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Yaya Toure: 'To some people, black players are animals not human beings... in Europe many don't know my name because I'm African'

Yaya Toure

SIMON JONES: Manchester City and Ivory Coast midfielder Yaya Toure believes he is not regarded as one of the best players in the world because he is from Africa. Toure has scored 22 goals this season, helping City win the League Cup and challenge for the Premier League title.

Hamilton conquers the rain to seal record pole for Chinese Grand Prix as Rosberg fluffs his lines in title battle

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton cemented his place in British Formula One history by claiming the 34th pole position of his Formula One career ahead of Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

You've failed! Martinez slams Moyes excuses for Manchester United crisis ahead of Goodison Park return

Return: David Moyes will be back at Goodison Park with his Manchester United team on Sunday

David Moyes should not blame Manchester United's failings this season on the quality of his squad, Everton boss Roberto Martinez claimed.

EXCLUSIVE: Koscielny enters new deal talks as Arsenal look to fend off Man United and Chelsea interest

Here to stay: Laurent Koscielny, in action against Andy Carroll, is in talks over a new deal at Arsenal

Laurent Koscielny has become the latest senior Arsenal player to open contract talks with the club. His current agreement runs for three more years.

Moores arrives at Lords as new England coach is officially announced

Peter Moores (left) arrives at Lords this morning ahead of the press conference unveiling him as the new England coach

Peter Moores will complete a remarkable comeback by becoming the England coach for a second time.

I didn't stab you in the back: Moyes has no regrets about Everton exit as he prepares to face Toffees fans

David Moyes has no qualms about Everton departure and insists he didn't stab Toffees fans in the back

CHRIS WHEELER: David Moyes will walk out at Goodison with his loyalties lying squarely in the other camp as Everton take on Manchester United on Sunday.

Arsenal bolster hotel security after series of late-night problems

Out of order: Olivier Giroud is alleged to have invited a model to his hotel room before a game

Arsenal have bolstered pre-match security at their team hotels to ensure players are not disturbed the night before a match.

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Don't attack Pardew, he's doing a good job at Newcastle

Pardew

Nobody could ever accuse North East football of lacking emotion but that, at times, is a hindrance and Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was right when he explained earlier this season how fans can get too high or too low, depending on results.

JAMIE CARRAGHER: Houchen, Whiteside, Gerrard, Whelan and Villa are in my top five cup goals...

FA Cup final goals

Gareth Bale could not have secured his first medal at Real Madrid in more spectacular style and it left me thinking about the best goals I've seen in domestic cup finals...

Sherwood slams Tottenham squad as all 'too similar' and bemoans lack of world-class star ahead of Fulham visit

Much of a muchness: Tottenham boss Tim Sherwood claims his expensive squad are all 'too similar'

Tottenham manager Tim Sherwood has admitted he still does not know his best starting XI because his squad are ‘much of a muchness’.

West Ham mourn death of talented Tombides as young Premier League striker loses cancer battle at just 20

Sorely missed: West Ham will remember Tombides against Crystal Palace on Saturday

West Ham striker Dylan Tombides has tragically died at the age of 20. The Australian had been fighting testicular cancer since 2011.

Hamilton has no problems adjusting to Chinese time as Mercedes star seeks third straight Shanghai win

On track: Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the second practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix

The task facing Lewis Hamilton is to beat Nico Rosberg as, unless technical gremlins intervene, their cars will be in another street from the rest.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Liverpool will miss the bite of guard dog Henderson in midfield

Jordan Henderson: Steven Gerrard's guard dog

Jordan Henderson is like Steven Gerrard's guard dog. The captain lets him off the leash and Henderson goes pounding after the ball. I can't recall a more improved player in the Barclays Premier League in the past 10 years.

Rosberg blames spin on info, Ricciardo trumps Vettel again, and Alonso crushing Kimi in one-sided Ferrari duel

Hamilton

FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED IN SEPANG: Lewis Hamilton will head into tomorrow's Chinese Grand Prix holding a giant psychological edge over Nico Rosberg after sending his team-mate, and biggest rival for the title, into a spin on Saturday - quite literally.

Rami offered to Manchester United after move to AC Milan hits the bricks

On the move? Manchester United have been offered Valencia defender Adil Rami for £10m this summer

Manchester United have been offered Valencia defender Adil Rami after his proposed move to AC Milan stalled.

