Manchester United expect Zlatan Ibrahimovic to leave Old Trafford at the end of the season, Jose Mourinho has confirmed. The Swedish star has only made seven appearances this campaign and has not played since Boxing Day as he battles to recover from a ruptured cruciate ligament in his right knee sustained last April. The injured ended Ibrahimovic’s first season at Old Trafford after he had scored 28 goals for the club, and it remains to be seen if he plays for United again.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang (pictured, above, arriving at Arsenal training this morning) has conceded some Arsenal players 'are a bit resigned' following the 3-0 defeat at home to Manchester City last night (inset). Arsene Wenger's side were beaten by the same scoreline by City as they were last Sunday in the Carabao Cup final. 'There is a lot of disappointment. We are not happy with our displays either tonight or Sunday,' he told French TV station SFR.
VAR did not cause chaos at Wembley. People caused chaos. People moaning, people mystified, people making wrong decisions.
Lewis Hamilton likened himself to Roger Federer as he declared he should have 'no problems' in beating Sebastian Vettel to this year's Formula One world championship.
Asked whether the top four was now the limit of Chelsea's ambitions for the forthcoming seasons, should City continue to dominate, Conte said it was up to the club as a whole to be ambitious.
Jose Mourinho still hopes Marouane Fellaini can be persuaded to stay at Manchester United as the Belgium midfielder edges towards leaving Old Trafford as a free agent this summer.
The aim of the game is to not let the ball touch the floor. In teams, they line up one behind another and kick the ball at the wall of their training complex – allowing for only three touches per player. Once one player has had their turn, they go to the back of the queue and restart the cycle. Should the ball touch the ground, however, the whole team are forced to turn around and sprint to a cone before restarting again. A coach is allocated to each team and he counts how many points they have accrued from each successful kick against the wall. The skillset is then ramped up, however – headers.
As if losing by the same scoreline to Pep Guardiola's side in the space of four days wasn't difficult enough, the club's own sponsor SportPesa mocked Arsene Wenger's side.
The Gunners were beaten 3-0 by Manchester City for the second time in a week on Thursday night, this time in the Premier League after Sunday's Carabao Cup final loss.
Wenger lives for football, and there’s nothing wrong with that. We all love the game; the thrills and exhilaration - what’s not to love? But when does that obsession start becoming unhealthy?
KIT HOLDEN: He was just nine years old when Wenger arrived in north London in 1996, and has been making waves in recent years as one of Germany's youngest and most talented coaches.
Crocked striker Neymar will fight to get fit for the World Cup in this spectacular six-bed mansion near Rio de Janeiro with its own helipad, gym, tennis court and jetty. The Brazil superstar rested at the £6million villa in the paradise resort of Mangaratiba overnight after jetting home from Paris for surgery. And after his operation on a broken metatarsal in his right foot — which is expected to take place on Saturday at Mater Dei Hospital in Belo Horizonte — he will return to the home he bought in October 2016 and first used during a Christmas break two months later.
The controversial striker, who has had spells in the top-flight with Manchester City and Liverpool, will see his contract with French club Nice expire in June.
Sergej Milinkovic-Savic is 'better quality' than Paul Pogba and can go on to become the most complete player on the planet, according to his agent Mateja Kezman.
After a week of counting down the best ever Premier League hat-tricks, it is time to delve into the top 10 and find out which treble has been rated top of Sportsmail's star-studded list.
When it comes to the crunch end of the Premier League season, success or failure is often obtained by how well you do against the teams around you. That is borne out by results between the top six
SHERIDAN BIRD: You all know those films in which a band of brothers go on one last mission. A few veterans, some mavericks, all different backgrounds and nationalities. Their bond is so strong they get together for a final 'job', ending in death or glory. Such a production is taking place in southern Italy. But it isn't a gang of mercenary soldiers or charming art thieves. It's the leaders of Serie A, Napoli. They are giving everything to win the club's first scudetto since 1990. Last summer several key players received lucrative offers to leave. Goalkeeper Pepe Reina considered moving on. Belgian forward Dries Mertens also had options. At 35 and 30 respectively, the duo were within their rights to consider a last bumper payday away from Naples.
