It says something for the way things have changed in English football that Arsene Wenger admitted only last week that Arsenal have no chance of winning the Barclays Premier League. The same, of course, could be said of Manchester United. It is, we should remind ourselves, only the start of March. Given United’s enduring financial capacity, it should not be too long before the most successful club of the Premier League era are competing with Manchester City and Chelsea at the top of the table once more. (Left to right) Marcos Rojo, Phil Jones, Jonny Evans and Michael Carrick warm-up during training on Sunday . Rojo (left) and Radamel Falcao share a joke as United step up their preparations for their clash with Arsenal . David de Gea (left), Marouane Fellaini (centre) and Luke Shaw arrive at the Aon Training Complex . Red Devils centre back Chris Smalling (left) stretches out during his side's training session . Evans, pictured with Michael Carrick, took part in Sunday's training session despite his six-match suspension . Manchester United duo Antonio Valencia and Daley Blind are both expected to start against Arsenal . United duo Jones (left) and Falcao (right) will be hoping to start against Arsene Wenger's side . As for Arsenal, it is more difficult to say. Arsene Wenger’s team have been a peripheral concern for quite a while now. Whatever the case, on Monday night at Old Trafford, these great modern rivals come together with something more at stake than a place in the last four of the FA Cup. With United not involved in Europe this season and Arsenal staring at likely Champions League expulsion in Monaco next week — they trail 3-1 after the last-16 home leg — victory tonight would at least keep one of them relevant from a domestic point of view. No wonder United staff have been encouraging supporters to bring flags and banners to Old Trafford in a bid to bolster tonight’s atmosphere. This may not be a cup final but it may feel a little bit like one. ‘United and Arsenal are placed third and fourth in the Premier League so it’s almost like a final, I think,’ said United manager Louis van Gaal. ‘It is a big event with two good teams. I hope we can give a fantastic match for the fans. United boss Louis van Gaal is targeting his first piece of silverware since arriving at Old Trafford last summer . Wayne Rooney during United's training session at Carrington on Sunday ahead of the game . ‘I think if we beat them it is a big blow for them but if they beat us it is a big blow for us. It is a very important game, not only for the FA Cup but also for the rest of the season.’ United have not won the FA Cup for 11 years. Arsenal are the holders after last season’s victory over Hull but, prior to that, their previous success in the competition had come back in 2005. This says much for the manner in

Summary: Manchester United face Arsenal in the FA Cup sixth-round on Monday . United are not involved in Europe this season . While Arsenal are staring at likely Champions League expulsion in Monaco . Arsene Wenger's side trail 3-1 after the last-16 home leg at the Emirates . United have not won the FA Cup for 11 years . Martin Keown hopes United will play with more freedom on Monday night .


Charged: Kevin C. Matthews, pictured, is accused of sexually abusing a 3-year-old boy on a plane . Federal prosecutors in Utah have charged a man accused of sexually abusing a sleeping 3-year-old boy on a plane. Investigators say in court documents filed Tuesday that the child was seated next to Kevin C. Matthews on the flight from Chicago to San Diego with a layover in Salt Lake City. Charging documents say that the boy's mother was concerned about being seated across the aisle from her son Monday. However, their family was flying standby and Matthews appeared to be friendly, according to the documents. Prosecutors say other passengers saw Matthews touch the child inappropriately after the boy fell asleep and reported the groping to flight attendants, who moved the child to his mother's lap. The Deseret News reported that Matthews is 48 and from Illinois. He is facing an abusive sexual contact charge over the alleged incident on the Delta flight, according to the newspaper. In an affidavit obtained by the Deseret News, a FBI agent said Matthews said he'd drank several glasses of wine, but denied being drunk. Matthews also reportedly denied touching the child's groin with his hand. Matthews told the agent 'it was possible that he touched (the boy), but if he did touch (him), it was an accident,' according to the affidavit. Defense attorney Susanne Gustin did not immediately return a message seeking comment. Incident: Matthews is accused of committing the sexual abuse while on a Delta flight going from Chicago to San Diego, with a layover in Salt Lake City (file photo)

Summary: Federal prosecutors in Utah have charged 48-year-old Kevin C. Matthews . Investigators say in court documents the child was next to Matthews on the flight from Chicago to San Diego with a layover in Salt Lake City . Prosecutors say other passengers saw Matthews touch the child inappropriately after the boy fell asleep . They reported the groping to flight attendants, who moved the child to his mother's lap, according to prosecutors .


Karim Benzema says Brazil were far superior than France as the five time World Cup winners cruised to victory in Paris. In a repeat of the 1998 World Cup final – which France won 3-0 – Brazil ran out 3-1 winners at the Stade de France. France took the lead thanks to a Raphael Varane header but Brazil hit back with goals from Oscar, Neymar and Luiz Gustavo. France captain Karim Benzema was left frustrated with the defeat by Brazil . And France skipper Benzema says his side can have no complaints over the result. He said: 'A defeat is never good. It was a tough game, high level. They were better than us, even if we put them in danger in spurts. We have not had enough risk-taking. 'To celebrate in these kinds of games, you have to be thorough from the first to the 95th minute.' Oscar scored Brazil's first goal as they came from behind to beat France 3-1 . Neymar also got on the scoresheet in the Stade de France . France play Denmark in a friendly in Saint-Etienne on Sunday, and Benzema was relieved to have a chance to rectify the mistakes made against Brazil so quickly. 'What's nice is that there is a game on Sunday and that should enable us to erase this defeat.' And France goalkeeper Steve Mandanda agreed with his captain. He said: 'They were superior, period. They were very solid at the back, and offensively as well. 'We did some good things, by opening the scoring and then having opportunities to come back. 'Good things like the worst should be analyzed. We must use this match to see what we are missing.'

Summary: Brazil beat France 3-1 in Paris in a repeat of the 1998 World Cup final . Raphael Varane gave France the lead but Brazil hit back through Oscar, Neymar and Luiz Gustavo . France face Denmark in a friendly on Sunday, while Brazil play Chile .


A British singer and her husband have been fired from their roles as judges on New Zealand’s X Factor after humiliating a contestant by launching a tirade that the show’s boss slammed as ‘completely unacceptable’. Natalia Kills, from Bradford, and her New Zealander husband Willy Moon, mocked aspiring singer Joe Irvine after he performed in a live show on Sunday. Kills, 28, accused Irvine, who sang Cry Me A River, of copying her husband’s look of gelled-back hair and a suit. Sacked: Married X Factor New Zealand judges Natalia Kills and Willy Moon have been fired after launching a tirade of abuse at contestant, Joe Irvine, on Sunday night's episode . Holding back the tears: Joe Irvine, an aspiring singer, was verbally attacked by the British singer/songwriter and her husband on live television following his rendition of Cry Me A River . She said: 'Ladies and gentlemen, I'm just going to state the obvious, we have a doppelgänger in our midst. 'As an artist who respects creative integrity and intellectual property, I am disgusted at how much you've copied my husband. 'From the hair to the suit, do you not have any value for respect for originality?' alluding to the fact that Moon has copyright over wearing suits and gelling his hair back. She added: ‘You're a laughing stock. It's cheesy, it's disgusting, I personally found it artistically atrocious. 'I am embarrassed to be sitting here in your presence having to even dignify you with an answer of my opinion.' A shocked Irvine retorted: ‘Don’t you copy Cleopatra?’ In the spotlight: Kills accused the aspiring singer of copying her husband's look, seemingly unaware of the fact that slicked-back hair and a suit were hardly original . Double whammy: Moon, 25, stepped in to back up his 28-year-old wifer, and compared Irvine to Psycho character, Norman Bates, asking him whether he dressed up in his mother's clothing . Hubris: Kills said Irvine was 'a laughing stock'. 'It's cheesy, it's disgusting', she said. But it was Kills herself and her husband that ended up being fired . You're killing me: Despite the shocking humiliation, Irvine reacted with a smile and attempted to shake the criticism off, asking Kills, 'don't you copy Cleopatra?' Kills and Moon had earlier caused controversy when they repeatedly called a mother from Auckland the C-word following an argument over a parking space, then refused to apologise. Tracey Neal-Gailer, 51, described how Moon used the abusive term last Tuesday after he reprimanded her for taking a bakery parking space he believed was his in the Auckland suburb of Kingsland. She told The New Zealand Herald: ‘He was a passenger in a car being driven by a woman and he became very upset when I pulled into a space before him, even though I had the right of way. ‘He got out of the car and was waving his finger at me and saying, “No, no, no.” He then snarled, “That was so rude” as we both went into the bakery.’ She said that once they were inside the bakery, with children

Summary: Natalia Kills, from Bradford, launched shocking tirade at X Factor singer . She told Joe Irvine she was 'disgusted' he had 'copied her husband's look' Her husband, fellow judge Willy Moon, likened Irvine to Psycho character Norman Bates . Kills said she was 'embarrassed' to be in Irvine's presence . She added the singer, who performed Cry Me A River, made her 'feel sick' X Factor boss slammed their criticisms as 'completely unacceptable' Moon and Kills were fired with immediate effect by a TV3 executive . Pair also caused shock by calling mum, 51, the C-word in car park dispute .


