KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: Amid all the attention on one Brazilian at Liverpool this season, little has gone on the other. Roberto Firmino has four goals so far – two in the Premier League and two in the Champions League – but putting the ball in the net is not this Liverpool No 9’s only job. This is a striker who last season completed 58 tackles – more than Gary Cahill, Jan Vertonghen, Shkodran Mustafi, Harry Maguire and Joel Matip, to name a few. ...read
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Steven Gerrard labelled Mesut Ozil a 'liabilty' and pundits accuse him of going missing in big games... but is their criticism fair and will he turn up for their trip to Chelsea?
KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: Plenty of pundits have said the same about Mesut Ozil and Steven Gerrard simply joined the party. The Liverpool legend labelled Ozil a liability away from home, criticised him for doing no dirty work, said he is useless out of possession and does not know how to put in a shift. Arsenal are set for their third Premier League away game this season on Sunday, having already lost 1-0 to Stoke City then 4-0 to Liverpool. Avoiding a third defeat at Chelsea could depend on which Ozil turns up. ...read
Sir Alex Ferguson left David Moyes an unenviable Man United squad... but spare a thought for Arsene Wenger's Arsenal successor who could be without Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil
KIERAN GILL - THE NUMBERS GAME: When former manager Sir Alex Ferguson handed David Moyes the keys to Old Trafford, he did so with Manchester United as the champions of England. Moyes inherited a squad that was said to be unenviable – one that had only Wayne Rooney and Robin van Persie as players who would get into any other side’s starting XI at the time. ...read
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- CARLTON PALMER: I started to play s*** when I stopped boozing. The more I didn't drink, the worse I played! Palmer has opened up on time he quit drinking
- Welcome to the 100 club! Walcott praises Giroud after striker reaches landmark Theo Walcott unselfishly gave up the chance to score a hat-trick
- 'It was surreal': Mayweather was at parties and in strip clubs until 5am days before fighting McGregor, reveals Eubank Jnr He spent time in Vegas
- Alves and Neymar mess around on a catwalk at Paris Fashion Week after PSG win The world of football is already very aware of Dani Alves' personality
- Re-United! Ferdinand and former team-mate Ronaldo pose for snap Manchester United fans were treated to a brief reminder of their former glory days
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- The return of Diego: Costa gets back in Atletico Madrid colours for training session Diego Costa has finally donned the club colours of Atletico once again
- Arsenal star Lacazette and his girlfriend pop to Tesco... in £250k Ferrari supercar Fans already think he's the Finest striker around... and great Value
- Joshua takes on survival challenge with Bear Grylls as world heavyweight champion sleeps under the stars Gone wild out of the ring as well as in for TV show
- OUCH! Norwich defender shows off gruesome dislocated finger after training blow WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: Finger jutted off at odd angle
- It ain't over till it's over, Cavani! Neymar teams up with rock star Lenny Kravitz after feuding PSG pair reunite to smash Bayern Munich Partying with stars again
- Tired Manchester United stars make 4am return from Moscow after Champions League thrashing of CSKA They were bleary-eyed but no doubt satisfied
- Chiellini has EIGHT stitches in his head after horror clash with Olympiacos defender Veteran helped the Italian champions to a vital - but painful - victory
- Batshuayi takes cheeky dig at Costa as he hails former Chelsea star Torres after scoring winner against Atletico Michy Batshuayi had a night to remember
- Bale celebrates latest Real Madrid wonder strike with Spanish meal After seeing off Borussia Dortmund, Gareth Bale took himself out for a well-earned meal
- Trescothick takes incredible catch on his knees during final County Championship clash of the season Former England batsman rolled back the years
- Costa watches Chelsea beat Atletico from the stands... and he even hugged Conte (but it was Antonio's bro!) Diego Costa's old team overcame his new side
- 'The comeback is near', declares Zaha as returning Crystal Palace star shares video of latest training session Palace have struggled without their star player
- McIlroy leads the all-star cast as TV's Kay joins him at British Masters Pro-Am Lee Westwood hosts this year's British Masters at Close House Golf Club
- 'And we begin...': Ferdinand shares video as he begins training ahead of boxing debut Former United trains with former rugby player Mel Deane in the gym
- On the Mendy: City defender heads to Barcelona to see specialist on knee injury Full back was forced off during win over Crystal Palace on Saturday
- Golden gloves! Drogba admits he'll always be grateful to Cech for Chelsea's Champions League final victory Keeper was the hero with penalty saves
- Napoli players are Poles apart as they attempt shirt tribute to injured team-mate Milik in Champions League Insigne handed shirt of wrong Pole by bench
- 'Mind and muscle': Heavyweight star AJ prepares for Pulev showdown with workout Under a month to go until bout at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff
