Tottenham's stunning comeback completed by Sigurdsson strike in time added on as Sherwood finally has something to celebrate

Tottenham 3-2 Southampton

TOTTENHAM 3-2 SOUTHAMPTON: Gylfi Sigurdsson scored a dramatic late goal to hand Tottenham a 3-2 win against Southampton on Sunday. Goals from Jay Rodriguez and Adam Lallana put Saints into a 2-0 lead at White Hart Lane before Danish midfilder Christian Eriksen pulled a goal back for Spurs before half-time.

LIVE: Aston Villa vs Stoke - Potters hammer first-half treble to silence Villa Park - Follow the Premier League action as it happens

PREMIER LEAGUE: LIVE

Follow Sportsmail's coverage of the Barclays Premier League as Aston Villa host Stoke at Villa Park to conclude Sunday's action.

Arsenal to appeal Gibbs red card and punishment for Oxlade-Chamberlain after shocking mix-up at Chelsea

Double appeal: Arsenal hope to have Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain and Kieran Gibbs available on Tuesday

Arsenal will appeal to the FA on two counts in an attempt to have both Kieran Gibbs and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain available to play against Swansea.

Rooney: Olympiacos win has given United belief we can beat Man City

Doubling up: Rooney added a second for United on 33 minutes and celebrated with Juan Mata and Shinji Kagawa

Manchester United forward Wayne Rooney has warned Manchester City to expect a side buoyed by renewed confidence and belief in this week's derby.

Fans CAN start dreaming about the title, says Liverpool boss Rodgers

Believe: Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers is happy for the clubs fans to have something to cheer

Brendan Rodgers is happy for Liverpool fans to 'believe and dream' as the Barclays Premier League title race heads for a thrilling conclusion.

DURHAM'S DOSSIER: Liverpool should sign Puyol, the replacement for Carragher they need... and Suarez must be less selfish

Durham dossier

ADRIAN DURHAM: Our columnist reflects on a brilliant advert for the Premier League as Liverpool boosted their title ambitions with a thrilling 6-3 win at Cardiff on Saturday.

Wenger's Arsenal reign hangs in the balance and Giggs and Scholes could be Man United's dream double act

Wenger

THE FOOTBALL GRAPEVINE BY ROB SHEPHERD: Arsene Wenger's future as Arsenal manager is clouded in mystery.

Mourinho: I'll make a charity donation if Chelsea win the Champions League

Underdogs: Chelsea's manager Jose Mourinho has pledged to make a donation to charity if his side won the Champions League

Jose Mourinho has pledged to make a donation to charity should his team overcome Paris St Germain in the Champions League.

Hoddle: I nearly managed Tottenham again... but Sherwood took the job

Club legend: Glenn Hoddle claims he was close to a temporary return as Tottenham boss

Glenn Hoddle has revealed that he was almost chosen instead of Tim Sherwood to take the reins at Tottenham following the sacking of Andre Villas-Boas.

Tottenham rejoin race for Remy as Besiktas eye summer move for Kaboul

Wanted man: Tottenham are interested in a summer move for Loic Remy, who is currently on loan at Newcastle from QPR

Tottenham are back on the trail of Loic Remy, with the striker set to leave Queens Park Rangers this summer.

Becks brilliance or Wayne's worldy... Which half-way line stunner do you think is best?

Which was better: Rooney or Becks?

Wayne Rooney's magnificent 57-yard strike in Manchester United's 2-0 win at West Ham on Saturday immediately drew comparisons with David Beckham's memorable half-way line strike against Wimbledon in August 1996.

Will it be Man City or Liverpool? Rapper Drake collects shirts from the stars after gig on Merseyside

Getting shirty: Drake meets Premier League footballers Samir Nasri and Daniel Sturridge

Canadian rapper Drake wasted no time in showing off his love of football on his tour of the UK. The 27-year-old from Toronto was snapped backstage at Liverpool's Echo Arena receiving signed shirts from not one but two Premier League stars on Saturday night.

