Arsene Wenger believes he has figured out the highs and lows of football management after Barcelona’s ecstasy and his team’s agony — by coming up with his own secret formula.

Chelsea 5 Newcastle 1: Chelsea may be way off the pace in the Premier League, but they are still one of England’s big beasts and the gulf between them and Newcastle will be demonstrated clearly over the next week or so.

GERARD HOULLIER admits he found it impossible to turn down the chance to return to the Barclays Premier League as Aston Villa’s new manager.