WEST HAM 0-2 MANCHESTER UNITED, MALCOLM FOLLEY AT UPTON PARK: Wayne Rooney delivered a stunning reminder of the days when Manchester United could be relied upon to decorate the Premier League with the extravagance of their football. Under the floodlights at Upton Park, Rooney scored a goal of stunning invention from some 57 yards.
It's the SASAS! Suarez bags hat-trick and Skrtel and Sturridge make it six wins on the spin as Liverpool maintain title momentum
Shambolic Arsenal smashed for SIX by Chelsea as Gunners mark Wenger's 1,000th game in charge with shocker at Stamford Bridge
CHELSEA 6-0 ARSENAL, ROB DRAPER AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: 'Jose Mourinho' they chanted around Stamford Bridge and the sub text was clear. What they meant to say was: 'Arsene Wenger, your time has gone.'
Wenger's reign might be over, Giggs and Scholes could be United's dream double act... and Liverpool want West Ham's Reid
THE FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE BY ROB SHEPHERD: Arsene Wenger's future as Arsenal manager is clouded in mystery. Wenger's 1,000th game as Gunners boss ended in disaster as Arsenal were thrashed 6-0 by Chelsea.
Neymar must bring out his true character for Barcelona in crucial El Clasico clash
Suarez beams after netting his THIRD hat-trick of the season at Cardiff
Luis Suarez's trademark grin was set to full beam after scoring his third hat-trick of the season in Liverpool's 6-3 thrashing of Cardiff.
Wenger's humiliation: It was supposed to all hail Arsene in his 1,000th match but in the end there was only one stat that mattered
PATRICK COLLINS: The tables were laid, the drinks were poured and friends and colleagues were lining up to offer congratulations. Then, sadly, the guest of honour stormed away, leaving only a few forlorn reflections to mark his departure. It was not the celebration Arsene Wenger had planned for his 1,000th match.
Brand offers his Hammers expertise as comedian appears on Match of the Day
Russell Brand joined regulars Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer on Saturday as the comedian made his Match of the Day bow.
Giggs insists United need to get back to Fergie's winning formula of pace and power
- Crocked defender Smalling leaves bar at 3.15am chanting: 'We're Man United - we'll do what we want!'
Ryan Giggs gave the game away about the current internal divisions at Manchester United when he spoke moments after his triumphant return against Olympiacos.
Hat-trick hero Yaya hammers treble past sorry Fulham to keep Man City's title ambitions on track
MANCHESTER CITY 5-0 FULHAM, JOE BERNSTEIN AT THE ETIHAD: Who needs top strikers when Yaya Toure is on the prowl? With Sergio Aguero injured and Edin Dzeko unwell, the midfield Ivory Coast powerhouse took responsibility for scoring.
Are you watching, Roy? Defoe delivers again as Toronto celebrate their best ever start... and Spurs send good will message
Jermain Defoe led the way again in his second start for Toronto FC as his side claimed a 1-0 win over DC United and shot to the top of the Major League Soccer ladder. Defoe pounced on a loose ball in the 60th minute to ensure the sold-out BMO Stadium will remember is first appearance in front of them as a victory.
Crocked Smalling leaves bar at 3.15am chanting: 'We're Man United - we'll do what we want!'
Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has been pictured leaving a bar in the early hours of Saturday morning, where he was chanting club songs.
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The Ginger Mourinho! As Burnley near the Premier League, Dyche insists: You don't have to be a foreign coach to be successful
Howler! Gibbs mistakenly sent off after Oxlade-Chamberlain handball on the line... as blunder ref Marriner says sorry
Boost for Barca and Madrid with Pique and Benzema set to return for El Clasico
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.
The FA Cup would be taken seriously if the prize was Champions League place
Galahad claims Euro super bantamweight crown with dominant win over Prado
Kid Galahad claimed the European super bantamweight title in Sheffield with a convincing unanimous decision over Spain's Sergio Prado.