England urge ICC to change lightning policy after Broad fined for comments

Unhappy: Stuart Broad criticised the umpires' decision making in Chittagong

LAWRENCE BOOTH IN BANGLADESH: England have pushed the ICC to ensure that play is halted immediately in the case of another lightning strike.

Eto'o boost for Chelsea with striker likely to be fit for PSG Euro clash

Injured: Chelsea striker Samuel Eto'o (middle) is helped to his feet by team-mate Oscar after suffering a hamstring problem

Jose Mourinho believes Samuel Eto'o could return from the hamstring injury he sustained against Arsenal in as little as 10 days.

Rodgers looks to sign Shaw as Liverpool join race to sign left back

Luke shaw

Liverpool will compete against Manchester United and Chelsea in the race to sign Southampton and England golden boy Luke Shaw this summer.

Arsenal have only won ONCE against top four rivals this year... Wenger's boys simply don't know how to win the Premier League

Arsenal have won only one game against their top four rivals this season

ADAM CRAFTON AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: In the hunger games, the ones that truly separate the best from the rest, Jose Mourinho remains the king. In Chelsea's five games against title rivals Arsenal, Manchester City and Liverpool this season, Chelsea are unbeaten, boasting four wins.

Long's wife lashes out at 'sick' fans who abused striker after goal against Baggies

Shane Long

Shane Long's wife has attacked the 'sick' and 'vile' West Bromwich Albion fans who verbally abused her husband as he was walking with their infant daughter outside the KC Stadium.

Moyes faces fresh United headache as Rooney and Mata thrive without RVP

Odd man out: Manchester United coped fine without Robin van Persie against West Ham

JACK GAUGHAN: David Moyes was adamant that nobody directly prospered from the absence of Robin van Persie against West Ham.

Arsenal players and NOT Wenger to blame for defeat, says Winterburn

Not to blame: Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn says the club's players are at fault for their defeat to Chelsea

Arsene Wenger may have taken the heat for his side's 6-0 defeat to Chelsea but Arsenal legend Nigel Winterburn says the blame lays firmly with the players.

Martinez in frame for Barca job if manager Martino departs Nou Camp

Roberto

Roberto Martinez will be the surprise name on Barcelona's shortlist should their manager, Gerardo Martino, leave at the end of the season.

The greatest partnership the Premier League has seen? As Suarez and Sturridge bag four more, are Liverpool pair better than Fowler and Collymore, Shearer and Sutton?

Suarez and Sturridge

The lethal 'SAS' partnership were once again in imperious form as Liverpool won 6-3 at Cardiff and four goals between them took them closer to a long-standing Premier League goalscoring record.

Banned Pardew has to travel south to enter a stadium as Newcastle boss watches Spurs win at White Hart Lane

Spotted: Newcastle boss Alan Pardew - who is currently serving a three game stadium ban and four game touchline ban - was in attendance at White Hart Lane

Alan Pardew may be banned from attending Newcastle United matches but he received his weekend fix of football by watching on from the director's box during Tottenham's 3-2 victory over Southampton on Sunday afternoon.

Leicester 45-15 Exeter: Tuilagi on fire for Tigers in six-try demolition

Green machines: Manu Tuilagi congratulates Vereniki Goneva on his try in their win over Exeter

Leicester consolidated fourth place in the Aviva Premiership with a six-try thumping of Exeter at Welford Road on Sunday.

United to make Carvalho move to ward off interest from Chelsea and Arsenal

Heavyweight: The 21-year-old is represented by Jorge Mendes who is also Cristiano Ronaldo's agent

Manchester United are edging closer to the signing of Portuguese midfielder William Carvalho.

Warnock poised to replace Davies as Forest boss faces the axe

SOS: Forest owner Fawaz Al-Hasawi is considering a call to former Leeds boss Neil Warnock to finish the season

Billy Davies is facing the axe as Forest manager following Saturday's 5-0 humiliation against Derby County - with Neil Warnock poised to replace him.