- Bolt all smiles with Haye as they pose for a photo at Oktoberfest Bolt has certainly been enjoying life since retiring and he is currently doing so in Germany
- It's the return of El Diego to Atletico Madrid His protracted move from Chelsea is official after the two clubs confirmed the £58m deal which will take place on January 1
- Saul on 'crazy' Costa, facing Chelsea in the Champions League and how a kick to the kidney left him scared for life INTERVIEW BY PETE JENSON
- Balotelli shares 'Black Power' emoji as he shows support for NFL national anthem protest He's shown his support after over 200 NFL players recently protested
- Pogba shows off new hairstyle featuring flame emoji and lightning bolt Manchester United midfielder is sidelined with a hamstring injury but still looking sharp
- Welcome to my crib! Ozil gives Arsenal fans a glimpse into his home as he reveals huge trainer collection Star also shows off his cars and home cinema
- Mayweather unveils incredible 8ft portrait of former foe McGregor made from broken glass Artwork is on display at undefeated star's £19m Beverly Hills 'castle'
- Chelsea stars Alonso, Morata, Cahill and Courtois perform brilliant trick shots Hooked up with YouTube sensation Dude Perfect to show off their skills
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Ex-Liverpool and Real star Alonso plans to become a manager
He hung up his boots last season and now he wants to take charge of a football team
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Nice and Breesy! NFL quarterback watches as Arsenal beat West Brom
Plus Christmas scarves and other things you missed from the Premier League encounter
- Januzaj was once Manchester United's future but is now their past... yet winger says: 'To say I've got a bad attitude is really stupid' EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
- Bolt enjoys retirement with girlfriend Kasi as they board luxury yacht 'The Dominator' Sprinting legend danced and partied with friends off the coast of Jamaica
- Sparta Rotterdam keeper Kortsmit makes incredible FOUR SAVES in just FIVE SECONDS His amazing efforts couldn't stop his his side losing to ADO Den Haag
- Tubby Tyson! Former world champion Fury looks a long way from fighting weight during night out in Manchester Star was spotted leaving San Carlo restaurant
- REVEALED: Pep's 'tactical' conversation with ball boy during thrashing of Palace The City boss was seen in conversation with the boy at the Etihad
- McGregor is an 'absolute dude', says ex-Oasis star Gallagher The Irishman's stock has risen massively since his Las Vegas showdown with Floyd Mayweather
- Verratti plays prank on Marquinhos as PSG squad celebrate captain Silva's 33rd birthday Unlike Cavani and Neymar, the rest of the squad are getting along
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Ouch! Valencia boss Marcelino pulls his hamstring celebrating Zaza's late winner
West Ham flop secured a 3-2 win over Real Sociedad on Sunday
- Manchester United legend Giggs rolls back the years in Indian Premier Futsal league with a screamer The 43-year-old showed he's still got it
- Faces of fear: Moreno, Coutinho and Firmino get to grips with huge snake after Leicester tie Liverpool's star trio enjoyed a day off with a difference on Sunday
- Mint skills! Morata showboats with piece of chewing gum during round of golf Video came hours after striker's first Chelsea hat-trick against Stoke
- Jacksonville Jaguars and Baltimore Ravens players kneel during USA national anthem In match at Wembley, NFL stars reacted to Trump's latest comments
- Fury takes part in worst haka ever with Parker hours after Kiwi beat Gypsy King's cousin Hughie Bizarre scenes after the fight in Manchester
- Spence puts Sampson saga aside to score in Chelsea Ladies' romp over Bristol City Women Blues scored six in WSL opening-day victory over the Vixens
- Sutton goes flying on BT Sport as fellow pundit Craigan takes him out with scissor-kick slide tackle Definitely a straight red for the foul on our columnist
- Beckham enjoys a 'Sunday funday' as he watches and cheers on his nephew playing rugby with son Cruz The wrong shaped ball, surely?
- Nedved comes out of retirement aged 45 as Czech legend signs for hometown club Skalna alongside vice-chairman duties for Juventus Back in the game
- Game of Stones: Why the Manchester City defender dislikes his 'cultured' label after learning his trade at Barnsley Taught the Barca way
- The Money Mansion: Beverly Hills castle that Mayweather has splashed out £18.9m on The 15,096 square-foot house has six bedrooms and 10 bathrooms
- Sion president attacks commentator in dramatic footage: 'I've sorted that out... I kicked him in the backside' He had criticised his running of the club
- Suarez's son shows off his trickery in Instagram training clip sporting his favourite team's kit... Middlesbrough His dad plays for Barca but the son likes Boro
- Alli and Lacazette lead the way as Premier League stars attend EA Sports FIFA 18 launch Spurs midfielder and Arsenal striker joined by top flight names
- Chelsea midfielder Bakayoko crashes Mercedes SUV on way home from training Star was nervous about driving on the left in UK, says his brother
- That's an Eiffel! PSG forward Draxler celebrates birthday with elaborate cake and Paris-themed party The German seems happy with life in France
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