Arsene Wenger has promised to back FA chairman Greg Dyke’s attempts to clean up football’s image and revealed how he sometimes has to silence himself to stop his touchline rage. Dyke has this week promised action to stop the intimidation of officials which he claimed had become ‘pretty scary’ after seeing the images of Chelsea players surrounding Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers. ‘He has my complete support,’ said Arsenal boss Wenger. ‘We all have to respect the referee and make their jobs as easy as possible. It’s difficult enough for the referees — they are criticised a lot, and I include myself. I do remind my players but I don’t think we have a problem with that. Greg Dyke, pictured at the Mel Brooks BFI Fellowship Dinner on Friday, promised to take action to protect referees from hoards of players surrounding them . Arsene Wenger has promised to back the Football Association chairman over stopping ref intimidation . ‘We have never been reproached so on that front I don’t question myself too much. I question myself on my individual behaviour, that’s true.’ Wenger is often quick to let off steam at the fourth official and added: ‘Even sometimes at half-time I think, “Come on, stop that, my friend”, you know? And I think in the second half I will not say a word to him any more. ‘Sometimes it helps you to get your frustration out but I don’t think it is right, honestly. That doesn’t mean I don’t do it. I do. I’ve looked back on the tapes sometimes.’ Wenger, who admits he needs to rein in his criticism of referees, talks to the fourth official on Tuesday night . The Arsenal manager has word with the fourth official during the Champions League match against Monaco . Wenger also fears the officials are getting drawn into the thick of the action when they could be more peripheral. ‘I have spoken about this with referees,’ he said. ‘Maybe they are too close today because sometimes they are in the way of the pass. I can show you situations where they hide the vision of the pass. Because they are so directly involved they are surrounded sometimes when they should keep a bit of distance.’ Wenger admits there are times when managers like to see their players showing desire and unity but agrees with Dyke and UEFA president Michel Platini, who is also investigating ways to banish the problem in European games. Eight Chelsea players surround the referee as they try to get Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off for PSG . ‘We want everybody to be respected and the referees are part of everybody,’ said the Arsenal boss. ‘What we have to do is respect the decisions. The referees know the worst offenders but I like to think it doesn’t work. Referees are prepared for that nowadays. They are warned and they can deal with it. ‘I agree completely that you want players to be ready to fight for each other. How far does that go? You have to draw a line somewhere. You cannot

Summary: FA chairman Greg Dyke promised action to stop the intimidation of officials . Arsene Wenger will support any action insisting referees deserve respect . Arsenal boss admits he is guilty of criticising officials on the touchline .


UberX driver Gerald Montgomery, 51, allegedly took a passenger to the airport and then returned to her Denver home to try and break in . An UberX driver was arrested after he allegedly took a passenger to the airport and then returned to her Denver home to try and break in. Gerald Montgomery, 51, went to the woman's home after driving her to Denver International Airport and attempted to get in through the back door, according to a police spokesman. Police said Montgomery fled when the unidentified woman's roommate, who was inside the house, noticed him. The woman sent her roommate the Uber receipt, which featured Montgomery's photograph. Her roommate then posted the receipt on her Facebook page with a message to warn her friends. 'I had just gotten home when he was about to get in the back door,' she wrote, according to Fox 31. 'He probably thought no one else was here. Friends that take Uber, please be careful.' Police were able to identify Montgomery after seeing the receipt and took him into custody at Jefferson County jail on suspicion of attempted second-degree burglary. Uber officials said they have contacted the passenger and refunded her ride, which cost $39.88. A spokesperson for the company said they also immediately deactivated Montgomery's 'access to the platform', according to the Denver Post. The company added that Montgomery had passed all criminal and driving history background checks before he was allowed to become a driver for the popular app. But, at least for his last passenger, that's not enough to make her feel safe. She told Fox 31 she would never use Uber again, even if it meant having to pay $90 to take a cab home from the airport. Montogomery was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted burglary after the passenger's roommate posted a picture of the receipt (right) with his picture on Facebook and warned friends about Uber (file photo)

Summary: Gerald Montgomery, 51, dropped passenger at Denver International Airport . Then allegedly returned to her home and tried to get in through back door . Police said he fled after her roommate, who had just come in, saw him . Roommate posted the Uber receipt, which had his picture, on her Facebook . Police then took him into custody on suspicion for attempted burglary . Uber said they immediately deactivated his access to the platform .


While the traditional view of student housing is a scene of squalor, these luxury new apartments are set to take the cost of a degree to £100,000. Those soon to start studying at Exeter University who want to live in one of these properties will be looking at a rental price of £1,000 a month. The development of the city’s old library and records office into 44 luxury flats for undergraduates will be ready in time for the next intake of students. Scroll down for video . New halls: The development of Exeter's old library and records office into 44 luxury flats will be ready in time for the next intake of students . Interior: Those soon to start studying at Exeter University who want to live in one of these properties will be looking at a rent of £1,000 a month . The flats come equipped with modern appliances including 100MB broadband, 24-hour helpdesk services, Wi-Fi and flat-screen smart TV. The development features one and two-bedroom apartments – with most offering tall, light-filled living spaces overlooked by mezzanine bedrooms. And the top floor has student lofts which will reportedly benefit from far-reaching views over the city - and even the Devon countryside. Rents range from £150 to £220 per person per week, with all bills and contents insurance covered within this price. Luxury: The flats come with modern appliances including 100MB broadband, 24-hour helpdesk services, Wi-Fi and flat-screen smart TV . New development: The top floor has student lofts which will reportedly benefit from far-reaching views over the city - and even the countryside . UK students would therefore be paying up to £11,220 a year, on top of the £9,000-a-year course fees, totally almost £61,000 over three years. For international students, thanks to their fees of up to £17,500-a-year, the total figure could be more than £85,000 - before living costs are factored in. The university website says term-time living costs - excluding accommodation - are £3,740 a year, making the total cost of a degree near £100,000. The building is being renovated by developer Burrington Estates, which has already converted another site in the city into luxury student apartments. Taking a look: Rents for the apartments range from £150 to £220 per person per week, with all bills and contents insurance covered within this . Upper and lower: The development features 34 flats - with most offering tall, light-filled living spaces overlooked by mezzanine bedrooms . Floor plan: The building is being renovated by Burrington Estates, which has already converted another city building into luxury student flats . Co-founder Mark Edworthy said: ‘Following the huge popularity of Dean Clarke Lofts, we expect a high level of interest in these unique apartments.' He added: ‘We are excited to be bringing a fresh new vibe to this historic building.’ A survey last month found students in Loughborough are spending a third more for their home than non-students living in similar housing in the town. But Reading was the cheapest city with students paying an average of £80.78 per person per week

Summary: Exeter University students will be able to stay in city’s old library and records office from this September . 44 luxury flats for undergraduates equipped with modern appliances including 24-hour helpdesk services . One and two-bedroom apartments to offer tall, light-filled living spaces overlooked by mezzanine bedrooms . £11,200/year rents charged on top of £9,000/year course fees for UK students (£17,500/year for internationals)


Queens Park Rangers defender Steven Caulker has defended his decision to join the R's over Crystal Palace, despite being mired in a second successive relegation battle. The 23-year-old left Cardiff when they dropped out of the top flight last season, and held talks with both Palace and QPR before making the decision to move to west London. Caulker, who has played 26 times in the Premier League this season, says that Rio Ferdinand was a major factor in his decision to sign for QPR. Steven Caulker (right) believes he made the correct decision to choose Queens Park Rangers in the summer . Caulker (right, pictured battling with Tottenham's Harry Kane) turned down Crystal Palace in favour of QPR . The 23-year-old says that Rio Ferdinand was a huge influence in his decision to sign for the R's . 'There were talks with Palace, but I spoke to Rio (Ferdinand) before I came, and QPR was a club I watched growing up as a kid,' the one-time England international told GetWestLondon. 'The influence of Rio and Richard Dunne, two good centre halves, made me think I could learn from them.' Caulker will travel south of the river to face Palace on Saturday, in his first visit to Selhurst Park since opting against joining them. Chris Ramsey's side are desperate for points, having been cut three points adrift after seven losses in their last eight games. Palace, on the other hand, are in good form under Alan Pardew, and will look to continue their push towards safety with another three points. Crystal Palace are heading towards mid-table, while QPR are embroiled in a relegation scrap . Alan Pardew has come in to his old club and helped them climb up the league and towards safety .

Summary: Steven Caulker joined Queens Park Rangers instead of Crystal Palace . He was in talks with both clubs, but opted for west London . Caulker claims Rio Ferdinand heavily influenced his decision . QPR are mired in a relegation battle, while Crystal Palace are heading towards Premier League safety .


Rumours were swirling Moscow last night about the health of Vladimir Putin who has not been seen in public for more than a week. The Russian President had been due to make a visit to Kazakhstan this week but an official there said it had been cancelled because he was ill. Mr Putin also failed to appear at an annual meeting of high-ranking officers from the Federal Security Service today, an event he has attended in past years. Scroll down for video . Last public appearance: Vladimir Putin with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi in Russia last week . It was claimed the crisis over Ukraine and murder of an opposition politician may have caused a collapse in Mr Putin's health. But another theory, advanced by the lawyer of murdered Boris Nemtsov, was that the strongman may be lying low because he is 'afraid' of an assassination bid. Rumours: The Ukraine crisis may have contributed to a collapse in Putin's health, it has been claimed . Putin loves to be seen as an ever-present action man, but the Russian president has been absent from public view for a week. The 62 year old's unusual absence has dented his tough-guy image. His aides scrambled to explain he was healthy and his macho handshake remained so strong 'it breaks your hand'. Putin was last seen in public when he met with Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi on 5 March. Official pictures have emerged of meetings since then, but rumours say these in fact took place earlier before his sudden and unexplained disappearance. Nemtsov's lawyer claimed Putin may be scared over the high profile murder yards from the Kremlin, suggesting the Russian leader maybe in hiding fearing an assassination bid. 'Perhaps Putin, even completely sincerely, was bewildered and even afraid,' said Vadim Prokhorov. 'Because if you can do that next to the Kremlin, then is it not possible to do it along the route of the presidential motorcade?' Spokesman Dmitry Peskov dismissed the health speculation over Putin as 'spring fever'. The leader was 'holding meetings all the time' to solve the 'crisis'. 'There is no need to worry. Everything is fine,' said Peskov, not explaining why Putin did not make an appearance to disarm the rumour-mongers. The spate of speculation over his condition recalled regular health scares over his predecessor Boris Yeltsin, and a clutch of geriatric Soviet leaders.

