carrow Road on Saturday, Stoke missed some chances because their strikers are useless, then Norwich took control of the game, before Stoke got a dodgy penalty and Jon Walters got himself needlessly sent off. Norwich were unlucky not to win.

Meyler celebrates Hull goal by headbutting the corner flag - just a week after the Irish midfielder's infamous clash with Pardew

Headbutt: David Meyler celebrates his goal by headbutting the corner flag

David Meyler reserved a special celebration for his goal in the FA Cup sixth round win against Sunderland.

'Bring on Bolt!' - Kilty wants to take on best after delivering statement in Sopot as he brings 60m title home

Next up: Kilty roared to victory in Sopot, and his next challenge could be the world's greatest

Richard Kilty, the 'Teesside Tornado', roared 'bring on Usain Bolt' after winning the world indoor 60 metres title in Sopot, Poland.

What's so secret, David? United boss Moyes hides his words while on scouting mission at Ewood Park

David Moyes

David Moyes was among the crowd at the Lancashire derby between Blackburn and Burnley as his plans for a summer rebuild gather pace.

Magath keeps the faith in Fulham flops despite Heitinga insisting strugglers need a 'miracle' to beat the drop

Keep the faith: Felix Magath doesn't believe Fulham need a 'miracle' to survive this season, just hard work

Felix Magath will hammer his squad with a week of defensive drills after the Cardiff team which couldn't score put three past Fulham.

Pochettino urges rising stars to focus on Southampton before World Cup

Match winner: Striker Jay Rodriguez scored the only goal at Selhurst Park

Southampton's England contingent might have been thinking of using the remainder of the campaign securing places on the plane to Brazil.

Johnson believes Norwich are right to stick with 'great manager' Hughton

Right man for the job: Bradley Johnson says Chris Hughton is the perfect boss for struggling Norwich

Speculation about Chris Hughton's future has lingered for months and threatened to crush Norwich's season.

Solskjaer to keep tinkering with Cardiff team in bid to move strugglers forward

The tinker man: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has used 25 different players since arriving at the club - and will continue to make more

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will keep tinkering with his Cardiff line-up after another raft of changes brought a victory over Fulham.

Overrated? Rooney breaks record of Cantona and Lampard to be only man to score AND create 10 goals in five straight seasons

Wayne Rooney scoring record

As Wayne Rooney put through a defence splitting pass for his Manchester United team-mate Danny Welbeck against West Brom on Saturday afternoon, he became the first player in Premier League history to record double figures for both goals and assists in five different seasons. Rooney's man of the match performance during United's 3-0 against West Brom saw the striker score his eleventh goal and grab his tenth assist of the season.

Forget Hazard for once, Matic the machine and unbeatable Azpilicueta are unsung heroes behind Chelsea's title charge... Sandro and Naughton pale in comparison

Chelsea preview

ALEX HORLOCK AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Some people in football get all the plaudits. While Eden Hazard, Samuel Eto'o and Demba Ba made the headlines in Chelsea's 4-0 win over Spurs on Saturday, Nemanja Matic and Cesar Azpilicueta are the glue that hold Jose Mourinho's team together.

King heading to Glasgow as former director looks to start revolt against Rangers board

En route: Dave King is travelling to Scotland to initiate a fan-based revolt on the Rangers board

Dave King will fly into London on Wednesday in a quest to initiate a fan-based revolt against the Rangers board.

Who's the old man, Mourinho? Chelsea boss sees funny side after Eto'o pokes fun at question marks over his age

Samuel Eto'o celebration

Samuel Eto'o showed he bears no hard feelings to Jose Mourinho over the Chelsea's boss's jibes about his age with a goal celebration mocking his OAP status

I cried when dad Leroy lost in the FA Cup semi-finals: Rosenior desperate not to suffer same fate and guide Hull

Prize: Liam Rosenior is hoping to help Hull into an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley

Hull City full back Liam Rosenior is desperate not to put his kids through the FA Cup pain he suffered as a child.

