His time at Stamford Bridge was below par. A tendency to score goals in big finals overshadowed a poor return of 32 goals and 15 assists in 139 appearances in blue after signing for £89million.

ADRIAN KAJUMBA AT SELHURST PARK: Danny Welbeck was sent on for Simon Adingra at half-time and it eventually paid off when the former Man United striker looped in a brilliant header.

Danny Welbeck scored a superb late header to earn Brighton a point in a 1-1 draw at rivals Crystal Palace.

The Eagles have not won a match at Selhurst Park since the beginning of September

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The last time a Crystal Palace manager lost to Brighton it cost him his job, so Roy Hodgson could have had no illusions about the importance of this showdown with their bitter rivals. But having looked like being able to celebrate the end of their winless run courtesy of Jordan Ayew’s goal, the substitute Danny Welbeck’s brilliant header eight minutes …

BBC Sport's Simon Stone looks at the proposals for a new breakaway European competition and assesses what could happen next.

World rugby's record cap-holder Alun Wyn Jones was diagnosed with atrial fibrillation as his career drew to a close.

Danny Welbeck's late looping header rescues a point for Brighton against rivals Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park in the Premier League.

Phil Salt was the top-scorer for the tourists with 38.

Australia's Usman Khawaja wore a black armband in support of civilians in Gaza during the first Test against Pakistan.

The 24-year-old suffered a hamstring injury during the defeat at Everton.

Sir Jim Ratcliffe's deal to buy 25 per cent of Man United took another step in the right direction on Thursday night, according to reports.

Too young to celebrate with champagne - or even carry betting sponsors' logos on his shirt for that matter - 16-year-old Luke 'The Nuke' Littler went off in search of a kebab last night.

The government were quick to point out that, as part of the creation of a new independent regulator, forthcoming legislation 'will stop clubs from joining any similar breakaway competitions'.

Chelsea captain Reece James has confirmed he has had hamstring surgery but has hit out at the "hate and negativity" surrounding his latest injury.