NBA star Stephen Curry is renowned for being able to hit a three-point shot from anywhere inside his own half with a high success rate. Unfortunately he has also hit and smashed a coffee table inside his hotel room... while practising his golf swing. The two-time NBA champion and MVP is currently on the road with the Golden State Warriors and is set to face the Atlanta Hawks at the Philips Arena on Saturday.
PETE JENSON IN MADRID: Gareth Bale remains adamant that he wants to stay, but Madrid have a way of shoving players out of the door when their time is up.
Heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures continue to cause havoc and the sporting calendar hasn't avoided disruption. See which fixtures have been cancelled or postponded here.
Harlequins have announced a new strategic partnership with the New Zealand national team that will see them pool resources on a number of on and off-field opportunities.
Three brave supporters of Danish Superliga side Hobro IK won the chance to watch their side from a hot tub on a freezing cold Wednesday evening. The trio were offered the opportunity by matchday sponsors to watch the game while wearing their swimsuits in the sub-zero temperatures in the north of Denmark. Despite the blizzard and the freezing temperatures, the three women accepted and got the 'best seat in the house' while sipping beers just metres away from the action.
Tottenham are preparing a bid for Borussia Dortmund star Marco Reus as the German international continues to stall over a new deal. The winger's current contract will expire at the end of next season.
Cris Cyborg jumped in on three weeks notice and will attempt to solidify her status as the world's most fearsome female fighter against Yana Kunitskaya at UFC 222.
Eliaquim Mangala looks set to miss the rest of the season with a knee injury, Everton boss Sam Allardyce has said. The French centre-back underwent surgery earlier this week.
Ahead of this weekend's matches in the Premier League, Sportsmail brings you the latest squad news, odds and stats on every top flight fixture as it breaks.
EXCLUSIVE BY MATT LAWTON: Team Sky and British Cycling are facing their biggest crisis amid claims an order for a banned substance was made from the National Cycling Centre.
Alan Pardew insists the dressing-room row with Chris Brunt after defeat to Huddersfield is a positive sign the team are determined to pull off a miraculous escape from relegation.
Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira has sold his luxury seven-bedroom Cheshire mansion for £2.2million — a year after he put it up for sale. He bought the home with wife Cheryl in 2010 when he moved north to play for Manchester City and stayed for five years. But the 41-year-old now lives in America, where is the manager of MLS outfit New York City.
In the superb 'Best of Enemies' documentary about his rivalry with Patrick Vieira, Roy Keane revealed that it was in defence of Gary Neville that he got stuck into the Frenchman, during the legendary Highbury tunnel bust-up of 2005. Keane thought Vieira was picking on the players less likely to fight back. 'Pick on someone your own size,' he told Vieira. The evidence of what can only be described as 'Gary Neville v Arsenal: The Rematch' demonstrated that the right-back turned analyst no longer needs anyone to fight his corner.
MARTIN SAMUEL AT THE EMIRATES: To put this into perspective, Arsenal are now five points nearer to West Bromwich Albion than they are to Manchester City: and, at times, it looked like it.
Having called for Arsenal's players to be 'ruthless, snarling street fighters playing with fire', the ex-Gunner and Sportsmail columnist gives his verdict on how the players fared on Thursday night.
Arsene Wenger made the bewildering claim that his forlorn players produced a 'huge' performance as they were brushed aside by Manchester City for the second time in four days.
Former Scotland manager Gordon Strachan accused Sky Sports of tampering with the volume of fans booing after Arsenal suffered a 3-0 home defeat by Manchester City on Thursday.
SAMI MOKBEL AT THE EMIRATES: It's easy to conclude that Wenger has lost the players, particularly given their reaction, or rather lack of, to going behind on Thursday night.
Tottenham star Moussa Sissoko was crowned Uno champion of north London after coming out victorious in an elaborate 16-man knockout tournament at the club's training ground. The France international looked delighted as he was presented with a replica WWE title belt after beating Serge Aurier in a best-of-five final and celebrated with aplomb in front of his team-mates. Posing next to the tournament board, Sissoko revealed he had beaten Davison Sanchez, Erik Lamela and Harry Kane before besting the Ivory Coast defender in the grand finale.
It's one of the most iconic photos of such a global superstar. Four years ago, Cristiano Ronaldo smashed home Real Madrid's fourth in their Champions League rout of Atletico Madrid to claim the famous trophy at Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal. Upon doing so, he whipped his shirt off to reveal his considerable physique during his celebration.