Justice for Jeff: Football in the dock amid confusion over FA's promise of a 10-year study on link between football and dementia
TODAY IN SPORT
- Crocked defender Smalling leaves bar at 3.15am chanting: 'We're Man United - we'll do what we want!' Chris Smalling was chanting club songs
- Suarez sets smile to full beam after netting third hat-trick of the season against Cardiff Suarez's grin was set to full beam after his third hat-trick of the season
- Brand posts selfie with Lineker and Shearer as comedian gears up for MOTD appearance Russell Brand was all smiles with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer
- Poulter heading in right direction after driving to Bay Hill in his new £1.5m Ferrari Enzo Ian Poulter turned heads at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week
- 'It was me!' Ox tries to save Gibbs after ref Marriner sends off WRONG player Embarrassing case of mistaken identity at Stamford Bridge
- Real have Bale and Ronaldo but Barca are boosted by Pique return ahead of El Clasico Real Madrid host rivals Barcelona at the Bernabeu on Sunday
- Lineker and Co join forces with Gary Barlow, Pixie Lott and Girls Aloud's Kimberley for England World Cup song... while Becks takes a Del Boy fall!
- Beckham delights Only Fools and Horses fans as he recreates Del Boy's famous bar fall David Beckham puts his spin on one of the best-loved comedy skits
- Cheeky! Williams reserves special celebration for Brighton fans after beeing booed Brighton 0-2 Ipswich: Jonny Williams could be in trouble with the FA
- EXCLUSIVE: I'm scoring for fun in Toronto already, says Defoe (and it doesn't matter whether it's a football or a basketball!) Matt Lawton in Toronto
- I feel sorry for Moyes! Legend Scholes defends under-fire United boss Paul Scholes says it is too early to make snap judgements on David Moyes at Old Trafford
- Ibrahimovic is fan-tastic as runaway French leaders PSG fire warning to Chelsea Zlatan Ibrahimovic was at his maverick best as PSG extended their lead
- Nani in Man United squad to play West Ham... and Buttner's glad to have him back after bowling exploits Nani finds himself in the United squad
- It's top secret: UK 400m record-holder Iwan Thomas on medals and MasterChef Thomas reveals his highs and lows and why he gave up BMX racing
- '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
- I'm having his baby! Former Lions star Powell's estranged wife reveals she's pregnant after break up Andy Powell's estranged wife is pregnant
- Brand set for Match of the Day debut as comedian joins Lineker and Co as pundit Comedian and West Ham fan to appear on Saturday's show
- Fergie's latest gong... Sir Alex Ferguson received honorary degree from University of Ulster in recognition of his outstanding contribution to football
- Arsene Wenger's 1,000th Arsenal game: Watch exclusive video of Fabregas, Song, Vieira, Seaman and Co pay tribute to boss ahead of milestone
- Win the chance for your child and their best friend to be flagbearers for England v Italy at the World Cup in Brazil Sportsmail has teamed up with Coca-Cola
- Wilshere, Dawson and Parker battle it out to be crowned football's Mastermind in hilarious Sport Relief video The England trio pit their wits for charity contest
- Slam dunk! Ronaldo spends night out at the basketball with girlfriend But the Real Madrid star's partner was far from impressed, judging from these pictures...
- Wenger's best XI: MARTIN KEOWN picks his top Gunners Arsene Wenger has managed some of the greatest players to ever play for Arsenal...
- Bargain Bale! Neymar's value has plummeted PETE JENSON: Gareth Bale and Neymar have experienced a reversal of fortunes since facing off in the last clasico
- Ready for lift off against Man United, Big Sam? Chairman Gold pays flying visit as Hammers eye another upset for Moyes Gold flew in by helicopter
- Listening to some United players, you would have thought they conquered Everest IAN LADYMAN: United are rank outsiders for the Champions League
- Ramsey right on cue as Arsenal ace takes on Gibbs and Ox at pool Aaron Ramsey, Alex Oxlaide-Chamberlain and Keiran Gibbs took a break
- Taylor in top gear as Leeds set darts record with 11,000 attendance Darts history was made in Leeds as a record 11,000 spectators filled the First Direct Arena
- Fury gets furious... with a table! Chisora's opponent turns over the furniture during heated press conference Watch Tyson Fury go berserk in our video...
- Are these the kits that England will be wearing at the World Cup? A Uruguayan website claim to have got their hands on leaked images of England's strips
- The beautiful game: Model and lower league official Tambini could be set for Serie A Serie A could be about to receive a boost from model referee
- No diggity, no doubt! Ferdinand professes love for R&B in hilarious sing-along The Manchester United defender had every reason to be cheerful
- Neymar's at a Mickey Mouse club! Brazil ace visits Disneyland with PSG defender Silva Barcelona ace has fun posing with Disney stars in Paris.