Sturridge, Sterling, Hazard, Shaw, Ramsey and Barkley nominated for PFA Young Player of the Year Award

Young Player of the Year

The nominees for the 2013-14 PFA Young Player of the Year Award have been announced with two Liverpool players in contention.

Paulinho attracting interest from Roma as Spurs future remains uncertain

Up and down: The Brazilian has struggled to exert much influence on the Tottenham side since a move

Roma are showing interest in a deal for Tottenham midfielder Paulinho. The Brazil midfielder has been on the periphery since Tim Sherwood took over.

Chaos at Bloomfield Road as Blackpool sub Dobbie attacked by his own coach and fans throw tennis balls and tangerines on pitch

Blackpool

Burnley's bid to reach the Premier League was overshadowed by Blackpool coach bob Malcolm attacking one of his own players, substitute Stephen Dobbie.

Lallana: I've no pace or power but my magic feet took me to the top with Saints and England

Lallana

NEIL ASHTON: Adam Lallana is a ball player, making things happen for club and country by drifting across the front three positions, always looking for the killer pass. 'People say I've got a continental style but I just try to be myself,' said Lallana.

Norwich will not roll over for Liverpool, we need the points, says Johnson

Party pooper: Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson is ready to wreck Liverpool's title ambitions on Sunday

Norwich midfielder Bradley Johnson is looking to wreck Liverpool's title ambitions when the league leaders come to visit on Sunday.

Baines: Moyes and Martinez are different... we've thrown off shackles

Changed team: Leighton Baines has said manager Roberto Martinez has removed the shackles at Everton this season as they pursue a Champions League place

Leighton Baines has revealed how Roberto Martinez has thrown off the shackles, allowing them to concentrate on playing their own game.

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.

Blackpool 0-1 Burnley: Kightly's winner means promotion beckons for Clarets as Seasiders stare at relegation

What a time to score! Kightly notched his third of the season which edged the visitors towards promotion

Burnley took a huge step towards promotion to the Premier League as they beat struggling Lancashire rivals Blackpool.

Atletico Madrid 2-0 Elche: Miranda rises high to send La Liga leaders six points clear before Diego Costa adds late penalty

March: Atletico Madrid moved six points clear at the top of La Liga with a win over Elche

Joao Miranda's brilliant header and a Diego Costa penalty helped Atletico Madrid close in on the Spanish title ahead of the visit of Chelsea. The Blues will take on Atletico at the Vicente Calderon in the Champions League on Tuesday night and for large periods of this match their semi-final opponents were unimpressive.

He's the best in Europe! Nobody is a match for Gerrard in his new deeper role, roars Rodgers

Steven Gerrard: Best in Europe?

If turning Liverpool into champions-elect stands as Brendan Rodgers' greatest achievement, reinventing Steven Gerrard as the deep-lying focal point of their title charge cannot be far behind.

Baines: I can't take World Cup place for granted with 'robot' Cole and Shaw breathing down my neck

Staying grounded: Everton defender Leighton Baines (right) is refusing to take his place in the England squad for granted

Leighton Baines is refusing to take his place in England's World Cup squad for granted despite Ashley Cole's lack of playing time this season.

Haye could come out of retirement AGAIN after shoulder surgery

Retired: Haye celebrates victory after his last bout against Dereck Chisora in July 2012

David Haye says he could return to the ring - less than six months after being advised to retire. He underwent surgery on his shoulder in November.

Trott says he is right to take a break from cricket and will work with the ECB on mental health issues

Aborted comeback: Trott, pictured playing a friendly for Warwickshire against Gloucestershire, has appeared twice for his county this season

Jonathan Trott will continue working with the ECB on the mental-health issues that have forced him to take an indefinite break from the game.

JONATHAN McEVOY: Williams' Wolff isn't the fastest woman in the world... her F1 story is primarily a publicity stunt

Susie Wolff: Fast driver or publicity stunt?

Norman Mailer once likened Mohammad Ali to the Prince of Heaven. Some of the articles about Susie Wolff, the Williams test driver of all things, have been only moderately less gushing.