Summary: Putin's visit to Kazakhstan was cancelled because he was ill, official said . He also failed to appear at annual meeting of high-ranking officers today . Claimed Ukraine crisis may have contributed to collapse in his health . President was last seen in public when he met with Italian PM last week .


A Household Cavalry lance corporal, who escorted Prince William and Kate Middleton during the Royal wedding, tried to smother his girlfriend after a row about cold toast. Tank commander Daniel Ridge, 31, pinned Johanna Cade, his girlfriend of two years, to their bed and vowed to leave the nurse and part-time model in a pool of blood, a court heard. Ridge, of Combermere Barracks, Windsor, then squirted shower gel over the 27-year-old's clothes and put a £300 pair of her boots in a pan of boiling water. He was convicted at Wimbledon Magistrates Court of assaulting Miss Cade at her flat in south west London, on October 5, last year, and causing criminal damage to her clothing. Tank commander Daniel Ridge (pictured left) tried to smotherJohanna Cade (right) after a row about toast . Magistrates sentenced him to 12 months' probation, including 100 hours community service work yesterday. He was also ordered to pay Miss Cade £300 in compensation for the assault, £370 for damage, £620 in court costs and an £80 victim surcharge. Ridge, who has served in Bosnia, Iraq and Afghanistan, and his mount Vengeful escorted the newly-wed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as the Queen, from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace after their wedding on April 29 in 2011. Speaking before the wedding, he had said: 'My mum has set the video and she and my grandparents will be able to follow it all on telly and hopefully recognise me.' But yesterday, the court heard how he threw eggs and glass tumblers at her after becoming angry when she had remarked that the toast he had made was cold. Nurse and part-time model Miss Cade (pictured) said the attack left her feeling 'petrified' and 'vulnerable' Miss Cade told the court: 'I went to the kitchen and he was making breakfast. I said: 'The toast is cold' and his response was: 'Fine, don't have it. I'll make my own, not yours. 'He picked an egg up and threw it at me. I dodged that one and he threw another one at me and I dodged that one. He was quite angry and intense and I was disgusted and frightened. 'He raised a glass tumbler up in the air and threw that at me. I moved and it hit the floor behind me then he raised up a second one and threw it at me and again I moved.' She added that he then smeared avocado on her coat before wrapping her in the duvet, leaving her unable to breathe as he throttled her neck. The defendant told the court that he had playfully 'lobbed' two eggs towards Miss Cade to lighten the mood and she deliberately placed the two glasses on the floor before the police arrived. He added that Miss Cade had attacked him, leaving scratches on his neck as well as a cut and he wrapped her in the duvet to restrict her 'flailing' arms. 'She grabbed me and pulled me around the kitchen a bit and started hitting me on the back of the head

Summary: Tank commander Daniel Ridge, 31, pinned Johanna Cade, 27, to their bed . Squirted shower gel over her clothes and put £300 boots in boiling water . Was convincted of assaulting Miss Cade at her flat in south west London . Magistrates sentenced him to 12 months' probation, 100 hours of community service and ordered him to pay compensation to Miss Cade . Ridge escorted newly-wed Duke and Duchess of Cambridge from Westminster Abbey to Buckingham Palace after their wedding in 2011 .


West Ham striker Carlton Cole has spoken of his disappointment at being fined £20,000 for a Twitter indiscretion in which he told a Tottenham fan to 'F off you c***'. The 31-year-old, who has 123,000 followers on Twitter, was responding to a message from Spurs supporter Stuart Hardy that read: 'Hi @CarltonCole1 when your own team-mates don't kick the ball out when you're lying injured for 2 mins, you think it's time to call it a day?' Cole accepted the fine from the FA, dished out after the incident that occurred on February 22, but has now spoken out to defend himself. West Ham striker Carlton Cole was fined £20,000 for tweeting a fan saying 'F off you c***' in February . Cole tweeted a Tottenham fan who had insulted him on Twitter, but later deleted the message . Carlton Cole is far from the first footballer to have be censured over his behaviour on Twitter: . Darren Bent, 2009 - £120,000 fine . Bent was fined by his club Tottenham for a blast at chairman Daniel Levy. He tweeted: ‘Do I wanna go Hull City NO. Do I wanna go Stoke NO do I wanna go Sunderland YES so stop f****** around levy.’ Carlton Cole, 2011 - £20,000 fine . Cole tweeted during England's friendly with Ghana saying: 'Immigration has surrounded the Wembley premises! I knew it was a trap!' Rio Ferdinand, 2012 - £45,000 fine . Ferdinand appeared to endorse a tweet by another user which described Ashley Cole as a 'choc ice', a term said to mean a person is black on the outside but white on the inside. Ashley Cole, 2012 - £90,000 fine . Cole was unimpressed with the FA's judgement in the John Terry racism case, tweeting: 'Hahahahaa, well done #fa I lied did I, #BUNCHOFT***S' Michael Chopra, 2014 - £15,000 fine . Referring to life at crisis club Blackpool, Chopra posted: ‘F****** joke this come in training only 6 f****** players here then find out the fitness coach taken the football session #joke.’ Rio Ferdinand, 2014 - three-match ban and £25,000 fine . QPR defender used the word 'sket' in reference to another Twitter user's mother this season. 'I was disappointed I got done,' the West Ham man told Sky Sports' Goals on Sunday. 'The amount of abuse you get on Twitter is sometimes unruly and you can't defend yourself as a footballer. 'Obviously I know I've got responsibility and I'm a role model and some of the language that gets spouted at you, you can't return it. You've got to be very aware of that and I did make a mistake.' It is not the first time Cole has been caught out by the FA. He was fined £20,000 in April 2011 for a tweet he posted during England's friendly against Ghana that read: 'Immigration has surrounded the Wembley premises! I knew it was a trap! 'The only way to get out safely is to wear an England jersey and paint your face w/ the St George's flag!' After his second misdemeanor in February,

Summary: Carlton Cole was fined £20,000 for a tweet he sent to a Tottenham fan . He told the user to 'F off you c***', and later deleted the message . Cole has now admitted his disappointment at the punishment . The West Ham striker said: 'The amount of abuse you get on Twitter is sometimes unruly and you can't defend yourself as a footballer'


Thousands of tourists and residents basking in the hot sun filled streets of the art deco district of Miami Beach to celebrate its 100th birthday on Thursday. 'Happy Birthday, Miami Beach,' yelled one of the party promoters through a loudspeaker from one of the bars along Ocean Drive - the seaside avenue lined with hotels, bars and restaurants. It was closed to traffic all day for the festivities. People strolled about sipping mojitos or beer, riding bikes or walked to the beach in swim trunks to enjoy a gala concert featuring opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Gloria Estefan and ex-Bee Gee Barry Gibb as a week of celebration came to a close. Scroll down for videos . Miami Beach High Rise Buildings are seen lining the Caribbean Waterfront as the section of the city celebrates turning 100 . The Colony Hotel on Ocean Drive in South Beach . A distant, street view of the Flamingo Hotel in Miami Beach in 1929 . Swimming Pool of Fontainebleau Hotel in 1994 . The city rose up 100 years ago as a group of investors bought up land and turned it into a playground for the wealthy. It's now a magnet for tourists - 14 million last year. It is known for great weather, vibrant nightlife, art deco architecture and homes belonging to such stars as Matt Damon, Jennifer Lopez, Ricky Martin and Shakira. 'Everything is over the top,' said Peter Van der Pot, a Dutchman who visits the city periodically and came this time to take a cruise. 'It's like the American dream. Everything is very well organized. The architecture is fantastic. But it is very expensive. The fact that the city was turning 100 caused some European visitors to smile. 'I live in a house that is over 100 years old,' said Van der Pot, whose home is in Amsterdam. Drag queens arriving at the Warsaw Ballroom on Washington Avenue, for the South Beach Drag Queen Competition of the Yea . American actors, Eddie Cantor and Walter Winchell commenting on the latest gossip in 1933 (left) and two women in swimming costumes with a toy shark on the beach in August 1929 (right) Shalom Barber Shop in Miami Beach . A look a beachgoers in the mid-1920s (left) and an elderly man standing by a parking meter in front of the Carlton Hotel (right) The new aquarium and a collecting boat as seen from Biscayne Bay in 1921 . 'This is a city that bombards you with information. It does not leave you alone. I got here yesterday and it has been non-stop,' said Matias Pozo, a young Chilean event promoter who came for an electronic music festival called Ultra in Miami. But he crossed over Biscayne Bay to Miami Beach when he heard about the birthday party. Locals did not want miss out either on the celebrations honoring their city, which has gone from being a military training ground during World War II, a middle class resort from 1950 to 1970 and then a wealthy but violent spot where retirees lived alongside criminals

Summary: Thousands of tourists filled the streets of Miami Beach to celebrate its 100th birthday on Thursday . People enjoyed a gala concert featuring opera singer Andrea Bocelli, Gloria Estefan and ex-Bee Gee Barry Gibb . The city rose up 100 years ago as a group of investors bought up land and turned it into a playground for the wealthy . The area now attracts 14million tourists a year .


