Shambolic Arsenal smashed for SIX by rampant Chelsea as Gunners mark Wenger's 1,000th game with shocker at the Bridge

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CHELSEA 6-0 ARSENAL: Chelsea ran riot at Stamford Bridge and put six goals past a hapless Arsenal side on Arsene Wenger's 1,000th game as manager. Samuel Eto'o and Andre Schurrle put Chelsea two goals up early on before Eden Hazard's penalty, while Oscar scored either side of half-time and Mohamed Salah opened his account.

GRAHAM POLL: Marriner was wrong to send anyone off... because Oxlade-Chamberlain didn't deny a goalscoring opportunity

Stay away: Gibbs is restrained by Bacary Sagna as he protests the decision by Marriner

GRAHAM POLL: With the ball seemingly going wide I do not think either player should have been dismissed as there was no denial of a goalscoring opportunity.

It's all my fault! Wenger takes 'full responsibility' for 6-0 defeat

To blame? Arsene Wenger has taken full responsibility for the humiliating defeat at Stamford Bridge

Arsene Wenger has accepted the blame for the dreadful defeat at Chelsea. The Gunners were humiliated by Jose Mourinho's side on the day.

LIVE: Suarez and Sturridge on target for Liverpool and Yaya fires hat-trick as Man City cruise past Fulham... Follow the Premier League action as it happens

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Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Cardiff host Liverpool in one of six matches kicking off at 3pm.

Eto'o limps off with hamstring injury after terrorising Arsenal's defence with brilliant opener as Chelsea run riot

Wave gopdbye: Samuel Eto'o departs the pitch at Stamford Bridge

Samuel Eto'o limped off with a tight hamstring after giving Chelsea the perfect start against Arsenal's permeable defence at Stamford Bridge.

LIVE: England v New Zealand - all the World T20 action from Chittagong

New Zealand cricketer Corey Anderson celebrates

England face New Zealand in the opening game of their World Twenty20 tilt, boosted by the fitness of captain Stuart Broad.

I'm different to anyone else: Mourinho blasts FA for 'singling him out'

Marching orders: Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho was sent off during the defeat against Aston Villa

Jose Mourinho has claimed he is singled out for harsher treatment than other Premier League managers after being charged with improper conduct.

Red is dead! Cardiff fans protest against colour change ahead of Liverpool clash

Cardiff fans protest against club's blue to red rebrand ahead of Liverpool clash

Cardiff City fans protested against the club's switch from blue to red ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Liverpool. Around 3,000 followers gathered for the march and held banners which read 'Hate the Red, Love the Blue' and 'Red is Dead, Stay Blue, Stay True.'

NUMBERS GAME: Kroos? Costa? Curtis Davies?! The players Moyes must buy to rebuild United

The Numbers Game: David Moyes must reshape Manchester United in the summer

CHARLIE SKILLEN: Old Trafford was in raptures on Wednesday evening. Robin van Persie celebrating a hat-trick, David Moyes beaming as Manchester United reached the Champions League quarter-finals. But in the harsh light of Friday's draw, just how much the win barely papered over the cracks was revealed.

Derby 5-0 Nottingham Forest: Bryson hat-trick earns bragging rights

Hat-trick hero: Derby's Craig Bryson scored three goals in their thumping 5-0 win against Nottingham Forest

A Craig Bryson hat-trick helped Derby thrash Forest in the East Midlands derby. Bryson scored twice in the first half before Jeff Hendrick made it 3-0.

Huge United blow: RVP ruled out for up to six weeks with knee injury... star striker to miss Bayern Munich clashes

Unhappy ending: Robin van Persie was carried off on a stretcher after scoring three against Olympiacos

Manchester United have been dealt a hammer blow after Robin van Persie was ruled out of the Champions League quarter-finals wiith Bayern Munich.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Facing Bayern Munich is such a tough tie for United

German juggernaut: Bayern Munich have a star-studded team, including Arjen Robben, Dante and Franck Ribery, which will give Manchester United a stern examination

With the teams in the draw, these quarter-finals were always going to be a brilliant set of fixtures but Manchester United have the worst tie possible.

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Ronaldo isn't a great yet... Madrid star needs his Zidane moment

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Cristiano Ronaldo has enjoyed a career that 95 per cent of players could only dream about but, for all that, it is lacking a game or goal to catapult him alongside the greatest there have been.