Anfield expansion plans hit a snag as council and homeowners head to court

Not big enough: Liverpool are looking to extend their current capacity of just 45,000 fans

Liverpool face a two-year delay in their bid to expand Anfield after it emerged the city council are preparing for legal action against the owners of four houses.

Precious memories of unlikeliest Cup win will inspire Whelan

'Precious': Wigan owner Dave Whelan still cannot quite believe the club he has invested his heart and soul into over so many years won the FA Cup last summer

JACK GAUGHAN: Dave Whelan proudly claims nobody at Wigan Athletic has dropped the FA Cup since their finest afternoon last May.

Jones and Smalling United at last: Rio and Vidic are on way out, so West Brom win could be glimpse of future

Ahead: Jones scored United's opening goal during their 3-0 win against West Brom

One surprising fact to emerge from victory over West Brom was that it was the first time Phil Jones and Chris Smalling had formed a starting partnership.

Aguero is vital for City success... he's going nowhere, warns Pellegrini

Not going anywhere: Sergio Aguero and Manuel Pellegrini at training ahead of City's FA Cup match against Wigan

Manuel Pellegrini has vowed that star striker Sergio Aguero will not be making a sensational return to Spain in the summer.

England days are gone, says Terry as Chelsea skipper claims he's 'moved on'

Blue order: The 4-0 win took Chelsea seven points clear at the top of the Premier League

Former Three Lions skipper John Terry admits his England career 'has gone' and insists he has moved on from the furore surrounding any possible return.

From enforcer to team swot: Lawes ditches hard-man image to be master tactician

Courtney Lawes goes from enforcer to team swot

With his tattoo-covered body and liking for the pain game, Courtney Lawes has forged a reputation as one of world rugby's most destructive players.

Ireland 46-7 Italy: Victory is perfect home send-off for legend O'Driscoll

Emotional: He was taken off with 20 minutes to go, and got a standing ovation at the Aviva Stadium

Brian O'Driscoll's vintage sleight of hand conjured Ireland's seven-try, 46-7 Six Nations victory over Italy on the stalwart centre's final international appearance in Dublin.

ANDY NICOL: Scotland squandered their best ever chance to beat France through errors in judgment

Dejection: Scotland's Kelly Brown shows his disappointment after Scotland's defeat by France

I have checked. Twice. Scotland did actually lose that game. Scotland will, quite simply, never have a better chance of beating France than they had on Saturday.

Scotland 17-19 France: Late Doussain penalty keeps Les Blues' hopes alive

Sprint to the line: France's Yoann Huget breaks away to score his team's first try

Scotland suffered last-gasp heartache as France snatched a 19-17 RBS 6 Nations win at Murrayfield after Jean Marc Doussain kicked the winning penalty with just 90 seconds left.

Sportsmail's interactive guide to the 2014 Six Nations

Six Nations guide

We've got all the essential information you need for this year's Six Nations on our interactive graphic.

Scotland facing a fatal flaw as Denton rues missed chance to take giant leap

Head in hands: Scotland No 8 David Denton looks disappointed after their last gasp defeat to France

Listening to them trying, and failing, to describe the depths of their desolation, it became impossible to escape one sickening conclusion.

Hazard warning: Chelsea playmaker is on course to be as good as Ronaldo and Messi... and here are the stats that prove it

The Numbers Game: Could Hazard be as good as Messi and Ronaldo?

CHARLIE SKILLEN: Who is the best Premier League player of all time? It's a debate that has possibly filled more hours than any other, from expert TV panels to barstool bores in pubs everywhere in the country.

100 World Cup heroes (20-1): Maradona, Pele, Zidane and Ronaldo - but who's No 1

World's greatest: The best players in the history of the World Cup

This week marks 100 days until the World Cup kicks off in Brazil. To celebrate the milestone, Sportsmail has been counting down the 100 greatest stars in the tournament’s history and here we will reveal our No 1.

Don't take Rooney to the World Cup? That's the most damaging, knee-jerk reaction since Fatal Attraction

Fatal move: Rooney stretching and (inset) Michael Douglas and Glenn Close in Fatal Attraction

JEFF POWELL: Wayne Rooney is by no means perfect and on nights like the one at Wembley he can be exasperating. But leave him off the plane to Rio?