The days of gooey toothpaste tubes, bottles of stubborn ketchup and sticky glue pots are numbered. After unveiling its super slippery LiquiGlide coating last year, a team of Massachusetts-based scientists has signed its first deal to bring the technology to supermarket shelves. Elmers Brand Glue an Adhesives is the first firm to publicly announce a deal, and there are rumours a mayonnaise brand, and toothpaste company are also on board. Scroll down for video . After unveiling its slippery Liquiglide coating in a ketchup bottle last year (pictured), its inventors have signed a deal to bring the technology to supermarket shelves. Elmers Brand Glue an Adhesives is the first firm to sign up, and reports claim a mayonnaise brand, and toothpaste firm, are also on board . LiquiGlide was invented at MIT and its designers call it 'the first and only permanently wet, slippery surface technology'. It is based on previous super-hydrophobic technology, but takes this a step further. A conventional super-hydrophobic surface is similar to a lotus leaf - it is a highly textured surface that creates a cushion of air for the product to sit on. But LiquiGlide replaces this 'cushion of air' with a layer of liquid. This so-called 'liquid-impregnated surface' is a multi-layer surface consisting of a customised solid texture and a liquid. The solid surface is made up of spaces that are sufficiently close to each other to contain the impregnating liquid, and the liquid is held in place to create the permanently slippery surface. As a result, the ketchup, detergent or other product slides on the liquid layer, in a so-called 'liquid-to-liquid interface'. LiquiGlide was invented at MIT and its designers call it 'the first and only permanently wet, slippery surface technology'. It is based on previous super-hydrophobic technology, but takes this a step further. A conventional super-hydrophobic surface is similar to a lotus leaf - it is a highly textured surface which creates a cushion of air for the product to sit on. But LiquiGlide replaces this 'cushion of air', or gas, with a layer of liquid. A so-called 'liquid-impregnated surface' is a multi-layer surface consisting of a customised solid texture and a liquid. The surface (illustrated) is made up of spaces that are sufficiently close to each other to contain the impregnating liquid and keep it in place . The solid surface is made up of spaces that are sufficiently close to each other to contain the impregnating liquid and the liquid is held in place within the texture, creating a permanently slippery surface. As a result, the ketchup, detergent or other product slides on the liquid layer, in a so-called 'liquid-to-liquid interface'. And by changing the material used, and the structure of the coating, the researchers can also control the the speed at which liquids slide over the surface. The coating can also be made up of different materials, depending on the application. For example, when fitted inside ketchup bottles the liquid is plant-based, while other non-food stuffs can use non-edible chemicals. The firm said: 'First, we identify liquids that are compatible with

Summary: The non-toxic lubricant is called Liquiglide and it was developed at MIT . It creates a so-called 'liquid-impregnated surface' so ketchup slides over it . These multi-layer surfaces can also be customised for other applications . For example, they can be added to bottles of glue, detergent and more . LiquiGlide has signed a deal with Elmers Brand Glue and Adhesives . Mayonnaise brand, and a toothpaste firm are also said to have signed up . The lubricant can be used on both plastic and glass containers .


Top Gear's executive producer and Jeremy Clarkson's right-hand man Andy Wilman has written an email to his colleagues titled 'au revoir' - but today denied it was a resignation. Mr Wilman, a schoolfriend of Clarkson who helped revamp Top Gear in to the BBC's most successful show, congratulated staff on making 'one of the most iconic programmes in TV history'. The 52-year-old, who has himself made millions from the show, said in his email that the Top Gear team 'made television that was beautiful to look at and beautiful to listen to'. Scroll down for video . Leaked email: Top Gear executive producer Andy Wilman, left, a schoolfriend of Jeremy Clarkson, right yesterday, has told colleagues it his 'stint' in charge of the show is over but denied he had resigned . Meeting: Mr Wilman picked up James May last week for a lunch meeting and had thanked the 113 people who worked on the show since he took over in 2002 for their hard work . He added: 'At least we left 'em wanting more. And that alone, when you think about it, is quite an achievement for a show that started 13 years ago. 'We had a lot of laughs, we had a lot of tiffs. We went to amazing places and we went to some s***holes. We nearly killed a presenter, we had to run for the border. 'When you're feeling low in your working day at any point, look around at some of the c*** on TV, then have a think about Top Gear, 2002- 2015, and say to yourself: "I made that".' Reassuring them that they will keep their jobs even though Jeremy Clarkson lost his he said: 'For those of you who still rely on it for work, don't worry, because the BBC will make sure the show continues. 'Our stint as guardians of Top Gear was a good one, but we were only part of the show's history, not the whole of it. Those two words are bigger than us.'. The email was leaked by a BBC member of staff yesterday, which led to Mr Wilman denying he had quit the corporation. It appears he is a member of BBC staff whereas Clarkson, James May and Richard Hammond are self-employed on freelance contracts. These were all due expire today. Final time? James May, Richard Hammond and Jeremy Clarkson on set in the final episode shown before the presenter lost his job . New wheels: Clarkson was seen taking delivery of a black Mercedes car at his flat yesterday as he prepares for life after the BBC . Top Gear presenter James May has been spotted at the BBC where he is believed to have been in talks with creative director Alan Yentob - who may be in charge of trying to keep May and Richard Hammond . As the corporation confirmed Mr Wilman is still a member of staff he said: 'The email I wrote yesterday was not a resignation statement, and nor was it meant for public consumption. 'It was a private note of

Summary: Andy Wilman forced to say he's not quit after email to 113 Top Gear staff . Said group helped make 'one of the most iconic programmes in TV history' Mr Wilman revamped Top Gear with old schoolfriend Clarkson in 2002 . ITV and Netflix said to be in pole position to sign presenter and Wilman .


President Barack Obama is in 'denial about the threats we face' and is 'making grave miscalculations' that threaten the safety of the global community, former Texas Gov. Rick Perry charged on Thursday morning while speaking at a breakfast in New Hampshire. Obama said in his State of the Union address that ISIS' advance had been stopped, Perry said. 'That is simply not true.' 'He says ISIS is not a religious movement. Again, he's simply wrong.' 'To deny the fundamental religious nature of the threat and downplay the seriousness of it is naive, it's dangerous, and it's misguided,' the self-described 'wannabe' presidential candidate said at a Saint Anselm College Politics and Eggs event. 'To deny the fundamental religious nature of the threat and downplay the seriousness of it is naive, it's dangerous, and it's misguided,' Rick Perry, a self-described 'wannabe' presidential candidate said at a Saint Anselm College's Politics and Eggs event this morning. Perry is pictured here at a summit in Iowa last Saturday . Perry was the guest speaker this morning at the breakfast for major presidential hopefuls that the historic college lauds as a 'must-stop' event on the campaign trail. Photo courtesy of NH1: http://www.nh1.com/ . If the leaders of Jordan and Egypt recognize 'that we are at war with radical Islam, isn't it time that our president admitted the same?' Perry asked. 'The fact is we didn't start this war. We didn't choose it, but we need to have the will to finish it.' Perry was the guest speaker at the Bedford, New Hampshire, breakfast for major presidential hopefuls that the historic college lauds as a 'must-stop' event on the campaign trail. Other maybe-presidential candidates who have headlined the event in the 'First in the Nation' state so far this year are former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina, former United Nations Ambassador John Bolton, Florida Sen. Marco Rubio and South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, whose appearance came earlier this week on Monday. Famed in presidential politics as the second state to hold a presidential contest every four years and the first one to hold a primary - Iowa, the first state to vote, holds a caucus - New Hampshire is a popular destination for would-be contestants for the Oval Office. The speech was an opportunity for Perry to flex his muscles and explain why he'd make a better commander in chief than close to a dozen other Republicans flirting with national campaigns. But at the end of the event, possibly unaware that his mic was still hot, the Texas Republican revealed that he was being coached on foreign policy by his friend - and likely presidential candidate - Graham. Asked to sign what appeared from a distance to be a program of this political season's Politics and Eggs speakers, Perry announced that he would sign his name next to Graham. 'Lindsey's my buddy. I am a big Lindsey Graham fan,' Perry disclosed. 'I think he's one of the most knowledgeable people that we have on foreign policy, and we, we need to listen to him. He is a very, very

Summary: President Obama is in 'denial about the threats we face' former Texas Gov. Rick Perry - a probable presidential candidate - said Thursday morning . At the end of the event, possibly unaware his mic was hot, Perry revealed that he was being coached on foreign policy by Sen. Lindsey Graham . 'Lindsey's my buddy. I am a big Lindsey Graham fan,' Perry disclosed . South Carolina Republican Graham is also considering a bid for the presidency and is building his campaign around his foreign policy cred . Perry also said that if he were in charge, he'd 'fund the lethal weapons to the Ukrainian military' He was the headliner at Saint Anselm College's Politics and Eggs event .


Swirling through the air in mesmerising saucer-like shapes, these exceptionally rare lenticular clouds are the most common explanation for UFO sightings. The remarkable-looking disc shapes were spotted by amateur photographer Glenn Spencer, 42, in the sky above Chester in Cheshire. The formations, also known as wave clouds, were scattered over miles, producing a stunning spectacle. Rarely seen in the UK, lenticular clouds are formed when a tall geographic feature, such as the the top of a mountain, obstructs a strong wind. The interruption in airflow creates a wind wave pattern in the atmosphere on one side of the mountain and at the top of these waves, moisture in the air condenses and forms a cloud. As air moves down into the trough of these waves the water evaporates again, leaving behind clouds in a characteristic lenticular shape. Mr Spencer noticed them while driving to the shops and was so amazed that he stopped the car to retrieve his camera from the boot. He said: 'I tried to follow them to higher ground to get a good view. They were just so mesmerising and I thought they looked amazing. It is easy to see why people mistake them for UFOs. They are brilliant. I've never seen anything like it.' Scroll down for video . Rare spectacle: These lenticular clouds, also known as altocumulus standing lenticularis, are hardly ever seen in British skies . Stunning: They form when wind blows over high ground and then undulates down in a stream of waves creating a rippled effect as the air cools . Commonly mistaken for UFOs: The clouds are sometimes reported as UFOs, particularly the flying saucer, because of their lens shape . How they form: They occur when the air meets obstructions such as mountains and the clouds' thickness creates incredible contrasts of light . Mesmerising: Amateur photographer Glenn Spencer, 42, noticed the flying saucer-shaped clouds as he was driving to the shops in Cheshire . Pilots of powered aircraft tend to avoid flying near lenticular clouds because of the turbulence of the rotor systems that accompany them .

Summary: Extraordinary lens shapes are exceptionally rare lenticular clouds and are also known as wave clouds . They are hardly ever seen in the UK but were spotted by an amateur photographer in the sky above Cheshire . The rippling effect is created by cooling air and the clouds are the most common explanation for UFO sightings .