MARTIN KEOWN: Everton defender Stones can be England's new hope

John Stones

I first watched John Stones play for England's Under 21s against Moldova in September and he immediately caught my eye. I was taken by his quality in possession and I like the fact that he never shies away from trying to make a pass.

Stones: I snubbed Martinez's Wigan... but he bears no grudge

Big decision: John Stones turned down Roberto Martinez's former club Wigan in order to join Everton

DOMINIC KING: John Stones has revealed Roberto Martinez bears no grudge despite the fact the young defender turned down the opportunity to join the Spaniard.l

Magath says players were 'afraid' of him when he arrived... but now Fulham are confident in survival fight

Not a monster: Felix Magath says his reputation as a hard taskmaster preceded him on arrival at Fulham

SAM CUNNINGHAM: Felix Magath claims he has turned around Fulham's fortunes by taking away the fear factor ahead of his side's visit to Tottenham.

Is Messi's time up at Barcelona? Contract talks stall as £250m star believes Catalan giants could sell him

The end? Lionel Messi could be on his way out of Barcelona after the club said he was a saleable asset as the Argentine's new contract talks stalled

PETE JENSON: Lionel Messi believes Barcelona now him see him as a saleable asset and not their untouchable star player, it has been claimed.

Even little kids call me sumo... but I don't care: Meet Luton's McNulty, the internet sensation who's back in the BIG time

McNulty

In the wake of Luton Town's promotion to the Football League, a picture of their Player of the Season went viral on Twitter. With it ran the cutting caption: 'Luton got promoted last night. So that means Steve McNulty is now a League Two player. There's hope for us all yet.'

Brentford promoted to Championship one year on from final day heartache at Griffin Park

Brentford

Brentford will be playing Championship football next season after a dramatic day in League One ensured their automatic promotion alongside Wolves.

Blatter has fifth term at FIFA all but sewn up after passing medical

Another year: Sepp Blatter is set for another term as FIFA president

CHARLES SALE: FIFA president Sepp Blatter is now considered certain to stand for a fifth term as leader of world football next year.

Mattiacci: I thought Ferrari team principal job offer was a late April fool

In charge: Marco Mattiacci took over from Stefano Domenicali as Ferrari team principal

New team principal Marco Mattiacci was taken by surprise when Luca di Montezemolo offered him the top job at Formula One's glamour team.

United have 'failed' in Moyes' first season, admits 'suffering' Neville

MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - APRIL 18:  Manager David Moyes of Manchester United in action during a first team trainnig session at Aon Training Complex on April 18, 2014 in Manchester, England.  (Photo by Matthew Peters/Man Utd via Getty Images)

Manchester United have 'failed' this season, according to Phil Neville. The former United defender is now the first-team coach at Old Trafford

The 6 stars of the season... so, who's your No 1? Suarez, Sturridge, Hazard, Toure and Lallana battle it out to be player of the year

PFA

Luis Suarez, Steven Gerrard, Daniel Sturridge, Yaya Toure, Eden Hazard and Adam Lallana are the six players named for the prestigious PFA award.

MARTIN KEOWN: Manchester City are spineless without big three of Kompany, Toure and Aguero

Over-reliant: Manchester City rely too much on their big three of Yaya Toure, Sergio Aguero and Vincent Kompany

Manchester City's title dream might be crumbling around them but they have nobody to blame but themselves. City have been too reliant on the spine of Vincent Kompany, Yaya Toure and Sergio Aguero.

EXCLUSIVE: Rooney boost with striker fit to face Everton... so will he ruin his former club's top four dream?

Match of the day: Man United's Wayne Rooney shoots past Everton's Phil Jagielka during Everton's 1-0 win at Old Trafford earlier this season

Wayne Rooney has given Manchester United a boost ahead of Sunday's trip to his old club Everton by training fully for the first time Bayern Munich.

Rooney fitness boost as Moyes boss prepares to return to Everton

Moyes and Rooney preview

Wayne Rooney will be fit to face his former club Everton on Sunday after recovering from a toe injury, Manchester United manager David Moyes said.

Bolt: Bale is the fastest player in the world right now... his time as athlete in Cardiff has taken him to the top

Usian Bolt has praised Gareth Bale's stunning goal

Gareth Bale continues to draw praise for his Copa del Rey winning goal, with sprinter Usain Bolt the latest sporting star to hail his stunning effort.

