Arsene Wenger insists the curtain will not come down on his managerial career even if he announces his departure from Arsenal in the next two months.

A trio of former Arsenal stars have turned on Arsene Wenger and his players after a humiliating 5-1 Champions League thrashing at Bayern Munich.

They were the fiercest of rivals in the early part of the last decade, but it’s been quite a while since Arsenal versus Manchester United was a title decider.

Seemingly, the Trumpian dynamic has its limits.

Gareth Southgate’s passion for the game remains undimmed despite the interim England manager’s clear unease about aspects of the football industry.

It is not often you see grown men cry, particularly the sort of shaven-headed burly blokes with tattooed knuckles that tend to follow West Ham, but there are plenty of tears being shed as the Hammers leave Upton Park after 112 years.

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Lee Dixon is more worried about Arsenal's decisions than defenders ahead of United FA Cup clash.

Roy Keane was back, temporarily at least, on ITV as a pundit for last night’s PSG v Chelsea Champions League last 16 tie, nine months after pulling out of their coverage of the World Cup finals in Brazil — and he was on his best behaviour. 

Arsene Wenger is in the market for defensive reinforcements but is concerned that there are not as many natural leaders in the game as when he arrived at Arsenal.

Here's the sporting year in [guff] quotes.

They were the fiercest of rivals in the early part of the last decade, but it’s been quite a while since Arsenal versus Manchester United was a title decider.

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger insists the fighting instincts shared by Alexis Sanchez and Luis Suarez were honed on the streets of South America.

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"One day it might indeed all end, but Eamo’s show will surely go on forever."

One major selection dilemma haunts Alejandro Sabella ahead of the clash with Belgium; will he stick with calamity centre-half, Lorenzo?

Fifa doesn’t allow non-rights holders such as Sky Sports access to any of its World Cup media centres, but a broadcasting colossus like Chris Kamara doesn’t need that kind of mollycoddling to make an impact in Brazil.

With Lee Dixon left to carry the fight for ITV — and even he wouldn’t command much of a purse — it’s already turned into a straight battle off the field between RTÉ and BBC.

The sights and sounds of World Cups.

Now the long wait for a trophy is over, Arsenal can finally focus on the future with enthusiasm — on completing, for instance, Arsene Wenger’s new contract, on painting an outline of the 2014 FA Cup on the perimeter hoarding at the Emirates (the section that until now has looked so conspicuously blank) and on building a team capable of fighting for the title next season.

“Suarez has gone down like he’s been crucified.”

United have been looking for heroes in unfamiliar places lately.

Arsene Wenger will still talk animatedly about almost any subject, but he has definitely grown more guarded and reserved, sometimes tetchy, in recent seasons, believes the man who once wrote his column for the club magazine.

Ahead of Wednesday’s game in London, we revisit Ireland’s last game against England at Wembley, in the company of 1991 goal hero Niall Quinn

Manchester United 1 Real Madrid 2 — further proof that it’s true what they say about great players: you can keep them quiet for nearly all 90 minutes but, inevitably, they’ll end up having the last word.

Before kick-off, ITV gave us a montage of high beam gymnastics.

Arsene Wenger needs only one piece of advice going into transfer deadline day judging by his team’s Jekyll and Hyde performance against Liverpool: forget about David Villa and concentrate on signing a centre-back instead of a centre-forward.

There’s a story around Arsenal that, when one of the old foreign players was first told of the demanding Christmas fixture list, he genuinely thought it was a wind-up.

Bohemians will be hoping to have Owen Heary back from a hamstring injury when they look for their first win in three games tonight.

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Drogheda United will travel to Bohemians looking to get back to winning ways after their impressive unbeaten run came to an end against Sligo last weekend.

Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Petit has labelled the Gunners’ 4-0 Champions League defeat at AC Milan “a disgrace”, launched a stinging attack on the club’s recruitment policy and warned captain Robin van Persie could follow Cesc Fabregas and Samir Nasri away from the club.

Mario Balotelli was ruled out of Manchester City's Carling Cup semi-final with Liverpool this evening after accepting a violent conduct charge.

MARIO BALOTELLI gave a whole new meaning to the term impact sub at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.

IT does not take a genius to know that leadership is a prerequisite for success in any walk of life, but one of the conundrums that surrounds Arsenal, and a reason why many observers fear for their future under Arsene Wenger, was encapsulated by an incident in the closing stages of their fortuitous victory over Swansea City.

Drogheda United and Bohemians go head to head in tonight’s Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Hunky Dorys Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

Bohemians take on struggling Galway United in tonight’s Airtricity League Premier Division clash at Dalymount Park, kick-off 7.45pm.

DERRY CITY, who have emerged as Shamrock Rovers’ closest contenders, face the only side to have beaten them in the Airtricity League Premier Division this season when they travel to the Showgrounds to play Sligo Rovers at 3pm today.

Shamrock Rovers will be looking to stay top of the table when they take on Bohemians at Dalymount Park tonight, kick-off 7.35pm.

Bohemians will be looking to stay in touch at the top of the table when they take on UCD at the UCD Bowl tonight (kick-off 7.45pm).