The orange cheetah print boots designed by Jones in collaboration with Nike were launched on Friday. The Real Madrid star posted a picture of himself holding the flash boots on his Instagram story.
DOMINIC KING IN COLUMBUS: Phil Neville insists England's women have more scope for improvement as he reflected on his thrilling first game in charge.
Tributes have been paid to a former footballer who was found dead in a car. Kieron Durkan was tragically discovered in the early hours of Wednesday at a Cheshire beauty spot.
Curry makes a mess: NBA star calls himself an idiot for smashing a hotel's glass table
The Golden State Warriors' star was practising his swing
Strike a pose! Ronaldo and son look eerily similar in CR7's latest Instagram snap
Ronaldo told his son: 'Jnr say daddy I'm gonna be like you'
Blue lines on the pitch, Guardiola drops notes... and it was a duvet day for one Arsenal fan!
Six things you missed from Manchester City's mauling of the Gunners
Never in doubt for Nev: England women thrash France in Phil's first game in Columbus
Duggan, Scott, Taylor and Kirby all on target for the impressive Lionesses
The first of many? Kane picks up Player of the Year gong at London Football Awards
Spurs man won the big one - and Hodgson got Manager of the Year
The game that had it all: Istanbul derby sees THREE reds cards and two unlikely scorers...
Premier League flops Soldado and Negredo both on the scoresheet
Should VAR be kept in English football for good?
Now share your opinion
The game that had it all: Istanbul derby sees THREE reds cards and two unlikely scorers...
Premier League flops Soldado and Negredo both on the scoresheet
Is there something funny going on? Neymar injury conspiracy theory as fans spot something odd about latest injury
He has sister's birthday off for fourth year straight
Tottenham stars shelter from extreme conditions with indoor training following victory in FA Cup
Took some respite from the blizzard conditions
Verstappen jokes he 'did quite a few laps' as he resorts to video games after third day of F1 testing at Barcelona ruined by snow
Always driving
Neymar pictured in wheelchair after touching down in Brazil as PSG star prepares to undergo foot surgery
Record-breaker is in race to be fit for World Cup
Manchester United stars return to training after being given three days off by Mourinho following Chelsea win
Special treat for players after 2-1 victory
McGregor refuses to let the 'Beast from the East' stop him training as he uses exercise bike in the snow
Took his son out to see the white stuff too
Lukaku joins Jay-Z's Roc Nation Sports agency as Manchester United star is 'welcomed to the family' with trip to Brooklyn Nets game
He got game
Son cheekily does the VAR sign when celebrating Llorente's second goal after farce in Tottenham's 6-1 win at Wembley
Had his own disallowed
Craig calls it off: Bellamy reveals why he walked away from Oxford United post
Hesitation from new owner at the Kassam Stadium behind move
Griez lightning! Antoine grabs a fab four as Atletico smash lowly Leganes to keep in touch with Barcelona
France international steals the show
Spurs striker Kane receives milestone award for reaching 100 Premier League goals
Star striker picks up gong after reaching landmark against Liverpool
Mayweather continues to enjoy retirement as undefeated boxing icon boastfully shares travel snaps of himself in Mexico and Hong Kong
'Money' showing off
Joshua gives kids a boxing masterclass as he vows to: 'Teach them early what I learnt late'
Joshua continues role as mentor to young boxers with special session
Don't freeze up again! Arsenal brave the blizzard as they prepare for tomorrow's Premier League return against cup conquerors City
Had a laugh
England escape the wintry conditions by training indoors as Jones attempts to put his side back on track
Toughing it out after losing to Scotland
Pires and Desailly left gasping for air after taking part in Premier League Referee Pressure Test
They would struggle to keep up with modern refs
He-he! United star Lingard impersonates Michael Jackson while suit shopping in Milan on day off
Jesse Lingard was his usual outgoing self
Snow way! F1 testing under threat due to heavy snow in Barcelona as 'beast from the east' causes chaos for sport in the UK
Spurs v Rochdale is ON
Cologne have worn SEVEN different kits this season after sporting new black strip in 2-1 win over RB Leipzig
Fans wanting them all would have to pay £422
United star Pogba enjoys Playboi Carti gig days after returning to line-up in Chelsea victory