A leading economist is to step down as executive chairman of an influential City think-tank amid drug abuse allegations. Professor Douglas McWilliams, 63, revealed last night that he is to leave his role at the Centre for Economic and Business Research after footage emerged of him allegedly smoking crack cocaine in a north London drug den. The think-tank, which he founded in 1992, confirmed he will take a five-month sabbatical. Professor Douglas McWilliams - A top economist and George Osborne cheerleader - has allegedly been spotted sneaking out of a crack house in north London . Professor McWilliams, who has also advised London Mayor Boris Johnson on housing, said last night he was ‘taking time off to deal with issues I have not had the chance to address fully when I have been in full-time work’. It comes just two weeks before the launch of his book The Flat White Economy which tells how London swapped the City’s champagne and supercars lifestyle for bicycles and trendy flats. It was confirmed last night that the CEBR board agreed on November 5 last year to allow Professor McWilliams to step down from his position as executive chairman. A CEBR spokesman said: ‘Mr McWilliams plans to take a sabbatical and to return to full-time work at CEBR on August 1, 2015. ‘Meanwhile he plans to fulfill all speaking engagements that he has accepted.’ Referring to reports that Professor McWilliams was an adviser to George Osborne, the spokesman added that ‘neither he nor any other member of CEBR staff has spoken to or met George Osborne since he became Chancellor’, but that CEBR has ‘briefed or advised all four major political parties’. McWilliams, 63, was reportedly seen smoking two rocks last weekend during a visit to the notorious drugs den . Witnesses had claimed that Professor McWilliams had been a regular at various drugs dens in the north London area for the past several months. One source told the Sunday Mirror: 'Last Sunday McWilliams turned up at the den around 10pm and was there about a hour and a half. There were two rocks of the drugs. He smoked it over a table and then sat there all spaced out. 'He was in a suit and started talking about the economy and all that for about 20 minutes. He kept mentioning someone famous he worked with but didn't make much sense. He was asked if he wanted any more and said "I've had too much".' McWilliams refused to discuss the allegations when approached by journalists from the Sunday Mirror and has been contacted for comment by MailOnline. Former Professor of Commerce at Gresham College, McWilliams is described on the CEBR website as 'one of the most widely quoted economists'. The think-tank's website states: 'CEBR's clients are mainly public, private, government, professional bodies and third sector organisations. Most are UK based although several have a global reach. We advise 25 of the FTSE 100 companies.' On Christmas Day, McWilliams tweeted a link to a story about 'illegal drugs' It adds: 'We advise a number of UK government

Summary: Douglas McWilliams, 63, was reportedly seen at a London crack den . Top economist allegedly seen smoking two rocks last weekend . Witnesses claim he has been a regular at various drug dens for months . Professor McWilliams now says he is taking time off to deal with 'issues' Economist will take a five-month sabbatical from the think tank CEBR .


It was not as if England lost to Bangladesh in the sub-continent. These were English-type conditions and it was seamers who took the wickets, not spinners. That makes it even more of a diabolical result. Players always have to take responsibility and have a good look at themselves but mistakes have certainly been made by Peter Moores and this management. They had six months to prepare for this tournament rather than in two of the last three World Cups when they have come in to it off the back of the Ashes. Chris Woakes walks towards his bowling mark during the World Cup match between Bangladesh and England . They changed the captain just ahead of this tour which to me was not the wrong call but one made too late. They should have replaced Alastair Cook a year ago and then Alex Hales could have been opening the batting for a year by now. Then at the last minute here they came up with this cunning plan of picking Gary Ballance which smacked of England losing their bottle and reverting to old-fashioned type and going with the Test No3. And why did it take until this game for Jimmy Anderson and Stuart Broad to pitch the ball up? Eoin Morgan said it wasn’t a team plan so why were they bowling too short and why didn’t someone tell them to stop it before now? England's batsman Ian Bell plays a shot as Bangladesh wicket keeper Mushfiqur Rahim looks on . James Taylor heads back to the dressing room after losing his wicket to Taskin Ahmed of Bangladesh . Yet, in all honesty, I watched that match and I wasn’t too fussed about the result because my feeling is that even if England had won and gone on to the quarter-final they would have been hammered by India, South Africa or whoever they faced on a drop-in pitch at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. England are playing a different brand of cricket from the top five or six teams and the underlying problems need to be looked at as much as the position of the coach, who comes under scrutiny after every tournament disappointment. Stuart Broad slips over during the World Cup match between England and Bangladesh at Adelaide Oval . Masrafe Bin Mortaza celebrates after getting the wicket of Alex Hales match at the Adelaide Oval . There are exciting players out there. You could tell that Hales had something about him two years ago. Then there are others like Sam Billings and Jason Roy. We need someone with a keen eye picking these guys out and then sending them round the world to play in the Indian Premier league, the Big Bash and other tournaments where they may learn. One-day cricket cannot be an afterthought any more for England. There is no magic fix but we must change our culture. Let the players have a carefree attitude – not reckless – but carefree. Then start moving forward and catching up. Bell reaches his 50 during the World Cup match between England

Summary: England crashed out of the Cricket World Cup and it isn't good enough . Decision to change the captain was not a wrong call, but one made too late . One-day cricket cannot be an afterthought any more for England . READ: Peter Moores still backed by ECB after World Cup horror show . Click HERE for all the latest news from the 2015 Cricket World Cup .


Real Madrid's training session saw Martin Odegaard swing in a cross for Cristiano Ronaldo to score a header ahead of the 16-year-old's potential debut in the Champions League this week. Odegaard joined Real in January after the La Liga giants won the race to sign the Norwegian starlet, and he has tried to show manager Carlo Ancelotti why he deserves to face Schalke on Tuesday. The Norway international has already scored for Real Madrid's B team Castilla and reports suggest he could be in line to make the step up to the first team. Martin Odegaard crosses the ball into the box during a Real Madrid training session . Cristiano Ronaldo rises above the rest to head the ball into the back of the net during training . Ronaldo scoes via Odegaard's cross as Real Madrid work on their set pieces in training . Real's Champions League last-16 tie sees them carry a healthy 2-0 lead from the Veltins-Arena in Germany to Madrid as they look to defend their crown. And should Odegaard make his debut then he would become the youngest player to play in the Champions League - beating the record of 16 years and 87 days held by former Chelsea and Newcastle man Celestine Babayaro by three days. Yet before that Real have a La Liga match against Athletic Bilbao on Saturday to deal with. Real were held to a 1-1 draw at the Bernabeu by Villarreal in their last match, allowing Barcelona to cut the gap to just two points, and can not afford another slip. Odegaard (centre) joined Real in January after the La Liga giants won the race to sign the Norwegian starlet .

Summary: Martin Odegaard could feature for Real Madrid first team against Schalke . If he does, he will become the youngest ever Champions League player . CLICK HERE for all the latest Real Madrid news .


A young woman who vanished as a teenager may have been found hundreds of miles from home. Ashley Summers of Cleveland, Ohio is believed to have been spotted in video footage taken from a bank ATM in Warwick, Rhode Island this January, eight years after the 14-year-old first was reported as missing. This as the FBI has revealed she may be wanted in connection with check theft and identity fraud in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Scroll down for video . Ashley Summers may have been spotted in Rhode Island (above) eight years after she disappeared from Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 14 . Summers is seen at 14-years-old (left) and in an age progression photo at 20-years-old (right) This is the car the woman believed to be Summers was spotted in at a bank in Rhode Island . NBC News reports that Summers' step-grandmother Linda stumbled across the photo when the FBI posted it online looking for information about the woman, at which point she immediately sent photos of Summers to the Warwick Police Department as they searched for leads in locating the woman. When that did not work, the FBI stepped in to launch a wider search, even posting billboards along the East Coast. Despite the young woman's possible criminal activity, this would be amazing news for the family as some believed Summers may have been a victim of Ariel Castro, the Cleveland kidnapper who held three woman against their will in his House of Horrors for years. Michelle Knight, one of the victims, said upon her release that she remembered another girl being at the house at some point around the time Summers first disappeared on July 6, 2007. Knight said the victim disappeared shortly after. Authorities immediately believed the girl could have been Summers as she lived in the same neighborhood as Castro. It was thought by some that she may have been kidnapped by Ariel Castro and kept at his House of Horrors (above), which was in her Cleveland neighborhood . Summers' mother, Jennifer, has always been firm in her belief that her daughter was taken against her will and would never have run off from home on her own. Summers was living with an uncle at the time of his disappearance, arguing with the man shortly before she vanished. She may have called her mother a year later, who claims she received a call from a woman who said; 'It's me mom. Dont worry.' And as the FBI calls on the public to help locate this woman, Summers' mother is hoping she will finally be able to see her daughter again after all these years and 'erase the pain' she has felt since that day in 2007. 'There's nothing that tells us that it is her, but there's nothing telling us that it's not her either,' said FBI spokeswoman Vicki Anderson. Anyone with any information is asked to call 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

Summary: Ashley Summers may have been spotted in Rhode Island eight years after she disappeared from Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 14 . Her step-grandmother identified her after seeing an FBI photo of a woman wanted for check theft and identity fraud . Now the FBI has launched a massive search for the woman, who is still believed to have been kidnapped . It was thought by some that she may have been kidnapped by Ariel Castro and kept at his House of Horrors, which was in her Cleveland neighborhood . This as Michelle Knight, one of Castro's victims, said after her release another girl had been held by Castro around the time Summers vanished .


Rosamund Pike should be the next James Bond, Ed Miliband said today . Ed Miliband has called for the next James Bond to be a woman – and tipped Rosamund Pike to take on the role. The Labour leader said the classic British films should 'move with the times' and said the former Bond girl would be a good replacement for Daniel Craig. He said Ms Pike was a 'great British actress' and could take on the iconic role even the character she played in the 2002 film Die Another Day died. Mr Miliband said: 'I think she's a great British actress, she'd make a great Bond. This is 2015, I think we can move with the times.' Speaking to the Evening Standard, Mr Miliband also spoke about his taste in music during the interview – revealing that he was 'a bit of an 80s fan' adding: 'I like bad taste - things like A-ha Take On Me.' Mr Miliband added: 'I'm aware of both Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith. I've heard them on radio and both of them are huge exports - they're great artists. 'It's brilliant we have a great number of great British artists, it makes us incredibly proud.' He said singer Ellie Goulding invited him to a charity concert recently where the band Bastille caught his eye. Mr Miliband is facing an uphill battle to become Prime Minister – with polls showing David Cameron marginally ahead with just five weeks of campaigning left before voters cast their ballots. But the Labour leader could be swept into Downing Street with the backing of the Scottish and Welsh nationalists who have both vowed to block Mr Cameron staying on as PM. Mr Miliband today admitted he would not win a 'photo opportunity contest', but said the election should not be about that. He said: 'Politicians can get obsessed with themselves - it becomes a personality contest. 'It's not about us, but the British people. If this is a contest to see how someone can eat a bacon sandwich elegantly, I'm not going to win. 'It's about putting working people first in this country - I'm not going to win a photo opportunity contest.' The Labour leader, pictured on the campaign trail in Manchester today, said James Bond should 'move with the times' and said Ms Pike would be a good replacement for Daniel Craig . On attacks from Mr Cameron, he said: 'I don't see it that way. It's the rough and tumble of politics. 'My opponents are going to be really personal in the next five weeks. I'm much more worried about another five years of David Cameron. I don't care what people throw at me. 'You get a lot thrown at you, it comes with the territory. The question isn't what's thrown at you - it's your resilience. I'm in this because I want to change the country - if you're in the public eye, then you have to take the brickbats.'