Mourinho and Terry snub Arsenal boss Wenger's milestone in Chelsea programme notes

Snub: Jose Mourinho made no mention of Arsene Wenger's 1000 game milestone in his programme notes

Jose Mourinho intensified the brewing hostility between himself and Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger on Saturday after snubbing the Frenchman's 1,000 game milestone in his matchday programme notes.

England 1966 legend Sir Geoff Hurst: Man United failed to buy me for £200k

Affiliation: Geoff Hurst was a West Ham legend, but it could have been so different

There were no tantrums. No endless summer saga of speculation and certainly no transfer request. Just a telegram which read: 'No, thank you'.

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Moyes faces a big dilemma over how he gets the best out of United's £37m man Mata

Difficult start to life at Old Trafford: Juan Mata, right, has not shown his best form yet for United since moving from Chelsea

Manchester United got a great lift when they beat Olympiacos on Wednesday with the kind of pacy, energetic performance you expect of them.

I'm so ashamed! Moyes hurt by poor United form but insists they can beat Bayern in Champions League last eight

Joy of victory: Manchester United boss David Moyes celebrates his side's 3-0 win over Olympiacos with the Old Trafford fans

David Moyes admits that he has felt 'ashamed' over Manchester United's slump at times this season but believes his team are still capable.

The Wenger years! How the Frenchman has fared during his 18 years with the Gunners

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Arsene Wenger takes charge of Arsenal for the 1,000th time in the Barclays Premier League match against Chelsea on March 22. Here, Sportmail takes a look back at Arsenal's seasons under Wenger.

Flour power! Is this Neymar's secret weapon ahead of El Clasico showdown

Hitting the right notes: Neymar sprays flour everywhere as he begins singing

Barcelona star Neymar has posted a video of himself preparing for El Clasico by singing with a spoonful of flour in his mouth.

DANIEL STURRIDGE INTERVIEW: Torres told me Liverpool are the best club he's ever played for

Once a Red: Sturridge reveals Torres' love of Liverpool

DOMINIC KING: Daniel Sturridge reveals how Fernando Torres praised Liverpool as 'the best club he has ever played for'.

Lambert backs Delph to be on flight to Brazil after impressive season

Ready for Brazil? Delph celebrates Aston Villa's terrific 4-3 victory against local rivals West Brom

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes Fabian Delph should be considered for what would be a shock call-up to England's World Cup squad.

I'm having his baby! Former Lions star Powell's estranged wife reveals she's pregnant after break up

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Andy Powell's estranged wife has revealed she is pregnant with his child after the former Lions star posted a bizarre nude picture of himself on Twitter.

JERMAIN DEFOE: I'm scoring for fun in Toronto, but World Cup is on my mind!

Hoop dreams: Jermain Defoe is settling in to life in Toronto

JERMAIN DEFOE'S FIRST INTERVIEW SINCE HIS MOVE TO CANADA, BY MATT LAWTON IN TORONTO: Playing against Seattle, Jermain Defoe has already discovered, is rather more complicated than a trip to, say, Swansea.

What happened when over-zealous supporter invaded pitch to greet Ibra?

A young fan begs Paris' Swedish forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic for his shirt after he ran on to the pitch

Zlatan Ibrahimovic was at his maverick best as PSG extended their lead at the top of Ligue 1 and fired a warning to Champions League opponents Chelsea.

United set to get bowled over by Bayern and PSG favourites in Chelsea clash, predict sports data analysts

No hope: According to Bloomberg Sports, Manchester United only have a 17.8 per cent of beating Bayern

The reaction to the Champions League draw for both United and Chelsea was quite different. Most people give United no chance of beating Bayern Munich.

Kieswetter jets in to replace injured all-rounder Wright in England squad for World Twenty20

Jetting in: Craig Kieswetter will join the England Twenty20 squad in Bangladesh

England have been forced to make a third change to their World Twenty20 squad, calling up Craig Kieswetter to replace the injured Luke Wright.

Sherwood prepared to give HIMSELF a touchline ban if Spurs results improve

Lack of communication: Spurs chairman Daniel Levy looks on with Tim Sherwood sat behind him in the stands

Tim Sherwood is considering giving himself a touchline ban to avoid his Tottenham team getting 'less of a headache' from the dug-out.

