CRAIG HOPE: Word is reaching us of Eddie Howe considering a change of formation at Arsenal this weekend as the Newcastle manager weighs up the idea of playing with a back five in defence.

United minority owner wants to knock City “off their perch”“If they want to deny the reality that’s their problem”Pep Guardiola says Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Manchester United are right to use Manchester City as a benchmark if they are to challenge them for trophies. The new minority owner at Old Trafford said the club had “a lot to learn” from …

Scotland captain Finn Russell is ready for an England blitz as he targets a historic fourth Calcutta Cup win in a row.

Liverpool will aim to stay on course for a quadruple in Sunday's EFL Cup final, while Chelsea bid for their first domestic trophy in six years.

West Ham are winless in 2024 and face a crunch fixture against Brentford on Monday night

There have been warm words in the build-up to Murrayfield Six Nations showdown, but this is a rivalry that knows no bounds

Ferrari driver quickest after more track issues in Bahrain

The selection failed by a nose to win the Great Yorkshire Chase last time after struggling for a clear run in the straightThe three-mile handicap chase which is the feature event on Kempton’s card on Saturday is now on to its seventh sponsor since the Racing Post pulled out in 2012, but while its name has changed on an almost annual basis, it has retained …

Joe Root's flawless hundred in the fourth Test against India proves that he and England can adapt their methods, writes Stephan Shemilt.

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After landing his best bet 10/1 treble - making it back-to-back wins - our tipster Jones Knows is red hot and back to unleash his insight and betting advice.

Murrayfield trip is a huge game for England - lose the Calcutta Cup again, and the pressure will really start to build