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Jose Mourinho has run out of excuses... his behaviour is beginning to hurt Manchester

Everyone will be talking about Jose Mourinho kicking a bottle but it must not mask Manchester United’s poor start to the season. We normally see this kind of behaviour from Mourinho after three years at a club — not six months. It is clearly having a negative effect. This is United’s worst start to a campaign since 1990-1991 and they have not won at home in the league since September despite splashing out £160million on players.

Lewis Hamilton risks losing £30m deal as Mercedes driver defies team orders at the Abu

After the Briton lost his world title to Nico Rosberg, he was accused by team principal Toto Wolff of causing 'anarchy' with his defiance in the cockpit. Hamilton slowed down at the front, hoping Rosberg would come under pressure from drivers behind.

Clubs are not directly responsible for events that happened decades ago; but are not separate to them, either. The duty of care extends way beyond the present day.

England are struggling in Mohali with India taking a first-innings lead. Follow all the action as it happens with Sportsmail's SAM MORSHEAD, with updates from PAUL NEWMAN and LAWRENCE BOOTH.

Jon Moss was absolutely right to send Jose Mourinho to the stands after another petulant outburst. The way Mourinho lost his temper at Old Trafford was clear for all to see.

MATT BARLOW AT STAMFORD BRIDGE: Mauricio Pochettino has delivered a stinging assessment of Moussa Sissoko’s first four months at Tottenham and warned him to raise his game.

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique was left shocked as his team's disappointing run of form continued with a 1-1 draw at Real Sociedad. 'Without the ball, we were disastrous,' Enrique said.

Manchester United 1-1 West Ham: Jose Mourinho is sent to the stands following angry

IAN LADYMAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Manchester United were held at home by West Ham as Jose Mourinho's frustration once again boiled over at Old Trafford. The opening quarter of the game was packed with action, with Diafra Sakho giving West Ham the lead after 90 seconds, before Zlatan Ibrahimovic equalised on 21 minutes, with Mourinho sent to the stands just a few minutes later for his wild protestations after Paul Pogba was booked for a blatant dive. With Mourinho watching from on high, United saw a number of chances come and go before ultimately settling for a draw.

Julia Roberts watches Manchester United from the stands before taking to the pitch with

Manchester United supporters were left stunned by the sighting of some real star quality at Old Trafford. Watching the entertainment unfold from the stands was Hollywood A-list movie star Julia Roberts.

JACK GAUGHAN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Jose Mourinho has presided over Manchester United’s worst start in 27 years - and again lost control during another dismal draw with West Ham.

Jose Mourinho has been warned by Martin Keown that his negative attitude and a penchant for being sent to the stands will be causing concern in the Manchester United boardroom.

Manchester United's stuttering season took another stumble after being held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham. Sportsmail's JACK GAUGHAN was at Old Trafford to rate both sets of players...

Billy Vunipola tore his cartilage during Saturday's victory over Argentina and has been released from the Red Rose squad ahead of the series finale against Australia.

Nico Rosberg survives late Lewis Hamilton tricks to win first Formula One world

JONATHAN McEVOY IN ABU DHABI: It was impossible, as the big sun dipped out of the desert sky, to understand all the influences raging in the minds of the two protagonists driving for Mercedes. What we can say is that in the fiercest fight of their lives, in the final race of the season, in the latest chapter of a rivalry that stretches back half their lifetimes, everything that mattered to them in motor racing was on the line. For Nico Rosberg, this was the chance to beat Lewis Hamilton for the first time. He had not done it when they were boy karters. He had never done it in the same equipment.

From the best driver to the race that had everyone gripped... here are Sportsmail's F1

It's been one of the most dramatic seasons in Formula One history and hasn't been without its thrills and spills. Lewis Hamilton pushed Nico Rosberg all the way but couldn't become world champion for a fourth time. It's certainly been a year to remember and here Sportsmail's F1 correspondent Jonathan McEvoy gives out his F1 Awards of the Year.

Lewis Hamilton lost out on the Formula One drivers' championship to Nico Rosberg despite winning a tense final race in Abu Dhabi. Here, Sportsmail looks at how Hamilton lost the title to his team-mate.

Lewis Hamilton won his fourth race in a row to triumph at Yas Marina but it wasn't enough to take the title. As Nico Rosberg takes the crown, here are five things we learned from the Abu Dhabi GP.

A lifetime dream was complete for Nico Rosberg in Abu Dhabi as the Mercedes driver won his first Formula One world championship, having pipped Lewis Hamilton to the title.