Premiership Rugby has confirmed its longest-ever television rights deal after completing a four-year contract extension with BT Sport. The Aviva Premiership will be broadcast exclusively by BT until the end of the 2020-21 season, in a deal that will no doubt boost English clubs' spending power. The new BT deal is expected to help Premiership clubs in their ongoing battle to compete with cash-rich French sides in recruiting and retaining top talent. Dylan Hartley (centre) raises the trophy for Northampton having won the 2014 Aviva Premiership . Premiership Rugby chief executive Mark McCafferty hailed BT for helping increase TV audiences since gaining exclusive broadcast rights from Sky Sports 18 months ago. 'This is the longest TV agreement in the history of Premiership Rugby,' said McCafferty, confirming the extension with BT from 2017 to 2021. 'BT Sport has been a fantastic partner for English club rugby so we are delighted that we have been able to extend our relationship with them for a further four years. 'In the 18 months we have been on-air with them our live TV audiences have grown by 50 per cent so it is clear that the partnership is going from strength to strength.' BT Sport presenter Craig Doyle asks the questios for Ireland legend and rugby pundit Brian O'Driscoll . Premiership Rugby signed a £152million four-year deal with BT Sport in 2012, and it is understood the new contract will offer a significant increase on those terms. 'In almost two seasons of coverage broadcasting the Aviva Premiership BT Sport has set new standards for the live broadcast of rugby,' said McCafferty. 'Their innovative style has received great acclaim and we look forward to developing the partnership over the next six seasons. 'Aviva Premiership Rugby is in great health with a number of new commercial partners on board and it is testimony to the strength of the competition and our clubs that we have renewed more than two years before the current deal with BT Sport ends. England internationals Chris Robshaw (left) and Owen Farrell (right) pose with the Aviva Premiership trophy . 'We are enjoying a golden era for rugby in this country with the Rugby World Cup just around the corner and the game's re-entry in the Olympics in the summer of 2016. 'This announcement is another indication of the current strength of English rugby.' John Petter, chief executive of BT Consumer, expects BT Sport to continue to develop their Premiership Rugby coverage. 'We are absolutely delighted to be extending our partnership with Premiership Rugby, 2015 will be an amazing year for rugby in the UK and the popularity of rugby will continue to grow,' said Petter. 'We're delighted to be a part of this and that our customers can look forward to another six seasons of the Aviva Premiership on BT Sport.'

Summary: The four-year contract extension is the league's longest ever TV rights deal . Premiership Rugby signed a £152m four-year deal with BT Sport in 2012 . New BT deal is expected to help Premiership clubs keep hold of their players and in competition with cash-rich French sides . Live Premiership games will increase to 80 a season in the new TV deal . CLICK HERE for all the latest Premiership Rugby news .


Taken during the twilight hours, a British photographer has gone to extraordinary lengths to get the perfect shot including climbing rooftops, hanging from helicopters and even entering restricted military areas. And Paul Reiffer's dedication to his work has enabled him to put together a portfolio showcasing the beauty of some of the world's most famous cities by night. Each of the series of spectacular shots captures the pulsing energy of its location through vivid light trails. Scroll down for video . City snapper, Paul Reiffer, 34, spent over three years amassing the collection of nightscapes, including this of Tower Bridge in London . The winding bridges of Yanan East Interchange in Shanghai are portrayed beautifully in the collection . Reiffer, 34, from Weymouth, Dorset, spent over three years amassing the collection of nightscapes and has visited some of the world's most iconic landmarks in the process. Whether it is the bright lights of the New York City skyline, the winding bridges of Shanghai, or the wispy reflections of Singapore's harbour, each of Paul's photographs reveal a beautiful side to the urban sprawl. By using a specially adapted camera that shoots at a whopping 80 mega pixels per image, the British photographer is able to capture huge city landscapes in extraordinary detail. Constantly on the move, Paul is continuously travelling in an effort to add new locations to his already impressive portfolio. Then New York city skyline is perhaps one of the more noticeable landscapes from Reiffer's work . Behind the scenes of Pauls shoot in Shanghai; the photographer has spent three years collating his work . Each of the series of spectacular shots captures the pulsing energy of its location through vivid light trails; here the lights of Sydney Harbour reflect in the waters . Paul said: 'Some of my images require a lot of planning, unfortunately, one of the ways I decided to get a different view was to get onto rooftops. 'Some with full permissions and authorised access, others less so. 'Ironically, while legitimate access takes a lot of bureaucracy, it's the more 'unofficial' shoots which take the most planning. 'Generally if you search online, or see a city in a magazine, the same old shots will appear time and time again, so while I use other images for reference, I tend to then start researching using tools like Google satellite view and 3D maps along with sunrise/sunset apps to plan my own take on the view of a city. The serene and still waters reflect the bright lights of Singapore, a hive of activity . A gorgeous sunset of the golden gate bridge, San Francisco reveals a beautiful side to the urban sprawl . The roads may be devoid of traffic here in Kuala Lumpur, but it simply gives the light trails more prominence . 'The shot of the Nanpu Bridge in Shanghai was the most difficult shot to take of the collection, while hanging from helicopters and lying in the middle of roads sounds challenging, photographically this was a real pain. 'Let's just say you need to trust

Summary: Paul Reiffer has put together a portfolio showcasing the beauty of some of the world's most famous cities by night . The British photographer has spent over three years amassing the collection of nightscapes . Included in his spectacular collection are New York City skyline, the winding bridges of Shanghai, and the wispy reflections of Singapore's harbour .


While trust, a similar sense of humour and honesty are judged the three most important factors in a relationship, a few other elements are essential for long-lasting love. According to a new survey in which British couples were asked to spill the beans on what they feel are the secrets to a happy marriage, having two cars, his and hers toilets and televisions all got the vote. Interestingly having regular sex only came in 20th on the list of 50 marriage tips, from a poll of 2,000 couples to mark the launch of a new book, How to Seduce Your Wife (or Anyone Else's). Why fight over programmes you both don't want to watch? Happy couples say they just get two separate televisions . Two bathrooms and toilets are another key to a happy relationship, according to a poll of 2,000 people . Getting on with each other's friends and family, having no ex-partners on your Facebook friends list and separate bank accounts also feature in the top 50 secrets. Blissful couples also say trust, remembering birthdays and anniversaries and saying 'I love you' regularly help keep a relationship happy and harmonious. The book's author Andy Gibney said: 'Trust, compromise and honesty are generally regarded as the most important things in a marriage but for most people, it's not that simple. 'In the modern world, marriages are having to survive against a host of new technology with many couple falling out over what to watch on the TV or one or both of you spending too much time focusing on your computers, tablets or mobile phones. 'Romance is also an important factor, whether this is a surprise gift, a date night or simply some quality time together. 'After being married for a while, it's easy to find you are stuck in a rut and not really paying each other any attention, but hopefully some of these 'secrets' will be helpful.' Trust, honesty and a shared sense of humour are the top three elements in a happy marriage, a survey finds . Always being honest with each other and remembering each other's birthdays and important anniversaries come in as third and fourth most important ingredients to lasting love and accepting each other's faults comes fifth. Compromising, saying 'I love you' regularly, knowing when to say sorry, being able to laugh at each other and having a similar outlook on life complete the top ten. Blissful couples also recommend regular hugs and cuddles, always kissing each other goodnight and in the mornings before leaving the house and surprising your other half with the occasional romantic gesture. His 'n' hers motors is the 35th most important ingredient to marital happiness, according to the poll . Considering your partner to be your best friend, sharing parenting duties equally and having at least some shared hobbies or interests also feature high on the list. Talking about a problem instead of bottling it up, asking how your partner's day has gone and having regular sex completed the top 20. But in order to cut down on the disagreements,

Summary: The poll asked 2,000 British couples for their secrets to a happy marriage . Trusting each other came top and having same sense of humour second . Having no ex-partners on your Facebook friends list also top 50 tips .


You do realise you've walked into the best windsurfing centre in the world?' announces our instructor, Sam, at the beginning of our first lesson at Club Vassiliki. While these surfer dudes tend to lean towards hyper-enthusiasm (everything is 'totally awesome' or 'epic'), I think he may be right on this one. We can sense it the second we arrive at this windsurfing hotspot on the southern end of Lefkada island in Greece. Our welcoming committee of caramel-coloured instructors eye up the new arrivals through their Ray-Bans. Staying on her feet (for now): Francesca gets to grips with the art of wind-surfing in sunny Lefkada . When my friend and I wander down to the beach, we see an exhilarating display of one hundred windsurfers skimming across the water like dragonflies. We sit drooling on the sand and make a pact to be professional standard by the end of the week. How hard can it be? Everyone at Club Vass - a hotel and windsurf school - has the same obsession. And it's contagious. While the converted flock here annually for their fix, it's also the perfect training ground for beginners. Thanks to its position in a thumb-shaped inlet, enclosed on three sides by mountains, this watery playground has its own weather system, which runs like clockwork during the summer. A light onshore breeze sees the novices through until lunchtime. By early afternoon, the heat pressure behind the western mountain has built up so the wind whooshes down into the bay. Off come the rookies, on go the pros. There are numerous watersports centres along Vassiliki beach, but Club Vass, which has been here since 1987, is the place to be. It has more Royal Yachting Association advanced instructors than any other centre in the world. They are wonderfully sympathetic to our incompetence, despite some of them being ranked among the UK's top professional windsurfers (the hotel walls are lined with shots of them in action, including one of a chiselled freestyler above my bed which prompts a nightly sigh). On day one, Sam shows us how to climb on to the board, haul the sail up and do a static turn (wafting the sail across the back of the board to turn 180 degrees). I feel like a new-born foal trying out my legs for the first time. We all plop in the sea constantly, but it is bathwater warm with a sandy bottom. Sometimes I fall in on purpose. Mornings begin with Greek yogurt and honey before our lesson at 10.30am. We return at lunchtime to refuel, then it's back to the water to practise. More than 250 boards and sails are lined up for the taking, and when you traipse floppily off the water after your session, one of the beach staff magically appears to put it all back for you. It's not all about the windsurfing. There are mountain bikes, yoga classes, fitness sessions, paddle boarding and a bustling Kids' Club. Stroll along the beach to Vassiliki town for a competitive line-up of seaside tavernas offering tzatziki, fried courgette

Summary: Pretty Lefkada is one of the most northerly of the Greek islands . Often lost in the shadow of Kefalonia, it is a destination of quiet charm . It is also a great place to learn to wind-surf - as our writer discovers .


