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Lukaku showed Williams a 'lack of respect,' says Keown

 Romelu Lukaku showed Everton team-mate Ashley Williams a 'lack of respect' during their clash with Manchester United at Old Trafford, according to Martin Keown. Leading 1-0, thanks to Phil Jagielka's 22nd-minute strike, Williams got into a heated exchange with Lukaku on the pitch. The Wales defender appearing to be urging Lukaku to work harder off the ball. The Belgian striker then held his finger to his mouth beckoning Williams to stay quiet and Keown and his fellow pundits were not impressed with Lukaku's behaviour.

MANCHESTER UNITED 1-1 EVERTON - CHRIS WHEELER AT OLD TRAFFORD: Another draw, another example of why Zlatan Ibrahimovic feels that he may be wasting his time.

Tensions between Jose Mourinho and his young defender Luke Shaw haven't passed anybody by in the last week, and the player's brief cameo against Everton looked to be a positive sign.

JOE BERNSTEIN AT OLD TRAFFORD: Edwin van der Sar was guest speaker to United corporates before kick off, a reminder of the days when United won Premier League and Champions League titles.

Arsenal without captain in second half of Man City draw 

Stand-in skipper Laurent Koscielny went off injured at half-time in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City and highlights show that no-one wore the captain’s armband in the second half. Speaking on Tuesday, Wenger did not appear sure when asked as to who took the role in the defender’s place for the second half and did not know who will captain the team against West Ham on Wednesday evening.

CHIEF SPORTS WRITER: If David Moyes was affected by the heat of the moment, why didn't he jokingly threaten to slap a BBC reporter when the camera was rolling?

CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: Kirsty Gallacher, poster girl of Sky Sports News, has been axed from the network’s coverage of the Masters in a cost-cutting exercise.

CRAIG HOPE AND MATT LAWTON: Sunderland owner Ellis Short made a payment of around £750,000 to Margaret Byrne due to Adam Johnson's sex case.

Negotiations between Vodafone and London Legacy Development Corporation (LLDC) are at an advanced stage. A six-year agreement is expected after several months of talks.

The futures of Wilshere, Kieran Gibbs and Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain are uncertain with their current deals due to expire at the end of next season. But the club will hold talks with all three players.

Leicester 2-0 Sunderland: Bad week gets worse for Moyes

LEICESTER CITY 2-0 SUNDERLAND - LAURIE WHITWELL AT THE KING POWER STADIUM: David Moyes' week went from bad to worse as he watched his basement boys Sunderland lose 2-0 at a rejuvenated Leicester. While the Black Cats sit rooted to the bottom of the table, Craig Shakespeare is working wonders at Leicester as Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy secured a fifth straight victory. Moyes has been hitting headlines this week after he was caught threatening to hit a female BBC reporter.

Watford 2-0 West Brom: Deeney hits 100th goal for Hornets

WATFORD 2-0 WEST BROMWICH ALBION - SAM CUNNINGHAM AT VICARAGE ROAD: M'Baye Niang, the 22-year-old forward on loan from AC Milan, scored a brilliant opening goal and provided an even better assist for a Troy Deeney's second.

DOMINIC KING AT TURF MOOR: Sean Dyche batted the question away without a moment's hesitation, refusing to contemplate the dream scenario following Burnley's win on Tuesday.

Zlatan Ibrahimovic struck a stoppage-time penalty as Manchester United rescued a draw from their home clash with Everton. Sportsmail rates the players' efforts at Old Trafford.

CRAIG HOPE: David Moyes says he has been ‘surprised’ by the reaction to his comments made to BBC interviewer Vicki Sparks. The Sunderland manager is set to be hit with an FA charge.

There has been much scrutiny on Moyes since the incident came to light, with some calling for him to be sacked by Sunderland, and Clarke is the most senior name to give his opinion.

Blip happens. That's a fact. In any title chase, there will be moments of uncertainty for the leaders and Chelsea may be about to have theirs now, across five days of extremes.

Brighton 3-1 Birmingham: Seagulls go top of Championship

BRIGHTON & HOVE ALBION 3-1 BIRMINGHAM CITY - KIERAN GILL AT AMEX STADIUM: Brighton cruised to the top of the Championship on Tuesday night as they beat Birmingham to give themselves a 10-point cushion inside the automatic promotion places. Goals from Tomer Hemed, Uwe Hunemeier and Glenn Murray, who scored his 20th of the season, handed Chris Hughton’s side this comfortable win at the Amex Stadium.