It seems Paul Pogba is a fan of America rap music
'Carlos had a dream': Swansea boss Carvalhal reveals message stitched into his jacket and tells his players to dream of Wembley
After FA Cup win
'I'm not afraid of him. I'm gonna knock him out': Alvarez's vow as he squares up to Golovkin ahead of mouthwatering rematch
May 5 is the big day
Playing sweeper! Peterborough survive snow blizzard to beat Walsall after defender Taylor grabs a brush and clearing the lines
Centre back saves day
Sheringham says Kane is England's only world class player: 'Can we do well in Russia? Honestly, no'
One former Spurs No 10 discusses another
'I don't give a f*** what you've taken': Wilder takes aim at Ortiz ahead of WBC heavyweight title defence after Cuban failed drugs test
Pair clash this weekend
Brook to dedicate his fight against Rabchenko to memory of Westgarth as he helps raise money at Bramall Lane
Boxer to make tribute to fellow Sheffield fighter
Federer named Sportsman of the Year at star-studded Laureus awards as Wales boss Giggs performs tricks on Monaco red carpet
Another gong for Roger
Lindelof and his Manchester United team-mates jet around the world as Mourinho gives them three days off for beating Chelsea
Special treat
Liverpool fans think Dortmund star Reus dropped a transfer hint after copying Firmino's kung-kick goal celebration
Take that!
Lingard's girlfriend pays homage to goal celebration with gold his and hers necklaces after Manchester United star shines in Chelsea win
Trademark celebration
Messi enjoys stroll in Barcelona with heavily-pregnant wife Antonella as couple await birth of their third son
It's set to be a big month for Lionel Messi
Bolt to lead World XI in Soccer Aid 2018 as Jamaican sprint star plays at home of his beloved Man United in June charity match
For Unicef
Mata and Hazard among Premier League stars in new Kick It Out ad as Welbeck admits 'every' player has heard homophobic abuse
Taking a stand
Italy begin rebuilding job after failing to qualify for the World Cup as interim coach Di Biagio takes training ahead of England friendly
Won't be in Russia
Arsenal's £56m striker Aubameyang pictured leaving restaurant in gold Range Rover with model girlfriend
Gabon star and Alysha Behague out in London
Guardiola puts Man City stars back to work less than 24 hours after Carabao Cup triumph
No rest for Cup final heroes as another clash with Arsenal looms
Pogba posts video of himself and brother performing energetic dance routine as United star enjoys his day off
Ignoring recent furore over place in the team
Cristiano Ronaldo and his Real Madrid team-mates have been finalising their preparations for Saturday's La Liga clash with Getafe in a light-hearted training session at their Valdebebas base. The Portuguese star was seen bent over with laughter on Friday morning after he appeared to find something hilarious during the team's rondo exercise. Los Blancos suffered an embarrassing 1-0 defeat against Espanyol on Tuesday night, which saw them fall 15 points behind leaders Barcelona.
PETE JENSON: Lionel Messi went back to scoring his free-kicks around the defensive wall, instead of under it, but his fifth set-piece goal of the season was not enough to give Barcelona victory over Las Palmas. Jonathan Calleri equalised Messi's opener with a second half penalty and Barcelona now go into Sunday's meeting with Atletico Madrid just five points ahead of Diego Simeone's team.
Jack Wilshere played the entirety of Sunday's 3-0 Carabao Cup final defeat by Manchester City, but the midfielder was missing from Arsene Wenger's teamsheet at the Emirates on Thursday evening.
In football, as in life, though, there is always a door still to be opened or a stone unturned. On Sunday week at Ibrox, James Forrest intends to take care of a significant outstanding matter.
It was reported this week that, although the club's owners David Sullivan and David Gold want Moyes to stay on as manager beyond the end of the season, he is yet to make up his mind.
CHARLES SALE - SPORTS AGENDA: The FA of Wales look like being the Home Nation to voice caution about the controversial use of video assistant referees at the 2018 World Cup.
The longer the season goes on the more it becomes clear just how unlucky Manchester United were last summer when their attempts at signing Antoine Griezmann failed.
Burnley boss Sean Dyche insists 'there was no bullet to dodge' when Everton chose Sam Allardyce instead of him to be their manager. The Clarets host Everton in Dyche's 250th match in charge.