Defoe CAN help MLS reach new heights, insists Toronto chief (... and he should know, he brought Beckham to America)

MATT LAWTON IN TORONTO: The man who sold Major League Soccer to Jermain Defoe has grand ambitions for the global game here in North America.

Wayne's worldy: Rooney bends it like Beckham as United hit form before City clash... and look who was at Upton Park!

ROONEY GOAL

MALCOLM FOLLEY: 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.

Ferdinand hosts first foundation gala as Arsenal legend Wright drops in

Dressed to impress: Wright and Ferdinand pose with the foundation's communications specialist Mie Ostergaard

Rio Ferdinand celebrated Manchester United's 2-0 win against West Ham in style by hosting the first gala dinner for his foundation on Saturday evening.

Former Chelsea forward Kalou reveals he turned down Arsenal loan move

Going nowhere: Lille forward Salomon Kalou (right) has admitted he turned down the opportunity to join Arsenal on loan in January

Salomon Kalou has admitted he turned down a January loan move to Arsenal in favour of staying at Lille.

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.

25th anniversary of Hillsborough to be marked with 96 empty seats at both FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley

Wembley

The Football Association will leave 96 seats empty at both FA Cup semi-finals next month to mark the 25th anniversary of the Hillsborough disaster.

It's the SASAS! Suarez bags hat-trick as Skrtel and Sturridge make it six wins in row

LUIS SUAREZ BAGS HAT-TRICK FOR LIVERPOOL

MARTHA KELNER: If Liverpool achieve the extraordinary and win the title this year it will almost certainly hinge on the blistering form of Luis Suarez.

Neymar needs to bring out his true character for crucial El Clasico clash

Neymar needs to bring out true character for El Clasico clash

GRAHAM HUNTER'S EUROVIEW: If you could reasonably argue that Neymar was brought to Spain to tie people in knots and drive them 'loco', then his mid-term report must read: mission accomplished.

Former Chelsea boss Di Matteo wishes Chelsea 'every success' in bid to land Chmapion League again

History: Roberto Di Matteo won the Champions League with Chelsea in 2012

Former Chelsea manager Roberto Di Matteo has spoken out for the first time since being sacked by the club in 2012.

Silva says City must add the title to Capital One Cup or face anti-climax

Silva

Spain midfielder David Silva admits that just the Capital One Cup from a season that promised so much would be an anti-climax.

Brechin 1-2 Rangers: Gers switch focus to Cup missions after Clark extends unbeaten league run to 30

Rangers roll on: Nicky Clark celebrates after scoring his team's winner at Brechin City, extending the Gers' unbeaten League One run to 30 matches

Substitute Nicky Clark notched the winner as Rangers extended their unbeaten run in Scottish League One to 30 games with a 2-1 victory over Brechin.

Justice for Jeff: Football in the dock amid confusion over FA's promise of a 10-year study on link between football and dementia

Football in the dock as confusion over FA's promise of a 10-year study on link between football and dementia

The Football Association are facing mounting anger over the failure to publish potentially lifesaving research promised by them in the wake of former West Bromwich Albion and England centre-forward Jeff Astle's death at the age of 59 from early onset dementia.

Scott takes control at Arnold Palmer Invitational going into final round

Eyeing it up: Scott saw his seven-shot overnight advantage slashed to a single stroke after playing the first five holes in two over, but then rallied to lead by five with two holes remaining

Adam Scott will take a three-shot lead into the final round of the Arnold Palmer Invitational on Sunday after a rollercoaster third day at Bay Hill.

Salford City Reds 23-16 Castleford Tigers: Returning Chase inspires win

Important victory: Andrew Dixon scored a try as Salford City Reds beat Castleford Tigers 23-16

Rangi Chase made a triumphant return to inspire Salford to their first win in four games and send his old club crashing to their first defeat of the season.