John Terry's dad is cleared of headbutting and hurling abuse at an Asian man outside pub

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The father of Chelsea captain John Terry has been cleared of racist abuse at the Old Bailey.

BRAD GUZAN EXCLUSIVE: Villa keeper on shutting out Chelsea, becoming No 1... and why he's ready to face Ronaldo in Brazil

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THE FOOTBALLERS' FOOTBALL COLUMN: Aston Villa may be in mid-table in the Premier League, but keeper Brad Guzan may have played a major role in the title race.

Defoe will be a bigger superstar in MLS than he ever was in Premier League, says former Toronto FC boss

Still got it! Defoe's ability will set him apart from his fit counterparts in US football

Jermain Defoe can be a bigger superstar in the MLS than he ever was in the Premier League. That is the view of Newcastle assistant boss John Carver.

Murray survives Ebden scare as Brit fights back against Aussie to win first match since Lendl split in Miami

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MIKE DICKSON IN MIAMI: It has been a strange week for Andy Murray and he capped it by winning one of his strangest matches for some time.

Lineker and Co join forces with Take That's Gary Barlow for England's World Cup song

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This could be the soundtrack to your summer. Gary Lineker, Michael Owen and Geoff Hurst have joined up with Take That star Gary Barlow for England's World Cup song.

Boost for Barca and Madrid with Pique and Benzema set to return for El Clasico

He's in fashion: Cristiano Ronaldo, wearing rather usual head gear, trains with Gareth Bale

Barcelona and Real Madrid have both been handed boosts ahead of Sunday's El Clasico with the news Gerard Pique and Karim Benzema should be available for selection.

Premier League team news and stats for every match ahead of the weekend

Team news: Get the latest Premier League and FA Cup line-ups and stats ahead of the weekend action

Ahead of another Barclays Premier League weekend, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks.

I feel sorry for Moyes! United legend Scholes launches defence of boss

Fond farewell: Scholes bowed out after a long a hugely successful career at the heart of United's midfield

Paul Scholes feels sorry for Manchester United boss David Moyes and says it is far too early to make snap judgements on the Old Trafford boss.

Blow for Man City with Aguero to miss crunch derby (but Pellegrini thinks they can win all 11 games in title chase)

Out: Sergio Aguero will miss Manchester City's game against Fulham with a hamstring injury

Manuel Pellegrini believes Manchester City are capable of winning their last 11 games to clinch the Premier League title.

David vs Goliath! United handed nightmare Champions League draw against Bayern... and it's a clash of the egos with Jose vs Ibra

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Manchester United face the daunting challenge of knocking out Champions League holders Bayern Munich after being drawn against the German giants in the quarter-finals.

JONATHAN MCEVOY ON FORMULA ONE: Bring on the noise! Controversy is F1's currency.... and Bernie knows that

Quiet: Despite an exciting opening race to the season, Walker believes fans couldn't hear the new cars

Not since Piers Morgan came to Melbourne in an attempt to prove his machismo by facing an over in the nets from Brett Lee, has the city's sporting world been convulsed by such an act of self-publicity.

Major winner Padraig needs Masters miracle after falling out of top 150

Boost: Padraig Harrington fired successive rounds of 70 in the Arnold Palmer Invitational

After two rounds of 70, Padraig Harrington would normally be a contented soul heading into the weekend at Bay Hill. Not this year.

Wilshere injury boost for Arsenal and England as star eyes mid-April return

Back soon? Jack Wilshere (left), in action against Bayern's Toni Kroos, could return by mid-April

Jack Wilshere has handed Arsenal and England a major boost with news his foot injury isn't as bad as first feared.

Mourinho and Zlatan fire first shots in battle of strutters as Chelsea draw PSG in Champions League

Blockbuster showdown: Paris Saint-Germain striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic will face off against former boss Jose Mourinho when the French side take on Chelsea

King's Road, Chelsea, is the home of swagger. So it is fitting that Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Jose Mourinho will go head-to-head just a stone's throw away.

Title titans: They're the men who will define the run-in for Liverpool, City, Arsenal and Chelsea... but will it be Yaya, Suarez, Hazard or Giroud who brings home the trophy?

Yaya Toure

They are the men who will determine which of the contenders are crowned Premier League champions. The title titans who can make the difference - from Luis Suarez to Yaya Toure to Eden Hazard and Olivier Giroud.

