Arsenal’s historic motto Victoria Concordia Crescit loosely translates as ‘victory comes from harmony’; but the biggest challenge facing the club today is how to find an exit strategy for manager Arsene Wenger — either long-term or short-term — that allows either of those two aims to be achieved.

Back in April when it was scored most everyone agreed that Chris Forrester’s exquisite goal for St Patrick’s Athletic against Shamrock Rovers — a scooped lob which was as immaculate as it was audacious — would not be bettered in the Airtricity League this season.

David Beckham was expected back in training today after a short break in the French Alps with his family amid a storm of allegations over his private life.

China has become the latest country to snap up the rights to David Beckham's autobiography.