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Bournemouth 2-4 Sheffield Wednesday: Best and Maguire strike late on for victory

All smiles: Leon Best is congratulated by Kieran Lee after scoring for Wednesday against Bournemouth

Chris Kirkland rolled back the years to inspire Sheffield Wednesday to a shock 4-2 win at Bournemouth and deal the Cherries' play-off hopes a major blow.

Doncaster 0-2 Derby: George Thorne and Chris Martin keep Rams in the hunt for automatic promotion

Breakthrough: Derby County's George Thorne celebrates with Will Hughes after scoring the opening goal against Doncaster

Derby ensured Burnley must wait to start their Premier League party as they eased to a routine victory thanks to goals from George Thorne and Chris Martin.

Wigan 3-0 Reading: Gomez stunner leaves Rosler dreaming of Wembley II

That seals it: Callum McManaman (centre)  celebrates scoring Wigan's third goal against Reading

Wigan bounced back from their FA Cup semi-final disappointment with a routine 3-0 victory over Reading in the Sky Bet Championship.

Charlton 0-0 Bolton: Addicks fail to dispel relegation fears after draw

Close: Reza Ghoochannejhad has his effort saved by Bolton goalkeeper Adam Bogdan

Charlton blew another chance to climb away from the relegation zone after a goalless draw against Bolton.

Blackburn 0-0 Yeovil: Stalemate as Glovers remain bottom

No way through: Yeovil's Liam Davies (right) slides in to win the ball from Blackburn's Jason Lowe (left)

Blackburn missed a glorious chance to stake a late play-off claim as they could only draw 0-0 against Yeovil in the Sky Bet Championship.

Huddersfield 1-1 Brighton: Seagulls move into top six as Bruno strikes

Late equaliser: Bruno Saltor (left) celebrates his goal for Brighton 83 minutes

Brighton moved into the Championship play-off places on Good Friday but were made to work hard for a point at Huddersfield.

NICO ROSBERG COLUMN: Expect Lewis and me to go head-to-head again in China

Rosberg

The Bahrain Grand Prix was a tough battle. On one hand it was extremely exciting during the race - some of the best racing that I have been part of in a long, long time - but then afterwards, I was disappointed because I don't like coming second, especially not to my team-mate!

Rosberg v Hamilton: Which Mercedes star is in driving seat for the title?

Rosberg

PHIL DUNCAN: The drivers' championship already looks like a straight duel between Mercedes team-mates Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg. So, how do the pair match up in Formula One's five key areas?

Hamilton fastest as Alonso gives new Ferrari boss something to smile about

On track: Lewis Hamilton was fastest in the second practice session for the Chinese Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton may have grumbled about his Mercedes in practice for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix, but he still managed to again outpace his rivals.

Maldonado spins after taking eyes off the road... and then crashes in pits

Pastor Maldonado

Pastor Maldonado was back in the wars, spinning while making adjustments to his steering wheel, and then crashing on his entrance into the pit-lane.

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.

Liverpool fans set up banners around training base ahead of crunch title clash with Norwich pleading... make us dream!

Rodgers

Liverpool fans have been singing their side's praises all season on their unexpected march to a Premier league title challenge but some supporters went the extra mile. To wish their side luck ahead of Sunday's clash with Norwich, some devoted Kopites draped banners at the club's Melwood training ground.

Ronaldo and Marcelo back training with Real Madrid as they race the clock to be fit for Bayern Munich

Encouraging: Ronaldo is a possibility to line-up in Real's Champions League semi-final against Bayern Munich

Cristiano Ronaldo returned to training with his team-mates on Friday as he battles to regain fitness .

Laporte wanted by Bayern as German giants plot £30m bid for Bilbao ace

Big-money swoop: Bayern Munich are plotting a £30m move for Athletic Biilbao's French teen Aymeric Laporte

Bayern Munich are planning a £30million swoop for Athletic Bilbao defender Aymeric Laporte - a 19-year-old Frenchman.

It's child's play! Chelsea stars Terry, Torres and Lampard taught a lesson in scoring by club's Under-8s squad

John Terry circled preview

It's a dream fulfilled for most young Chelsea fans when they get the chance to watch their heroes in action at Stamford Bridge.

