The prosecution case at Harry Redknapp’s tax evasion trial is “repugnant to all our basic instincts of fairness”, a court heard.

IF Manchester United are to sign a midfielder in this transfer window, then it won’t now be Wesley Sneijder.

THE booing of an Arsene Wenger substitution in Arsenal’s defeat to Manchester United could be a “watershed moment” in his relationship with supporters, according to one prominent Gunners fan.

MANCHESTER City striker Mario Balotelli is facing a four-match ban after being charged with violent conduct by the FA.

THE last minute of the game at the Emirates and Arsenal fans who have made for the exits can’t quite bring themselves to leave.

Balotelli — MCFC hero, not cult hero

MARIO BALOTELLI, the match winner in Manchester City’s stunning 3-2 victory over Tottenham, last night found himself embroiled in further controversy after Harry Redknapp accused him of deliberately stamping on the head of Spurs midfielder Scott Parker.

ARSENAL goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny has vowed to give up Twitter after the club’s defeat to Manchester United yesterday.

ARSENE WENGER was forced to defend Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain’s substitution during yesterday’s defeat to Manchester United after Robin van Persie openly questioned the decision to replace the youngster.

IT was not vintage Manchester United but still a performance of champions, digging out victory when it looked like they were losing ground in the Premier League title race.

IT says a lot about the recent demise of Liverpool that the former Kings of Wembley have never played at the revamped national stadium while Manchester United have been there 12 times and Chelsea nine; so it is not difficult to understand why Wednesday’s Carling Cup semi-final second leg against Manchester City has become so important in the minds of supporters.

IT was a classic, if desperate, diversionary tactic by Kenny Dalglish, the Liverpool manager, after his team’s inept defeat at Bolton on Saturday — turn all the blame onto someone else.

QUESTION: How do you know when things are going your way?

The Good

TOTTENHAM boss Harry Redknapp has warned Manchester City that their grip on the Premier League title could vanish within a matter of weeks.

LIVERPOOL goalkeeper Jose Reina is confident the squad will not allow dreams of Wembley to interfere with a vital trip to Bolton today.

MANCHESTER City boss Roberto Mancini will not be blaming Carlos Tevez if his team fail to win the Barclays Premier League.

THERE should be plenty reasons to keep our eyes glued to the pitch when Manchester City face Spurs tomorrow, not least because here are two classy sides who, on a good day, are well capable of paying more than lip service to the idea of football as the beautiful game.

WAYNE ROONEY insists tomorrow’s showdown at Arsenal is much more than a shoot-out between him and Robin van Persie.

ALEX FERGUSON claims there is “no chance” of the spectacular August showdown between Manchester United and Arsenal being repeated when the two sides meet again at the Emirates Stadium tomorrow.