They may have been good enough for legendary actor Gary Cooper and singing superstar Barbra Streisand, but it seems their Christian names are now no longer cool. It may be unimaginable that you won’t be able to call friends ‘Gazza’ and ‘Babs’ in the future, but according to latest research these once popular names are no longer being used for the next generation. According to OurBabyNamer.com the name Gary reached peak popularity in 1952 in the US, coming in at number nine on the baby names popularity list where there were 38,000 registered Garys. However, in 2013, only 400 babies were thought good enough to be called Gary. Legendary actor Gary Cooper was the flag-bearer for his Christian name in the 1950s . In another name shocker, Nameberry.com revealed that Barbra, spelled in the same unique way as global superstar Streisand, was also out. Streisand made her unusually-spelled, condensed name famous in the 1960s, when it peaked at Number 511, only to drop off in the Top 1000 in 1971. To make matters worse the conventional spelling of Barbara, a Top 10 name for three decades, only just gets in the Top 1000. So no matter how you spell it the name seems a goner. Barbra Streisand made her unusually-spelled, condensed name famous in the 1960s . Other names compiled by baby naming website Nameberry.com that look on the way out are Llewellyn as a boy's name and Claudine for a girl. The popularity of the 2013 Coen Brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis obviously has not rubbed off on cinema-goers. A common name in Wales, with the distinctive Welsh double-l beginning, Llewellyn appeared on the US list for six decades. Bye bye Baby: The girl's name Claudine is another one that has gone out of fashion . But despite its rich Welsh history, literary cred and quirky nicknames, Llewelyn doesn't cut it any more. While Claudine, the feminisation of the ancient Roman name Claudius, ranked in the Top 1000 for first half of the 20th century, then rose to new heights in 1970 thanks to the popularity of singer Claudine Longet, only to fall off the charts in 1975. Claudine along with most other once-popular -ine and -een-ending girls' names are now generally out of favour. The once popular Welsh boy's name Llewellyn is also out when it comes to babies' names .

Summary: The likes of actor Gary Cooper made this Christian name cool in the 1950s . Barbra Streisand made her condensed first name famous in the 1960s . But even the conventional spelling of 'Barbara' is no longer popular . Not even Coen Brothers film Inside Llewyn Davis can save the Welsh name . In fashion in the 1970s, Claudine is no longer a trendy name for a girl .


An eight-year-old schoolboy who dressed as a character from Fifty Shades of Grey for World Book Day was laughed at by teachers, while a second school child was told he couldn't take part for wearing the same costume. Cole Froom pulled on one of his father's suits and arrived at Lakes Primary School in Redcar and Cleveland, North Yorkshire, dressed as Christian Grey - where staff found his costume 'funny'. However, in Manchester, Liam Scholes was 'excluded' from lessons after teachers at Sale High School branded his outfit, inspired by actor Jamie Dornan, was inappropriate. The 11-year-old pupil was dressed in a shiny grey suit, equipped with cable ties and a face mask. Scroll down for video . Cole Froom, eight, (left) in his version of character Christian Grey from Fifty Shades of Grey. Jamie Dornan, (right), played the character in the recent blockbuster hit . But Cole's 28-year-old mother, Joanne Dickinson, was surprised when she heard Liam Scholes had been disciplined for the outfit, after her son's teacher reacted by laughing. She said: 'I took him into the classroom and his teacher asked who he was and he said Christian Grey and the teacher just started laughing. 'Some of the kids had never heard of him so not many knew who he was dressed as but those who did thought it was funny'. Miss Dickinson, who has an older daughter, Caitlyn, 10, and a 12-month-old baby called Harrison, said the Year 4 pupil came up with the outfit idea himself. 'He was asking on Wednesday about what he could go as for World Book Day. I'd done some researching and couldn't come up with anything. 'Then he suggested going as Christian Grey himself. He'd seen that I had the book and heard me go on about seeing the film. 'He hasn't read the book or seen the film but there are adverts on in the day and he's asked about it. But he thinks it's about a rich man that owns a big house and a helicopter.' Cole (left) pictured with his mother, Joanne Dickinson (centre), sister Caitlyn, 10, (right) and 12-month-old baby brother Harrison (in Miss Dickinson's arms) Cole asked his father, Stuart Froom, who is separated from Miss Dickinson, if he could borrow one of his suits. After some persuasion the 35-year-old carer allowed him to wear his black shirt, grey tie and grey trousers. 'His dad popped in between his work hours with the outfit, but did say he didn't think it was a good idea, but we went ahead with it anyway. 'Most of the parents at the school thought it was funny. One or two have made little digs saying he shouldn't know what that is - but he doesn't know what it is.' Father Stuart Froom (centre) let Cole (right) borrow one of his shirts and ties to go as Christian Grey for World Book Day on Thursday. Sister Caitlyn, who is in Year 6, didn't get to dress up for the event . Caitlin, 10, (left) with Cole (right) and their baby brother Harrison

Summary: Cole Froom, a Year 4 pupil, arrived at school dressed as Christian Grey . His teacher - who was dressed as Harry Potter - found the costume 'funny' Mother, Joanne Dickinson, said Cole came up with idea after seeing advert . He thinks book is about 'a rich man who owns a big house and helicopter' Father, Stuart Froom, was reluctant but lent him a shirt and tie for event . It came on same day an 11-year-old pupil was 'excluded' for same outfit . Liam Scholes from Manchester was told his outfit was 'inappropriate'


It is the key sign of American presidency and power. And it's fair to say, some pretty important pre-conference deliberations have taken place on board high above the clouds. Air Force One is the aircraft that transports Barack Obama to meetings throughout the world, and the highly-customised Boeing 747-200B has even been enjoyed by British Prime Minister David Cameron. Obama in his 'Oval Office' aboard Air Force One; here he is pictured signing a bill that will give the Congressional Gold Medal to the Foot Soldiers who Participated in Bloody Sunday in Selma, Alabama . The mirror balls built into the wings are able to deflect infra-red missile systems, should the unthinkable happen . With 4,000 sq ft of floor space over three levels, it certainly doesn't lack n space, and includes an extensive suite for the president with a large office, lavatory, and a conference room. But it's not just the space and facilities that make the plane so ideal, it is also stacked with the latest safety equipment. According to White House information the onboard electronics are hardened to protect against an electromagnetic pulse - such as a nuclear explosion - and Air Force One is equipped with advanced secure communications equipment, allowing the aircraft to function as a 'mobile command centre'. The plane can reach speeds up to 620 miles per hour, 40 miles per hour faster than their commercial counterparts. And, according to Business Insider, there are also mirror ball missile deflectors embedded in the wings of the plane should the aircraft come under attack. Interestingly, there are two identical planes used by the President and they are referred to as SAM 28000 and SAM 29000 when they are flying without the President on board. The cost an estimated $330million each when bought in the early 1990s for the first President Bush. There is no chance the leader of the free world will go hungry on board - the plane also has two food preparation galleys that can feed 100 people at a time. Although the plane is popularly known as Air Force One, this is technically the call sign of any Air Force aircraft carrying the President. Pictured here are George Bush with the Obamas and others as the group flew to Nelson Mandela's memorial on Air Force One back in 2013. This room is called the 'Situation Room' that can also be used for conferencing . Obama talks with US Senator Lamar Alexander aboard Air Force One during a flight May back in 2011 from Memphis, Tennessee, to Joint Base Andrews, Maryland; there is casual as well as office space for all sorts of discussions . Capable of refuelling midair - as seen in the Harrison Ford film, Air Force One - the Boeing 747-200B aircrafts have unlimited range and don't need to land for days at a time. The planes are a powerful symbol of American power and a presidential aircraft was first used by President Kennedy. The US military has recently chosen a new Boeing model to replace its current fleet of Air Force

Summary: Obama's Boeing 747-200B is capable of functioning as a mobile command centre in the event of an attack on the US . Capable of refuelling midair - as seen in the Harrison Ford film, Air Force One - it has unlimited range . It has 4,000 sq ft of floor space over three levels, including an extensive suite for the president .


Former Arsenal midfielder Emmanuel Frimpong seemed to be struggling with his maths on Tuesday night. The 23-year-old asked on Twitter: ‘If Arsenal win 2-0 they go through?’ No, afraid not, Emmanuel. Arsenal officially had 1,200 fans in the Stade Louis II — but an estimated 5,000 were in the 18,000 crowd with Monaco having put the tickets on general sale. Despite their renaissance, the Principality, with a population of 38,000, unsurprisingly struggles to fill the stadium, even on big European nights. Five thousand Arsenal supporters packed in to the Stade Louis II for their tie against Monaco on Tuesday . It perhaps should come as no surprise that a tax haven inhabited by the super rich should lack passion — but it was difficult to avoid the comparison with the ferocious atmosphere of Atletico Madrid’s Vicente Calderon Stadium, the other venue hosting a Champions League fixture on Tuesday night. Monaco’s Stade Louis II stadium had all the intensity of a yacht club soiree. This was Arsene Wenger’s first win as a manager against Monaco. He had previously drawn four and lost three. Despite Bono, Larry Mullen and the Edge all of U2 fame, watching the game from the stands, Wenger and his side still couldn’t find what they were looking for in Europe . Bono (right), Larry Mullen (centre) and the Edge were in Monaco for the Champions League showdown .

Summary: Emmanuel Frimpong, the Arsenal old boy, posted the question on Twitter . He appeared confused by the away goals rule in Champions League . Arsenal won 2-0 at Monaco, but failed to progress after miserable first leg . Five thousand Arsenal supporters were estimated to be in Stade Louis II .