Summary: Labour leader said the classic British films should 'move with the times' He said Rosamund Pike was a 'great British actress' who would be good . The former Bond girl starred in the 2002 film Die Another Day .


A chocolate-mad mum has lost a staggering 10 stone after realising she looked just like a character from Charlie And The Chocolate Factory. Nicola Savory, was left red-faced when she saw a picture of herself looking exactly like the bloated blueberry character Violet Beauregarde, the greedy girl who swelled to the size of a giant blueberry after scoffing forbidden confectionery. The 36-year-old, from High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, tipped the scales at 21st 10lbs but is now nearly half her size after ditching her diet of chocolate bars, sausage rolls and pasties for healthier options. Scroll down for video . Feeling blue: Nicola Savory, 36, (right) thought she saw more than a passing resemblance to the character of Violet Beauregarde from the film Charlie and the Chocolate Factory . The new Nicola! After losing seven pounds in her first week of serious dieting, Nicola never looked back and lost 10 stones, going from a size 28 to a size 12 . After two years of watching her weight, Nicola has dropped eight dress sizes going from a size 28 to a size 12 after attending Slimming World classes. She said: 'I loved chocolate bars up until I saw a picture of myself and was horrified. I looked like the swollen blueberry girl from Charlie And The Chocolate Factory and that's when I knew I had to lose weight.' Nicola adds: 'Before, I'd tried every diet that you could think of including a soup diet and even one where you eat nothing but eggs. 'I would be eating scrambled eggs, egg and grapefruit, eggs on toast...but it really didn't work for me. 'With all the diets I tried, I always found myself hungry and would slip back into old habits and before I knew it I'd put on weight again. Unearthing a new confidence: Nicola had begun to shun family parties for fear of people telling her how much weight she had gained (left) and (right) Nicola's new, slender look came after she finally found a diet that worked for her . Nicola (far right) began to hate comparisons with her mum (far left) who has always been a larger lady . The weight became such an issue that Nicola says she no longer felt 'comfortable in my own skin' and stopped going to family parties. 'When I missed my Nan's 80th birthday I felt dreadful, but I was sick of people saying I'd put on weight and that I looked like my mum, who was a big woman. 'It was a vicious cycle - the more depressed I was about my weight, the more food I ate.' Nicola was nominated as Slimming World's Woman of the year for her local club in Buckinghamshire and was shortlisted in their finals of 55 women. Before losing weight Nicola would often joke with friends about her size, especially for having to order 5XL t-shirts and shop at specialist stores for larger people. But now, at half the woman she used to be, she's barely recognisable. In her first week of dieting, Nicola lost seven pounds and seven

Summary: Nicola Savory, 36, binged on chocolate and crisps . Doctors told her she'd be put on blood pressure tablets at age 34 . Stooped socialising because she didn't want to be seen . Nominated as Slimming World's Woman of the year .


A hotel worker whose nose was bitten off on the night of his work Christmas party is having it rebuilt using skin from his face. Christopher Watson, 32, admits he was too drunk to remember on a night out with colleagues in Newcastle upon Tyne on December 23, but insists he was attacked. He is currently recovering from reconstructive surgery as doctors battle to repair his disfigured face using grafts from other parts of his head. But police have shelved the investigation into the alleged attack because he was too drunk to remember who attacked him, and where. Anger: Christopher Watson, 32, claims his nose was bitten off, left and right, during his work Christmas party but is furious after police shelved their investigation because he was too drunk to remember what happened . After checking CCTV at possible locations and hunting for witnesses, officers found nothing so were unable to record the incident as a crime and suggested he may have fallen over. Mr Watson fears the person who attacked him may now never be caught and denies he fell because he had no grazes on his hands, elbows or knees. Now he faces years of surgery to repair his nose, which was so severely damaged people cannot stop staring. Aftermath: Mr Watson says that people keep staring at him because of his injuries . He said: 'It's been awful. People still stare at me wherever I go, in the shop, on the bus, I get people looking at me. 'I just can't get my head around the fact that this has happened to me and I don't know why.' He had been enjoying a Christmas do with his colleagues from Newcastle's Vermont Hotel when the mysterious incident occurred, during the early hours of December 22, 2013. He believes he was attacked near Grey's Monument, outside Fenwick department store, in Newcastle city centre. He said: 'All I can remember is a flash of blue, then the pain of someone biting my nose, I can just remember the excruciating pain. I was delirious, in shock and in pain'. He then went back to the hotel he works in and a friend called an ambulance. When Christopher got to hospital medics told him a piece of his nose, the size of a five pence piece was missing. The hotel maintenance worker has since undergone painful skin grafts, and in December surgeons took skin from another part of his face to rebuild his nose. Last month Christopher went under the knife again for more reconstructive surgery. And he will return to hospital this month to find out what the next stage of his treatment will be. Christopher still believes part of his nose was bitten off. But police say there was not enough evidence to suggest a crime had taken place. 'There is no way I could have got that injury without someone else doing it. The police say I could have tripped or fallen, but I have no other bruises on my knees or hands. And I was wearing my glasses and they

Summary: Christopher Watson, 32, left with nose injury after work Christmas party . But he was very drunk and cannot remember how and where it happened . Surgeons have grafted skin from his face to help reconstruct his nose . He's had at least two operations and faces several more to repair injuries . Police have shelved investigation because they can't find witnesses . Detectives have suggested nose may not have been bitten and he fell over . Mr Watson says he can't have fallen over because he has no other injuries .


A four-year-old girl made a life-saving 999 call after her mother collapsed - before telling the operator about Frozen, her pet dog and Santa. Megan Stratton has been handed an award and praised for summoning emergency crews to her mother Charlotte, 32. Mrs Stratton had been feeling unwell before she collapsed at her home in Lowestoft, Suffolk, and started to have a seizure last Christmas. Megan Stratton (centre) saved the life of her mother Charlotte (left) after she collapsed at home. Her husband Trevor (right) was out collecting medication at the time . Her husband Trevor, also 32, was out fetching some medication - but Megan knew what to do and calmly dialled 999. The youngster gave call handler Alan Austin her address before explaining that her mother was unwell and her father was out. When asked if she had any older siblings Megan tells the operator: 'Lulu is here with me, but she is my pet dog'. And when asked her mother's age, she replied: 'I don't know how old she is. Because she never tells me. I want to know how old... when she's better'. OPERATOR: Police emergency. Hello. Can you hear me? MEGAN: She’s struggling... she had another seizure. My dad has gone to get some medicine to eat . O: Is there someone else there? Have you got a big sister? A big brother? M: Lulu is here with me, but she is my pet dog . O: Oh. Lulu is your pet dog, is she? And how old are you? M: Four . O: Four. You’re doing really well for four. Mummy has epilepsy? M: No. But she has a seizures all day. Sometimes she does and sometimes she doesn’t . O: Ok what’s your name? M: Megan . O: Megan. That’s a pretty name. And you’re four are you? I’m going to get somebody to you. I’m going to get an ambulance to you to make sure mummy is alright. Ok, is the door open? M: The door isn’t open . O: Is she a young mummy? M: I don’t know how old she is. Because she never tells me. I want to know how old... when she’s better . O: When mummy has these seizures. Does she lay on the floor? M: She lays on the sofa sometimes. She’s laying on the floor now . O: Is mummy having a drink or is she just laying there? M: Just laying there . O: We’ve got policemen coming to you. I want you to stay on the phone until police get with you alright? M: Ok . O: And we’ve got an ambulance coming to you as well. That will come and make mummy better won’t they? M:... I want to put the cushion back. I will talk to you in a second . O: Yeah. You go and do what you’ve got to do for mummy, but don’t put the phone down. Come back and talk... You put mummy’s head on a cushion? M: She hasn’t got a cushion. I’ll just get her a cushion

Summary: Megan Stratton called 999 after mother collapsed at home with a seizure . The four-year-old gave operator her address and explained the emergency . She stayed with her mother, Charlotte, and talked to her to keep her calm . Youngster also told the operator about her pet dog and Father Christmas .


Friday 13 didn't leave Mercedes red-faced as they dominated free practice at Formula One's season-opening Australian Grand Prix, but they did emit a crimson complexion of a different kind as they showed their support for Red Nose Day. Last season's F1 World Constructors' Championship champions wore red noses in support for the British charity. Defending World Champion Lewis Hamilton was the only one from the party to not be seen wearing a red nose, but the British racer did wear a T-shirt backing. Mercedes F1 team showed their support for Red Nose Day by wearing merchandise on Friday . Mercedes' drivers Lewis Hamilton (left) and Nico Rosberg both also wore T-shirts in support of Red Nose Day . Rosberg wore the red nose while conducting interviews and signing autographs to fans at Albert Park . Captioned with the slogan 'I think I may be the voice of a generation,' the 30-year-old is all smiles as he poses for photographs with team-mate Nico Rosberg. Rosberg was also pictured wearing a T-shirt, as well as a red nose, for the biennel telethon charity event which takes over the BBC on Friday evening. And Friday's F1 practice proved a good one for the German as he set the fastest lap of 1:27.697secs in the second session on a glorious day at Albert Park, topping Hamilton by one tenth of a second. Rosberg was also quickest in the first session, his best time of 1:29.557secs edging Hamilton as the constructors' champions carried their ominous form from winter testing onto the track. Four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel was third fastest on his debut for Ferrari in the second session, with team-mate Kimi Raikkonen fourth best. The German made a flying start to his season as he topped the timesheets in both practice sessions . Rosberg pictured in action ahead of Sunday's season opener at the Australian Grand Prix . World champion Hamilton finished behind Rosberg in both practice sessions on Friday . Hamilton takes time out in the garage during the first practice session of the new season . But with Vettel's fastest time over seven tenths of a second adrift of Rosberg, the opening day's practice will strengthen belief that the first rounds of the new season may be a private duel for race wins between the Mercedes duo. At the other end of the grid, and dogged by reliability problems during winter testing, the gloom in the McLaren garage followed drivers Jenson Button and Kevin Magnussen onto the track. Magnussen, who has taken injured Fernando Alonso's seat at Albert Park, skidded into the gravel at turn six in the second session and his car had to be winched off the track. That was after he and Button finished slowest of the 15 cars in the first session that posted flying laps. Button improved in the second but only marginally to be 13th fastest. McLaren endured a difficult day at the office with Kevin Magnussen slamming his car into the barriers . Magnussen's McLaren is winched away by a tractor after he skidded into the gravel

Summary: Lewis Hamilton wore a Red Nose Day T-shirt in support of the charity . Mercedes team-mate Nico Rosberg wore T-shirt and a red nose in addition . Red Nose Day is a biennial telethon which will be screened on TV on Friday . Rosberg beat Hamilton in Australian Grand Prix free practice on Friday . CLICK HERE for all the latest Australian GP news and build up .


