It was almost impossible to make out whatever vision Wenger has left for his club.

Andre Villas-Boas is confident Didier Drogba’s latest African Nations Cup heartache will not spill over into his Chelsea performances.

We know that sensitive types often complain that newspapers are only interested in bad news.

Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United winger Antonio Valencia is facing four weeks out of action after injuring his hamstring in last night’s 2-0 Europa League win over Ajax in Amsterdam.

The president of Uruguay, Jose Mujica, has waded into the Luis Suarez controversy and offered his full backing to the Liverpool forward for refusing to shake Patrice Evra’s hand before last week’s Premier League defeat at Manchester United.

A staggering $50,000 (€38,000) — the going rate for a game of golf these days.

Rangers’ administrators have told fans they can be reassured that the Scottish champions will continue as a football club and the continuing function of the Ibrox club was their “first priority”.

Patrice Evra has been left out of Manchester United’s Europa League trip to Amsterdam as a result of his “emotional week”.

Ajax captain Jan Vertonghen may have long term dreams of a move to Manchester United but his more immediate ambition is to defeat Alex Ferguson’s men in the Europa League.

City officials have ruled out a proposal to allow the Vita Cortex workers lead Cork’s St Patrick’s Day parade.

ARSENAL manager Arsene Wenger feels the Premier League should re-examine their relationship with big-spending broadcasters to cut a better deal for clubs facing continual fixture changes.

ALEX FERGUSON has rejected the suggestion Paul Scholes’ Manchester United return is a step backwards.

ADVICE from Manchester United team-mate and former Toffees striker Wayne Rooney helped convince new Everton midfielder Darron Gibson to move to Goodison Park.

THE interpretation of FIFA’s law 12, which covers fouls and misconduct, has come under the microscope this season following a series of high-profile incidents.

RISING Manchester United star Michael Keane last night confirmed his intention to turn his back on Ireland for a switch to his homeland of England.

RAFAEL VAN DER VAART claims Tottenham must now be taken seriously as Premier League title contenders — and they will show leaders Manchester City just why at the Etihad Stadium the weekend after next.

NO pain, no gain proved a useful motto for a group of students who turned an agonising accident to their advantage in the BT Young Scientist and Technology competition.

WAYNE ROONEY has broken his silence on the row with Alex Ferguson that saw him fined a week’s wages and dropped for Manchester United’s recent home defeat to Blackburn Rovers.

MANCHESTER CITY skipper Vincent Kompany has predicted an “unprecedented wave” of red cards in the wake of his dismissal against Manchester United.

MANCHESTER CITY slumped to their second home defeat in four days as Steven Gerrard’s early penalty moved Liverpool to within 90 minutes of their first Wembley appearance since 1996.