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Arsene Wenger's 1,000th Arsenal game: Watch exclusive video of Fabregas, Adams, Vieira, Seaman and Co pay tribute to boss

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Ahead of his 1,000th match in charge of Arsenal - a daunting Saturday lunchtime away trip to Chelsea - Sportsmail tracked down 19 former players and asked them to lift the lid on the real Arsene Wenger. Here's what they had to say about the legendary Gunners boss in an exclusive video for MailOnline Sport....

Man with the Golden Cannon: Wenger handed memento for landmark match

Still standing: Wenger will reach the 1,000 match landmark when Arsenal travel to Chelsea on Saturday

Arsene Wenger has been presented with a golden cannon to mark 1,000 matches in charge of Arsenal.

... and while the honours are being handed out, here's Fergie's latest gong

Proud moment: Sir Alex Ferguson has received an honorary degree for his outstanding contribution to football

Sir Alex Ferguson received an honorary degree from the University of Ulster for his contribution to football.

Wenger's best XI: Martin Keown picks his best line-up to play under the boss

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Arsene Wenger has managed some of the greatest players to ever play for Arsenal, and Sportsmail's MARTIN KEOWN selects his best XI.

Wenger's worst XI: He's had some flops too... so, who are the rejects?

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Not all of Arsene Wenger's signings have been as good as Thierry Henry, and Sportsmail's Phil Duncan selects the worst XI from the Frenchman's reign.

Jose vs Wenger: Stand by for spat of the day, and these two have history...

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Jose Mourinho and Arsene Wenger face each other yet again, and it's fair to say the relationship between the two men has been a spiky one.

Arsenal play right way under Wenger, insists Fergie in emotional tribute

Compliment: Sir Alex Ferguson has paid tribute to the achievments of Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

Sir Alex Ferguson has praised old rival Arsene Wenger ahead of his 1,000th match and believes his achievement is proof that stability at a club is vital.

'I want to stay' Wenger drops biggest hint yet that he's ready to sign deal

The good times are back: Wenger has guided Arsenal into contention for the title and to the FA Cup semi-final

Arsene Wenger maintains he wants to stay at Arsenal - and that there should be 'no uncertainty at all' over his future.

Wenger must turn plaudits into points to end Arsenal's trophy drought

The big games keep coming: Tomas Rosicky helped Arsenal beat Spurs last week and now they face Chelsea and City

Of Arsenal's previous 11 league meetings with last season's top-three teams - United, City and Chelsea - they have emerged victorious in none.

Jose's no friend of mine, says Wenger after Chelsea boss aims another barb

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Arsene Wenger and Jose Mourinho have finally found something to agree on: that they cannot be friends.

Nani back in United squad... and Buttner is glad to see him return after winger's strike action for Olympiacos visit

On his way: Nani is back in the Manchester United squad to face West Ham on Saturday evening

Nani is back in the Manchester United squad this weekend after being left out of the midweek win against Olympiacos.

Chelsea are playing the best football this season, claims Rooney

Three and easy: Robin van Persie's (R) hat-trick against Olympiakos secured United's route to the quarter-finals

Wayne Rooney believes Chelsea are playing the best football in the country as Manchester United head in to a derby game with City.

Bruce slams Boyd ban and accuses the FA of setting up a 'kangaroo court'

Head to head: Boyd (left) and Hart shared a heated exchange after the Hull winger's dive in the area

Hull City manager Steve Bruce has hit out at George Boyd's three-match ban and accused the FA of setting up a 'kangaroo court' to suspend the midfielder.

Bayern Munich react confidently to Champions League draw against 'wobbly' Manchester United

Reaction: Bayern Munich captain Philipp Lahm referred to the meeting with Man Utd as a 'super draw'

They may be dressing it up in the usual diplomacy, but Bayern Munich are delighted to have been drawn against Manchester United in the quarter-finals.

Bayern Champions League draw brings Moyes back down to earth

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ADAM SHERGOLD: David Moyes practically bounded down the touchline after Manchester United's improbable comeback against Olympiacos.

United are still a big threat, says Robben as he heaps praise on Rooney

All smiles: Robben's Bayern side are favourites to go through against United

Bayern Munich forward Arjen Robben will not be taking Manchester United lightly despite the English champions' struggles this season.

You blew it! Spurs wasted Bale money on wrong players, blasts Hoddle as they crash out of the Europa League

Blow: Gareth Bale's departure has had a massive impact at White Hart Lane

Glenn Hoddle accused Tottenham of wasting the £86million earned from the sale of Gareth Bale as the club were knocked out of Europa League.