A baby boy born without a nose, a condition so rare it only has a one in 197 million chance of happening, is finally going home to his parents in Alabama after three weeks in the hospital. Timothy Eli Thompson was born premature on March 4 without any nasal passages or sinus cavities. He is one of only 37 people who have been born with complete congenital arhinia. He had to undergo a tracheotomy at only five days old. His mother Brandi McGlathery was expecting 'a perfectly healthy baby boy' after every ultrasound came back normal during her pregnancy. Timothy Eli Thompson was born without a nose, a condition so rare it only has a one in 10 billion chance of happening, on March 4 in Alabama . Eli, who does not have any nasal passages or sinus cavities, had to undergo a tracheotomy at five days old . McGlathery, 23, has since been diligently tracking the ups and downs of her baby's progress on a Facebook page titled 'Eli's Journey,' which already has over 4,000 likes. Eli has been treated at the USA Children's and Women's Hospital in Mobile for three weeks. McGlathery has shared the good news of his test results, including an eye exam and cranial scan that came back normal, as well as the 'hard blow' the family was dealt when they found out Eli didn't have nasal passages. This means that even though Eli can have a nose built for him, doctors are still unsure at this point 'if it will actually be functional,' she wrote. The mother-of-three has also shared the emotional joys she's had with Eli, including his first successful bath and bottle feeding, and the first time she saw his face without an oral respirator. Eli's parents, Brandi McGlathery and Troy Thompson, give their child his very first bath . McGlathery, 23, has been diligently tracking the ups and downs of her baby's journey on a Facebook page titled 'Eli's Journey,' which already has over 4,000 likes . Both of Eli's parents and his grandmas have learned the proper way to suction, clean and change his tracheostomy tube. 'Who knew someone so tiny could change so many people's lives in such a short time? Our perfect miracle baby,' McGlathery wrote on her Facebook page. McGlathery also shared one of the first emotional moments she got to share with Eli while he was still in the neonatal intensive-care unit, the first time she had him to herself for more than 15 minutes since he'd been born. 'We sat and rocked for two hours until my baby fell asleep,' she wrote. Both of Eli's parents and his grandmas have learned the proper way to suction, clean and change his tracheostomy tube. McGlathery calls Eli ‘the most beautiful boy I’ve ever laid eyes on’ 'The nurses told me that was the deepest sleep they've seen him in since he arrived in NICU and that he was so calm when I was around.' 'That made my heart melt all over. I've been so worried that he'd get more

Summary: Timothy Eli Thompson was born without nasal passages or sinus cavities . Its unknown if the nose he can have built for him will be functional . Eli had to have a tracheotomy at only five days old . Mother Brandi McGlathery, 23, was expecting a 'perfectly healthy baby boy' when every ultrasound came back normal during her pregnancy . Mother-of-three now cherishes 'the most beautiful boy I’ve ever laid eyes on’


The sons of Robin van Persie, Phil Neville and Darren Fletcher could be the Manchester City stars of the future. Because the trio, whose father's made their name at United, have now spent over a year taking part in training sessions at the academy of their cross-town rivals. It is not known why the talented group have been pointed in City's direction, although Shaqueel van Persie, eight, has also been training with United. Manchester United striker Robin van Persie's son could be a future star of local rivals Manchester City . The sons of Darren Fletcher and Phil Neville, who made their names at United, are also training with City . The Premier League champions, however, have recently moved to their new £200m City Football Academy and offer a clear pathway to the first team. City's philosophy is to see that each age group adopts a similar system to that used by the first team in a bid to ensure that, should youngsters be good enough, they can easily adjust to senior level. United, however, are well-stocked with talent at youth levels and many find it difficult to make the grade. Premier League champions Man City have recently moved to their new £200m City Football Academy . Van Persie Jnr, eight, has already showcased his talents to a wider audience. In January, he starred alongside his dad in an advertising campaign for BT Sport. The youngster is taught a number of freestyle tricks on the streets of Manchester by his old man before the pair take part in a two-vs-two game with a couple of unsuspecting locals. Showing finishing skills his dad, who cost United £24m, would be proud of, Shaqueel scores the winning goal before the father and son team head home. A proud Van Persie said last year: 'He plays for his local team with his friends and he got scouted and now he is playing for both Manchester United and Manchester City. 'In about a year or so he will have to make his mind up. Van Persie Jnr starred alongside his dad in an advertising campaign for BT Sport at the start of the year . Van Persie says his son will have to make his mind up between Manchester United and rivals City next year . 'He shares my passion of being involved with loads of sports. 'His timing is incredible.' Harvey Neville, 12, plays for his school, St Bede's, where a number of City's academy stars study. The Independent Catholic college, close to City's old Maine Road stomping ground, can boast the likes of ex-Liverpool man Neil Mellor, former Oldham captain Mike Milligan and brothers Will and Michael Keane, who currently play for United and Burnley, among its alumni.

Summary: Robin van Persie's eight-year-old son is training with Manchester City . Sons of Phil Neville and Darren Fletcher also attending the City academy . Premier League champions recently moved to £200m Football Academy .


It was popularised by artists like Johnny Cash and Dolly Parton in the fifties and sixties. But now it would appear country music is more popular than ever. Chart history was made on Sunday as the first ever home-grown British country act shot into the top ten with a debut album. Scroll down for video . The Shires, comprised of Crissie Rhodes from Bedfordshire and Ben Earle from Hertfordshire, made it to tenth place in the Official UK Album Chart . The feat follows the meteoric rise of US country star Taylor Swift who has had two number one albums in the UK. Relatively unknown until now, The Shires, comprised of Crissie Rhodes from Bedfordshire and Ben Earle from Hertfordshire, made it to tenth place in the Official UK Album Chart with their debut album Brave. The pair, both aged 26, overtook established band Hozier and came just behind Paloma Faith when the results were announced on Sunday. Their position sees them sit alongside big names such as Kelly Clarkson, Ed Sheeran and Sam Smith in the charts. Their feat has been described as ‘truly remarkable’ for a country band and is evidence the genre is shifting eastwards from its heartland in Nashville, Tennessee. Country band The Shires now sit alongside the likes of Paloma Faith and Ed Sheeran (pictured) in the charts . Official Charts Company chief executive Martin Talbot said: ‘This is a fantastic feat by this young British country duo. No UK country act has ever made this kind of impact on the chart before – it is truly remarkable.’ BBC Radio 2’s Bob Harris added: ‘I’ve been doing the country show for 15 years now, and in the whole of that time I’ve never known things to be quite as exciting as they are today. Country is now appealing to a completely new, young generation.’ The genre has experienced a renaissance in recent years. Last year Dolly Parton returned to perform at Glastonbury to huge critical acclaim.

Summary: Country band The Shires make it into the Official Album Chart's top 10 . Duo are first ever British country act to shoot into charts with debut album . Pair overtook Hozier and finished just behind Paloma Faith yesterday .


Bath are trying to sign Taulupe Faletau after the World Cup to continue the exodus of leading Wales players to the Aviva Premiership. The 24-year-old Lions No 8 has another full season to run on his current contract with the Newport Gwent Dragons, who have this week indicated that they are 'extremely keen' to retain his services. However, Sportsmail understands that the Tongan-born player is increasingly likely to agree a move to The Rec in the autumn, which would require Bath to pay a transfer fee. Wales No 8 Taulupe Faletau fires out a pass to Jamie Roberts (left) during his side's demolition of the Azzurri . Bath had been linked with Springboks No 8 Duane Vermeulen, but he is set for a big-money move to Toulon . Faletau has been noticeably absent from the list of Wales stars recently signing up for national dual contracts with the Welsh Rugby Union and the regions. Bath have been linked with him in the past but after rumours of a deal in 2013, he committed to another three years at Rodney Parade. Now though, several sources have revealed that the West Country club are closing in. Armed with financial backing from owner Bruce Craig, Bath have become major players in the upper levels of the transfer market. England backrower Ben Morgan was also on Bath's radar before he signed a new deal with Gloucester . They tried to lure South Africa No 8 Duane Vermeulen but it is thought his wage demands were too high and he has opted to move to Toulon instead. Ben Morgan was also on the radar, but he agreed a new deal at Gloucester. If Faletau joins Bath, he will join a growing band of Wales exiles in the Premiership, including George North at Northampton, Richard Hibbard and James Hook at Gloucester, Rhys Priestland who is heading to Bath, and Jamie Roberts who is bound for Harlequins. While Wales coach Warren Gatland has made official his stance against selecting players who move out of the country, he has 'wild card' exemptions and Faletau is certain to fall into that category.

Summary: Taulupe Faletau has another full season to run on his current contract . Bath had been linked with South Africa No 8 Duane Vermeulen . Ben Morgan was also on the radar, but he agreed a new deal at Gloucester .


