Real Madrid see victory as almost a divine right - and they do have Benzema
The striker is on a run of 17 goals in 12 games. He has 46 goals in 48 games for the season, 13 assists and another league title in the barrel
TV View: Odd rugby rule and cryptic Abramovich leave us all bewildered
A PhD in rugby rules was required to know what was going on in Ireland-Italy clash
US networks cashing in on soccer’s younger, middle-class fanbase
Broadcasters like NBC investing in future as young audiences absorb worldwide leagues
TV View: Slumbering start to Day Eight ends in a full-on Braveheart at Wembley
Roy Keane struggles to calm down Graeme Souness ahead of the big game
TV View: Savage throws caution to the wind as joy unconfined in the valleys
BBC pundit can’t contain himself as Wales seal impressive victory over Turkey
Football quickly loses perspective again after Eriksen collapse
TV View: As Danish player lay stricken, broadcasters made some very crass decisions
TV View: Suits, goals and pundits on loan as a delayed Euros kick-off
Liam Brady had forecast a draw with ‘not many goals’ so Italy went and won 3-0
No fans? On this Super Sunday, Old Trafford was jammed
TV View: Souness’ praise of the ‘Glaciers’ irks Neville, while Keane defends protesters
TV View: Sizzlingly Stupendous Super Sunday fizzles out at Anfield
We were promised goals galore by Sky, maybe they’ll come next week in the FA Cup
Ken Early: Taking the knee is not just an empty gesture – it never was
Booing Millwall fans remind everybody what the knee protests are actually all about
Silva’s legacy is secure, why is Yaya Touré’s still being negotiated?
A complete footballer, clearly there has been a racial element to some of his treatment
TV View: Spare a thought for Roy Keane as United toast top four
Irish fans grimace as Jack Grealish and Declan Rice embrace at the end of the game
TV View: Proper Irish wake for Big Jack, the man who gave the nation notions
Laughter and tears in equal measure as former Ireland manager fondly remembered
Manchester United’s celebrated academy set for new landmark
Academy with an eventful history is about to reach a 4,000th-match milestone against Everton
TV View: Calling out racism at Manchester derby
Neville nails it after match, calling for action to combat racism in football
Glenn Whelan among eight players released by Aston Villa
Manager Dean Smith begins squad overhaul after promotion to the Premier League
St Patrick’s Athletic sign defender Kevin Toner from Aston Villa
Former Irish youth international made four Premier League appearances
Compensation disputes delay Sam Allardyce’s England appointment
David Moyes is expected to swiftly replace Allardyce as the Sunderland manager
Agbonlahor steps down as Villa captain after party photos
The striker was pictured apparently partying immediately after Villa’s relegation
Aston Villa confirm Gabriel Agbonlahor will face no further action
Captain of Premier League’s basement club was pictured smoking a shisha pipe in Dubai
City and United at a crossroads: who will go on to dominate?
Pep Guardiola’s arrival gives City the edge but both clubs need to revitalise squads
Sergio Aguero helps Man City cruise by hapless Aston Villa
The Argentine missed an opportunity for a hat-trick from the penalty spot
Berahino back in the good books, Villa lose again, Watford and Bournemouth draw
Defeat to Stoke leaves Villa eight points adrift of safety at the bottom of the table
Darren Randolph helps West Ham force replay with Liverpool
FA Cup round-up: Peterborough force replay West Brom; champions Arsenal through
Wycombe Wanderers earn FA Cup replay with Aston Villa
Remi Garde’s struggling side are now 16 without a win after draw at Adams Park
Remi Garde’s first port of call - find a new captain
Aston Villa’s new manager will need to find leaders to head their survival challenge
Micah Richards charged with improper conduct by English FA
Aston Villa defender was involved in a tunnel incident following defeat to Swansea City
Aston Villa worries grow as Saido Berahino reclaims Baggies hearts
Tim Sherwood’s Aston Villa side are without a Premier League win since the opening day
Jack Grealish strikes but Villa broken in dramatic comeback
Claudio Ranieri’s side go second in table after turning around game in last quarter
Januzaj returns to help Man United make it two from two
20-year-old capitalises on sublime Mata pass as Louis Van Gaal’s side maintain 100% start
Rudy Gestede opens his Aston Villa account to sink Bournemouth
Eddie Howe’s side dominate but fail to capitalise as top-flight debut ends in defeat
Aston Villa sign striker Jordan Ayew from Lorient
Watford have announced the signing of winger Steven Berghuis from AZ Alkmaar
Manchester City planning improved bid for Raheem Sterling
Original offer of €41 million for 20-year-old rejected immediately by Liverpool
Spurs and Soldado pay heavy price for missed opportunities in Italy
Striker’s miss ruthlessly pounced upon as Fiorentina advance in Europa League
Chadli says superior fitness will be difference for Spurs in crunch period
Tottenham face Europa League double-header, West Ham tie and League Cup final
Maybe the best Manchester City can hope for is to avoid defeat
Ahead of Bayern meeting Kompany stresses importance of setting out to win their group
Premier League: Who’s come and gone in the transfer window
A comprehensive list of the players that have moved clubs
City could swoop late for Radamel Falcao with €70m bid
Monaco striker’s proposed move to Real Madrid seems to be stalling
City ‘hopeful’ Sergio Aguero out for just a ‘couple of weeks’
Manager Manuel Pellegrini also without Steven Jovetic and Matija Nastasic
Wigan hold on to dream by repeating nightmare for City
Uwe Rösler’s side set up tough FA Cup semi-final clash with Arsenal at Wembley
Big spenders find they can’t buy success just yet in the Premier League
Manchester City , Tottenham and Chelsea spent more than £250m between them in the summer but are struggling to keep with the pace
Manchester City’s extra firepower gives them the edge over Newcastle
Negredo and Dzeko strike to send Pellegrini’s side into the last eight
Kompany likely to be sidelined for a month
Manchester City captain damaged a groin against Newcastle last Monday
Richards has no interest in move from City
‘City is my club and I’ve never considered playing anywhere else’
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