The government’s pursuit of illegal filesharers has put it in conflict with ISPs and the creative industries
“I think there’s a lot of lies being told, and this was just one of them.” That uncharitable assessment …

• Arsène Wenger announced deal after win over Standard Liège• Precise length of deal not specified in club statement
Arsenal have confirmed that the midfielder Alex Song has signed a new long-term contract with the club.
Arsène …

• Bruce laughs off claim that Wigan’s 9-1 defeat was his fault• Dave Whelan had blamed former manager’s transfer moves
The Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has laughed off Dave Whelan’s suggestion that Wigan’s 9-1 thumping at …

If Liverpool think winning the Europa League will help save face then they are in more trouble than we thought
Move along, there’s nothing of interest here.
Apologies for an intro that breaks every rule in the …

The circumstances at Fratton Park were supremely testing, but Paul Hart didn’t quite manage as well as he should
Did Paul Hart deserve to be sacked as Portsmouth manager? The 56-year-old’s departure from Fratton Park yesterday …

• Allardyce will not be allowed to phone assistant during game• Manager will still pick the team and set the tactics
The Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce has had his mobile phone confiscated by his wife …

• Hart was sacked as manager after Portsmouth’s poor start• Initial statement suggested he had turned down new role
The sacked Portsmouth manager Paul Hart is considering an offer to remain at the club as technical …

• Robinho has been out since August with fractured ankle• City’s coach believes time with Brazil helped player
Robinho looks set to make his comeback for Manchester City against Hull on Saturday. The Brazil forward has …

Today’s rumours are mourning a sad departure
The shock of seeing a big name depart prematurely and surprisingly tamely from a competition many tipped them to win has clearly had a seismic effect on the nation’s …

• Left-back faces three months out with broken metatarsal• Mangala’s challenge left Gibbs with ‘a big hole in his foot’
Arsenal’s preparations for Sunday’s home Premier League match with Chelsea have been dealt a severe blow …