WATCH: The moment an Oxford player delays play after a foul and is booked in their FA Cup loss to Arsenal, leading to a spot-fixing inquiry after a flurry of bets’… and his three earlier ‘fouls’ that could ALSO have led to a yellow card

Oxford United defender Ciaron Brown escaped punishment for challenges on Arsenal’s Bukayo Saka and Takehiro Tomiyasu before the yellow card that prompted an FA spot-fixing investigation into suspicious betting patterns. Sportsmail exclusively revealed that the FA have a dossier of evidence regarding supposed corruption, including alleged phone messages from before kick-off in Monday night’s FA Cup…

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Eddie Nketiah has scored 17 in 24 Arsenal starts since the beginning of last season but still has his naysayers – the Gunners aren’t stuttering in Gabriel Jesus’ absence but need his replacement to convert more openings into goals and assists

It was one for the dons of Oxford to ponder over a post-match pint perhaps: Eddie Nketiah had left the Kassam Stadium on Monday with two goals – as many as Gabriel Jesus managed in 15 appearances between early September and December. That brace also took Nketiah’s recent tally to five goals in five appearances –…

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Eddie Nketiah has scored 17 in 24 Arsenal starts since the beginning of last season but still has his naysayers – the Gunners aren’t stuttering in Gabriel Jesus’ absence but need his replacement to convert more openings into goals and assists

It was one for the dons of Oxford to ponder over a post-match pint perhaps: Eddie Nketiah had left the Kassam Stadium on Monday with two goals – as many as Gabriel Jesus managed in 15 appearances between early September and December. That brace also took Nketiah’s recent tally to five goals in five appearances –…

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Sheffield Wednesday FINALLY respond to claims of crushing and overcrowding during FA Cup win over Newcastle – as they insist turnstiles were open earlier than normal and the allocation of tickets ‘complied’ with safety requirements

Sheffield Wednesday have responded to reports of overcrowding in the away end at Hillsborough during Saturday’s FA Cup third-round clash with Newcastle. With the Football Association having sought the view of both clubs amid concern from the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, the Owls have finally confirmed they have made their submission to the governing body….

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Sheffield Wednesday FINALLY respond to claims of crushing and overcrowding during FA Cup win over Newcastle – as they insist turnstiles were open earlier than normal and the allocation of tickets ‘complied’ with safety requirements

Sheffield Wednesday have responded to reports of overcrowding in the away end at Hillsborough during Saturday’s FA Cup third-round clash with Newcastle. With the Football Association having sought the view of both clubs amid concern from the Sports Grounds Safety Authority, the Owls have finally confirmed they have made their submission to the governing body….

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EXCLUSIVE: FA investigators will look at Oxford United defender Ciaron Brown’s phone and scrutinise his calls, texts and social media traffic as part of their probe into concerns about potential spot-fixing in Monday’s FA Cup defeat by Arsenal

FA investigators will look at Ciaron Brown’s phone and scrutinise the Oxford United defender’s recent calls, texts and social media traffic as part of their probe into potential spot-fixing in their FA Cup defeat to Arsenal on Monday. Sportsmail revealed last night that the FA had begun investigating after receiving evidence of an alleged betting…

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EXCLUSIVE: FA investigators will look at Oxford United defender Ciaron Brown’s phone and scrutinise his calls, texts and social media traffic as part of their probe into concerns about potential spot-fixing in Monday’s FA Cup defeat by Arsenal

FA investigators will look at Ciaron Brown’s phone and scrutinise the Oxford United defender’s recent calls, texts and social media traffic as part of their probe into potential spot-fixing in their FA Cup defeat to Arsenal on Monday. Sportsmail revealed last night that the FA had begun investigating after receiving evidence of an alleged betting…

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Jesse Marsch urges Leeds fans to be ‘more respectful’ and change their chant about young forward Willy Gnonto, amid complaints about current lyrics saying ‘his c***’s f***ing massive’

Click:top surface and open Jesse Marsch has called on Leeds fans to be ‘more respectful’ and modify their controversial chant for forward Willy Gnonto. Sportsmail revealed last week that complaints have been made about the song for ‘perpetuating a racial stereotype’ as it includes a reference to the size of the Italian’s penis. It is…

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Jesse Marsch urges Leeds fans to be ‘more respectful’ and change their chant about young forward Willy Gnonto, amid complaints about current lyrics saying ‘his c***’s f***ing massive’

Click:paver block making machine Jesse Marsch has called on Leeds fans to be ‘more respectful’ and modify their controversial chant for forward Willy Gnonto. Sportsmail revealed last week that complaints have been made about the song for ‘perpetuating a racial stereotype’ as it includes a reference to the size of the Italian’s penis. It is…

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The Emery show! Aston Villa owners have given new boss TOTAL control and he’s planning big changes – with Matteo Guendouzi and Arnaut Danjuma the next targets in his revolution and Lucas Digne’s future in doubt

A photo posted on Aston Villa’s Twitter page at 3.01pm on November 2 is a perfect illustration of the power Unai Emery holds at his new club. In plush surroundings, a smiling Emery is pictured alongside Nassef Sawiris, the club’s co-owner, as they hold the claret-and-blue shirt.  The message was clear: Emery was hand-picked by…

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