Harry Kane was the big winner at the London Football Awards as he was named footballer of the year. The Tottenham star has had a stunning 12 months and was rightly rewarded with the top gong. He beat Cesar Azpilicueta, team-mates Heung-Min Son and Christian Eriksen, and Wilfried Zaha.
DOMINIC KING IN COLUMBUS: Phil Neville got his career as Lioness manager off to a flying start as England Womens thrashed France Womens 4-0 in Columbus. Barcelona's Toni Duggan opened the scoring after just six minutes with a superb first-time finish before Jill Scott doubled the lead before the half-hour mark to give Neville some breathing room.
He has been working with Chelsea's under-18s - managed by former team mate Jody Morris - and has been heavily linked with League One clubs Oxford United and Milton Keynes Dons.
The Belgium international is a protracted target for Real Madrid and it now seems the two European superclubs are set to battle it out for the player's signature this summer.
England manager Gareth Southgate is expected to hold talks with Scott McTominay on Friday in a bid to persuade him to play for the Three Lions rather than Scotland.
A protest march against West Ham United co-owners David Sullivan and David Gold has been called off after being sufficiently reassured by vice-chairman Karren Brady.
Dries Mertens has worked with a local pizzeria to deliver food to the homeless. Far from a PR opportunity, the Belgian has been actively disguising himself to make sure his presence goes unnoticed.
EXCLUSIVE: Football clubs are looking to reduce policing costs — despite disorder at games doubling in four years, Sportsmail can reveal.
WBC Heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder accused boxing promoter Eddie Hearn of exploiting poster boy Anthony Joshua during an astonishing outburst in New York. Wilder puts his title on the line in Brooklyn's Barclays Center on Saturday night against dangerous Cuban southpaw Luis Ortiz in what is the biggest test of his 39-fight career. The 32-year-old American hopes victory over Ortiz will help set up a lucrative unification clash against Joshua, the WBA and IBF champion, this summer but chose to take aim at Hearn during Thursday's press conference in Manhattan.
The middleweight world champion has bought himself a luxury car worth over £180,000 as he gears up for the fourth defence of his WBO belt next month. Saunders has not been afraid to flaunt his new found wealth but insists there is no complacency, captioning an Instagram video: 'Don't get complacent in life - get comfortable'.
Deontay Wilder may be one of the hardest hitters in world boxing - but Dillian Whyte fears his inability to take a punch could derail his hopes of meeting Anthony Joshua in a super-fight.
If anyone could be excused for lamenting the absence of Ben Stokes from the Ashes it would be Joe Root but the England Test captain has welcomed his friend back into the fold.
PAUL NEWMAN IN WELLINGTON: Nobody has worked harder than Bairstow to play in all three formats, turning himself into a world-class keeper as well as batsman in Test cricket.
A UFC pay-per-view event will be available to buy on Amazon for the first time this Saturday as Cris Cyborg takes on Yana Kunitskaya. Customers can buy directly rather than have a subscription.
Paisley may not have been deemed worthy of a profile picture on the tournament website, but his name featured proudly near the top of the leaderboard after the first round in Mexico.
The 25-year-old is favourite for the pentathlon at the World Indoor Championships, which were getting under way on Thursday but has played down her chances of winning.
Sportsmail's racing expert Robin Goodfellow dishes out his tips ahead of Friday's meetings at Lingfield and Southwell.
Trainer Harry Whittington is confident his first serious Cheltenham Festival runner Saint Calvados has the pace to cope with a furiously-run Arkle Novices' Chase on March 13.
He made Champions League appearances with Manchester City, and has memories of representing Great Britain at the London Olympics. He once turned down Manchester United and Chelsea, and at 29 has seasons ahead of him. But on Tuesday he passed a remarkable 500 days since his last competitive game for Aston Villa. His £35,000-per-week contract at the Championship club does not run out until 2019. So how has it come to this?
VAR was the main talking point from Wembley on Wednesday after it was regularly called upon. In its current format it has drawn wide criticisms from players, managers and supporters.
Should a fine man's career be hounded to death for his team finishing as runners up in a competition so secondary that it is presently named after an energy drink?
Herbie Kane shows a maturity beyond his years. Anchoring his side he was a dominating presence in a recent game, protecting his three central defenders.
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