Man Utd news: Zlatan Ibrahimovic offside goal controversy

Jose Mourinho was left walking away from Old Trafford on Tuesday evening convinced his side, with the help of assistant video-refereeing, would have emerged victorious. Zlatan Ibrahimovic had the ball in the back of the net following a deft header in the first half, leaving goalkeeper Joel Robles scrambling on the line, but was instantly deemed to be offside by the onlooking linesman Scott Ledger.

JAMES ANDREW AT THE MADEJSKI STADIUM: Kermorgant is finding his best form in front of goal at just the right time as his double kept Reading's slim hopes of automatic promotion alive.

ADAM SHERGOLD AT GRIFFIN PARK: It was the manner of this defeat, rather than the result that will trouble Garry Monk. His side started slowly and were overrun for an entire half.

ALAN BIGGS AT NEW YORK STADIUM: Sheffield Wednesday are back in sixth place thanks to a first-half brace from Steven Fletcher, his first goals since December.

Hoffenheim 1-0 Bayern Munich: Visitors suffer defeat

HOFFENHEIM 1-0 BAYERN MUNICH: Third-placed Hoffenheim, whose 29-year-old coach Julian Nagelsmann is the youngest in the league, dominated the first half and deservedly won with a goal from Andrej Kramaric. Bayern Munich, who have 65 points from 27 games, are still 13 clear of second-placed RB Leipzig, who visit Mainz 05 on Wednesday.

Charlie Adam trips taking a corner and coincedes free kick

Sometimes one event can sum up an entire game - a brilliant goal, a missed penalty, a crunching tackle. Memorable moments that fans remember for years to come. At Burnley versus Stoke City in the Premier League, the game was instead summed up by away midfielder Charlie Adam's laughable attempts to take a corner. During a dire game, scoreless in the 49th minute, Adam looked to swing in a set piece to possibly bring his team level.

Fifth-placed United salvaged a point against Everton via Zlatan Ibrahimovic's stoppage time penalty for their 12th Premier League draw of the season, and ninth at home.

There was no mention of Rooney's absence in any pre-match press conferences, but United boss Mourinho admitted prior to kick-off that the club captain was missing due to an ankle injury.

United are desperate for Ibrahimovic to extend his stay at Old Trafford after seeing him score 27 goals in all competitions since arriving on a free transfer from Paris Saint-Germain in the summer of 2016.

Atletico Madrid earn fifth straight La Liga victory

ATLETICO MADRID 1-0 REAL SOCIEDAD: A Filipe Luis goal kept Atletico Madrid's winning run going as they beat Real Sociedad for a fifth straight La Liga victory. The win was secured when Luis exchanged passes with Fernando Torres before slotting past Geronimo Rulli in the 28th minute - he had not scored in his first 35 appearances this season but has now netted in the last two games. Atletico's victory moves Diego Simeone's men three points clear of fourth-placed Sevilla, and within seven points of leaders Real Madrid. 

Dortmund 3-0 Hamburg: Aubameyang becomes leading scorer

BORUSSIA DORTMUND 3-0 HAMBURG: Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang rounded off the scoring in Dortmund to take his total to a league-leading 25 as Borussia easily saw off Hamburg - although initially it didn't look like it would be the Gabon striker's day after a game of near misses.

CRAIG HOPE AT THE KING POWER: Sunderland again failed to perform for their manager as they edged closer to the drop after a damaging defeat at Leicester on Tuesday.

The Liverpool manager refused to definitely rule out Mane long-term but was not hopeful and confirmed the player would certainly miss the clash with Bournemouth on Wednesday.

The Foxes are up to 10th after goals from Islam Slimani and Jamie Vardy secured a 2-0 home victory over bottom club Sunderland, their fifth on the spin in the Premier League.

Lazio 2-3 Roma: Salah brace not enough for Cup final spot

LAZIO 2-3 ROMA (agg: 4-3): Roma fans were back in the Stadio Olimpico on Tuesday to see their team beat city rival Lazio but lose the Italian Cup semi-final 4-3 on aggregate. Mohamed Salah scored twice and Stephan El Shaarawy netted the other as Roma won the second leg of their semi-final derby 3-2. But goals from Sergej Milinkovic-Savic and Ciro Immobile sent Lazio through to the final, where they will likely meet Juventus. 