Richards targeted by West Ham as Allardyce searches for new right back

Micah Richards targeted by West Ham as Sam Allardyce searches for new right back

West Ham are on the lookout for a new right-back as Sam Allardyce looks to rebuild his side over the summer.

Hazard ruled out of Sunderland clash as star remains doubt for Atletico trip

Injury blow: Eden Hazard limped out of Cheslea's Champions League tie against Paris Saint-Germain

Eden Hazard 'remains a doubt' for Chelsea's Champions League semi-final first leg trip to Atletico Madrid on Tuesday night.

Pellegrini 'absolutely sure' Liverpool and Chelsea will drop points to allow Man City back in to the title race

Living on a prayer: Pellegrini can't believe what he is watching as City draw against Sunderland

Manuel Pellegrini is refusing to give up on Manchester City's title hopes - claiming he is 'absolutely sure' Liverpool and Chelsea will drop points.

Wenger: Giroud's strong mentality has helped Arsenal striker back to form

Strength: Olivier Giroud (left) has impressed his manager Arsene Wenger with his mentality and positivity

Olivier Giroud has shown great determination to shut out media scrutiny of his private life and lead the line for Arsenal, says manager Arsene Wenger.

Trotter talks Cantona, cinnamon and kids' films in 'It's Top Secret'

Inspired: Bolton midfielder Liam Trotter (right) claims to be a good cook, with cinnamon sweet potatoes being his specialty

On loan Bolton midfielder Liam Trotter reveals his career highlight, his love of Eric Cantona and why he'd invite Barack Obama to dinner.

Reus' public spat with Dortmund team-mate Weidenfeller sure to have alerted suitors Manchester United

Spat: Marcos Reus (right) and Roman Weidenfeller had a very public disagreement against Wolfsburg

As rumours grow of a move by Manchester United for Marco Reus, the Dortmund star has found himself at the centre of a spat with his own teammate.

With 11 in five games against Norwich, Suarez is ready to join Van Persie, Shearer, Cole and Phillips in the 30-goal club

Suarez

Luis Suarez must be licking his lips. As the Liverpool striker hovers near the 30-goal mark he next faces a side he savours scoring against. If teams in the Premier League can be considered options on a menu, Norwich City would undoubtedly be Suarez's selection every time.

Moyes' record over his first 50 games better than Sir Alex, Wenger, Shankly and Clough

Legends preview

Sportsmail can reveal that, over the first 50 games of their respective tenures, the likes of Sir Alex Ferguson, Arsene Wenger, Bill Shankly and Brian Clough did not fare as well as David Moyes.

McParland hails Warburton as Brentford earn automatic promotion

Thumbs up: Brentford boss Mark Warburton gestures to the home fans at Griffin Park before kick-off

Brentford sealed automatic promotion to the Championship after a dramatic day at Griffin Park and laid to rest the ghosts of last season.

Watch Bale, Gerrard and the Ox join forces in £10m ad

Gerrard/Bale

Gareth Bale was hailed as Real Madrid's Welsh wonder after his stunning Copa del Rey heroics over Barcelona earlier this week. And now the world's most expensive star as revealed his 'fuel to rule' along with Steven Gerrard and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain.

Bale may not have Beckham's stardust but he's now in Real history books alongside Zidane and Ronaldo

Talent: Bale may not have Beckham's star-quality but he can become a Galactico

PETE JENSON: With one goal Gareth Bale has written his name in the club's history books - the pages reserved for players who score incredible goals.

Lambert calls on Villa fans to get behind team against Southampton

Hopeful: Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert wants his club's fans to create a positive atmosphere against Southampton

Paul Lambert has pleaded with Aston Villa supporters to create a positive atmosphere for the visit of Southampton - but conceded fans are entitled to jeer.

Van Basten agrees two-year deal to manage Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar

New man: Marco van Basten has agreed to take over at AZ in the summer

Dutch legend Marco van Basten has agreed a two-year deal to take over at Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar.

Bale's £86m fee was too cheap, says Sherwood after star's Copa cracker for Real Madrid

Gareth Bale

Tottenham got a world-record fee for Gareth Bale but head coach Tim Sherwood cannot help feeling they were short-changed by Real Madrid.

