I know the real reasons for the bizarre witch hunt against Arsenal: Here’s why losing teams and a biased pundit class cannot stand seeing them win the ‘wrong’ way – and the pathetic schemes they’re trying to stop Mikel Arteta’s side, writes OLIVER HOLT

A strange kind of rage is consuming English football, an impotent fury simmering around the fact…

Why Wales insiders are ‘excited’ about the future: The two teenage tyros set to break through, a strapping Gloucester flanker eyeing the World Cup, the 19-year-old 6ft 8in lock and a new joined-up approach

Cause for cheer in Welsh rugby has been in short supply and it's likely Ireland will…

The huge call Eddie Howe got right and the reason this is NOT a corner turned just yet: CRAIG HOPE’s verdict on Newcastle’s last-gasp win over Manchester United

After five defeats in six, they had dropped to 13th in the table amid fears of…

‘I’ve met Mikel Arteta once… his team beat us 9-0!’: NIGEL CLOUGH on his Mansfield side’s FA Cup clash with Arsenal, living in his dad’s shadow and how his dog Bobbie motivates the team

Nigel Clough has no interest in social media but nevertheless takes his phone to bed with…

This is the depressing truth: The Premier League will be won by the country’s ugliest team… or the most boring, writes JEFF POWELL

Just listening to the ballyhoo, we could be forgiven for believing we are approaching the climax of one…

Man United Confidential: Kobbie Mainoo’s contract stand-off revealed as Premier League rivals circle around midfielder and the academy star on England radar

Mainoo's long-term future at Manchester United is still up in the air as talks over a…

PREM Rugby transfers: Leicester in for Mako Vunipola after shock Courtney Lawes approach, Saracens poach Bath cult hero, latest on new Harlequins and Gloucester head coaches and why Newcastle are ready to reel in world-class star

Former England stars are dotted around France, where contract renewals take place late in the season…