- Bloodied and bruised! Zenit St Petersburg star Hubocan left with gashed head after nasty collision at Dortmund Borussia Dortmund scrape through
- 'It was like he was hit by a bullet': Baseball star struck in the face by 100mph line drive Cincinnati Reds pitcher Aroldis Chapman suffered sickening injury
- Another one bites the dust! Olympiacos man Machado dons Mercury-style tache - but how does his compare to this lot? Machado's top tache
- Ouch! Valencia's eye swollen SHUT after clash of heads with Olympiacos' Campbell Antonio Valencia looked worse for wear after a nasty collision
- Aberdeen's 'Pawlett' chant fires Human League hit 'Don't You Want Me' back into charts following long-awaited Cup victory Back on song
- Who socked it to him? Chelsea star Hazard left cut and bleeding after hefty Galatasaray tackle Eden Hazard suffered a bloodied ankle and shredded sock
- Selfie of the Day: Lineker, Pietersen and Flintoff and celeb friends pose for Piers Morgan's birthday bash picture Stars were at London nightspot Gaucho
- Sharapova puts in photo call with Porsche before reigniting rivalry with Williams in Miami Sharapova looked comfortable sitting on the bonnet of a Porsche
- So, who is the Premier League star racing to be fit for the run-in? The big-money striker is hoping to give his manager a boost ahead of the run-in
- MARTIN KEOWN: Driven Lampard proves he is worth another deal Christine Bleakley watched her partner Lampard turn in an impressive display
- Gary beats Gabby! Neville pips Logan to win best sports pundit at top television awards Neville won Royal Television Society's best sports pundit award
- Golden Years: Wenger's 999 games for Arsenal in 18 glorious years in London Ahead of landmark, Nick Metcalfe delves through the archives
- Brady awarded CBE by Prince William at Buckingham Palace West Ham vice chairman Karren Brady has been awarded a CBE by Prince William
- Ex-Chelsea striker Mutu lined up to star in Snoop Dogg rap video Disgraced striker Adrian Mutu appears to be planning for the future... in a Snoop Dogg video
- Trouble brewing at QPR? Raging Hill and Barton have to be separated by ref Tierney after Dunne is sent off QPR's promotion push suffered another blow
- There's a buzz about the baseball! Swarm of bees delay play between Red Sox and Yankees A swarm of bees took centre stage as they delayed the game
- Watch out, David! United boss dodges balls and Rooney's studs in training Manchester United boss David Moyes comes under fire in training
- Ramsey pens new mega deal at Arsenal Arsenal have confirmed new deals for Aaron Ramsey, as well as Gedion Zelalem and Santi Cazorla
- Pellegrini and Kompany watch on as Vieira's kids are dumped out of Europe Manchester City's Under 19 team were beaten by Benfica's youth team
- Couch basks in bronze medal glory as diver soaks up sun in Dubai Tonia Couch celebrated her bronze medal in the Diving World Series by lapping up the sun
- We're not getting married, says Lewis British Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton has denied being engaged to popstar Nicole Scherzinger
- Woods could miss Masters with back injury The American pulled out of this week's Arnold Palmer Invitational and faces a race to be fit for Augusta
- Barton, Shelvey and Davies make our line-up but who's the misfit in our Odd Man Out XI? Every week we'll name an XI for you to guess what links them all
- Oxlade-Chamberlain and Navratilova in support of Comic Relief Arsenal's Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and tennis' Martina Navratilova raise money for Sport Relief
- JAMIE CARRAGHER EXCLUSIVE: Beating United at Old Trafford was twice as good as 2009... winning title would equal glory days of Shankly and Paisley
- On your bike, Felix! After his tenure at Fulham finally lurched into gear with a win over Newcastle on Saturday, new manager Felix Magath got on his bike
- POWER RANKINGS: Does Gerrard keep top spot? Or is Hazard the Premier League's most in-form player? Find out who's up and who's down in our list
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- West Ham 0-2 Man United: Rooney scores unbelievable goal from nearly 60 yards out and grabs another in...
- Cardiff 3-6 Liverpool: Suarez, Skrtel and Sturridge make it six wins on the spin as Reds keep up title...
- Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal: Gunners hit for SIX by rampant Blues on Wenger's 1,000th game as Gibbs is mistakenly...
- THE FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Wenger's 18-year reign might be over, Giggs and Scholes could be United's dream...
- Wenger takes 'full responsibility' for embarrassing 6-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge
- Rodgers looks to sign Shaw as Liverpool join race to sign in-demand young left-back
- Martinez in frame for Barca job if manager Martino departs Nou Camp this summer
- Neymar needs to bring out true character for El Clasico clash: Jury still out on whether boy from Brazil is...
