The former Arsenal and England player talks about his ‘worst addiction’, as detailed in his often-harrowing new bookA few minutes before Paul Merson tells the surreal story which makes him cry, in a beautiful but broken memory, he looks at me intently….
Brighton are making strides under Graham Potter but the hard yards lie ahead | Jonathan Wilson
The south coast club, who host Leicester on Sunday, have made a flying start but have had a favourable fixture listxG is not a perfect tool. Models vary. They have flaws. But still, it is striking that most xG – expected goals – models for last season …
I feel guilty for Manchester City not putting on a show, says Pep Guardiola
Manager feels ‘bad’ after goalless draw with SouthamptonGuardiola defiant on demand for more support at the EtihadPep Guardiola admitted he felt “guilty” after Manchester City could only draw with Southampton, but remained defiant about his demand for …
Freddie Steward shines as resurgent Leicester Tigers maul Exeter
Leicester 34-19 ExeterTigers score five tries in front of bumper Welford Road crowdThere have been enough false dawns at Leicester in the last few years to urge a note of caution but the Welford Road faithful can be forgiven for getting carried away af…
Sadio Mané brings up century in Liverpool win over Crystal Palace
Sadio Mané had long since assumed his place in Liverpool history. He was a scorer in one Champions League final, a winner in another, a catalyst in ending their 30-year wait for a league title, but in becoming Liverpool’s 18th centurion, he joined a pa…
Wayne Rooney found out on TV that Derby were set for administration
Championship club facing potential deduction of 21 pointsRooney says he and his players not informed by club hierarchyWayne Rooney has said he and his Derby County players only discovered the Championship club were set to enter administration after wat…
Lizzie Deignan still Britain’s best hope at Road World Championships
The squads are full of talent but such is the strength in depth of the opposition that success in Flanders is difficult to predictGreat Britain will field some of their strongest teams ever for the Road World Championships this coming week in Flanders….
Pádraig Harrington: ‘A successful Ryder Cup team is a successful captain’
Europe’s captain accepts the outcome of next week’s Ryder Cup at Whistling Straits will have an impact on his golfing legacyIt has never been wise to mistake the eccentric side of Pádraig Harrington for an overarching trait. Harrington is far more inte…
Derby County make ‘tough decision’ to apply to enter administration
Financial hit of pandemic given as one reason for moveEFL confirm Derby are set to be hit with 12-point deductionDerby have applied to enter administration, the Championship club have announced.According to the club’s directors in a statement released …
Newcastle United v Leeds United: Premier League – live!
Premier League updates from the 8pm BST kick-offBruce’s defiance is in stark contrast to Bielsa’s humilityGet in touch! Send your thoughts to Scott by email here 9.51pm BST 90 min +1: Firpo is slightly fortunate not to see yellow again after hauling Fr…