Jenson Button's Formula One farewell ended in heartbreak on Sunday afternoon after the McLaren driver was forced to retire early from the season finale in Abu Dhabi.

Real Sociedad 1-1 Barcelona: Luis Enrique's side fall further behind Real Madrid in La

PETE JENSON IN SAN SEBASTIAN: Barcelona lost further ground in the La Liga title race after failing to win for a second game in a row. Willian Jose headed the home side in front early in the first half after the ball dropped to him in the middle of the penalty area, despite Gerard Pique's best efforts to hack it off the line. But their lead lasted only six minutes as Lionel Messi controlled Neymar's cut back from the byline and fired the ball into the bottom corner.

Gabriel Jesus helps Palmeiras clinch record ninth Brazilian title ahead of Manchester City

Future Manchester City striker Gabriel Jesus has helped Palmeiras win its first Brazilian championship title in 22 years after a 1-0 home victory over Chapecoense on Sunday. Defender Fabiano scored the only goal on 26 minutes from the edge of the box to give the title to the Sao Paulo-based club with one game left. Palmeiras is now the only club to hold nine Brazilian championship titles, one ahead of Santos.

OLIVER TODD AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: Arsene Wenger hailed Alexis Sanchez for breathing life into his 'nervous' Arsenal side in Sunday's 3-1 win over Bournemouth.

While the absence of Santi Cazorla continues to leave them shorn of a creative outlet from deep, they do at least now appear to be finding more fluency in midfield, this time with Elneny and Xhaka.

Pique gave a scathing assessment of Barcelona's display after the reigning La Liga champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Real Sociedad on Sunday and cast doubt on his team's ability to retain La Liga.

The former outcast City midfielder started his second Premier League match in a row at a freezing Turf Moor and later vowed to force his way into Pep Guardiola’ s assault on Europe

Alan Pardew has promised that heads will roll when he holds an inquest this week to cure the defensive crisis that has wrecked Crystal Palace’s season.

Arsenal 3-1 Bournemouth: Alexis Sanchez scores twice to sink brave Cherries as Arsene

ARSENAL 3-1 BOURNEMOUTH - MATT BARLOW AT THE EMIRATES STADIUM: When it is November and the injuries are accumulating, Arsene Wenger will bank any win with a sigh of relief. Here was one of those days. Alexis Sanchez scored one early and another in stoppage-time and Theo Walcott nodded in the vital second after Bournemouth had levelled from a penalty by Callum Wilson. For Arsenal, it was a most welcome victory after three successive draws and it kept them in stride with the Premier League pace-setters.

Arsenal uber fan Mo Farah posts selfie with Mesut Ozil as Olympic hero visits Emirates to

After claiming another two gold medals in the Rio Olympic Games, Mo Farah certainly deserved a prolonged rest as athletics moved into the off-season. Luckily for the double 5,000 and 10,000 meter champion, Arsenal, who he avidly and publicly supports, have been more than willing to entertain him so far this season. The Gunners have been in fine form and are currently unbeaten in their previous 19 games across all competitions.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT VICARAGE ROAD: Charlie Adam’s header from a corner in the 29th minute cannoned off the post and Watford goalkeeper Gomes could only divert the ball into his own net.

Philippe Coutinho was forced off on a stretcher during Saturday’s victory over Sunderland after suffering a hefty kick from Didier Ndong. He remains in the protective boot he wore on leaving Anfield.

Wilfried Zaha has decided to play international football for the Ivory Coast after failing to add to the two England caps he won in friendlies between November 2012 and August 2013.

Liverpool striker Divock Origi admits it has been difficult to remain patient sat on the sidelines but his goal against Sunderland on Saturday showed he had not lost any of his sharpness.

OLIVER TODD AT THE EMIRATES: Theo Walcott is ‘the happiest person in the world’ after sealing a ‘perfect weekend’ by scoring hours after staying up all night for the birth of his new son.

Southampton 1-0 Everton: Ronald Koeman tastes defeat on his return to St Mary's as Charlie

SAM CUNNINGHAM AT ST MARY'S: Ronald Koeman was defeated on his first return to Southampton and had to watch on as Josh Sims, a teenage debutant he deemed not good enough, tore his Everton side apart. Charlie Austin netted the match-winning goal, his ninth of the season, but winger Sims deservedly stole the plaudits for his performance. By the time he was substituted in the 84th minute, the Southampton crowd’s early acerbic reaction to their former manager, who walked out on them in the summer lured by a £6million-per-year contract and a substantial transfer kitty, were left far behind as they gave the latest youngster to step up from the academy a standing ovation.