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Mighty Mickey ruled with wit and wisdom... boxing mourns passing of legend Duff

Mickey Duff passed away over the weekend, aged 84

JEFF POWELL: There was a sharp edge to Mickey Duff’s tongue and it is diverting to imagine what boxing’s wittiest legend might have said about his own death this weekend at the age of 84.

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

Wenger

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.

Suarez beams after netting his THIRD hat-trick of the season at Cardiff

Smile when you're winning: Luis Suarez shows off the match ball after scoring a hat-trick against 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.

Chelsea 6-0 Arsenal: Gunners hit for SIX by rampant Blues

Thumping: Chelsea ran riot over a hapless Arsenal in the first-half at Stamford Bridge

ROB DRAPER AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Chelsea ran riot at Stamford Bridge and put six goals past a hapless Arsenal side on Arsene Wenger's 1,000th game as manager.

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

Mistaken identity: Gibbs (left) is shown a red card despite Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain's handball

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

Everton 3-2 Swansea: Baines, Lukaku and Barkley sink struggling Swans

Joy: Barkley is congratulated after scoring his team's third

MARK RYAN AT GOODISON: Somehow Everton registered their eighth successive home win in all competitions for the first time since 1986.

Distin believes Everton's top four dream is still alive after Swansea win

Keeping the dream alive: Sylvain Distin believes Everton can still make the top four

Sylvain Distin insists European dream remains alive until the numbers no longer add up. A 3-2 win over Swansea moved them to within eight points of Arsenal.

Hull 2-0 West Brom: Long scores against former club to secure victory

Former Baggie: Shane Long (centre) is congratulated by his Hull team-mates after scoring against his old club

JAMES McMATH at the KC: Assem Allam's decision-making might be questionable on one certain issue but his backing for Steve Bruce can only be admired.

Newcastle 1-0 Crystal Palace: Cisse's last-minute header snatches victory

Winner: Newcastle United's Papiss Cisse celebrates his last-minute goal with head coach John Carver

BOB CASS AT ST JAMES' PARK: Papiss Cisse ended his goal drought, doubling his season's goal tally with the dramatic last ditch winner.

Norwich 2-0 Sunderland: Snodgrass and Tettey provide home comforts

T time! Alex Tetley's long-distance goal gave Norwich a 2-0 lead

ANDREW WARSHAW AT CARROW ROAD: Sunderland may have games in hand but as Chris Hughton said, nothing beats points on the board

Mourinho and Terry snub Wenger's milestone in Chelsea programme

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 after snubbing the Frenchman's milestone.

The Ginger Mourinho! As Burnley near the Premier League, Dyche insists: You don't have to be a foreign coach to be successful

Ginger Mourinho: Sean Dyche

Sean Dyche is nine games away from becoming a Premier League manager with Burnley and some are calling him the 'Ginger Mourinho'. 'I don't get carried away by back-slapping... But I do like to be respected for what I do,' he said.

EDGE OF THE BOX: Russell stamps his own Brand on MOTD but Becks stole the Sport Relief show

Edge of the Box

MARK WEBSTER: Sport Relief has been popping up on the TV schedule all week. But I'm not sure it prepared us for what happened on Saturday night.

Giggs: United need to get back to Fergie's formula of pace and power

Giggs insists United need to get back to Fergie's winning formula of pace and power

Ryan Giggs gave the game away about the current internal divisions at Manchester United when he spoke moments after his return against Olympiacos.

Crocked Smalling leaves bar at 3.15am chanting: 'We're Man United - we'll do what we want!'

Sing-song: Smalling was chanting: 'We're Man United - we'll do what we want' down the street

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling has been pictured leaving a bar in the early hours of Saturday morning, where he was chanting club songs.

Defoe delivers again in 1-0 win as Toronto celebrate their best ever start

Superstar: Jermaine Defoe celebrates his third goal in two games for his new club Toronto FC

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 MLS ladder.