Klopp's chewing gum for sale on ebay receives bids reaching £124

Juergen Klopp

Borussia Dortmund fans have been competing on ebay for the ultimate fan souvenir: a piece of chewing gum chewed by Jurgen Klopp.

Ozil will be 'player of the year' next season, claims Wenger

Talented: Mesut Ozil could be next season's player of the year, according to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger

Arsene Wenger has tipped Mesut Ozil to be next year's player of the season after revealing the £42.5m signing could return from injury soon.

Mourinho madness, super Suarez, Moyes misery and drama at top and bottom of the table... 10 reasons why this season's Premier League has been the craziest ever

Premier League 10 reasons preview

SAM CUNNINGHAM: There was yet another monumental shift in the Barclays Premier League on Wednesday night; in the title race, in the battle for fourth and in the fight for survival. It was just another example of why this is the maddest season in top flight history.

He left a hero... now he returns a villain: Moyes set for frosty Goodison Park reception amid disastrous season with United

Moyes left Everton a hero... but now he is being cast as a villain as Man United boss prepares for Goodison return

IAN LADYMAN: The last time David Moyes stood on the pitch at Goodison Park, it was all about him. This weekend, he will return to find not much has changed.

REVEALED: Chelsea plan end-of-season victory parade... but Gerrard and Costa may have something to say about that!

Chelsea new preview

Hammersmith and Fulham Council has distributed letters to 55,000 residents and businesses warning of street closures on Sunday, May 25 if the Blues end their season by winning a trophy.

I don't enjoy playing football, admits Arteta as Arsenal midfielder claims he puts 'too much pressure' on himself

Stress: Mikel Arteta has revealed that he struggles to enjoy his football as much as he should

Mikel Arteta has revealed that he struggles with the pressure of being a footballer as the Arsenal midfielder admits he his constantly striving to improve.

I can teach you: Mel hoping to show Berahino the right path at West Brom

Mentor: West Brom boss Pepe Mel is hoping to help Saido Berahino reach his potential at the Hawthorns

West Brom head coach Pepe Mel is trying to be a 'sporting mentor' for Albion striker Saido Berahino. Berahino is the Baggies' top-scorer this season.

McCoist keen to discover summer spending plans from Rangers chief

Forward planning: Rangers manager Ally McCoist is hoping to find out if he'll have money to spend this summer

Ally McCoist expects to finally learn from Rangers chief executive Graham Wallace next week whether or not he can add to his squad for next season.

Freedman 'passed on text message' to Solskjaer after allegedly receiving details of Cardiff team leak

Controversial: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer claims Bolton Wanderers manager Dougie Freedman is the man who passed on a 'team leak' text message to him, after Iain Moody accidentally sent Freedman the news

NEIL ASHTON: Former Palace manager Dougie Freedman has been identified as the man who passed on the controversial text message naming Cardiff's team.

Neymar ruled out for season as Barca are dealt major blow to title hopes

Title blow: Brazilian star Neymar has been ruled out for the final month of Barcelona's season

Neymar has been ruled out for the final month of the season after the Brazil star suffered a foot injury during Barcelona's loss to Real Madrid.

TV never helps us! Wenger rages at fixture changes after Chelsea switch

Fa Cup Semi Final; Credit Image: Kevin Quigley/Daily Mail/Solo Syndication
Arsene Wenger, The Dream

Arsene Wenger claims 'irrational' broadcast schedulers have 'never helped' Arsenal over the season by chopping and changing the fixture list.

Don't forget your binoculars! Here's the view from Row Z as Wembley has trial run ahead of Froch-Groves II showdown

Wembley

Just 24 hours before, England play Peru in their first of three friendlies in preparation for the World Cup, with event staff having to lay down flooring on the pitch, seating and the ring in time

Quigg's opponent Munyai strips off for weigh-in after failing first attempt

Stripping off: Tshifhiwa Munyai is forced to remove his underwear in order to make the weight for his fight with Scott Quigg

Tshifhiwa Munyai was forced to get naked ahead of his fight with Scott Quigg after failing to make the weight for their world title bout.

EDDIE HEARN: Quigg and Frampton is a fight I really want to make happen...