Katie Taylor set for home world title fight in Ireland marking debut with blitz against

Katie Taylor will fight for a world title in Ireland in 2017 as her professional career began with a ruthless victory in London on Saturday. Her debut was slated for six two-minute rounds against Karina Kopinska of Poland at the Wembley Arena, but 58 seconds into the third round the fight was stopped as Taylor overpowered the underdog. And promoter Eddie Hearn said Taylor, who fights in Manchester on December 10, will fight in America and in Europe before returning to Ireland for her first world title bid. That is expected to be in the second half of next year, possibly by the end of the summer.

The 19-year-old capped off his first Premier League start with a man-of-the-match performance and an assist in Southampton's 1-0 win over Everton on Sunday - earning a standing ovation.

Mike Phelan believes Hull City supporters should realise their team is performing far better than expected - even though they remain in the bottom three after drawing 1-1 with West Brom.

Claudio Ranieri has told his Leicester players to switch their mentality and channel the spirit of their 'Great Escape' season after admitting his side are in a fight against relegation.

NASSER HUSSAIN: That was a high-class day of Test cricket, in which India discovered that five sessions of hard graft to take control of the game can unravel in 10 crazy minutes.

England are set to revert to their traditional cream Test-match kit for next summer – with the team restored to the centre of an old-fashioned cable knit sweater and the sponsor’s name nowhere in sight.

Liverpool and Manchester City stars gather for James Milner's Willy Wonka themed charity

James Milner was joined by a collection of current and former team-mates as he celebrated his annual charity ball in Manchester on Sunday night. The event was 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory' themed, with all proceeds supporting Help for Heroes, Bloodwise and NSPCC. The Liverpool vice-captain was joined by team-mates and their partners, with former Manchester City compatriots Fabian Delph, Gael Clichy and Joleon Lescott among those attending.

Neymar escapes unhurt after crashing £240,000 Ferrari on his way to Barcelona training

Neymar crashed his Ferrari 458 Spider on the way to Barcelona’s training ground on Sunday morning but escaped unhurt after the incident. The 24-year-old was driving to meet up with team-mates before their flight to San Sebastian for Sunday's meeting with Real Sociedad when the crash occurred. He was leaving the motorway in his £240,000 sports car when he appeared to lose control on the slip road that was wet from overnight rain.

Conor McGregor's reign as a two-weight world champion has lasted little more than a fortnight after the UFC announced that the Irish fighter has been forced to vacate his featherweight title.

In the build-up, the Scotland international appeared to shove Valon Behrami to the ground for a goal he feels should have been credited to him and not an own goal to the Brazilian goalkeeper.

Barcelona boss Luis Enrique is remaining calm over the future of Argentina superstar Lionel Messi, whose current contract is up at the end of next season.

Footballers who were sexually abused as children by former coaches are so traumatised they are being sent for counselling before they can speak to police.

SIR CLIVE WOODWARD: So now for the big one this autumn. Eddie Jones is so lasered in on beating Australia that he is already making a big issue of their scrummaging technique.

MIKE KEEGAN AND MATT LAWTON:Clubs could face compensation pay-outs in the millions if they are found to have failed players in football’s sex abuse scandal.

WILL KELLEHER AT THE PRINCIPALITY STADIUM: The Welsh ended their autumn series on a positive note – beating the hapless South Africans for only the third time in 110 years.

Aberdeen 0-3 Celtic: Tomas Rogic, James Forrest and Moussa Dembele hand Brendan Rodgers

CELTIC 3-0 ABERDEEN - STEPHEN McGOWAN AT HAMPDEN: Celtic supporters can dare to dream now. For this old club domestic trebles are as rare as a Moussa Dembele mis-hit. Securing the 100th major trophy of their 128 year history with this emphatic League Cup triumph over a dogged Aberdeen team, however, it’s natural to ask now. Who might stop them? Brendan Rodgers secured the first major trophy of his managerial career in some style. As a chasm opens at the summit of the SPFL Premiership we already know this much. It won’t be his last.

Gay boxer Orlando Cruz was subjected to homophobic messages on Twitter from Peter Fury and Frankie Gavin on Twitter as he suffered defeat to Terry Flanagan in his title fight.

Nick Blackwell is understood to be in a stable condition after undergoing surgery, but questions will be asked by the boxing authorities over how he came to be trading punches again last week.

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