He ruled the prestigious Sydney school Knox Grammar with an iron fist and students nicknamed him The Snake because of it. But a former Knox pupil told Daily Mail Australia one-time headmaster Dr Ian Paterson lived up to that reputation by 'slithering away' while providing evidence at the Royal Commission into Child Sex Abuse on Tuesday. Dr Paterson, the school's headmaster from 1969 to 1998, began the proceedings by reading out a statement apologising to students for what had occurred, accepting responsibility for 'all that occurs during my headmastership'. Further remarks provoked a loud groan from former students, relatives and support personnel watching on when he described an alleged sexual assault victim as a 'drama boy who liked to exaggerate stories' . Scroll down for video . Fronting up: Dr Ian Paterson is pictured after giving evidence at the Royal Commission into Institutional Responses to Child Sex Abuse . Dr Paterson began today's hearing by apologising for what had occurred under his headmastership . Christopher Fotis, pictured, has vanished following allegations that arose at the child sex abuse inquiry . The 15-year-old victim, known as ASD, had approached Dr Paterson in 1987 to report that teacher and resident housemaster Damien Vance had touched his bottom and made an 'inappropriate sexual suggestion' under the school chapel, the commission heard. 'I'm not aware it was a crime,' the former headmaster told the commission, as he confirmed he had asked the boy to sit in the library while he attempted to investigate the story by questioning Mr Vance. Dr Paterson did not contact the police. 'In light of today, (it is) an extremely serious matter.' On several occasions, a frustrated Dr Paterson, 81, said he did not recall specific details - including what concerns he had about teacher Roger James' relationship with young men. The commission's inquiry into Knox Grammar continues. At Knox years ago, Dr Pateron was an all-powerful figure, according to former students. 'He was the power in the land,' Knox old boy and author Peter FitzSimons told Daily Mail Australia outside the hearing today. 'He was the Parliament and the King.' 'I'm not aware it was a crime', Dr Paterson told the inquiry in Sydney today . More than five teachers have been convicted with child sex abuse offences at the school . Former students: Peter FitzSimons (pictured left, outside the royal commission today), actor Hugh Jackman . But Mr FitzSimons said that while Dr Paterson appeared to be 'running a tight ship' to his unaware students, many were unaware of the 'carnage below the decks'. He ruled the prestigious Sydney school Knox Grammar with an iron fist and students nicknamed him The Snake because of it. But in the words of a former Knox pupil, one-time headmaster Dr Ian Paterson lived up to that reputation by 'slithering away' from tough questions while providing evidence. The American-educated Dr Paterson's testimony drew considerable interest from former students, after allegations his school had a 'cover-up culture'. Former senior prefect at the school and radio broadcaster Gus Worland told Daily Mail Australia last week: 'We

Summary: Dr Ian Paterson was today grilled by the royal commission over his actions in dealing with teachers accused of abuse allegations . The former Knox headmaster ran the school from 1969 to 1998 and was known as The Snake for his autocratic style . 'He was the power in the land,' said former student Peter FitzSimons during a break in the hearing today . Dr Peterson began proceedings today by apologising for what had happened when the school was his 'responsibility' Another former student said: 'His nickname at school was the Snake... that's true then and its true today'


Mark Noble is refusing to give up on his dream of breaking into the England squad ahead of the European Championship Finals despite being overlooked once again by Roy Hodgson. Noble has been one of the star performers since West Ham gained promotion back into the Premier League back in 2012. The 27-year-old has represented England at every level from the Under 16s to the Under 19s and was even made captain of the Under 21s team for the Euro Finals in 2009. But he has somehow failed to catch the attention of Hodgson who even called up Tottenham's inexperienced midfielder Ryan Mason ahead of him for the forthcoming games against Lithuania and Italy when Adam Lallana was forced to pull out of the squad with a groin injury. Mark Noble (right), Winston Reid (centre) and Diafra Sakho pose outside West Ham's future home . The Hammers will be moving to the Olympic Stadium in London next summer . However, Noble says he will not sulk over the matter and will continue to show his best form for West Ham as he looks to help the club push for a European place as they prepare to move into the Olympic Stadium next summer. Noble said: ‘I have made it clear what I think about the situation and I would love to play for my country. But obviously at the moment it doesn't look like it is going to happen. ‘I will keep playing as well as I can at West Ham and enjoying it every week. You never know what will happen in the future. Roy Hodgson takes charge of England training, having overlooked Noble for the squad yet again . Tottenham midfielder Ryan Mason (second left) was a late call up in the position played by Noble . ‘When we move to the Olympic Stadium we have to be thinking about European football because of the gate receipts and the money coming into the club and hopefully we will be able to invest in better players. We invested really well last summer and that has shown this season.’ Noble hopes he will given a better chance of an England call-up following the proposals by FA chairman Greg Dyke this week to limit the number of non-EU players playing in this country. Harry Kane has come through the Tottenham youth system and only made a name for himself in the top flight back in November, but has already been rewarded for his outstanding season with his first call-up into the England squad this week. Noble has been one of the standout performers since West Ham returned to the top flight in 2012 . The 27-year-old has represented England at every age level from the Under 16s to Under 21s . Noble feels a number of other home-grown players could now follow Kane into the senior squad if they are given the chance to play on a regular basis. When asked about Dyke's proposals, Noble added: ‘I think that is great. When I came through into the league I was played at 17.

Summary: West Ham star was overlooked in Roy Hodgson's latest England squad . Mark Noble has represented Three Lions at every level from U 16s to U 21s . The Hammers midfielder still holds out hope of reaching Euro 2016 . The 27-year-old backs Greg Dyke's plans for more home-grown players .


Varifocal lenses usually come with a premium price – with opticians charging up to £398 for just one pair . A price war has been triggered by Asda as it claims the elderly are being ripped off on varifocal glasses by £144 million a year. Varifocal lenses are worn by those who need help both with long distances, for example when driving, and reading, due to eye deteroriation which generally occurs with age. The lenses usually come with a premium price – with opticians charging up to £398 for just one pair. However, Asda is challenging the High Street by offering varifocal lenses for the same price as single prescription versions, starting at just £40. The chain will also sell a designer frame option at £70, with two pairs for £99, and a premium range for £100, with two pairs for £159. Asda found that designer frames with varifocal lenses cost up to £398 at Optical Express, £240 at Boots, £211 at Vision Express with UV protection, £188 at Specsavers and £175 at Tesco Opticians. Asda calculated the figure of £144 million by working out the difference in price between its varifocal lenses and competitiors’, judged against the fact that three million pensioners bought varifocal lenses in the last 12 months, according to the Mintel Optical Goods Retailing report. Asda’s director for optical healthcare, Linsey Taylor, said: ‘We have been shocked at how much the optical industry is currently charging its customers for varifocal prescriptions.’ Asda claims the elderly are being ripped off on varifocal glasses by £144 million a year and is now offering them from from £40 . Last night a spokesman for Optical Express said that none of the 20 Asda Opticians it called yesterday sold the same brand of products that it sells. Vision Express chief executive Jonathan Lawson said it sells varifocal glasses ‘from as little as £79’. Boots said it gives all customers who qualify for NHS vouchers free varifocal lenses. Specsavers accused Asda of ‘confusing the issue’ and said it sells varifocal lenses for £69. Tesco did not respond to requests for comment.

Summary: Asda claims the elderly are ripped off on varifocal glasses by £144m a year . Lenses usually have a premium price – with opticians charging up to £398 . Supermarket is challenging High Street by offering the lenses from £40 . Specsavers said Asda is ‘confusing the issue’ and it sells them for £69 .


Sam Allardyce will be a contender for the Sunderland manager's job if Gus Poyet is sacked. Poyet is under mounting pressure at the Stadium of Light after an alarming slide down the table, culminating in Saturday's dreadful loss against Aston Villa which sparked a supporter revolt. The growing animosity from fans towards the Uruguayan has not gone unnoticed by the Black Cats' board. Sam Allardyce will be a contender for the Sunderland manager's job if Gus Poyet is sacked . Sunderland fans attempt to storm Poyet's dugout as the home side slumped against Aston Villa . Stewards and members of Sunderland's backroom staff attempt to stop irate fans getting to the dugout . The club's hierarchy want to show loyalty to Poyet after the manager's excellent work in keeping the Wearsiders up last season. But there is a fear that the growing swell of opinion opposed to Poyet's regime from fans will have an adverse impact on matters on the pitch. And West Ham manager Allardyce, who used to play for Sunderland, will be high on owner Ellis Short's wanted list if he decides to make a change. Allardyce has admirers at Sunderland after helping the Hammers consolidate their position in the Premier League. Poyet has vowed to fight on as Sunderland boss but says he understands the supporters' frustration . Sunderland fans streamed out of the Stadium of Light as Aston Villa smashed four goals past their side . Likewise, he was a strong contender to replace Martin O'Neill in the Sunderland hotseat in 2013 before Paolo Di Canio was handed the role. Allardyce himself looks set to be out of a job when his contract at Upton Park expires this summer, with the club still to offer him an extension. And a vacancy at the Stadium of Light could provide Allardyce with an instant route back into management if he leaves.

Summary: Gus Poyet came under attack from Sunderland supporters on Saturday . The Black Cats embarrassingly went down 4-0 against Aston Villa . And West Ham's Sam Allardyce will be a candidate if Poyet is sacked .


January signing Krystian Bielik made his first start in Arsenal colours on Tuesday night, but the teenage prodigy could do nothing to stop Derby County beating the Gunners at the iPro Stadium. Bielik has been told that he will not play for Arsenal's first team this season as Arsene Wenger looks to bed the 17-year-old into the squad slowly, but he has been used by the youth sides, although not as an Under 21 starter until Tuesday. The Poland midfielder put in quiet but tidy performance before Derby's Ivan Calero smashed in a corner to steal the show and all three points in the Barclays Under 21 Premier League. Krystian Bielik breaks away from Alban Bunjaku of Derby County on his Arsenal youth team full debut . Bielik signed for Arsenal for £2million in January but has been told he is not yet ready for the first team . Bielik, signed from Legia Warsaw in January for £2million, even saw a header cleared off the line in the closing stages of the game but a dream youth team debut wasn't to be. The defeat for Arsenal meant Derby leapfrog them in the U21 Premier League on goal difference, although the Gunners have three games in hand. Derby were on top from the start and went close through Shaquille McDonald, Daniel Crowley and Callum Guy before Jamie Hanson curled two free-kicks against the crossbar. George Dobson aims a pass away from the challenge of Alefe Santos of Derby at the iPro Stadium . Daniel Crowley tries to escape the attentions of Bunjaku, but Arsenal lost and were leapfrogged by Derby . Arsenal looked like holding out but the deadlock was finally broken by Calero 19 minutes from time. Bielik had his effort from a Daniel Crowley corner cleared off the line with a minute to go but the evening was Derby's.

Summary: Ivan Calero scored the only goal as Arsenal were beaten by Derby County . January signing Krystian Bielik made his U21 debut for the Gunners . The £2million teenager saw a headed effort cleared off the line late on .