For fight fans: Scott Quigg (right) and Carl Frampton (left) is a bout boxing's faithful deserve to see happen

This weekend sees the return of one of Britain's finest - WBA super-bantamweight world champion Scott Quigg. If only we could overcome the politics.

Chisora says he will teach Fury a lesson when the two clash in July

Cooking up a treat: European Heavyweight Champion Dereck Chisora puts rabbit into a frying pan as part of his 'Recipe For Success' at Frederick's Restaurant in North London

Dereck Chisora intends to send Tyson Fury to 'the naughty corner' when he comes up against his fellow Brit in the 'must-win' final eliminator in July.

Olympic ace Campbell to take time out after father is diagnosed with cancer

Decision: Luke Campbell of Great Britain celebrates defeating John Joe Nevin of Ireland to win Olympic gold

Olympic champion Luke Campbell has announced he is taking a break from boxing after his father was diagnosed with cancer.

TIM HENMAN: Murray is still a class act, no matter who is coaching him

Andy Murray

Andy Murray was just 15 when he met Tim Henman for the first time. The young Scot idolised the then-British No 1 and would often seek out his advice, whether it be on tour or during Davis Cup weeks.

Ewers fled Mugabe's regime... now the Chief could be England's new star

Dave Ewers

CHRIS FOY: He didn't know it when his family had to flee Robert Mugabe's thugs, but the escape to Devon would present Dave Ewers with the ideal outlet.

Hull has retired twice due to ill health... now he's back and ready to take on O'Sullivan

Special: Steve Davis describes Robin Hull as 'wonderfully talented'

Robin Hull is not what he terms the 'emotional sort'. On Saturday, 11 years after he was crippled by a virus and three since he retired for a second time, the lowest-ranked player in the World Championship faces the most talented to ever hold a cue.

Salford 22-42 Huddersfield: Murphy hat-trick helps Giants halt losing streak

Try time: Huddersfield winger Aaron Murphy gets clear on the outside of the Salford defence for his second try

Aaron Murphy scored a hat-trick as Huddersfield halted their four-match losing run in emphatic fashion to put a dampener on Iestyn Harris.

St Helens 14-33 Wigan: O'Loughlin stars as Warriors claim bragging rights

Derby delight: Wigan celebrate a Joe Burgess try during the 33-14 win at Langtree Park that ended St Helens' unbeaten start to the Super League season

NEIL BARRACLOUGH: It is six months since Wigan won the Super League Grand Final, but they have finally produced a stunning performance.

Nadal admits defeat to Ferrer hurt more because it was on clay

Frustrated figure: Nadal reacts after losing a point in his defeat to Ferrer on Friday

Rafael Nadal was 'hurt' after his stunning loss to David Ferrer in the quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Rolex Masters on Friday.

Harlequins 24-20 Leicester: Marauding Brown's try the difference

Reward: Brown got his try in the corner that gave Quins the lead to keep them in the top-four hunt

Mike Brown was a man possessed at the Twickenham Stoop and scored the decisive try as Harlequins stayed in the race for the Premiership play-offs.

Fraser launches push for England tour of New Zealand with return for Sarries

On the charge: Will Fraser returns for Premiership Rugby leaders Saracens against Newcastle on Sunday

England hopeful Will Fraser returns for Premiership leaders Saracens on Sunday as he tries to relaunch his season following serious injury.

EXCLUSIVE: Trott puts cricket career on hold after more anxiety attacks

Aim: Trott hoped to play for England this summer if he scored enough runs for Warwickshire

MATT LAWTON: Jonathan Trott is taking another break from cricket after suffering the same mental issues that forced him to return home early from the Ashes tour.

MARTIN SAMUEL - THE DEBATE: It's not the word 'City' holding Hull back, it's 110 years of having won nothing... sharing a name with Newcastle and West Ham has hardly done Manchester United any harm

What's in a name? Hull City celebrate at Wembley, Assem Allam smiles, Manchester United lift the Premier trophy, showing that sharing a name with West Ham and Newcastle hasn't hindered them

In an interview with Sportsmail last week, Dr Assem Allam talked of making Hull City a global entity simply by changing the name to Hull Tigers. Monday's column challenged that idea and so did quite a lot of you. It's nice that we agree sometimes. Contrary to what you might think, I really don't enjoy confrontation.