Resplendent in a navy coat with a Wildwolf faux fur collar and carrying a bag by Irish designer Paul Costelloe, Zara Tindall happily posed with fans for some silly selfies this afternoon as she enjoyed a third day of racing action at Cheltenham. Earlier, she had been spotted with husband Mike Tindall with both glued to their smartphones as they arrived for the traditional St Patrick's Thursday at the annual racing event. Tindall, a former rugby player, and Zara were both chatting away on their mobiles although both put their phones away once they got inside and the racing action kicked off. Scroll down for video . Zara Tindall happily posed with fans for some selfies this afternoon as she enjoyed a third day of racing action at Cheltenham . Resplendent in a navy coat with a fur collar and carrying a bag by Irish designer Paul Costelloe Zara smiled for the iPhone camera . The Queen's granddaughter has become a familiar face at Cheltenham this week . The stylish royal ordered four outfits from British designer Paul Costelloe ahead of her favourite week of racing . Zara, 33, has long been a fan of racing and is developing a reputation for training point-to-point racers in her own right, having coached bay gelding Monbeg Dude to a seventh place finish in last year's Grand National. But today, she was happy to take a back seat, smiling and laughing with her husband as they watched jockey Ruby Walsh pilot the hotly tipped Vautour to first place in the opening race of the day, the JLT Novices Chase. The Queen's granddaughter has become a familiar face at Cheltenham this week, having begun it on Tuesday, when she arrived to watch the action in a chic navy coat by Paul Costelloe, from whom she ordered four separate ensembles for the week of racing. Earlier in the day Zara and husband Mike Tindall had been spotted glued to their own smartphones as they arrived at the St Patrick's Day event . Cheerful: Zara and Mike both looked happy to be at the racecourse and smiled as they made their way inside . Ladies' Day saw her return to the races for a second time, although she chose to spend the day with friends rather than join her aunt, the Duchess of Cornwall, in her private box. Despite Zara's chic black and grey checked outfit, it was Camilla who ended up making a splash, after she bumped into glamour model Katie Price in the paddock while presenting jockey Sam Twiston-Davies with his trophy following his win in the Betway Queen Mother Champion Chase. Ms Price, 36, was in the paddock with her plasterer husband Kieran Hayler, 27, and her hairdresser when she spied Camilla and promptly sidled up to ask for a photo. Sharing a joke: Later, Zara was spotted laughing happily with friends as she waited for the races to begin . Taking it seriously: Zara is building up a reputation for point-to-point training and last year worked with bay gelding Monbeg Dude . Not impressed:

Summary: Zara Tindall posed happily for selfies with fans as she spent her third day at the races . Earlier her and husband Mike were both glued to their phones . The couple later put down their mobiles as the action got underway, beginning with the JLT Novices Chase . Zara was once again in Paul Costelloe, from whom she ordered four different ensembles for Cheltenham . Yesterday saw Zara spend the day at the races without her husband and in the company of a group of friends . The Duchess of Cornwall also attended yesterday and was photographed in the paddock with Katie Price .


Forced into a head brace, bound and held up by police officers, or sitting down with their eyes rolled back in their heads - these are the harrowing faces of mental illness in the Victorian era. Diagnosed with conditions such as ‘imbecility,’ ‘simple mania,’ and ‘acute melancholia’, all of them were patients at the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum, Yorkshire, in 1869. its first Superintendent Sir William Ellis, and later Superintendent Sir James Crichton-Browne, actually paved the way for ethical treatment of the mentally ill. Crichton Browne is renowned for bringing science to the asylum when he started a laboratory for anatomy, neuropathology and histology. These pictures, taken in 1869 at the West Riding Pauper Launatic Asylum near Wakefield, Yorkshire, show some of the patients interred there. While some of the treatment looks barbaric to modern eyes, in fact the centre pioneered the way for ethical treatment of the mentally ill . The photographs are part of a 5,000-strong collection of detailed documents on patients taken by Sir James Crichton-Browne, the chief neurologist at West Riding, who helped lead the way in medical treatment of mental disorders . The West Riding Asylum, based near Wakefield, was the sixth institution of its kind in the UK to take those with mental conditions out of the way of regular society to a place of relative protection. To that end, the hospital-come-boarding house was entirely self-sufficient, housing its own bakery, butchery, dairy, shop and laundry. Previously those with mental disorders were exhibited in bedlams, such as the famous one in London, imprisoned in cells, or chained to walls in workhouses. This new, relatively compassionate approach was driven by the asylum's founder, William Tuke, a Quaker who believed in the sanctity of life and of behaving kindly and morally to all of humanity. Mark Davis, author of Voices From The Asylum, a book on the West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum, said: 'This new, relatively compassionate approach was driven by William Tuke the founder of the York Retreat which opened in 1796 after Hannah Mills, a Quaker, died at the York asylum in 1790. 'Tuke, a Quaker believed in the sanctity of life and of behaving kindly and morally to all of humanity. At that time Dr Samuel Best who superintended York asylum regarded the mentally ill as less than human, and while in the asylum inmates were denied access to religion and God. 'Quakers, who believe there is a spark of divinity in everyone, were appalled by this. The Retreat is still famous today for having pioneered the humane treatment and moral treatment that became a model for asylums around the world.' Alongside each of the pictures are detailed notes including height, weight, religion, and eventual fate of the patient. A diagnosis is also written on some images. The patient on the left is recorded as suffering 'general paralysis', while the woman on the right has 'acute melancholia' The West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum was actually comprised of four different hospitals, this sketch shows the building at Wakefield where these pictures were taken . Mr Davis

Summary: Photographs were taken at West Riding Pauper Lunatic Asylum by chief neurologist Sir James Crichton-Browne . While some pictures may appear barbaric to modern eyes, they asylum actually led the way in ethical treatment . Each picture is accompanied by detailed medical notes and diagnoses including ‘imbecility,’ and ‘simple mania,’


The Australia and India squads have had ample time in the past four months to work each other out, ensuring a level of tension for their World Cup semi-final expected to go well beyond the usual for a knockout game. Australia all-rounder James Faulkner won't be surprised if there's some niggle and verbal exchanges, just like he's not surprised that defending champion India shook off their poor form leading into the World Cup to win seven consecutive matches. 'They've spent a fair bit of time in the country, so they've adapted well to the conditions,' Faulkner told a news conference Monday. 'It's no surprise they're up against us in the semi-final, they're a very strong team. Australian cricketer James Faulkner fields a ball off his own bowling at the Bellerive Oval during the World Cup . Australian Faulkner bowls during the 2015 Cricket World Cup match against Scotland at the Bellerive Oval . 'You're going to see two very good teams going up against each other - it should be a very good spectacle.' Australia have won the Cricket World Cup four times and reached the final on two other occasions, but never on home soil. India have two World Cup titles, and became the first team to clinch it at home in 2011 after beating Australia in the quarter-finals, Pakistan in the semi-finals and Sri Lanka in the championship match. Watson bats during the 2015 ICC Cricket World Cup match between Australian and Pakistan at Adelaide Oval . India didn't win a competitive match between the time the squad landed in Australia in November until its opening World Cup game against Pakistan on February 15. In that time, it lost a test series to Australia, and was winless in a limited-overs tri-series against Australia and England. There was some glaring aggression between the teams in the test and ODI series, with players on both sides sanctioned and warned that sledging would not be tolerated at the World Cup. All-rounder Shane Watson was fined last week for his part in an exchange with Pakistan paceman Wahab Riaz . Australian all-rounder Shane Watson was fined last week for his part in an exchange with Pakistan paceman Wahab Riaz during a torrid spell of fast, short-pitch bowling that was easily the highlight of the quarterfinal in Adelaide. Faulkner said that exchange was 'all in great spirit,' and he expected more spirited exchanges with a spot in the final at stake at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday. 'There's going to be words said and it's going to be a really tough contest,' Faulkner said, adding that there's usually some sledging on the field. 'It's the nature of the game, it's a semi-final. Cut throat. Neither team will be backing down.' Watson plays a short pitched ball from Riaz of Pakistan during the World Cup match at the Adelaide Oval . The India squad practiced at the SCG on Monday but, as have become the usual routine at the World Cup, remained off limits to the media until the eve of the match. The Sydney

Summary: Hosts Australia take on India at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Thursday . James Faulkner won't be surprised if there's some verbal exchanges . Australia all-rounder also not surprised that India have re-found their form . Defending World Cup champions India have won seven games in a row .


My mum Lesley, 69 — who is retired and a fine example of someone who likes to splurge her pensioner pounds — last week flounced out of Argos, where she’d intended to spend upwards of £200 on her grandchildren. She was just too daunted by their new space-age shops to buy anything. Gone are the catalogues, little jotter pads and blue pens that used to fill the stores. Instead, the desks, revamped in clinical white and looking more like a scientist’s lab than a shop, are fitted with white touch-screen iPads. Claudia Connell says her mother, Lesley, 63, was so daunted by the space-age technology in Argos last week that she went to an independent toy seller in another town . Customers search on the iPad for their items, place an order and pay at a self-service kiosk. Then their goods are placed on a counter for them to collect. The transaction can be carried out without so much as a please or thank you to a member of staff. My mum told me afterwards: ‘I’ve never used a tablet. I should learn but I don’t want my first lesson to be in Argos with other shoppers breathing down my neck and making me anxious. ‘I couldn’t find a sales assistant, so I just walked out and bought the grandchildren’s toys from an independent toy seller in another town. They cost more and I had a 12-mile round trip, but it was worth it not to feel like a silly old fool holding everyone up.’ We know the baby boomer generation have the most leisure, money and time to spend on the High Street, so why are retailers doing all they can to make them feel like outcasts? Our High Street stores have changed beyond recognition in recent years — and for many older customers it’s certainly not for the better. The convenience of online shopping is the only way to go for some, but for those who still prefer to shop in person, the experience is becoming an increasingly stressful and confusing one. Given that retail sales have been declining steadily for the past two years, businesses are doing all they can to get customers through their doors. Argos stores used to be known for their weighty catalogues (pictured), little jotter pads and blue pens but instead they now have iPads, self-service counters and barely any customer-employee contact . The trouble is, they all seem to be looking for trendy high-tech solutions — gizmos and gimmicks designed to lure in the under-30s, intimidating the rest of us in the process. Retail analyst Kate Hardcastle says: ‘It’s all about retailers panicking over what their competitors are doing and not wanting to be left behind. ‘A lot of them were stung by coming too late to the online market and they don’t want the same to happen again by being too late to take on board in- store technology. ‘But they are getting carried away and aren’t stopping to see the long-term damage they could be doing to customer relations. Older people generally

Summary: Stores like Argos have transformed their shops with space-age technology . Face-to-face contact has been replaced with self-service checkouts . The older generation are the ones who have the most money to spend . Retailers are alienating their older customers with the constant changes .


