MIKE KEEGAN: The Indiana poet James Whitcomb Riley coined the phrase: 'When I see a bird that walks like a duck and swims like a duck and quacks like a duck, I call that bird a duck.'

A desperate Mikel Arteta is open to raiding the free agent market for a striker in a bid to sustain Arsenal's title hopes after Kai Havertz's season-ending injury.

KIERAN GILL AT THE AMEX STADIUM: Chelsea returned to the Amex Stadium for the second time in six days and lost again, looking equally as effective as they did in the FA Cup.

Watch highlights as Glasgow City and champions Celtic share four stunning goals to stay level on points at the top of the Scottish Women's Premier League.

Edinburgh lose to second-bottom side Zebre at home for the first time since 2016 in a result that hugely damages the hosts' United Rugby Championship play-off hopes.

British number two Cameron Norrie is out of the Delray Beach Open in Florida after a narrow straight sets defeat to Alex Michelsen in the quarter-finals.

Leinster edge a spirited Ospreys side to remain unbeaten in this season's United Rugby Championship.

Mikey Lewis kicks a golden point drop-goal for Hull KR to earn a 19-18 victory over Castleford Tigers in their Super League opener.

Harlequins miss the chance to go top of the table as Bristol Bears claim victory to strengthen their grip on fourth place in the Premiership Women's Rugby table.

Chelsea were a shambles in defence and offered nothing in attack

Chelsea failed to register a shot on target as attacking problems grow

Defender played up front in youth football before becoming a centre-back

Spurs boss confident his side can produce winning run to move up the table

Eagles boss is keen for the on-loan defender to understand the “demands” at Crystal Palace

Chelsea have not won away from home in more than two months

Chelsea have not won away from home since December 12

Republic of Ireland international set for Hammers debut against Brentford

City sued over the associated party transaction rules last year

Enzo Maresca’s Blues were ripped apart as their pursuit of Champions League qualification was damaged by a repeat result.

Micky van de Ven returned against Elfsborg on January 30, but a cautious approach has been taken since.