Liverpool don't have their historic title won yet as Mourinho works his magic over Easter... and City can rise again

So close: Liverpool are in the driving seat but Chelsea and Manchester City will push them all the way

JEFF POWELL: The notion that the championship is now in Liverpool's own hands is only partly true. The prize is in Chelsea's gift, too. Even though they could yet present it to City.

MARTIN SAMUEL: Pellegrini should save jibes at Jose until he has seen off Chelsea

Pellegrini should save the jibes at Mourinho until the City boss has seen off Chelsea

If Manuel Pellegrini wanted to prove the inferior nature of Chelsea's football, there was a perfect time to do it. February 3, 2014, 8pm-9.45pm.

Grinding Yaya down, dodgy Demichelis and no support for Aguero... the five reasons why Man City's title chase is ending in 'disaster'

APRIL 16th 2014 - MANCHESTER CITY V SUNDERLAND PREMIER LEAGUE
Manchester City's Martin Demichelis dejection at 1-2
PIcture by Ian Hodgson/Daily Mail

CHRIS WHEELER: Manchester City's Premier League title hopes have faded dramatically following Wednesday's 2-2 draw at home to bottom-of-the-table Sunderland. Sportsmail assesses where it has gone wrong for City.

MARTIN SAMUEL: If you wanted a global profile, Mr Allam, you should have bought Manchester United

Taking on the world: Assem Allam and the Hull players and fans celebrate at Wembley

While Hull City are part of the global phenomenon that is English football, as a lone entity they have no significant profile beyond this country.

Forget Giggs and Henry... If Gerrard leads Liverpool to the title, he'll be the best player in Premier League history

Gerrard the greatest preview

DOMINIC KING: Should he lead Liverpool to the title this season, Steven Gerrard will have to be recognised as the greatest player of the Premier League era

ADRIAN DURHAM: Gerrard and Terry... one is 'captain, leader, legend', the other one's JT

Durham preview 2

Compare and contrast Steven Gerrard and John Terry at the weekend and then decide which one you would rather see lift the title in May.

TACKLE KEOWN: Gerrard knows he must not blow this chance... and Bale has made Real Madrid the team to beat

Animated: Brendan Rodgers and Steven Gerrard talk at training on Thursday

Martin Keown answered YOUR questions on the big issues in football right now. On the agenda was the Barclays Premier League title race...

CHRIS FOY'S WORLD OF RUGBY: Revamp the global game or this club v country truce will not last...

Changing times: The Heineken Cup will next season be replaced by the European Rugby Champions Cup

Last week's belated agreement which averted the collapse of European club rugby is just the start of a vital worldwide overhaul of the sport.

JAMIE REDKNAPP: Liverpool answered all the questions by blowing Manchester City away

Liverpool

Liverpool's win over Man City was one of the best games I've seen for a long time. Liverpool were sensational and just blew City away in the first half.

Meeting the wheel heroes: Read how our Jamie was left stunned by the spirit and courage of those giving Help For Heroes

Jamie Redknapp

MATT LAWTON: Jamie Redknapp is in the hut. It is a building in Wiltshire where a small group of people who wanted to do more for our injured servicemen and women launched the Help For Heroes charity that has managed to raise in excess of £200million in just seven years.

Rodgers, Pulis, Bruce or Roberto Martinez? Sportsmail's experts pick their manager of the year

Manager of the year

It's tight at the top and the bottom as the Premier League season reaches a thrilling climax and the battle for best boss is just as hard to call.

EXCLUSIVE: Steve Peters claims to know nothing about football, but he's key to a Liverpool title charge

Steve Peters

MATT LAWTON: Steve Peters is proving to be a key cog in Liverpool's charge towards the title, and has enjoyed huge success elsewhere.

Arsenal fielded their oldest line-up since the Invincibles' days... so is Wenger ditching youth?

Arsenal oldies

Arsene Wenger fielded his oldest starting XI (based on average age) in the win over West Ham since a 3-2 defeat against Leeds in May 2003.

Big Dunc headbutted McStay 20 years ago... still one of the most controversial incidents in football

Duncan Ferguson

It is the 20th anniversary of Duncan Ferguson's headbutt on Jock McStay to earn him a 12-match ban - an incident that is burned in the psyche of Scotland.

SPORTSMAIL HALL OF FAME

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