A Victoria Cross awarded to Private James Towers (pictured) after he demonstrated incredible bravery in the First World War is to be auctioned for £160,000 . A Victoria Cross medal awarded to a soldier who volunteered for a suicide mission during the First World War is to be auctioned for £160,000. The honour, the highest decoration for valour in the face of the enemy, was awarded to Private James Towers after he bravely volunteered for the mission at Mericourt near Lens, France, on October 6, 1918. The soldier, from Preston, Lancashire, stepped forward as the sixth man to dash out in front of enemy machine gun posts and get a vital message to a cut-off platoon 150 yards in front of him. He put himself forward despite witnessing the five previous runners - including his best friend Private Frank Dunlop - get shot down just minutes earlier. During his mission, he managed to evade bullets and even startled a German machine gun nest when he leapt across an embankment and landed just five feet away from them. They were so surprised they failed to launch bullets until after he had fled. The solder eventually made it to the lost platoon, gave the orders to the commanding officer and dug in with them for the night. Using his knowledge of the location of the German machine gun posts, he led them safely back to the British lines at dawn the next day. For his incredible act of courage, he was awarded the Victoria Cross and it was presented to him by King George V at Buckingham Palace upon his return to Britain. It was left to his family when he died, aged 79, in 1977, and later sold at auction in 1983. It has been owned by a private collector for the last 30 years but is now going to be sold on again at an auction in London later this month. As well as the Victoria Cross, four other medals of his will also be auctioned including his British War and Victory medals, his Coronation 1937 medal and his Coronation 1953 honour. The collection has been given an estimated guide price of between £130,000 and £160,000. David Erskine-Hill, of auctioneers Dix Noonan Webb, said: 'James Towers had watched five comrades die as they tried to get through to the lost platoon yet he still volunteered to take the message. 'This was cool, calculated courage from a man prepared to risk his own life to stop his fellow soldiers from being cut off. Through a combination of athletic prowess and sheer good luck he got away with it. 'His is a great story of gallantry and survival.' Tory peer Lord Ashcroft currently owns the world's largest collection of Victoria Cross medals and is likely to bid on the one awarded to Private Towers. Private Towers tried to join the army as an underage 17-year-old but enlisted again after he turned 18. He joined the Cameronians (Scottish Rifles) and went to the Western Front in December 1916 before being sent to Mericourt near Lens.

Summary: Victoria Cross given to 'suicide mission' hero now up for sale for £160,000 . Honour awarded to Private James Towers after he showed bravery in 1918 . Soldier volunteered for mission after seeing five comrades killed trying it . He left medal to family when he died, aged 79, in 1977 and it was auctioned . It is now due to be auctioned again later this month and sell for thousands . British War, Victory and Coronation 1937 and 1953 medals also to be sold .


Looking for some beach body inspiration? Cast your eyes over Michelle Keegan's new Lipsy campaign. The stylish star has given FEMAIL a sneak peek of her upcoming range for the high street brand ahead of its launch on Thursday - and showcases her enviable physique as she models her skimpy designs. The former Coronation Street star, whose collections have been a stellar success for the brand, has been hard at work in the design studio to bring fans exactly what they want. Scroll down for video . Michelle Keegan has given FEMAIL a sneak peek of her upcoming SS15 range for Lipsy and she shows off her summer body and tan in the imagery, which was shot on a sun-drenched beach . The 27-year-old's new range is full of crochet, lace, slinky satins and lightweight knits, as well some 'fresh and exciting never-been-seen-before designs'. Actress Michelle, who is currently planning her wedding to Mark Wright, said of her upcoming range: 'One of my favourite parts of summer is being able to experiment with brand new styles and colours. 'It’s the easiest season to wear fresh statement brights and hot new prints. I also love soft earthy shades such as nude and taupe complemented by sun kissed skin.' Michelle has taken inspiration from the catwalk, and included lots of the monochrome pieces she loves to wear herself to create a range of swimwear, beach cover-ups and nighttime apparel. The 27-year-old's new range is full of crochet, lace, slinky satins and perfect day-to-night summer apparel . 'I would wear everything in the collection,' Michelle said. 'There's dresses for the evening, beachwear for days by the pool, playsuits and girly tops. There's lots of colour because I love embracing it for summer and there's fun touches like poms poms to give it a festival vibe. 'Overall, it's feminine, fun and classic.' In between planning her wedding, filming and attending glitzy showbiz events, Michelle ensured that she spent plenty of time in the design studio to perfect each and every item from her new range. 'I've been really busy but I made sure to keep an eye on catwalk trends to see what's going to be big, created mood boards and analysed shapes, colours and textures to get it right,' she said. Michelle says she has included lots of colour and feminine florals because she loves embracing it for summer and every piece in the collection stays true to her signature style . Michelle advises fashion fans to keep it 'classic and simple' because she's all for 'timeless classic style a la Audrey Hepburn', right . Sharing her fail-safe tip for pulling off a look a la Michelle, she said: 'My top tip for day wear glamour is: keep it simple, keep it comfortable and wear key pieces. Whether it’s a statement jacket or a bag.' Her top three tips for evening glam? 'Choose what you reveal. Show cleavage or leg, never both of them together. I’m big up top so definitely more in favour of showing off my legs. 'Secondly, keep it classic and simple.

Summary: Michelle, 27, will launch spring line for Lipsy on Thursday . Gives FEMAIL a peek of her colourful playsuits and crochet dresses . Says minimal make-up is important and she prefers to show off her legs .


I brought you the Manchester United haters test a few weeks ago – you can read it HERE. Now it’s time for the ‘Wayne Rooney Test.’ What’s the first thing you think about when you hear the name Wayne Rooney? a) How close he is to breaking scoring records with Manchester United and England . b) Any of the following - Being punched in his kitchen by Phil Bardsley, demanding a massive salary at Manchester United or barking into the camera at the 2010 World Cup and at West Ham. If you answered b) then I’d question your passion for football. Wayne Rooney played a key role in Manchester United's win over Tottenham on Sunday . Rooney scored the third goal for United in their win at Old Trafford . Liverpool can't expect any loyalty from Raheem Sterling if they are not prepared to offer him the same deal as Daniel Sturridge . Chelsea look knackered... Jose Mourinho must start putting his faith in youth or he'll blow the Premier League . One thing I have discovered about England is that if you come from humble beginnings, but go on to improve your lot in life, the reaction of the rest of the country will be split. As you drive by in your expensive car, some will say ‘good on him, he’s done well for himself.’ Others though will be less generous. They might say ‘Lucky sod’ or ‘he doesn’t deserve that.’ Jealousy is a terrible thing. These people will focus on anything but football. And Rooney is a classic example. I take one look at Rooney’s career and I’m seriously impressed. I find it hard to look at it any other way. Rooney celebrated by mocking the story that he was knocked out in a playful fight with Phil Bardsley . Rooeny collapsed to the floor after scoring in reference to being 'knocked out' by Bardsley . VIDEO Van Gaal refuses to discuss 'ridiculous' Rooney story . But others concentrate on things away from the football pitch and twist them into a reason to condemn Rooney. They see a working-class kid who played football in the streets of Liverpool, who made it big because of his talent, demanded big wages, lives in a massive house and they can’t stand him for it. They can’t handle that he did something they didn’t. They refuse to applaud someone who has made the most of his talent, realised his dreams and become very wealthy in the process. I even had one Twitter clown so obsessed with bringing Rooney down that he told me he had a violent streak – just because he fouled someone. So if you are a football lover, what was the big story on Sunday? Was it Rooney leading Manchester United superbly, scoring a brilliant goal and getting three crucial points against Spurs? Rooney was criticised by some fans for swearing into a TV camera after scoring at West Ham in 2011 . Rooney is closing in on goalscoring records for both Manchester Untied and England . Or was it Rooney

Summary: Wayne Rooney is close to breaking records for Man United and England . Rooney celebrated his goal against Spurs with a boxing routine . He had been in the papers that morning for getting KO'd by Phil Bardsley . Rooney should be judged for what he does on the pitch - not off it . READ: Was Rooney a knockout against Tottenham? CLICK HERE for all the latest Manchester United news .


Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi believes his side's 4-1 win over Lens on Saturday night was the perfect preparation for their Champions League last-16 second leg against Chelsea. The French champions recorded their 15th league win of the season to regain first place - if only temporarily due to Lyon's game in hand - and Matuidi is confident that a positive result has set them up nicely for a trip to London. 'It was very important to go top of the table, even if it's only provisional. It's a good way to prepare for the Champions League match against Chelsea on Wednesday,' he told reporters. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Blaise Matuidi believes that his side's league win has set them up for Chelsea . Matuidi came off the bench to score as PSG beat Lens to return to the top of Ligue 1 on Saturday . 'We are heading to London with plenty of confidence. I think we can still do better in terms of converting our chances into goals, but we're working on it. 'Wednesday's match will be a very tough one against a team full of confidence. But we're heading there to qualify.' The first leg of the tie, at Parc des Princes, saw Chelsea take the lead through Branislav Ivanovic, before Edinson Cavani equalised in the second half to salvage the tie. Laurent Blanc's side will know that they need to score in west London to have any chance of progressing, but the tie is firmly in the balance going into the decider. In the first leg at Parc des Princes, Branislav Ivanovic scored to put Chelsea 1-0 up, but PSG equalised . Javier Pastore celebrates with his PSG team-mates after scoring on Saturday; they head to London this week .

Summary: Paris Saint-Germain drew 1-1 with Chelsea in the Champions League last 16 first leg at Parc des Princes in February . Now, the French champions head to Stamford Bridge for the second leg . PSG won 4-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday night to go two points clear . Blaise Matuidi believes that their win was perfect preparation for this week .