MARTIN SAMUEL: It doesn't matter if you're black, white or female on MOTD... you just have to be good

No quotas: Why the BBC chiefs must leave Match of the Day alone

CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: Danny Cohen, BBC director of television, thinks there should always be a black panellist on Match of the Day. a.

EDDIE HEARN: 80,000 watching Froch-Groves II is a dream come true...

Matchmaker: A fight in front of a massive crowd at Wembley is a dream come true

Wembley Stadium is a big stadium to fill but Carl Froch and George Groves have a better chance than anyone else of filling it.

PATRICK COLLINS: Cult of the manager made Pardew think he could get away with anything

Pardew

Pardew is an extremely fortunate man. In any other area of management a public assault involving a headbutt would result in instant dismissal.

Moyes has done poor job, but why does he get such an easy ride from the media? MARTIN SAMUEL responds

In the shadows of giants: Moyes succeeded Ferguson but the legendary boss wanted Giggs

THE DEBATE: The fall-out from United's defeat produced a column looking at the reasons the transition post-Ferguson may be even more painful.

ADRIAN DURHAM: 10 reasons why we should want Liverpool to win title

Will to win: Gerrard celebrates after sealing a win over Fulham

Liverpool have dragged themselves back in to the Barclays Premier League title race with some rampant displays of late.

Stadio Olimpico is almost empty as Lazio fans hold boycott in protest to club's owner

Boycott: The Stadio Olimpico was almost empty after Lazio fans held a boycott against Atalanta

Lazio fans carried out their threat to boycott the home Serie A match against Atalanta in protest at club president Claudio Lotito on Sunday, leaving their team to play in a near-deserted Stadio Olimpico.

Juventus move 14 points clear in Serie A as Asamoah wonder goal sees off Fiorentina

Delight: Kwadwo Asamoah celebrates after scoring the winner for Juventus in their 1-0 victory over Fiorentina

A stunning first-half strike by Kwadwo Asamoah gave Serie A leaders Juventus a 1-0 win over Fiorentina as they maintained their perfect home record in Serie A.

Protesters demonstrate against Chelsea owner Abramovich and Putin outside Stamford Bridge

Protest

A number of protesters demonstrated against Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich and Russian president Vladimir Putin outside Stamford Bridge.

Ox heads Arsenal night out at the UFC... but what is Bendtner doing wearing that suit?

Bendtner and Ox

Arsenal stars Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain, Kieran Gibbs and Nicklas Bendtner were in the crowd at London's O2 Arena to watch Alexander Gustafsson's stunning knockout of Jimi Manuwa.

Bastia 0-3 PSG: More magic as Zlatan produces an outrageous assist

Sold a dummy: PSG striker Ibrahimovic evades the challenge of Bastia's Romaric

PSG eased to victory over Bastia thanks to Zlatan Ibrahimovic magic as the Swede's goal and two assists helped his side go 11 points clear.

Carrick delighted with United's response to Olympiacos misery

Looming presence: Carrick towers over the grounded figure of Patrice Evra during United's comfortable win at The Hawthorns

Michael Carrick was happy to right the wrongs of Manchester United's ill-fated trip to Greece by beating West Bromwich.

City and Euro elite warned they will not be able to cheat Financial Fair Play

Probe: Manchester City, winners of the League Cup, could be investigated by UEFA over their compliance with FFP

Manchester City and the rest of Europe's cash-rich new elite have been warned there will be no hiding place if they try to cheat their way past Financial Fair Play.

EXCLUSIVE: Inter Milan offer Torres £20m Chelsea escape route

Inter Milan offer Chelsea misfit Torres £20m escape route to join Vidic at the San Siro

Inter Milan are plotting a summer move for Fernando Torres and have the funds to pay the £20m fee Chelsea will demand for the Spain striker.

Arteta says penalty was turning point as Arsenal reach FA Cup semi

On the way to Wembley: Mikel Arteta can't hide his delight after putting Arsenal ahead from the spot

Arsenal midfielder Mikel Arteta admitted his penalty was a turning point as the Gunners defeated his former club Everton to book their place at Wembley.