Streetwise urban ants from New York have developed a taste for the kind of diet frequently chosen by their human neighbours. Tests on insects collected from pavements and traffic islands in Manhattan show that their bodies contain the molecular fingerprint of junk food. The same was not true of more genteel ants that frequent leafy park areas. The scientists tested more than 100 ants representing 21 species from dozens of sites in the Big Apple. Lead researcher Dr Clint Penick, from North Carolina State University, said: 'Human foods clearly make up a significant portion of the diet in urban species. These are ants eating our garbage, and this may explain why pavement ants are able to achieve such large populations in cities.' The scientists tested more than 100 ants representing 21 species from dozens of sites in the Big Apple. Their diet was assessed by analysing the kind of carbon in their bodies. All animals, including humans, take in carbon from food, but the atomic 'strain' of the element found in the ants was specifically associated with corn and sugar cane. Corn and refined sugar are both abundant in human processed foods where they are used as sweeteners and flavour enhancers. Evidence of the signature carbon-13 isotope indicated that the ants had adopted a junk food diet. The species with the highest levels of carbon-13 was the most common ant on the street, the 'pavement ant' Tetramorium caespitum. Like members of inner city gangs, Tetramorium soldiers engage in violent turf wars as rival colonies fight for territory. They also do a lot of breaking and entering of people's homes, and are a recognised house pest. Tests on insects collected from pavements and traffic islands in Manhattan show that their bodies contain the molecular fingerprint of junk food. The scientists, whose findings are reported in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B, discovered one street-living ant that turned its antennae up at human food. Lasius emarginatus, only identified in New York City in the past five years, was also found in high numbers on Manhattan's pavements and traffic islands. But the isotope analysis showed no evidence of a human-like diet. Instead, the ant appeared to divide its time between subterranean nests and foraging in the branches of city trees. 'This highlights the complex nature of urban ecosystems and how much we still have to learn about how these species relate to each other and to the environment,' said Dr Penick. 'We wanted to learn more about why some ant species are able to live alongside us, on sidewalks or in buildings, while other species stay on the outskirts of human development," says Dr Penick, . "This could also help us determine which species are doing the most to clean up our trash." Read more at: .

Summary: Insects were collected from pavements and traffic islands in Manhattan . Bodies contain the molecular fingerprint of junk food . Element found in the ants associated with corn and sugar cane .


A decision over whether to open Britain’s first ‘new’ grammar school in 50 years has been shelved until after the election, it emerged last night. The proposal for an ‘annexe’ to an existing grammar school in Sevenoaks, Kent, is currently being considered by the Education Secretary Nicky Morgan. She is awaiting legal advice and was expected to rule on the matter before the election. But last night a Downing Street source said: ‘I do not think there’s going to be a decision on it this side of the election.’ Last month, the Prime Minister said he strongly supported the right of 'good' schools – including grammars – to grow . And if Labour is elected in May then the scheme would almost certainly fail to get the go-ahead. The Tories would probably need an overall majority rather than a Coalition to give the plan a chance of being rubber-stamped. The delay will cause dismay among Tory backbenchers and last night threatened to overshadow an announcement the Prime Minister is due to make today about the Government’s flagship free schools programme. Mr Cameron will announce that the Tories will continue opening free schools – which are independent of local authority control. They hope to set up 500 new free schools over the next Parliament and 270,000 new school places if re-elected. Mr Cameron will go on to say that 49 free schools will open in September, adding: ‘If you vote Conservative, you will see the continuation of the free schools programme at the rate you’ve seen in the last three years.’ The proposal for a grammar school annexe comes from Weald of Kent Grammar School in Tonbridge which wants to open a campus nine miles away in Sevenoaks. In 2013 the plans were rejected by the Department for Education on legal grounds. New grammar schools are banned, but there is backing in the Cabinet for expanding existing schools. And last month Mr Cameron spoke of his enthusiasm for allowing good grammar schools ‘to expand’, in what was seen as an indication that he backed the new plan. However the issue is seen as hugely divisive, so it is believed that election chiefs want to avoid it coming up during the campaign. The Education Secretary Nicky Morgan was preparing to give the go ahead to the new school for girls in Sevenoaks, Kent . The party was previously convulsed by a row over grammars in 2007. At the time, Mr Cameron called them an ‘albatross’, insisting there was a ‘hopelessness’ about calling for new grammars. The party’s Europe spokesman Graham Brady ended up resigning over the row. Last night Mr Brady said: ‘This annexe is clearly wanted by local parents and by Kent County Council. 'The bid has been with the department for months and there is no reason why it cannot be dealt with immediately.’ Free schools raise standards at poorly performing local schools, research has shown. According to think-tank Policy Exchange, the increased competition improves results across communities. George Osborne is considering a pre-election tax cut for 27million voters in the Budget.

Summary: Nicky Morgan was preparing to give go ahead to new school in Kent . But she is being blocked from making announcement until after polling day . Number 10 does not want any distraction from the economy in campaign .


Parents at Grey Coat Hospital School in Westminster have claimed they were asked for a payment of £96 when joining year seven . The top state secondary school chosen by David Cameron for his daughter could face an official probe after claims it asked parents to pay a £120 donation when offering places. A form sent to teenagers given a sought-after place at Grey Coat Hospital School's sixth form asks them to say whether they accept the offer and then return the slip, along with a cheque for the 'School Fund'. Parents at Grey Coat have also claimed they were asked for a payment of £96 when joining year seven. The request may breach school admission rules, which say state schools cannot request any type of financial contribution as part of the admission process. The situation may now be examined by the Office of the Schools Adjudicator. As Grey Coat Hospital School is an academy, the Education Funding Agency could also investigate the issue. The school has refused to comment over the allegations. Earlier this week, the Prime Minister spoke of his relief after learning that his daughter Nancy had secured a place at popular Westminster school. Mr Cameron said it was 'a weight off everybody's mind', adding: 'It's nerve-wracking enough watching your eldest go from junior to secondary school,' he said. 'Nancy has just found out she's got a place at good state secondary school in London. She's happy - because her best friend is going there. Sam and I are happy - because we know she'll be looked after and get a great education there.' The daughter of former education secretary Michael Gove also attends the popular Grey Coat Hospital School. It is understood that Mr Gove was not asked - and did not pay - any donation when his daughter was offered a place at the school. David and Samantha Cameron learned their daughter Nancy had won a place at the sought after Grey Coat Hospital School in Westminster last week . The £120 donation to the 'School Fund' allows teachers to run extra-curricular activities for students, according to a leaked document seen by trade magazine School Week. It is 'an important way' of showing that a student is serious about attending the school, patents are told. The first document seen by Schools Week asks teenagers to complete a form say whether they intend to take up a place in the sixth-form, and includes the line 'I enclose a cheque for £120 for School Fund'. It asks for signatures from both pupils and parent. The Education Secretary Michael Gove also sends his daughter to Grey Coat . The second document says: 'If you confirm your offer of a place at Grey Coat for September 2015, then we ask you to pay School Fund, which for sixth form students is set at £120 per annum. 'School Fund enables to school to provide many of the extra-curricular activities that are run for Year 12 throughout the academic year, in particular the team-building activities/resources which are provided during induction week.' It goes

Summary: PM is sending his daughter Nancy to Grey Coat Hospital School in London . School accused of offering places at Sixth Form with request for a £120 . Parents also claim they have been asked for £96 when joining year seven . Request may breach school admission rules against financial contributions .


Barcelona and Real Madrid's Sunday night showdown dominates the front pages of Spain's newspapers as El Clasico nears. Marca ask the question 'MSN or BBC' as Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar go head to head with Gareth Bale, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. The feeling in Spain's newspapers is that this match could decide who wins the La Liga title, with Carlo Ancelotti's Real just one point behind Luis Enrique's Barca. MSN or BBC? Spanish newspaper Marca say this match could decide who wins the La Liga title . Spanish newspapers Sport and Mundo Deportivo have led on El Clasico coverage for Sunday . AS go with Real Madrid on the front and call it a 'universal Clasico' as they prepare to travel to Barcelona . Marca quote Barcelona manager Enrique as saying: 'I know we are going to cause them a lot of danger.' Real Madrid president Florentino Perez, meanwhile, responds with: 'Let nobody forget, these players won La Decima.' The game is set to be watched by more than 400 million people, and the world's best stars will need to be at their best at the Nou Camp. Over in Italy their newspapers are concentrating on AC Milan.The Italian club are seventh in Serie A after beating Cagliari 3-1 on Saturday. They have only won against the bottom three in 2015, and those points were needed to avoid remaining behind rivals Inter. Corriere dello Sport say 'quiet, Milan are back up' on their front page, while La Gazetta Sportiva write: Milan Vive La France.' La Gazzetta Sportiva write 'Milan Vive La France' while Corriere dello Sport go with 'quiet, Milan are back up'

Summary: Barcelona welcome Real Madrid to the Nou Camp on Sunday night in La Liga . It has been billed as the two best attacks in the world against each other . Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez and Neymar will feature for Barca while Cristiano Ronaldo, Karim Benzema and Gareth Bale will star for Real .


She has written the women's manifesto for success in the boardroom. Now Facebook's Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg is giving relationship advice so couples can also triumph in the bedroom. In an ongoing series for the New York Times called Women at Work, the social media executive, 45, has suggested engaging in 'choreplay' leads to more sex. Facebook's Chief Operating Officer and mother-of-two Sheryl Sandberg (left and right) believes sharing chores, or 'choreplay', leads to more sex . This doesn't include romantic evenings out or luxury holidays - but simply sharing the duties around the house. The basis of the argument is from a 2009 study by Constance T. Gager and Scott T. Yabiku, which measured The Relationship Between Household Labor Time and Sexual Frequency. Using the results, Sandberg and co-writer Adam Grany suggest: 'Men and women who work hard [together] play hard.' Sandberg suggested that if if a man wanted to do something nice - instead of buying flowers they should do the laundry. The piece continues by saying: 'A man who heard this was asked by his wife one night to do a load of laundry. He picked up the basket and asked hopefully, 'Is this Lean In (reffering to her latest book) laundry?' Choreplay is real.' Citing research from 2000, the pair add 'that when men do their share of chores, their partners are happier and less depressed, conflicts are fewer, and divorce rates are lower.' They also suggest children who spend more time being cared for by their fathers are happier, healthier and less likely to have behavioral problems. For men, being in the company of their young ones make them more patient, emphatic and less likely to drink or do drugs. In 2012 mother-of-two Sandberg was made Facebook's first female board member. The 45-year-old, citing results of a study based on The Relationship Between Household Labor Time and Sexual Frequency, says: 'Men and women who work hard [together] play hard' (file picture)

Summary: Mother-of-two, 45, said couples sharing chores were happy in the bedroom . Piece added that men should do the laundry instead of buying flowers . Citing research Sandberg and co-writer Adam Sandberg said: 'Men and women who work hard [together] play hard'