Alexis Sanchez must stay professional: Arsenal boss Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger insists that Alexis Sanchez's contract situation is not a concern and has told the Chilean forward to remain professional and honour his contract.

A potential season-ending knee problem to Sadio Mane is just the latest in a long list of injuries which has shorn Klopp's side of first-choice players as the Senegalese joins a long list of players sidelined.

Mandanda was signed on a free transfer in the summer by Alan Pardew for Palace from Marseille, and started the campaign as their number one goalkeeper, before he needed an operation.

The Serbian, 23, would cost £16million, despite never showing his full potential at Anfield and having been farmed out to the relegation threatened Tigers along with a number of other clubs.

Huddersfield's Hogg feared broken neck would end career

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: It was the medical jargon and disturbed tone of the specialist which caused Jonathan Hogg to fear he had suffered, in his own words, ‘a life-changing injury’. Wearing a neck brace - as well as the muddied strip of Huddersfield Town - he was strapped to a bed in Bristol Royal Infirmary, the left-hand side of his body absent of feeling. It was then that he was told he had broken his neck. Earlier on that Friday evening less than three weeks ago, Hogg collided with team-mate Mark Hudson during a televised game at Bristol City. 

David Luiz still needs treatment from Sergio Aguero tackle

David Luiz continues to require ongoing treatment to a knee injury sustained in a tackle by Sergio Aguero in December, but Chelsea head coach Antonio Conte says there will be no bad blood in Wednesday's clash between the sides. Chelsea's 3-1 win at the Etihad Stadium ended in acrimony as City striker Aguero caught Chelsea defender Luiz on the knee, sparking a touchline melee.

MIKE DICKSON: Andy Murray has gone back into training — allaying fears that he faces a lengthy injury layoff as the tennis season enters its busiest phase.

Simply print out the sheet, then cut the names into individual pieces of paper, fold them and put them into a hat ahead of the big race on Saturday, April 8.

The Masters at Augusta starts on Thursday. There are many rituals and traditions associated which make the tournament so unique. Sportsmail explains the stories behind them.

COUNTDOWN TO THE MASTERS
 

Danny Willett's Masters Champions Dinner revealed

Reigning Masters champion Danny Willett has lived up to his promise of selecting an archetypal Yorkshire menu for the Champions Dinner in Augusta on Tuesday night. To start, there is cottage pie with Henderson's Relish — a Sheffield delicacy akin to Worcestershire sauce. The centrepiece, of course, is roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, with apple crumble for dessert.

Webb Simpson practices for Masters with wife as caddie

Webb Simpson's practice round at Augusta was nearly derailed on Tuesday when his caddie was held up in getting to the course after a storm in Georgia. Fortunately for the world No 67, his wife Dowd was on hand to fill in.

MARTIN SAMUEL IN AUGUSTA: The signs are good. Dustin Johnson is the Masters favourite and in the best form of any player arriving at Augusta since Hubert Green in 1976.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN AUGUSTA: Never shy of expressing an honest opinion, Rory McIlroy has admitted he finds the Masters the most stressful week in golf.

DEREK LAWRENSON IN AUGUSTA: Twelve months ago he left his wife and new-born baby, and, following a madcap dash to Georgia, became the 89th and last player to register for the Masters.

The tournament at the iconic Augusta course will get under way at 8am EDT (1pm BST) on Thursday, with Daniel Summerhays and Russell Henley partnered in an opening two-ball.

The first major of the golfing calendar, The Masters at Augusta, begins on Thursday and as ever, there is an immense feeling of anticipation surrounding the build-up.

It's Masters week and with all eyes on Augusta National, Sportsmail has produced a stunning interactive graphic to match the beautiful setting and deliver all you need to know about the course.

Westminster hero PC Keith Palmer to be honoured on pitch

Hero police officer Keith Palmer has been honoured before tonight's Charlton Athletic match, with his brother and colleagues taking to the pitch. Players at South London's Charlton, where PC Palmer held a season ticket, will be joined by 22 police officers (pictured main) to pay tribute to the hero with a minute's silence. His brother John (shown inset) also took to the field, where a minute's silence was observed by fans who laid floral tributes before the game. The 48-year-old died protecting parliament from crazed knifeman Masood, who breached gates at the Palace of Westminster after mowing down pedestrians. A red and white scarf has been draped over the football fan's seat since his tragic death, and has now been replaced by a white seat emblazoned with his warrant number P204752.

