Villa unable to overcome the 'huge challenge' of Man Utd - Emery

Aston Villa manager Unai Emery admits his side were unable to "control" enough possession of the ball to contain Manchester United as Villa suffer a 3-1 defeat at Old Trafford.

Borthwick gets player backing ahead of RFU review of disappointing Six Nations

England coach Steve Borthwick has received backing from one of his players ahead of a Rugby Football Union review despite his side's worst-ever performance in the Six Nations.

Casemiro and Fernandes connection 'can't be coached' - Carrick

Manchester United manager Michael Carrick praises the "great" connection between Casemiro and Bruno Fernandes, after the duo combined for the opening goal in their 3-1 victory over Aston Villa.

Ashley Cole lands first managerial role as head coach of Serie B side Cesena

Former left-back signs until June with option to stay on Has been coach at Chelsea, Everton and Derby Ashley Cole has been appointed as the head coach of the Serie B side Cesena. It is a first management role for the former Arsenal, Chelsea and England full-back, who has been developing as a coach since retiring from playing in 2019. Cole’s positions have included working with Frank Lampard at Derby, Chelsea and Everton, with Wayne Rooney at Birmingham, and with England and the Football Association. Continue reading...

Papers: Dowman compared to Messi by former England captain

The top stories and transfer rumours from Monday's newspapers...

Gudmundsson sending off a 'clear mistake' - Farke

Leeds manager Daniel Farke describes left-back Gabriel Gudmundsson's sending off for a second bookable offence, a "clear mistake" in Leeds United's 0-0 draw away to Crystal Palace.

Aston Villa hold off Man City as leaders drop points

Leaders Manchester City are forced to settle for a draw, after a spirited Aston Villa performance results in a 0-0 draw at Villa Park in the Women's Super League.

Arsenal close gap on Champions League places

Arsenal beat London City Lionesses 2–0 with goals from Olivia Smith and Stina Blackstenius, moving to within one point of third‑placed Chelsea in the Women's Super League.

European football: Raphinha fires a hat-trick as Barcelona thrash Sevilla

Barça restore four-point lead at top of La Liga Club’s presidential elections to follow match Raphinha bagged a hat-trick as Barcelona thrashed Sevilla 5-2 to restore their four-point lead at the top of La Liga. After Real Madrid cut the gap by beating Elche on Saturday, the Spanish champions responded by romping to a comfortable victory. Dani Olmo and João Cancelo also struck for Hansi Flick’s side, who host Newcastle in the Champions League on Wednesday. Fans streamed to the stadium to vote in the club’s presidential elections, with either Joan Laporta or Victor Font to be announced the

'Not the week I wanted' - Could poor Players change Rory's Masters plans?

Rory McIlroy admitted he is considering a late change to his pre-Masters schedule after a disappointing title defence at The Players.

Nottingham Forest showed 'spirit' in Fulham draw - Pereira

Nottingham Forest manager Vitor Pereira says his side "left everything on the pitch" as Nottingham Forest settle for a 0-0 draw at home to Fulham.

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