Wenger praises £42m man Ozil for 'dirty work' in FA Cup win over Everton

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Mesut Ozil received rare praise for his 'dirty work' as he reminded people why Arsene Wenger paid Real Madrid £42.5mllion for him last summer.

Wenger: People question Arsenal's FA Cup desire, but we've shown we care

Elated: Mesut Ozil, Tomas Rosicky and Olivier Giroud celebrate the Frenchman's goal against Everton

Manager Arsene Wenger believes Arsenal have earned their FA Cup semi-final trip to Wembley the hard way.

De Boer: RVP's not enjoying football! United must spend big or lose him

Unhappy: De Boer claims Van Persie may look elsewhere if United continue to struggle

Ronald de Boer insists fellow Dutchman Robin van Persie could leave this summer if David Moyes does not attract big-name stars to his faltering side.

22 players, one life-changing opportunity... Nerves are shredded as finalists compete for football future and Win A Pro Contract

ADAM SHERGOLD: 22 young footballers sit in suspended animation in the away dressing room at Leyton Orient's Brisbane Road ground knowing that their lives could about to be transformed. Welcome to football's 'X Factor.'

EUROVIEW: Milan's Champions League future rests in the hands of a man with less than eight weeks' experience... Clarence Seedorf

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Back in 1998, it was Fabio Capello who fiercely criticised Chelsea for appointing Gianluca Vialli as player-manager when Ruud Gullit was sacked.

BEN WATSON EXCLUSIVE: If we beat Manchester City again, my crutches will hit the ceiling!

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The 45-metal staples holding Ben Watson's right leg together mean last season's FA Cup final hero will not be at the rematch between Manchester City and Wigan.

Walters unfairly targeted which cost us three points, says Hughes

Marching orders: As Tettey continues to writhe Marriner shows Walters a straight red and tells him where to go

Mark Hughes described Jonathan Walters' red card as 'too harsh for the crime' and felt his side were on course to beat Norwich at the time.

City's Soriano makes leap to clearing name over Barca 'spying' allegations

Out of the woods? Ferran Doriano has taken significant steps to clearing his name over spying allegations

Manchester City chief executive Ferran Soriano has taken a significant step towards clearing his name over allegations of spying during his time at Barca.

Six years for Yeung after being found guilty in £55m money laundering case

Make way: Yeung battles through the media scrum on his way to the Hong Kong court in February

Carson Yeung has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of money laundering by a court in Hong Kong.

Nasri ready to sign new deal as City ace targets Champions League triumph

Goalscorers: Jesus Navas. Yaya Toure and Nasri hold the Capital One Cup trophy after City's victory

Samir Nasri has admitted he is ready to commit himself to a new Manchester City contract and set his sights on bringing the Champions' League trophy.

Carrying our brave mascot beat winning the FA Cup, says Boyce

Eyes on the prize: But Emmerson Boyce's proudest moment was carrying the Wigan mascot

CHRIS WHEELER: The memory of Emmerson Boyce hoisting the FA Cup over his head last May is an enduring image of one of the great Wembley upsets.

Pellegrini laughs off talk of Man City triggering Messi's buy-out clause

No Messi move! Pellegrini laughs off talk of City triggering Barca star's buy-out clause

Manuel Pellegrini laughed off claims that he is lining up his most ambitious transfer manoeuvre so far - a summer move for Lionel Messi.

McKenzie stops Varbanov in two rounds to extend unbeaten record to four fights

Unanimous decision: Leon McKenzie hoists his arms aloft after being declared the winner

DECLAN WARRINGTON AT YORK HALL: Leon McKenzie stopped Nikola Varbanov in two rounds to extend his undefeated professional record to four fights at York Hall.

Gustafsson delivers stunning KO to stop Manuwa and set up potential Jones rematch

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Alexander Gustafsson made short work of Jimi Manuwa in London on Saturday night – and immediately demanded a rematch with Jon Jones.

Hottest ticket in sport on sale from Monday for Froch v Groves re-match

Part II: Tickets for the re-match between Carl Froch and George Groves go on sale from March 10

Tickets for Carl Froch's re-match with George Groves at Wembley will go on sale from midday on Monday March 10.