Monaco 2-1 Lille: Home side reach French Cup semi-finals

MONACO 2-1 LILLE: Valere Germain netted two first-half goals as Monaco overcame a visiting Lille side who were reduced to 10 men after defender Carlens Arcus was sent off after only 40 minutes at Stade Louis II. Monaco were greatly improved from their 4-1 defeat in the League Cup final by Paris St Germain on Saturday as they joined En Avant Guingamp, 1-0 winners at fourth-division Frejus-St Raphael, in the last four.

The fall-out from Barcelona B's 12-0 crushing of Eldense shows no sign of letting up. The Spanish third division club's embarrassing loss - saw them relegated.

Lemos joined the Canary Islands side last summer from Russian club Rubin Kazan and has made an instant impression in La Liga. His performances have helped them to mid table safety.

Tottenham midfielder Harry Winks will miss the rest of the season after sustaining ligament damage to his left ankle, the Premier League club has announced.

Chris Woakes on being a key man for England & Warwickshire

INTERVIEW BY PAUL NEWMAN: The sight of a giant picture of Chris Woakes promoting this summer's floodlit Test adorning Edgbaston says everything about the spectacular rise of an all-rounder who has become one of England's most important players. And the reaction of the man whose image has replaced that of Ian Bell at Edgbaston's main entrance as the most marketable face of Warwickshire says everything about one of the nicest and most unassuming characters in cricket.

Tom Brady has Super Bowl jersey stolen by Rob Gronkowski

Tom Brady's Super Bowl jersey was stolen again - this time by Rob Gronkowski in full view of 37,000 screaming Red Sox fans. The New England Patriots quarterback was showing off the recently re-acquired uniform top during the pregame ceremony on opening day at Fenway Park on Monday when Gronkowski ripped it out of his hands. Brady chased him around the infield and playfully tackled him in right field.

JEFF POWELL: Liam Smith, until now the only one of Liverpool's fab four boxing brothers to win a wold title, knows what he is getting into if he beats Liam Williams in their battle of Britain.

The tenth edition of the IPL kicks off this week, with eight franchises going head to head. What do you need to look out for over the next six weeks? Sportsmail is here with all the answers...

LAWRENCE BOOTH: Mark Wood has been limited to four one-day internationals in the last 18 months because of an injury that's required three operations – but says he is ‘sick of sitting around’.

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Chapecoense and Atletico Nacional hold emotional ceremony

19 Chapecoense players were among the 71 people killed when a plane carrying 77 passengers crashed in Colombia. The Brazilian side were heading to face Atletico in the Copa Sudamericana final. Four months on, Chapecoense won 2-1 as the two sides met for the first time since. Celebrations were held in the city centre before fans marched to the club's stadium, the Arena Cona. Special videos were shown during half-time and fireworks were due to be let off after the final whistle.

Genoa's Pinilla gets five game ban for striking the ref

Genoa striker Mauricio Pinilla has been banned for five matches for striking the referee during Sunday's 5-0 home defeat by Atalanta. The Serie A disciplinary committee confirmed on Tuesday that the Chilean international would serve a longer ban for his actions after being sent off. The Chile international was dismissed in the second half after picking up two yellow cards in quick succession, the first for a tackle and the second for his protests against the decisions of referee Claudio Gavillucci.

Does this picture show Kylian Mbappe is an Arsenal fan?

He is one of Europe's hottest young properties at the moment, with goals for Monaco earning him a France call-up at the age of just 18.

Brendan Rodgers believes returning Celtic star Tom Rogic can develop into one of the best midfielders in Europe.

The 32-year-old, whose contract with Manchester City ends this summer, looks set to leave the Etihad Stadium after nine years at the club. Zabaleta was a £7.4m deadline day signing in 2008.

Swansea boss Paul Clement has told Tottenham their Premier League title credentials will be tested to the limit at the Liberty Stadium.

EXCLUSIVE: The FA will also announce the name of every intermediary who was involved in each individual transfer in the last two windows. It is due to regulations put in place by FIFA last year.

The Merseyside derby can be expected to provide thunderous challenges but Georginio Wijnaldum feels Everton crossed the line at Anfield. He thinks Ronald Koeman's side set out to injure his team.

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

Arsenal fans protest against Wenger at training ground

Despite protests outside the training ground, Arsene Wenger again insisted that he is the right man to lead Arsenal and, in contrast to fan opinion, quoted Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola's comment that 'fourth place is a trophy.' Two Arsenal fans turned up with flags, banners and masks of Wenger and Alexis Sanchez's face before Wenger's press conference for Wednesday's West Ham clash, demanding the Frenchman brings the curtain down on his 20-year tenure at the Gunners.