As excitement builds around Sunday's El Clasico showdown between Barcelona and Real Madrid at the Nou Camp, Sportsmail asked two fans to take part in a Q&A. Enrique Schoch from totalBarca (part of the Football Collective blog network) and Lucas Navarrete from Managing Madrid answered questions on Spain's biggest rivalry, what they make of the La Liga title race and how past results and recent form will affect the clash. Scroll down to read their answers. Luis Suarez (centre) grapples with Pepe and Sergio Ramos during the last El Clasico in October 2014 . Click here to check out Enrique Schoch's work on totalBarca . Click here to follow totalBarca on Twitter . Click here to check out Lucas Navarrete's work on Managing Madrid . Click here to follow Managing Madrid on Twitter . Feeling confident? ES: It’s never wise to feel overly confident in matches like El Clasico. That said, Barca are coming off an incredibly impressive display midweek and frankly a very good 2015, whereas Real Madrid are having the exact opposite situation with iffy performances, Cristiano Ronaldo far from his best and a discontented Bernabeu crowd. LN: Not really, anything can happen in these matches, but Barcelona's form is so much better at the moment. Ivan Rakitic is congratulated by his team-mates during Barcelona's 1-0 win against Manchester City . What would it mean to the fans of your team to win this game? ES: As every year, a win in El Clasico is the sweetest victory and considering it would create distance in the league table, even sweeter. LN: It'd be a crucial win to regain the first spot in the table and put this bad streak to an end. Gareth Bale celebrates after breaking a long scoring drought to put Real Madrid ahead on Sunday . Is this the biggest rivalry in European football? ES: It’s certainly currently the rivalry with the most prestige and consequence. Real Madrid and Barcelona have the two best collections of footballers in the game and Clasicos are guaranteed exhibitions of a will to win and a very high level of football. LN: No question. Apart from football, it has political issues around it as well. Lionel Messi skips past Jesus Navas (right) during a mesmerising display at the Nou Camp on Wednesday . What are your memories of Real Madrid's 3-1 El Clasico win in October? ES: Utimately it's beyond debate, Madrid deserved the victory but had Lionel Messi made it 2-0 early on, the game would have been very different. But really it was no big deal, Barca were going through a lot of early adjustments with the manager and new players and losing is part of sport. LN: Real Madrid completely outplayed Barcelona and deserved the win even after Messi and Co earned the lead. Real Madrid's two expensive superstars both celebrate their side's second in Sunday's win over Levante . What's changed for both teams since that result? ES: Barca have gelled together extremely nicely, the style of play is both exciting and effective, whereas Real Madrid have

Summary: Barcelona host rivals Real Madrid in the El Clasico in La Liga on Sunday . Luis Enrique's side are top of La Liga, one point ahead of Real Madrid . Barcelona have won their past six matches in all competitions . Both sides have progressed to the Champions League quarter-finals . We ask Enrique Schoch and Lucas Navarrete questions before El Clasico .


Gareth Bale should stay at Real Madrid and forget about returning to the Premier League says his international manager Chris Coleman. Bale's future has been the subject of much debate since Real fans began booing the world's most expensive player at the Bernabeu, while the Madrid media have accused him of being 'lazy' and a 'ball hog' in trying to shoot for goal rather than pass to colleagues. Team-mate Cristiano Ronaldo has also shown his displeasure over the Welshman's supposed selfishness and the Portuguese forward reacted petulantly when Bale scored last weekend - his double in a 2-0 win over Levante as he netted his first goals in 10 games. Gareth Bale covers his ears as he celebrates his goal for Real Madrid against Levante on Sunday . Bale charges forward with the ball past Levante's Tono Garcia during Sunday's La Liga clash . Bale responded to his first goal by covering his ears with his hands - seen as a sign that he was not listening to the criticism - and kicking the corner flag, and it has led to fevered speculation that he could return home to the Barclays Premier League this summer. Jose Mourinho's Chelsea have been linked with bringing the former Tottenham player back to London and it has been suggested that Manchester United could swap him for their Madrid-born goalkeeper David de Gea. But Wales manager Coleman said: 'He should stay where he is. 'Chelsea are a huge club and have been successful as are Manchester United - but Real Madrid is Real Madrid. 'Gareth's good enough to win the big trophies, play on the big stage and play with the biggest club. Bale kicks the corner flag as he celebrates his goal at the Santiago Bernabeu . 'It is different from Manchester United or Chelsea because while there is pressure on them to perform in every game, at Madrid it is almost like a show and there has to be entertainment. 'You have to be one of the best to play for them and, in my opinion, Gareth is good enough to win trophies and entertain at Real Madrid at the highest level.' Despite Bale's difficult start to 2015, Coleman insists his talismanic forward is in good spirits ahead of Wales' table-topping Euro 2016 qualifier in Israel on Saturday week. Surprise front-runners Israel have won their opening three matches but Wales are unbeaten after four games and have taken points off the top two seeds, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Belgium. 'I spoke to his agent three days ago, he is absolutely fine and there are no problems,' Coleman said. Wales manager Chris Coleman has urged Bale to stay at Real Madrid and forget a Premier League return . 'Baley is the most expensive player in the world and there is politics to all this. 'He's been caught up in a bit of a storm but, knowing Gareth as I do, I'd be really surprised if he said, 'I've had enough, I'm not accepting that and I'm coming home'. 'Everyone has good and bad periods and you just have

Summary: Wales boss Chris Coleman says Gareth Bale should stay at Real Madrid . Fans have been booing Bale at the Santiago Bernabeu . Bale scored in the 2-0 victory against Levante last weekend . READ: Chelsea and Manchester City join United in Bale chase . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


The family of a 17-year-old California girl who was brutally raped and murdered in 1983 have finally found justice, after a man was found guilty this week of the 'cruel and senseless death'. Christopher Holland, 59, is now facing life in prison without parole and will be sentenced next month for raping, stabbing and strangling San Jose teen Cynthia Munoz over three decades earlier. The jury spent two days deliberating, before handing down the guilty verdict. Munoz was found dead in her bedroom insider her home in Campbell. She had just returned home from visiting her quadriplegic boyfriend in the hospital when she was attacked. Holland and a friend were regular visitors to the home. Guilty: Christopher Holland, 59, is now facing life in prison without parole and will be sentenced next month for raping, stabbing and strangling San Jose teen Cynthia Munoz over three decades ago . However, due to technology at the time, DNA could not link him to the crime, even though proper samples were collected and stored. Investigators were able to arrest Holland after retrieving DNA samples from his brother, David Leonard Holland, and another brother. Y chromosomes are almost always the same among men who have the same father. Rape and murder: Holland was convicted of killing Cynthia Munoz in August 1983 . In a shock twist, David Holland was also arrested, after his DNA linked him to the 2001 rape of an 81-year-old woman, according to reports. David Holland was convicted in that case and is now serving out a sentence in state prison, The San Francisco Chronicle reported. Christopher Holland was arrested in 2007. He was found hiding in the closet of a San Jose apartment. His trial started in January. Holland's lawyers tried to argue that he and Munoz had consensual sex, and that a robber must have killed her after he left. However the prosecution said Munoz was too devoted to her boyfriend to cheat on him, and brought in several women who were former sex partners of Holland to testify. The women - four total - all said Holland used a knife and choked them during unreported rapes. The behavior was similar to the injuries and abuse that Munoz had suffered, the court heard. 'Cynthia Munoz's family has waited 31 years to find justice for her cruel and senseless death,'Christopher Walsh, Santa Clara County deputy district attorney, told The Chronicle in a statement. 'Today a jury held Christopher Holland accountable for her murder and (has) hopefully given Cynthia's loved ones some measure of peace.' Holland has also been charged with the 1983 rape and murder of another young woman, 21-year-old San Jose resident Tara Marowski, who was found dead four months before Munoz. Holland is yet to stand trail on those charges. He refused to be present in court as the verdict was handed down. 'He's scared to death,' his lawyer Michael Ogul, said, according to the San Jose Mercury News. 'He can't handle being out here.'

Summary: Christopher Holland, 59, was convicted of the first-degree murder and rape of 17-year-old Cynthia Munoz on August 7, 1983 . Teen was found dead in her San Jose bedroom . Holland was arrested and charged in 2007 after police obtained DNA samples from his brothers that linked him to Munoz's body . He is now facing life in prison without parole .


Yellowstone National Park attracts many tourists each year who come to enjoy its landscape and wildlife. But one couple got more than they bargained for when they came head to head with an American bison - also referred to as a buffalo - while on the road. In the clip the car can be seen waiting in anticipation – indicator sounding – as a herd of three bison come galloping slowly towards it. Getting closer and closer, the head bison shows no signs of adjusting its path and instead positions itself to line up with the car’s front bumper. Reacting, the filmmaker exclaims: ‘Don’t run into our car,’ just as the bison crashes into it – the impact sends the camera up and then down into his lap. Shocked, a lady in the car laughs as the man readjusts the camera and begins filming the two remaining bison, who look quite content standing sideways in the middle of the road. As the bison gets closer it shows no signs of adjusting its path and instead positions itself to line up with the car’s front bumper . Speaking about the incident, the filmmaker said: ‘I thought the bison would simply run by our car at a full clip. 'Instead, at the last minute, the lead bison veers to his left and intentionally head-butts our car. There was nothing we could do to avoid being hit.’ He added: 'It was fortunate that the car was turned off, since a head-on collision with a 2,000 pound bison moving at 10mph would likely cause the airbags to deploy.' As the filmmaker calls for the bison not to run into the car it continues charging forward and makes contact with it . Readjusting the camera, which was thrown up and then down by the impact, the video maker captures the bison waking away . Yellowstone is the only place in America where bison have lived continuously since prehistoric times and as a result the area is home to the nation’s largest bison population on public land. Known for being agile despite their size, as well as aggressive, Bison can charge at up to 35mph. The bison population in Yellowstone is estimated at 4,600 in two breeding herds. The other bison stay standing in the middle of the road as cars on the other side begin driving once more .

Summary: Herd of three bison can be seen charging at the car from a distance . Filmmaker calls for the bison not to hit the car as it runs into it . Impact sends camera up and then down into video maker's lap . The footage was captured at America's Yellowstone National Park .