- Suarez sets smile to full beam after netting third hat-trick of the season against Cardiff
- Sherwood under review ahead of Spurs summer shake-up... with Van Gaal, Benitez and Pochettino in the frame...
- Moyes praises Rooney as Allardyce claims foul in build-up to 58-yard wonder strike
- Hillsborough 25th anniversary to be marked with 96 empty seats at FA Cup semi-finals
- Wenger's humiliation: It was supposed to all hail Arsene in his 1,000th match but in the end there was only...
- Brand offers his Hammers expertise as comedian appears on Match of the Day
- Marriner was wrong to send anyone off because Oxlade-Chamberlain didn't deny an obvious goalscoring...
- Tottenham starlet Bentaleb plumps for Algeria to save FA selection headache
- Silva says City must add Premier League title to Capital One Cup or face anti-climax
- Giggs insists United need to get back to Fergie's winning formula of pace and power
- Man City 5-0 Fulham: Toure nets hat-trick to thrash ten-man visitors as Pellegrini's side maintain title...
- Everton 3-2 Swansea: Baines, Lukaku and Barkley goals send Toffees up to fifth and leave struggling Swans in...
- West Ham 0-2 Man United: Rooney scores unbelievable goal from nearly 60 yards out and grabs another in assured win for Reds
- THE FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE: Wenger's 18-year reign might be over, Giggs and Scholes could be United's dream double act... and Liverpool want West Ham's Reid
- Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal: Gunners hit for SIX by rampant Blues on Wenger's 1,000th game as Gibbs is mistakenly sent off after Oxlade-Chamberlain's handball on the line
- Crocked defender Smalling leaves bar at 3.15am chanting: 'We're Man United - we'll do what we want!'
- Rodgers looks to sign Shaw as Liverpool join race to sign in-demand young left-back
- Howler! Gibbs mistakenly sent off after Oxlade-Chamberlain handball on the line... as blunder ref Marriner says sorry
- Cardiff 3-6 Liverpool: Suarez, Skrtel and Sturridge make it six wins on the spin as Reds keep up title momentum
- Giggs insists United need to get back to Fergie's winning formula of pace and power
- Wenger takes 'full responsibility' for embarrassing 6-0 defeat at Stamford Bridge
- Suarez sets smile to full beam after netting third hat-trick of the season against Cardiff
- Martinez in frame for Barca job if manager Martino departs Nou Camp this summer
- Neymar needs to bring out true character for El Clasico clash: Jury still out on whether boy from Brazil is money well spent
- Wenger's humiliation: It was supposed to all hail Arsene in his 1,000th match but in the end there was only one stat that mattered
- Pique joins Shakira on stage for new album launch ahead of Barca's crunch Clasico clash with Real Madrid
- Brand offers his Hammers expertise as comedian appears on Match of the Day
- Mourinho and Terry snub Wenger's milestone in Chelsea programme notes
- Marriner was wrong to send anyone off because Oxlade-Chamberlain didn't deny an obvious goalscoring opportunity... again, we NEED video replays to help referees
- Defoe delivers again in 1-0 win as Toronto celebrate their best ever start to a season
- Slam dunk! Ronaldo and Pepe prepare for Champions League draw with a trip to the basketball
- Man City 5-0 Fulham: Toure nets hat-trick to thrash ten-man visitors as Pellegrini's side maintain title challenge
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SPORTS EDITOR'S SIX OF THE BEST
Derby 5-0 Nottingham Forest: Bryson hat-trick helps hosts thrash local rivals
A Craig Bryson hat-trick helped Derby thrash Nottingham Forest in the East Midlands derby. Bryson scored twice in the first half before Jeff Hendrick made it 3-0 to the hosts at half-time. Johnny Russell added the fourth before Bryson completed the rout midway through the second half to see the third-placed Rams close the gap on Burnley to seven points, who sit in second.
Brighton 0-2 Ipswich: Cheeky celebration from Williams as McCarthy's men boost play-off hopes
Ipswich boosted their play-off hopes with second half goals from Tommy Smith and Daryl Murphy giving them a 2-0 victory at rivals Brighton.
Charlton 0-3 Burnley: Barnes and Vokes carry goal threat as Clarets maintain promotion push
A header from Ashley Barnes, a penalty from Sam Vokes and a late goal from Michael Kightly ensured Burnley maintained their 10-point cushion over Derby and QPR in the Sky Bet Championship.