Murray signs bumper deal with African promoter and targets Golovkin

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EXCLUSIVE: Martin Murray is targeting November showdown with Gennady Golovkin after signing a lucrative deal with Africa's largest promoter.

Khan has chosen his next opponent... and it's not Broner, claims trainer

Ready: Amir Khan set to reveal his next opponent in next seven days

Amir Khan's trainer expects his charge to announce his next fight within a week but revealed that he would not face off against Adrien Broner.

Red Bull failing is good for F1: Slimline Button glad to see champions struggle

Jenson Button

JONATHAN McEVOY: Jenson Button walks in looking tanned and slim. Fairly tanned but very slim. It is the result of time spent training hard in triathlons, the hobby he loves and turns to his advantage as a svelte, alert athlete behind the wheel.

I'm more fired up than ever, roars Hamilton as he says Mercedes are ready to win title

Raring to go: Lewis Hamilton reckons Mercedes are 'capable' of winning the 2014 Formula One World Championship

Lewis Hamilton insists he has the car to fight for his second world championship as the countdown begins to next week's curtain raiser in Australia.

Williams unveil Martini as their new sponsor as they head into new season

Shaping up: Williams drivers Valtteri Bottas (left) and Felipe Massa pose with the new car

Williams have today unveiled iconic motor racing brand Martini as their title sponsor ahead of the new Formula One campaign.

McLaren chief Dennis reveals £200m plan to revive 'Man United of F1'

Major backing: McLaren drivers Kevin Magnussen (left), Jenson Button and Stoffel Vandoorne (right)

Ron Dennis has vowed McLaren will return to winning ways this season after enduring the pain of one of the worst campaigns in the team's history last season.

Mullins: The fear of failure is terrible, we could end up with nothing

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There has never been a force like it. Upwards of 40 contenders for this week’s Cheltenham Festival assembled under the banner of one trainer, Willie Mullins.

Champion Hurdle legend Hurricane Fly to face eight rivals after withdrawal of Annie Power and Un De Sceaux

The Champion: Hurricane Fly will face eight rivals as he bids for a third Champion Hurdle success

Dual Champion Hurdler Hurricane Fly will have to beat eight rivals if he is to claim a third title at the Cheltenham Festival on Tuesday.

Sire De Grugy primed to give Gary Moore biggest prize of training career

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Punters backing Wednesday’s Queen Mother Champion Chase favourite Sire De Grugy can be reassured the horse is in better shape than his trainer.

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Schumacher family told 'only a miracle' can save him: F1 legend still in induced coma 10 weeks after ski accident in French Alps

His agent, Sabine Kehm, said in an email today that 'Michael is still in the wake-up phase' and that 'this phase can be long'

Doctors treating Michael Schumacher have told the Formula One legend's family that the chances of recovery are now so slim that only 'a miracle' can save him. The 45-year-old seven-time world champion has been in an artificially induced coma for 10 weeks since badly injuring his brain during a low-speed ski accident in the French Alps on December 29.

Murray comes from a set down to beat Rosol and reach Indian Wells third round

Focused: Andy Murray beat Lukas Rosol in three grueling sets under the sun of Indian Wells

It may not have been pretty but Andy Murray survived a brutal early Lukas Rosol onslaught to book his place in the third round of the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

What a start! Etherington kicks GB's Winter Paralympics off with downhill silver... and is unharmed after crash

Jade Etherington

Visually-impaired skier Jade Etherington got Great Britain's Winter Paralympics off to a flying start with silver in the women's downhill, the opening event.

Wasps star Haskell enjoys night in LA with I'm a Celebrity beauty Willerton

In the act! Amy appeared coy and looks down when seen out with James while he beams for the cameras

London Wasps star James Haskell has been spotted out and about with Bristol-born beauty Amy Willerton as the pair spent some time together in Los Angeles.

'Idiot...' Poulter slams Matsuyama for 'burying his putter' in the green... and now they're playing partners!

