CHRIS WHEELER: While Arsene Wenger continued to show signs of strain, Louis van Gaal cut an increasingly confident figure in the rival camp. The pair go head-to-head at the Emirates on Sunday.

A full-scale row has erupted between the FA and Eva Carneiro after the former Chelsea doctor accusing them of failing to call her as a witness as part of their investigation into Jose Mourinho.

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists he never made a move for new Manchester United signing Anthony Martial this summer - because Monaco told him he was not for sale.

Ozil is 'a special player' and Arsenal should be building around him as they look to mount a title challenge. That is the view of Walcott, who is enjoying playing in front of the World Cup-winning No 10.

Raheem Sterling was surprised at the step up in training after his controversial move from Liverpool to Manchester City.

Frank Lampard scored after just 48 seconds but it wasn't enough to stop New York falling to defeat against DC United in the Eastern Conference on Friday night.

Jose Mourinho has told his Chelsea players to face their problems head on and not to hide like ostriches following his side's disappointing start to the season.

Ajax boss Frank de Boer has admitted an interest in taking charge at Liverpool or Newcastle when he decides to pursue his next 'adventure' with a move to the Premier League.

Harry Kane will take Dele Alli under his wing when the England squad gather next week but has strongly rejected suggestions that the 19-year-old is too inexperienced for international football.

MIKE DICKSON: here is nothing quite like the rivalry between teams from these islands and from Australia, and for the most part this summer it is the old country that has emerged on top.

One thing is certain: If England lose to Australia they will be out of the Rugby World Cup before the group stage is even complete. We break down all the permutations ahead of clash.

England take on Australia at Twickenham on Saturday with their World Cup hopes hanging in the balance. Ahead of the clash Sportsmail's team of experts make their predictions.

Forwards coach Graham Rowntree has been reassured that there will be no nasty officiating surprises in store for England on Saturday night during their colossal World Cup clash with Australia.

CHRIS WHEELER: Vincent Kompany could find himself at the centre of another club versus country row after he was called up for Belgium's crucial Euro 2016 qualifiers.

Phil Jagielka managed 254 appearances for Sheffield United in the Championship and Premier League before being signed by David Moyes in a £4million deal.

Diego Costa has been dropped by disapproving Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque, who admitted on Friday that he did not like the way the Chelsea striker had behaved against Arsenal.

Steve McClaren has warned France international Moussa Sissoko that he will only get the chance to realise his Champions League ambitions if he performs well for Newcastle.

Jose Mourinho has admitted Chelsea's start to the season is the 'worst period' in his career. The Blues have already lost five times this season, the latest coming against Porto on Tuesday

John Terry is set to return to Chelsea's starting line-up for Saturday's clash with Southampton. The Blues captain has not featured in the Premier League since a defeat at Everton last month.

Football's leading stars have been named in the race to win the game's most coveted individual prize, but there are plenty of surprises on this year's list.

He's a man mountain with a mighty mane and is living up to his billing as the best player to emerge from this year's draft. Nicknamed 'Big Cat', Leonard Williams appears to be taking it all in his stride.

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

Burnley manager Sean Dyche has flat-batted speculation he is set to take over at beleaguered Barclays Premier League club Sunderland. The 44-year-old saw his side beat Rotherham on Friday.

Rarely has a Sunday of football been this 'Super'. Titanic matches both at home and on the continent fill the afternoon and evening, making for the ultimate excuse not to leave the sofa

Tyson Fury and Wladimir Klitschko await approval from Sky Sports to reschedule their world heavyweight title fight for November 28 in Dusseldorf. Their October 24 bout was postponed.

IAN LADYMAN runs the rule over who has enjoyed a good week in the world of sport and who has had one to forget. This week features both rugby codes and Jamie Vardy

We are in for a treat this weekend as Everton face rivals Liverpool, while Arsenal host Manchester United. Sportsmail guides you through the best Fantasy Football picks for the upcoming matches.

Alan Pardew should be strongly considered as the next England manager when current boss Roy Hodgson decides to step aside, according to Tony Pulis.

LAURIE WHITWELL: Ryan Shawcross is preparing for a return to action and could feature against Port Vale in a development game on Wednesday. The Stoke skipper had back surgery in August.

West Ham goalkeeper Adrian has signed a new two-year contract. The Spaniard has committed to remaining in east London until 2017 and the Hammers have option to extend it by a further two.

Danny Cipriani has made the bold claim that not one Australian would make England's starting line-up this weekend if Stuart Lancaster could select from Michael Cheika's squad.

Australia coach Michael Cheika has laughed off the claims by former England coach and Sportsmail columnist Sir Clive Woodward that his team lack intelligence. 

Dan Biggar's 100 per cent accuracy from the tee has been central to Welsh success, with kicking coach Neil Jenkins tipping him to soon challenge the likes of Dan Carter as the best No 10 in the world.

The 2015 Rugby World Cup is underway and the long road to glory and the battle for the Webb Ellis Trophy has begun. Keep up with the latest standings from the pool stages.

Jose Mourinho has hit out at 'the rats' who are destabilising Chelsea's season as they prepare for the clash with Southampton at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Celtic manager Ronny Deila has vowed to stand by Efe Ambrose despite the Nigerian defender's clanger against Fenerbahce sparking an unlikely comeback by the Turks.

Tim Sherwood insists it is too soon to say whether Aston Villa will be engaged in a relegation battle for the rest of the campaign but maintained his confidence results will soon pick up.

Mark Warburton has admitted dealing with the threat of complacency at Rangers is a daily occurrence at the Scottish Championship high-flyers.

Hartlepool have expressed their extreme disappointment at the Football Association's decision to hand former Chelsea defender Carl Magnay a six-match ban for spitting at a spectator.

Liverpool striker Danny Ings admits he was shocked to earn his first call-up to the England side - and it forced him to cancel a planned family get-together.

Jo Pavey opted for a family holiday in Cornwall and picnic stops rather than a crack at the World Championships in Beijing this summer. And she doesn't regret it for a second.

Wakefield captain Danny Kirmond is confident his side can avoid a 'catastrophe' as they prepare for one of the biggest matches in their history.

George Osborne wants to have an NFL franchise based permanently in London within the next five years to confirm the city's status as the 'sporting capital of the world'.