FOOTBALL
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?
Mainz 0-2 Bayern: Schweinsteiger and Gotze strike to stretch unbeaten run to 51 games... but title will have to wait
Bayern Munich left it late to grind out a 2-0 win in Mainz on Saturday and move one victory away from the Bundesliga title.
NUMBERS GAME: Kroos? Costa? Curtis Davies?! The players Moyes must buy to rebuild United
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.
The Wenger years! How the Frenchman has fared during his 18 years with the Gunners
Ferguson receives honorary degree for outstanding contribution to football from University of Ulster
Sir Alex Ferguson received an honorary degree from the University of Ulster on Thursday in recognition of his outstanding contribution to football.
Red is dead! Cardiff fans protest against club's re-brand from blue to red
Cardiff City fans protested against the club's switch from blue to red ahead of Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Liverpool.
FORMULA ONE
JONATHAN MCEVOY ON FORMULA ONE: Bring on the noise! Controversy is F1's currency.... and Ecclestone knows that
Ricciardo's celebrations fall flat on podium ... while Vettel loses his rag
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.
BOXING AND UFC
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
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.
OTHER SPORTS NEWS
Saracens 39-17 Harlequins: One wedding but it's Quins' funeral as O'Shea gives England stars day off at world record fixture
- I'm having his baby! Former Lions star Powell's estranged wife reveals she's pregnant after break up
- Brown beats O'Driscoll to Player of the Championship as England man is voted best of the Six Nations
Harlequins rested their England contingent for their Wembley showdown with Saracens and paid the price by losing ground in the race for a place in the Aviva Premiership play-offs. Chris Robshaw, Danny Care and Mike Brown were given the weekend off following their involvement in the RBS 6 Nations and Quins desperately missed their three most influential players.
Curse of the Lions! Youngs admits Australia tour had negative effect on Leicester season
Ben Youngs admits that playing for the Lions has cost him and his Leicester team-mates dearly this season as the countdown for next year's World Cup begins.
Katy and the monster: How two players from the same Under-11 team are eyeing World Cup success
Not only did David Wilson and Katy Mclean both play at the same Westoe club in South Shields, but for the same Under-11 team.
THE BEST OPINION IN SPORT... NOW TELL US WHAT YOU THINK
JAMIE CARRAGHER: Ronaldo isn't a great yet... Madrid star needs his Zidane moment
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Facing holders Bayern is such a tough tie for United
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. You can dress it up as a game where they have nothing to lose, but it will be so difficult.
JAMIE REDKNAPP: Ryan mighty... even in his 40s! United star was astonishing against Olympiacos
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 MISS...
Arsene Wenger's 1,000th Arsenal game: Watch exclusive video of Fabregas, Adams, Vieira, Seaman and Co pay tribute to boss
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....
David vs Goliath! United handed nightmare Champions League draw against Bayern... and it's a clash of the egos with Jose vs Ibra
SPORTSMAIL 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)
- Zinedine Zidane: He was God, the King, the Master, a man for the big occasion - however, there'll always be a butt
- Jackie Joyner-Kersee: Heptathlon's original Golden Girl who became the First Lady of track and field
- Steffi Graf: Germany's golden girl was queen of the court and the greatest sportswoman who ever lived
- Ronaldo: The assassin who made you smile as he ruled the world and scored goals for fun
- Sam Tomkins: The Superman of Super League who lifted an entire sport
- Sir Steve Redgrave: The British Bulldog who refused to lose and who set the gold standard for our Olympians
- George Best: Confident, fast, fearless, the most gifted star to grace British football
- Michael Johnson: A record-breaker who owned the track and was so special he could even pull off those golden spikes
- Diego Maradona: He had the Hand of God and a divine left foot and was perhaps the greatest footballer of all-time
- Richie McCaw: The All Blacks' most decorated captain who is one of the true rugby greats
- Desert Orchid: Glorious grey who won the hearts of the nation
- Ayrton Senna: Master of the track who lived life on the edge and whose shadow still hangs over F1
- Tiger Woods by Derek Lawrenson... the man who ripped up the record books to elevate golf to new heights
- Muhammad Ali by Jeff Powell... The world's greatest in and out of the ring
- Seb Coe by Matt Lawton... from Olympics glory to running London 2012, why he's Britain's Golden Boy
- Graham Gooch by Nasser Hussain... he was the best cricketer I ever played with
- Roger Federer by Mike Dickson... the tennis legend is the first into our Hall of Fame