Arsenal Fan TV: The rise of an internet phenomenon

Plenty has changed since October 2012. That was when Arsenal Fan TV uploaded their very first video to YouTube; a shaky, grainy clip of a fan explaining TV footage that showed him walking out of the Madejski Stadium after watching Arsenal fall 4-0 down to Reading. It garnered a not inconsiderable 11,000 views and three comments.

Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons arrives at court

Newcastle United winger Rolando Aarons is appearing at court this morning to face a charge of violent disorder following a mass brawl at a nightclub. The £15,000-a-week England Under 21 winger has been summonsed to court after he was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in the early hours of October 9 following a fight which broke out in Livello on Newcastle’s Quayside. The 21-year-old is one of seven people expected to appear at Newcastle Magistrates’ Court today.

The Europa League final will move to the end of the domestic football season calendar from 2019, taking place in the week leading up to the Champions League final.

Fabio Capello has offered extremely high praise to one of European football's deadliest marksmen by claiming Andrea Belotti is better than Gabriel Batistuta.

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The talented young defender was the subject of an enquiry from Manchester City last summer and they have maintained an interest while he spent the season on loan at Alaves.

Sam Allardyce has cut his ties with Manchester United and left the club to join up with fellow north west side Bury. Something about that sentence may not read right, but it is in fact correct.

MailOnline has teamed up with Sure to give you the chance to win four tickets to watch Southampton v Manchester City on Saturday, April 15. 

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Ireland women threaten strike and voice outrage at FAI

The team called a press conference after deciding to voice their concerns over the manner in which Ireland football's governing has treated them. Some issues raised included sharing tracksuits with junior teams, having to change in public toilets and not receiving remuneration for being away on international duty. And now the matter has reached boiling point as the team have threatened to withdraw from the friendly fixture next Monday.

Floyd Mayweather buys son Zion £31,000 Mercedes!

The former five-weight world champion is renowned for splashing out on private jets and placing million-dollar bets and he presented the C-Class Coupe to his son at a party with friends.The 40-year-old claims to have made more than £640million during a 19-year-career in which he beat some of the best fighters in his generation.

Joshua shares his 'Rocky moment' with fans as he prepares for Klitschko

The British heavyweight will put his unbeaten record on the line against his Ukrainian at Wembley Stadium on April 29th.

Lewis Hamilton was feeling the love from his adoring fans as he touched down in China ahead of the Beijing Grand Prix. His Chengdu reception showed his worldwide following.

EXCLUSIVE: Gareth Davies, the WRU chief executive, joined Scottish Rugby Union chief executive Mark Dodson and RPA chairman Christian Day, in raising doubts.

The 36-year-old spent 14 seasons with the Cowboys and was their number one QB for 10 years before injuries and the emergence of rookie Dak Prescott saw him replaced last season.

Former British No 1 Greg Rusedski has sympathised with tournament organisers handing Maria Sharapova a wildcard, despite the Russian returning from a 15-month ban for doping.

Sitting out last week's Miami Open was rejuvenating for Novak Djokovic although it meant missing the chance to win a record seventh title in the tournament, the world No 2 said on Tuesday.

Cockerill will be assisted by Marc Dal Maso, and Matt Giteau has agreed to coach the backs while continuing in his playing role. The changes were confirmed on the club's website.

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Sugar Ray Leonard beat Marvin Hagler 30 years ago

JEFF POWELL: The first Superfight, for that was its title, took place 30 years ago this week and boxing’s blood brotherhood are still arguing about the result. No one more so than Marvelous Marvin Hagler, whose epic defeat by Sugar Ray Leonard remains to this day one of the most disputed decisions in the history of the prize ring. Even today, with hindsight, it depends on your preference. Brawn or brains? Brute force or brilliance? The pursuit of the kill or the noble art of self-defence?

IAN LADYMAN: It has always been clear to those who cared to look that David Moyes’ achilles heel was an inability to consistently handle the stifling pressures of management.

With the Premier League entering it's final stages, there are still at least six sides firmly in the relegation battle. Sportsmail assesses the relegation candidates...

As if the saga over Arsene Wenger's future isn't enough, this summer is also likely to see intense speculation over two of Arsenal's prize assets with the futures of Sanchez and Ozil on the line.

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