Not happy: Ian Poulter slams Matsuyama on Twitter after 22-year-old leaves crater in 13th green

Ian Poulter may be one of the biggest characters in the golfing world, but getting on the wrong side of him usually results in a social media bashing.

Bath 19-22 Exeter: Chiefs earn shot at first ever major trophy with narrow win

On their way: Luke Arscott of Exeter celebrates after scoring

Exeter secured a place in the LV= Cup final at their own Sandy Park ground after beating Bath 22-19 to secure a shot at a first major trophy in their 143-year history.

Johnson-Thompson spurred on by snub as she prepares to jump to glory

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Katarina Johnson-Thompson plans to use the biggest snub of her career to propel her to long jump glory in Poland on Sunday.

Lendl teaches Sportsmail a lesson as Murray's coach shows light side

Ivan Lendl gives Sportsmail's Stuart Fraser a few tips

Sportsmail's Stuart Fraser chats to Ivan Lendl as he takes part in a coaching clinic with the eight-time Grand Slam champion and coach of Andy Murray.

Murray will keep thoughts on Scottish independence to himself ahead of September vote

Private views: Andy Murray has said for the first time that he will be keeping his views on whether Scotland should break away from the United Kingdom in September's independence referendum to himself

Andy Murray has said that he will not be making his feelings on Scottish independence public ahead of the referendum later this year.

Wakefield 56-14 Catalan: Tautai's first-half blitz gives Wildcats first win

Reach: Taulima Tautai was in rampant form, scoring two tries and setting up another

Taulima Tautai was in destructive form as Wakefield routed Catalan 56-14 to record their first victory of the First Utility Super League season.

Power cut! Factory worker dumps troubled Taylor OUT of UK Open

Captain Kirk: The 22-year-old now has his sights set on Peter Wright in the next round

Phil Taylor's disastrous season took another turn for the worse on Friday night when the 14-time World Champion was knocked out of the UK Open.

Castleford 36-31 Wigan: Powell heaps praise on Tigers after win over Warriors

Delight: Castleford celebrate a try from Luke Dorn in their win over Wigan

Daryl Powell hailed Castleford’s spirit after Luke Dorn helped the Tigers climb off the deck to land the ultimate sucker punch in another breathless First Utility Super League clash.

Who's in your England squad? Sportsmail's experts pick their line-up for the World Cup... now tell us the 23 men you would take

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England's 1-0 win over Denmark on Wednesday night was the final chance for Roy Hodgson to cast his eye over the squad before he names his provisional 30 players for the World Cup. Here, Sportsmail's top team of reporters have put themselves in Hodgson's shoes and named their England squad for the World Cup.

He has suffered tragedy of his dad's suicide and death of his close friend... but Real No 2 Clement tells Ronaldo and Bale what to do

Paul Clement, Bale, Ronaldo

Enjoying the early spring sunshine at Real Madrid's Valdebebas training ground, the Sierra de Guadarrama mountain range glistening with snow in the distance, Paul Clement cannot quite believe the turns his life has taken.

Fan fumes after dodgy shirt arrives in post... but League One leaders make it up to him with brilliant letter

Something's wrong... Wolves fan Richard Gough was sent a shirt with an upside down club badge on the front

A Wolverhampton Wanderers fan who was left disappointed with a purchase got a rather nice - if slightly upside-down - response from the club.

Campbell's race claims over armband were 'right'... Owen 'was not England captaincy material'

Sol Campbell and Michael Owen

READER COMMENTS OF THE WEEK: Sol Campbell's assertion that he was denied the England captaincy due to the colour of his skin had readers talking.

I'll make my dad proud... Charlton star Poyet wants Wembley joy just like father Gus

Like father, like son: Diego Poyet, son of Gus, is hoping for a Wembley return

NEIL ASHTON: When the pain wouldn't go away, Diego Poyet recalls reaching out to his dad Gus and begging the surgeons: 'Open me up.'

Adidas and Nike go toe to toe in World Cup battle as they release new SOCK football boots

Brand spanking: Nike (left) and Adidas (right) have unveiled their new football boots

The revolution of the football boot has taken a dramatic shift. The battle of the brands has begun and it is claimed ‘football will never be the same again’.

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