I'm still not over City axe, admits Hart ahead of crucial title run-in

Joe Hart warms up ahead of Manchester City's win against Fulham

Manchester City goalkeeper Joe Hart has admitted that he is yet to fully move on after being dropped by Manuel Pellegrini earlier this season.

Moyes praises Rooney as Allardyce claims foul in build-up to wonder strike

Moyes

David Moyes heaped deserved plaudits on Wayne Rooney after witnessing one of the best goals ever scored in the Premier League.

Sherwood under review... with Van Gaal, Benitez and Pochettino in frame

Straight talker: Tim Sherwood

Tottenham will undergo a wholesale rethink of the club's structure, with the likely appointment of a new manager, at the end of the season.

Hangeland still believes bottom club Fulham can beat the drop

Still believe: Brede Hangeland is still confident that Fulham can avoid the drop

Captain Brede Hangeland remains confident Fulham can still beat relegation despite their potentially demoralising 5-0 loss at Manchester City.

McCoist concedes Rangers money woes may have frightened off Gunning

Reluctant: Gavin Gunning

Ally McCoist admitted that the ongoing financial turmoil at Rangers may have sunk his bid to convince Dundee United defender Gavin Gunning to move.

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

Wenger

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.

Mainz 0-2 Bayern: Schweinsteiger and Gotze strike to stretch unbeaten run to 51 games... but title will have to wait

Unbelievable: Bayern Munich players celebrate after the final whistle after making it 51 games unbeaten

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.

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

This is one sentence you never thought you'd hear: 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

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'.

Cahill hails formidable partnership with 'top-drawer' Terry at Chelsea

Bromance: Cahill and Terry embrace during a pre-season match against the Indonesia All-Stars in Jakarta

While they won't be together in Brazil, Gary Cahill is relishing the opportunity to forge a consistent partnership with his captain John Terry at club level.

Black Cats are ready for the relegation fight, insists Bridcutt

Battle stations: Sunderland's Liam Bridcutt says his side are ready to fight to stay in the Premier League

Sunderland midfielder Liam Bridcutt is adamant the players are up for the fight of keeping the club in the Premier League following an uninspiring display.

'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.

Tottenham starlet Bentaleb plumps for Algeria to save FA selection headache

Multi-national: Bentaleb was also eligible to play for the country of his birth France

French-born Tottenham teenager Nabil Bentaleb has saved the Football Association from one possible row over the future of the England national team.

Huge United blow: RVP ruled out for up to six weeks with knee injury

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.

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

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

The second installment from chief Motor Racing Correspondent Jonathan McEvoy is here, and concerns the velocity of the 'vroom' this season. It more noise better? McEvoy will deliver his hard-hitting verdict every Saturday.

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

Rosberg

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.

Galahad claims Euro super bantamweight crown with dominant win over Prado

Dominant: Kid Galahad (right) on the attack as he claims a unanimous decision over Spain's Sergio Prado

Kid Galahad claimed the European super bantamweight title in Sheffield on Saturday night with a convincing unanimous decision over Spain's Sergio Prado. Home favourite Galahad dominated from start to finish and the durable Prado had no answer for the speed and skill of his opponent.

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

Brook

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.

Legendary boxer, manager and promoter Mickey Duff dies aged 84

Well respected: Tributes have flood in for former boxing manager and promoter Mickey Duff

Tributes are being paid to former boxer, manager and promoter Mickey Duff, who has died at the age of 84. Duff worked alongside the likes of Frank Bruno.

VIDEO: Fury gets furious... with a table! Tyson gets angry in interview

It's on: The rematch is a final eliminator to challenge WBO champion Wladimir Klitschk

Tyson Fury made an abrupt exit from Thursday's press conference to preview his rematch with Dereck Chisora, tossing the top table aside.

India crush West Indies by seven wickets to record second straight World T20 victory

Delight: India crushed West Indies in Dhaka to record their second straight World Twenty20 victory

Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli both struck half centuries as India claimed a seven-wicket win over West Indies in the World Twenty20 with two balls remaining. West Indies lost the toss and were put into bat by India in the day/night match at Shere Bangla National Stadium in Mirpur and could only reach 129 for seven from their allotted 20 overs.