Appalled: Eric Holder said he was shocked by Ferguson Police department, and prepared to tear it apart and start over . U.S. Attorney General Eric . Holder has threatened to dismantle Ferguson's police department to force through reforms after a damning report found widespread racism in the force. Holder told reporters that the Justice Department is 'prepared to use all the power that we have' to push through change in the beleaguered Missouri force, which was castigated nationwide over the killing of Michael Brown. The threat follows the publication of a report which showed officers swapping racist emails, as well as finding that 93 per cent of all arrests in the town, and most uses of excessive force were directed at the African American population. President Barack Obama has called the policing in Ferguson 'broken and racially biased' which requires a 'fix' from the federal government. Holder, speaking today in Maryland in front of Air Force One, told reporters that Justice Department plans include 'everything from working with them to coming up with an entirely new structure'. When asked if that meant dismantling the force and starting over, he said: 'If that's what's necessary, we're prepared to do that.' He seized in particular on parts of the report showing that Ferguson police overwhelmingly issued fines for offenses like traffic violations and speeding to African Americans - seemingly in an attempt to bolster the city's revenues. Scroll down for video . Racist practices: A Justice Department report found that the police department overwhelming arrested, fined and used force on the Missouri town's African American population . Putting up with it: An officer stands watch as demonstrators rally outside the police department's headquarters earlier this week after the report was published . Holder said: 'The notion that you would use a law enforcement agency or law enforcement generally to generate revenue, and then the callous way in which that was done and the impact that it had on the lives of the ordinary citizens of that municipality, was just appalling. Appalling. 'And that is not something that we're going to tolerate.' However, Ferguson's mayor countered Holder's threats with a warning that some measures would be an 'overreach' of executive power, and insisting that the city would not comply unless there was 'mutual satisfaction'. Civil rights lawyers have previously said the county could . absorb the functions of the Ferguson Police Department. National outcry: Ferguson became the center of a debate over policing and racism last summer after Darren Wilson, left, shot dead teenager Michael Brown . Shot dead: Ferguson officer Darren Wilson is pictured above standing over the corpse of Michael Brown after the controversial shooting, over which he was ultimately not charged . The Justice Department issued a report this week that found . that police in Ferguson created a 'toxic' environment with its policing practices. That culture of distrust erupted in August, when white . Ferguson Officer Darren Wilson fatally shot 18-year-old Michael . Brown, who was black and unarmed. The incident triggered months . of protest and a national debate about

Summary: Eric Holder said Justice Department would do what is 'necessary' Said radical steps could be taken to fix the Missouri force . Follows report which showed that almost all uses of excessive force - and 93 per cent of arrests - were aimed at African Americans . Follows national criticism of Ferguson after shooting of Michael Brown .


In the aftermath of a remarkably freakish Manchester United winner at St James' Park on Wednesday night, an unusually animated Louis van Gaal pinched Ryan Giggs hard on the cheek and stared hard in to his eyes as if to say: 'I told you so'. The only problem was that Giggs wasn't buying it. Giggs has been at United for two decades and didn't even crack a smile. He knows that football like this will not take his football club where it needs to go. Not in the long run, anyway. Giggs has seen plenty of late winning goals for United over the years. He has been part of teams that have won when they haven't deserved to, who have somehow grabbed something from games that seemingly had nothing to offer. Ashley Young fires home the winner for Manchester United to earn his side a valuable three points at Newcastle . Young peels away in celebration as United remain on course for a top-four finish despite playing below their best . Young runs over to celebrate in front of the Manchester United fans after his late strike at St James' Park . Wayne Rooney, Michael Carrick and Danny Blind are among the United players to celebrate with Young . Wayne Rooney was involved in the build up as his pressure forced the Newcastle defence to panic before Krul gifted the chance to Young . Krul lies on his back in dejection after his error allowed Young to slam home United's winner against Newcastle . United manager Louis van Gaal reacts to Young's winner by knocking his assistant Ryan Giggs on the cheek... ... But Giggs shows absolutely no emotion after Young's winner gave United a crucial victory in their Champions League push . Newcastle (4-4-2): Krul 8; Janmaat 6.5, Williamson 6.5, Coloccini 6, R Taylor 5.5 (Gutierrez 64, 6.5); Obertan 6, Abeid 6, Sissoko 6, Ameobi 5.5 (Gouffran 81); Riviere 5.5 (Perez 59), Cisse 5 . Subs not used: Anita, Armstrong, Satka, Woodman. Booked: Gutierrez . Manager: John Carver . Manchester United (4-1-4-1): De Gea 6; Valencia 6, Evans 6, Smalling 5.5, Rojo 6 (Carrick 89); Blind 6; Di Maria 5 (Januzaj 59), Fellaini 6 (Mata 82), Herrera 6, Young 5; Rooney 6 . Subs not used: Jones, Falcao, Lindegaard, McNair. Goal: Young 89 . Booked: Rojo, Valencia . Manager: Louis van Gaal . Referee: Anthony Taylor . Attendance: 49, 801 . Angel di Maria was replaced early in the second half by Louis van Gaal who sent Adnan Junzaj on his place. But the Argentina had one of his better games for Manchester United and covered plenty of ground on the right wing. CLICK HERE for more brilliant stats and heat maps from Old Trafford. His United, though, the one that he knows, used to bully teams late in games. As his old manager Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted, United teams of yore used to practice scoring late goals in training. They won games like this by sheer force of will, belief and personality. This United team, on the other hand,

Summary: Ashley Young was on hand to fire home with just minutes remaining after Tim Krul's poor pass out . Manchester United had looked toothless in front of goal until then with Krul denying Marouane Fellaini . Newcastle also came close through Emmanuel Riviere but he was denied by David de Gea . Papiss Cisse was involved in an unsavoury incident with Jonny Evans as both men spat at each other .


Alastair Cook fell cheaply for the second time in the match for MCC against county champions Yorkshire in Abu Dhabi. Cook, who made just three in the first innings, mustered five at his second attempt on Tuesday morning before his attempt to dispatch a short ball from Jack Brooks went straight into the hands of Adil Rashid at midwicket. The England Test captain will next week depart for his first assignment of this Ashes year - to take on the West Indies in the Caribbean. Alastair Cook fell cheaply for the second time in the match for MCC against county champions Yorkshire . Cook, who made just three in the first innings, mustered five at his second attempt on Tuesday morning . But he will do so on the back of two failures in his only two first-class innings since last season. Cook caused a stir last week when he described England's decision to replace him as their World Cup captain as 'probably wrong', in hindsight. The opener continued his poor form in a one-day international series in Sri Lanka late last year, and England responded by dropping him in favour of Eoin Morgan. They went on, however, to make an embarrassing early exit from the global tournament in Australia and New Zealand - beating only minnows Scotland and Afghanistan, and eliminated by a defeat against Bangladesh. The England Test captain has struggled for form with the bat and heads to the West Indies in terrible nick . Jack Brooks (third from left) celebrates after dismissing Cook early on for Yorkshire . Cook agreed to play for MCC against Yorkshire at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium, in the traditional curtain-raiser for the new season. But there has been no return to form for England's most prolific Test centurion - who is without an international hundred in any format since May 2013. MCC were in a spot of bother too after his early dismissal, on 30 for one and still needing another 121 runs merely to avoid an innings defeat.

Summary: Alastair Cook out made just five for the MCC against Yorkshire . The England captain was dismissed for three in the first innings . Peter Moores' side travel to the West Indies next week .


Olivier Giroud and Aaron Ramsey handed Arsenal a 2-0 win away in Monaco, but it wasn't enough as Arsene Wenger's side crashed out of the Champions League. French striker Giroud struck in the first half to give travelling Arsenal fans a glimmer of hope at the Stade Louis II before Ramsey grabbed a second. However, a resilient Monaco defence refused to let in another and the French side progressed to the next round on the away goals rule. Sportsmail's Rob Draper was at the game to give the lowdown in France... Arsenal . David Ospina 6 . So little to do, the Colombian effectively took the evening off for much of the game. Hector Bellerin 5.5 . Loves to get forward, can’t be faulted in his running. But still partial to panicky moments in his own penalty area. Monaco's Portuguese midfielder Joao Moutinho vies with Arsenal's midfielder Francis Coquelin . Per Mertesacker 6 . In control, assured. A different player altogether to the man who fell apart in the first leg. Laurent Koscielny 6.5 . Almost opened the scoring with a prod on to the bat from very close range. Had less to do at the back. Nacho Monreal 5.5 . Pushed on, got forward, but his delivery on the cross lets him down at times and was exposed at times. Francis Coquelin 6.5 . Taking his enforcer role to heart. Twice he crunched Joao Moutinho in half in the first half but avoided a yellow card. Spanish midfielder Santi Cazorla attempts a special effort during the UEFA Champions League . Santi Cazorla 6.5 . Adequate but not quite the little magician that you were expecting given that he has been Arsenal’s best player of late. Alexis Sanchez 5.5 . Strangely lackadaisical in his passing which almost let in Monaco in the eighth minute. Booked – harshly – for a dive. His energy was impressive as ever. Mesut Ozil 7 . Never stopped trying to create, always looking for the killer pass – had an extremely organised Monaco midfield with which he had to contend. Arsenal's German defender Per Mertesacker vies with Monaco's French defender Layvin Kurzawa . Danny Welbeck 7 . A veritable bundle of energy, driving into the Monaco penalty area. His pass set up Giroud’s goal. Came off on 71 minutes as influence faded. Olivier Giroud 7.5 . Really excellent finish to open the scoring. His reaction and poise once the ball bounced off his head was superb. Redemptive after the first game. Subs . Aaron Ramsey (for Coquelin 62) 7 - Fine reaction and finish when Kurzawa inexplicably gave the ball to him on 79 minutes. Walcott (for Welbeck 72) 6 . Gibbs (for Monreal 82) 6 . Monaco defender Wallace vies with French striker Giroud during the match at Louis II stadium . Manager . Arsene Wenger 7 . Game plan was assured, defence was solid and they gave themselves the chance. It did beg the question why they couldn’t have done that in the first leg? Monaco . Danijel Subasic 8 . Solid taking crosses and

Summary: Giroud fired Arsenal into the lead in the first half against Monaco . Substitute Ramsey bagged a second as Arsenal dominated . But Monaco goalkeeper Danijel Subasic was in no mood to be beaten again . French side progressed to the next round of the Champions League .