Ramsey right on cue as crocked Arsenal ace takes on Gibbs and Ox in pool battle

Pretty in pink: Arsenal stars are focused on the pool table

Arsenal stars Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain and Keiran Gibbs took a break from the build-up to Saturday's showdown with Premier League title rivals Chelsea to enjoy a game of pool.

United lucky to only concede three against Liverpool and the look on Fergie's face was priceless!

Down and out: The Man United players look dejected towards the end of the heavy defeat to Liverpool

READER COMMENTS OF THE WEEK: Liverpool's emphatic 3-0 win over Manchester United at Old Trafford generated a flurry of readers' comments.

Blues boost as £9m Van Ginkel makes injury comeback against Man United

Up in arms: Van Ginkel with United's Chami Ekangamene after coming on as a substitute

ADAM CRAFTON: Marco van Ginkel made a long-awaited return to match action on Friday evening as he played forty-five minutes in Chelsea's under-21s' draw away to Manchester United.

Poyet wants to keep Borini but is resigned to losing Liverpool loan man

Honorary Mackem? Borini has become a bit hit on Wearside since his temporary move from Anfield

Gus Poyet is resigned to losing on loan striker Fabio Borini at the end of the season, but that won't stop him trying to sign the Liverpool forward permanently.

Aguero back in training for City as star striker targets Emirates return from hamstring injury

Roped in: Sergio Aguero does some fitness work at Carrington on Thursday afternoon

Sergio Aguero was back in training for Manchester City on Thursday as he looks to speed up his recovery from his latest hamstring injury.

Win a trip to Brazil to be an England flagbearer at the 2014 FIFA World Cup

Eyes on the prize: Daniel Sturridge poses next to the World Cup trophy

Sportsmail has teamed up with Coca-Cola in the hunt to find a football mad teenager and one of their friends to win a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Newcastle fans' favourite Ben Arfa fighting to save his Toon career

Early season minutes: Ben Arfa in action for Newcastle against Aston Villa in September 2013

Newcastle United midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa is fighting a battle for fitness, fans and his future at the club.

Riding the rollercoaster with Moyes: Month-by-month breakdown of United ups and downs under their new boss

Frustrated: David Moyes has had a slow start to life at Old Trafford

David Moyes has endured a turbulent start to his time at the Manchester United helm since taking over from Sir Alex Ferguson last summer.

Pique joins Shakira on stage for new album launch ahead of El Clasico

Top of the pops: This will be Shakira's 10th studio album and her first release since 2010

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique showed no signs of El Clasico nerves as he arrived with partner Shakira at pop star's new album launch.

Rosberg wins in Melbourne! But Hamilton is forced out and Ricciardo is stripped of second place in explosive season opener

Nico Rosberg wins the Australian Grand Prix

JONATHAN McEVOY IN MELBOURNE: Dancing, twitching, fidgeting, Nico Rosberg's Mercedes entered the final lap a full length of the finish straight ahead of the rest to win the first Australian Grand Prix of Formula One's new era.

Ricciardo's celebrations fall flat on podium ... while Vettel loses his rag

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PHIL DUNCAN: Sebastian Vettel lost his cool with his own team during Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. 'Do something! I have no power!' he yelled.

No wedding bells for Hamilton just yet as Mercedes star denies he's engaged to popstar girlfriend Scherzinger

Hamilton takes to Twitter to deny engagement to girlfriend Scherzinger

Lewis Hamilton has denied becoming the second British Formula One driver in as many months to get engaged.

Red Bull to appeal Ricciardo disqualification from Australian GP

All smiles: Ricciardo was originally placed second but was disqualified due to fuel irregularities

Red Bull have formally confirmed their intention to appeal against Daniel Ricciardo's disqualification from Sunday's Australian Grand Prix.

Horror show! Unhappy Ecclestone may seek legal action over quiet cars

Australian Grand Prix chief Ron Walker (top left) and F1 boss Bernie Ecclestone (bottom left) may seek legal action over the sound of the new car engines

Australian chief Ron Walker has described Bernie Ecclestone as being 'horrified' at the sport's new quieter era - which could lead to a legal challenge.