Poulter heading in right direction after driving to Bay Hill in new £1.5m limited edition Ferrari Enzo

Ian Poulter heading in right direction after driving to Bay Hill in new £1.5m Ferrari Enzo

DEREK LAWRENSON: Ian Poulter certainly turned heads at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last week. Turning up in a £1.5million ($2.5m) limited edition Ferrari Enzo and parking it in front of the clubhouse saw to that.

Swann: Trott really was ill... and burst into tears in the dressing room

Criticised: Former England captain Michael Vaughan said he felt conned by Trott's turnaround

Jonathan Trott did return home from England's Ashes disaster because of stress-related illness, insists Graeme Swann.

Akmal's heroics enough to earn Pakistan 16-run T20 win over Australia

On fire: Pakistan's Umar Akmal scored 94 off 54 balls in their World Twenty20 win over Australia

Pakistan kick-started their World Twenty20 campaign with an impressive 16-run victory over Australia in Dhaka.

Saracens 39-17 Harlequins: England trio miss showdown... and Quins pay

All smiles: Owen Farrell, who was man of the match, celebrates scoring a try for Saracens against Harlequins

Harlequins rested their England contingent for their showdown with Saracens and paid the price by losing ground in the race for a place in Premiership play-offs.

Curse of Lions! Youngs admits Aussie tour had negative effect on Leicester

Did Lions tour affect Leicester this 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.

Murray's future is clouded in doubt after mystery of break-up with Lendl

Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates match point against Matthew Ebden of Australia during their second round match during day 5 at the Sony Open at Crandon Park Tennis Center on March 21, 2014 in Key Biscayne, Florida

MALCOLM FOLLEY: An empty seat on the Stadium Court in Miami on Saturday symbolised the uncertain future for the Wimbledon champion.

Gloucester 40-33 Newcastle: Falcons fight but come up short

On the offensive: Gloucester's Mike Tindall scored one of their tries as they secured a narrow victory

Full-back Rob Cook scored 20 points for Gloucester but Newcastle showed that sides should never give up as they grabbed two bonus points.

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.

Sale 19-6 Northampton: Sharks attack to pull off upset against leaders

Dragged down: Luther Burrell (R) of Northampton is tackled by Dwayne Peel of Sale Sharks

Sale pulled off a shock 19-6 win at home to Aviva Premiership leaders Northampton to keep their hopes of a top-four finish alive.

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

Zinedine Zidane

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.

PATRICK COLLINS: The FA Cup would be taken seriously if the prize was Champions League place

Collins

Fourth place in the Olympics, no matter how close to the winner you are, does not get you on the podium. And yet, in modern English football, such a trifling achievement offers an entry into the European elite.

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Moyes faces a 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.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Facing holders Bayern 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. You can dress it up as a game where they have nothing to lose, but it will be so difficult.

MARTIN SAMUEL - THE DEBATE: United need more big statements like that magnificent win...

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.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Ryan mighty... even in his 40s! He was outstanding against Olympiacos

Fearsome opponent: Giggs is brought down by Jamie Redknapp at Old Trafford in 1995

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.

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Beating United was twice as good as 2009...

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.

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.

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: Qatar controversy as World Cup hosts linked to terrorism

Hamas militants

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

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

Arsene Wenger banner

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

Champiosn League quarter-final draw

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.

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?

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.

BRAD GUZAN EXCLUSIVE: Villa keeper on shutting out Chelsea... and why he's ready to face Ronaldo in Brazil

Jump for joy: Brad Guzan celebrates Fabian Delph's goal in Aston Villa's surprise 1-0 win over Chelsea

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

Bayern Champions League draw brings Moyes back down to earth

Man United vs Bayern preview

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

SPORTSMAIL HALL OF FAME

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