Your essential interactive guide to every Formula One race in 2014

Circuit Guide

The Formula One circus takes on five continents over eight months of gruelling action in 2014.

No table manners: Watch moment Fury took out his anger on the furniture in countdown to heavyweight rematch with rival Chisora

Tyson Fury made an abrupt exit from Thursday's press conference to preview his rematch with Dereck Chisora, tossing the top table aside and storming out after promising to knock his opponent out.

MMA fighter Garret strikes world record knockout... ending opponent Heron's fight in just ONE SECOND

Mike Garret knocked out Sam Heron in one second in their MMA bout

MMA fighter Sam Heron exited the ring as quick as he entered it after being on the receiving end of a brutal world record knockout.

EDDIE HEARN: Finally, at long last, Brook will get his world title shot

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Kell Brook got the job done at the weekend and now I think we are about to see Britain's next great world champion. He is going to get what I believe he deserves.

Khan plots revenge against Peterson with rematch on Floyd's undercard

Amir Khan and Virgil Hunter visit Stonebridge Boxing Gym in London

Amir Khan is considering setting aside his reluctance to box on Floyd Mayweather's undercard so he can seek revenge against Lamont Peterson.

Fury plans secret fight to prepare for Chisora showdown in Manchester

Serious business: Promoter Frank Warren announces the rematch between Dereck Chisora (left) and Tyson Fury (right)

JEFF POWELL: Tyson Fury is to have a secret, full-blooded fight behind closed doors next month in preparation for his fight with Dereck Chisora.

ANDY MURRAY INTERVIEW: Split with Lendl hurts so much... I'm just gutted

The break up! Andy Murray and Ivan Lendl have split

MIKE DICKSON: The look in his eyes and the emotional tone to his voice tells you the extent of the pain Andy Murray feels about the ending of his history-making partnership with Ivan Lendl.

CHRIS ASHTON: My heart was racing and my face was red... and that was just watching England play from my sofa!

'My heart was going, I was red in the face!'... Ashton struggled to watch Six Nations from the sofa after demotion... but he'll be back

Just to set the record straight, Chris Ashton can be serious, thoughtful and profound. The joker's mask does slip, occasionally, to reveal a different side to his nature. Ashton played no part in the RBS 6 Nations, after being dropped from the match-day squad before the first game in France.

Lineker, Pietersen and Flintoff and friends pose for Morgan's birthday bash selfie

Morgan's birthday bash

Match of the Day presenter Gary Lineker, former England cricketers Kevin Pietersen and Andrew Flintoff were all in attendance to celebrate Piers Morgan's 48th birthday at trendy London nightspot Gaucho.

Bowlers see Sri Lanka home against South Africans after Perera fireworks

Main man: Malinga claimed a wicket in his first over and forced two run-outs in his final over

Kusal Perera's clean top-order hitting set up a five-run win for Sri Lanka in their World Twenty20 Group 1 opener against South Africa.

Brown beats O'Driscoll to Player of the Championship as England man is voted best of the Six Nations

Flying: Mike Brown has been named Player of the Championship after a superb Six Nations campaign

England full back Mike Brown has capped a memorable Six Nations by winning the Player of the Championship award.

Desperate England face major struggle.. so, do they have a hope of T20 glory in Bangladesh?

favourites and no-hopers: West Indies and South Africa will be strong but England are in a trough

The fifth World Twenty20 starts in earnest on Friday, when India and Pakistan - two of the competition's four previous winners - meet in Dhaka.

Broad's boys are in need of a big-hitter (like KP) ahead of World T20 campaign

Must-win: Stuart Broad says it is imperative England start the World T20 with victory over New Zealand

England embark on their World Twenty20 campaign on Saturday amid an atmosphere that feels more like hope than expectation.

Taylor in top gear as Leeds set darts record with 11,000 attendance at First Direct Arena

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Darts history was made in Leeds on Thursday as a record 11,000 spectators filled the First Direct Arena for week seven of the Premier League.

Worcester 11-13 Wasps: Goode's last-gasp conversion deals hammer blow to survival hopes of Warriors

Putting the boot in: Wasps' Andy Goode kicks a conversion to win the match 13-11 against Worcester

Aviva Premiership relegation favourites Worcester suffered a survival hammer-blow at Sixways as Wasps stole an unlikely late win.

MARTIN SAMUEL: United need more big statements like Euro win - but Moyes had no answer to Liverpool's Great Britons (that's why the country will rejoice if they grab title)

Running away with it: United won against Olympiacos but were woeful against Liverpool

Crisis, what crisis? Manchester United won so everybody is happy but, boy, were there some angry folk out there earlier in the week. A slight change of pace this week as we delve into the comments that followed Liverpool's 3-0 win at Old Trafford.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Ryan mighty... even in his 40s! United star was astonishing against Olympiacos

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What Ryan Giggs did at Old Trafford on Wednesday was astonishing. We often go overboard with players and can be too quick to praise them, but his performance was unbelievable and it was a privilege to watch.

Don't bet on a revival! Man United's victory has only papered over the cracks at Old Trafford

High fives all round: Robin van Persie and team-mates celebrate during Wednesday's win against Olympiacos

IAN LADYMAN: It is a sign of changing times that Manchester United head in to Friday's Champions League quarter-finals draw as rank outsiders.

NEIL ASHTON: Why do some Tottenham fans want Levy out of White Hart Lane?

Protest: Some Spurs fans are gunning for chairman Daniel Levy

NEIL ASHTON: Outside the main gates at White Hart Lane last Sunday, a couple of Tottenham fans walked around with big 'LEVY OUT' banners. It was a peaceful protest, a demonstration against the club's chairman Daniel Levy ahead of the north London derby. But what, exactly, were they protesting about?

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Beating United was twice as good as 2009... winning title would be up there with glory days

Togetherness: Liverpool were outstanding at Old Trafford, despite United's indiscipline

On my way home from White Hart Lane on Sunday evening, I sent Steven Gerrard a message as I do after most Liverpool games.

PATRICK COLLINS: The sacking of a decent man like Powell exposes football's silent scandal

The sacking of a decent man like Powell exposes football's silent scandal... we are treating unsung heroes callously

They fired Chris Powell in a prattle of cliches: 'Difficult decision... club's future in mind ... best for all parties.' Insincerity oozed from every syllable.

KEVIN KILBANE: If the Gunners don't win the FA Cup their season has failed

Favourites: Arsenal will be favourites to win their first trophy since 2005

Following Manchester City's shock FA Cup exit, Arsenal are the overwhelming favourites and can surely look forward to ending their long wait for a trophy.

The Theatre of Dreams has turned into the Coliseum and it could be thumbs down for Moyes if United lose to City

Nervy moments: David Moyes must avoid a hammering by Manchester City on Tuesday

JEFF POWELL: When he accepted the invitation to move from Everton to Manchester United last summer David Moyes was in his prime.

MARTIN SAMUEL: New Qatar controversy as World Cup hosts are linked to terrorism

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The bribes in the millions, the worker deaths in the hundreds, so how long do we let this travesty of a World Cup continue?

MARTIN SAMUEL: Truth about Trott is the ECB are the best spinners of all

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There are two versions of the truth around Jonathan Trott; one pitiable, the other despicable. The first suggests the man is in denial about his mental state.

Hall of Fame... Roy Keane: He's always spoken his mind but on the pitch his feet did the talking - this all-action hero could do everything (including taming Vieira)

Good and bad: Keane lifting trophies, driving on against Juve, squaring up to Vieira and walking the dog

ADAM CRAFTON: We should have known, really, that this would not be any old career. Roy Keane has never been one for the norm, never one to conform.

Power Rankings: Does Gerrard keep top spot? Or is Hazard or Sturridge the Premier League's in-form player?

Power Rankings: Who is the Premier League's most in-form player

Can Steven Gerrard keep top spot with the likes of Eden Hazard and his own Liverpool team-mate Daniel Sturridge breathing down his neck?

KIERAN TRIPPIER: The intimidating voice of Dyche has turned Burnley into Premier League contenders

The Footballers' Football Column: Burnley's Kieran Trippier

In his debut Footballers' Football Column Trippier reveals the secret behind Burnley's success this season - and which City star left the biggest impression.

Going to the wire: In the closest title race for years Sportsmail's experts predict how the top four will look

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Title race is reaching a thrilling climax with Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal and Liverpool all still in the hunt for the Barclays Premier League crown.

1-0 to the... Arsene! Forget Graham, current boss beats him at THAT score

Arsene Wenger gives the thumbs up

It's quite a remarkable statistic, but Arsene Wenger has won a higher percentage of games by a goal to nil than his predecessor George Graham.

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