The stepmother of a young boy who died and who lied about his whereabouts to police has been charged with his death. Analize Osceola of Hollywood, Florida, called police on Thursday to say that Ahizya Osceola, 3, was missing despite the fact that hours earlier she had found the boy dead and stuffed his heavily bruised body into a trash bag that she then hid inside a Baby Einstein toy box which she put under piles of clothing in her laundry room. She was charged on Wednesday with aggravated manslaughter, child neglect and providing false information to law enforcement. This after an autopsy revealed signs of horrifying abuse. Scroll down for video . It has been revealed that the stepmother of Ahizya Osceola (left), Analize Osceola (right), who stuffed his dead body in a trash bag then called police and claimed he was missing has been charged in his death . Analize hid the body in the laundry room of their home (above), where police ultimately found it after growing suspicious . The Sun-Sentinel reports that the boy's father, Nelson Osceola, who had been married to Analize for 10 months, was also charged with child neglect. An autopsy revealed the boy died of blunt impact abdominal trauma. In addition to the bruising all over the boy's body, the boy's pancreas was split in three pieces and the enzymes had begun to break down his internal organs. There was also a spiral fracture on the boy's shin bone from an old break. 'In his first three years of life, he endured what we believe to be a significant amount of pain,' said Hollywood Police Chief Frank Fernandez. 'No child should ever, ever endure this life, the life of little Ahziya.' Earlier this week, Child Protective Services documents obtained by NBC 6 state that Analize woke up at around 4am last Thursday and, according to her claims, she heard the young boy moaning. She then went over and found he was very cold, but still warm, so she gave him CPR. With his pulse weak, she then claims she went to get him some Pedialyte, then decided it was best to try and make him vomit. The boy, she claims, died soon after, and she waited until the other adults were out of the house and then stuffed the boy's dead body in a trash bag and hid it in the laundry room. Throughout this all, Analize's mother had been in the house, who is a nurse. She never told her mother anything about what happened or asked her to help when the boy was in distress. Police, suspicious of the woman, went to the house and found the body. Soon after she changed her story with police she checked herself into a mental hospital. The father of Ahizya, Nelson (above), claims the boy was covered in bruises all over his body because he often fell . Friends, family and neighbors have set up a memorial for the boy outside his home (above) The father of Ahizya, Nelson, claims the boy was covered in

Summary: Analize Osceola of Hollywood, Florida, who called police on Thursday to say that Ahizya Osceola, 3, was missing, has been charged in his death . She later admitted that she hid the dead body of the boy, who was covered in bruises, in a trash bag inside a toy box under piles of clothes . She also claims she tried to perform CPR on the boy when she heard him moaning in his bed at 4am, but he died soon after . At no point did she tell anyone in the house about his condition, including her own mother who was staying with her and is a nurse . She had checked into a mental hospital, while her husband Nelson has lost custody's of the couple's children as he has been charged with neglect . An autopsy revealed the boy died of blunt impact abdominal trauma and that his pancreas was broken in three pieces . The enzymes released by his pancreas had also begun destroying his internal organs .


Manuel Neuer made a horrendous error as Bayern Munich were stunned by a 2-0 defeat at home Borussia Monchengladbach in the Bundesliga on Sunday. Raffael scored both goals for Monchengladbach but his first, in the 30th minute, was fortuitous. His strike from the edge of the area was straight at Neuer but the usually efficient goalkeeper had sidestepped too far to his right and fumbled the ball over the line, unable to get his body behind the ball. Manuel Neuer (centre) spills a shot from Raffael as Bayen Munich lost to Borussia Monchengladbach . Neuer was visibly upset by his uncharacteristic error for Monchengladbach's opener . Raffael's second shot squirmed under Neuer's body as Monchengladbach secured an important win . And Neuer could have done better with Raffael's second on 77, with the attacker's low shot going in under the dive of the Germany international. The result meant Monchengladbach handed Pep Guardiola's side only their second league defeat of the season. The win keeps Gladbach firmly in third place on 47 points with Bayern 10 points clear at the top after second-placed Wolfsburg's 1-1 draw at Mainz 05. With more than 80 percent possession in the opening 20 minutes, it was clear from the start that Bayern wanted an early goal with Arjen Robben and Robert Lewandowski coming close. But Dutch forward Robben's comeback from injury was cut short when he had to come off in the 24th and the visitors then scored with their first shot on goal. Monchengladbach's players celebrate their win after the final whistle with supporters . Munich midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (right) reacts as Munich are beaten at home . Robben (centre) had to go off injured in the 24th minute on a miserable day for Munich . Neuer failed to hold on to Raffael's shot, with the ball rolling through his hands and over the line. Gladbach grew bolder in the second half and Neuer had to pull off a fine save to deny forward Andre Hahn in the 70th. The Germany keeper was, however, again beaten when Raffael picked up a Christoph Kramer pass after a superb run and slotted home for a surprise victory over the champions.

Summary: Manuel Neuer spilled Raffael's shot for Borussia Monchengladach's first . Raffael doubled Monchengladbach's lead after 70 minutes . Defeat is only Munich's second in the league this season .


There will come a time, hopefully soon, when Jose Mourinho accepts that the role of the television analysts and newspaper columnists is to pass comment on key decisions. Here at Stamford Bridge there were four moments - minute 18, minute 23, minute 46 and minute 56, as Mourinho refers to them - that affected the direction of this game. ‘Pundits are pundits and managers are managers,’ explained Chelsea’s manager after his team had been held to a 1-1 draw by an engaging and adventurous Southampton team at Stamford Bridge. Jose Mourinho may one day accept that the role of pundits is to pass comment on key decisions . Yet again, after Mourinho's Chelsea drew with Southampton, Mourinho attacked his critics . ‘Pundits are paid to wear my suit, but I’m not paid to wear their suit or comment on their comments. ‘If one day I become a pundit I will wear a manager’s suit and win every game because that’s what pundits do. I can be phenomenal, like they are.’ He really has a bee in his bonnet over the role of Graeme Souness or Sportsmail’s Jamie Carragher, gravely offended that anyone could dare to criticise his tactics or his team. And so it goes on. This is Yawnsville and as unappealing as this will sound to Chelsea’s manager, the match officials are also tiring of his constant complaints. Here Mike Dean, the latest poor sap given the onerous duty of refereeing the Barclays Premier League leaders, was pretty much spot on. He made honest decisions for heaven’s sake, not judgments designed to haul Manchester City, Arsenal or Manchester United back into the title race. Referee Mike Dean was lumped with taking charge of Chelsea and on key decisions was pretty much spot on . Dean awarded this penalty to Southampton, scored by Dusan Tadic, which didn't please Mourinho . Chelsea were a goal to the good through Diego Costa when Mourinho’s faithful servant Rui Faria was sent down the tunnel to watch the television replay of the decision to award Southampton a penalty when Nemanja Matic fouled Sadio Mane. A few days ago, in the boisterous atmosphere of the second leg of their Champions League clash with Paris Saint-Germain, Chelsea’s players were guilty of kettling Dutch referee Bjorn Kuipers to get Zlatan Ibrahimovic sent off. Here they largely kept their cool, with captain John Terry the only player in a blue shirt to contest the decision to award Saints the chance to level. ‘My view is not important because what is important is the referee’s view,’ claimed Mourinho. In any event, Dusan Tadic equalised. Diego Costa appeals for a penalty that would have seen Jose Fonte sent off had it been awarded . The biggest bone of contention was the failure of Dean to spot the delicate tap on Branislav Ivanovic inside the penalty area when Southampton’s goalscorer Tadic flicked out a boot. ‘Graeme Souness says it’s worse if a player asks for a yellow card than if a player kicks someone in the chest — that’s what he says —

Summary: Jose Mourinho takes exception to criticism from TV pundits and writers . Chelsea manager is gravely offended if his tactics or team are questioned . This is Yawnsville and match officials are tiring of his constant complaints . Referee Mike Dean was pretty much spot on with big calls on Sunday . Chelsea and Southampton played out a 1-1 draw at Stamford Bridge .


This is the first picture of a Spanish woman who was one of three generations of a family - all of whom were called Emma - that were killed in last week's Germanwings disaster. Emma Pardo Vidal, her 12-year-old daughter Emma Solera Pardo, and her mother Emma Vidal Bardan were among 50 Spanish passengers on board flight 9525 to Dusseldorf. They were due to take a connecting flight from the German city to Manchester where another family member was studying English. Tragic: Emma Pardo Vidal (pictured), her 12-year-old daughter Emma Solera Pardo, and her mother Emma Vidal Bardan were among 50 Spanish passengers on board flight 9525 to Dusseldorf . A child, her mother and grandmother were killed in the Germanwings crash. Pictured are flowers laid in memory of the many victims of the disaster at Le Vernet, France . Prosecutors say co-pilot Andreas Lubitz locked the pilot out of the cockpit and aimed the aircraft down in an eight-minute descent until it hit the ground . But all of those on board the flight to Germany were killed after prosecutors say co-pilot Andreas Lubitz locked the pilot out of the cockpit and aimed the aircraft down in an eight-minute descent until it hit the ground. Juan Pardo Yanez - the child's grandfather and former husband of the eldest Emma - was virtually speechless after returning from a trip for relatives of the 150 crash victims to the crash zone in Seyne-Les-Alpes, France. Investigators were still working in a ravine collecting small pieces of the plane and body parts ahead of a painstaking identification effort. French investigators are continuing to work amongst the debris of the Airbus A320 at the site of the crash, near Seyne-les-Alpes . 'There is nothing that can be done or could be said to me to change the loss of these three so dearly loved ones,' Pardo Yanez told journalists outside a Barcelona crisis center set up for victims' relatives. About 400 friends and relatives of the daughter, mother and grandmother gathered for a private Mass at a monastery in Sant Cugat del Valles, choking up as they went inside to commemorate those lost from the family that moved to the community of about 85,000 about a decade ago. The youngest Emma's father, Juan Ignacio Solera, is the founder and chief executive of iVOOX, a company that makes a popular software application for podcast downloads. Emma went to a Catholic school just a five-minute walk away from the family's apartment in a cluster of buildings ringed by high brick walls. Her death hit classmates incredibly hard, said principal Maria Reina Montoro, who could only come up with one word to describe how they felt: 'Destroyed.' While quiet and timid, the youngest Emma was a dedicated tennis player who regularly practiced at a club, said Manu Navas, director of the club's tennis academy. 'She wasn't a player who stood out, but what I would highlight about her was her attitude. She never took no for an answer,' Navas said of the girl. Pardo Yanez did not say how

Summary: Emma Pardo Vidal was among 50 Spanish passengers killed on the flight . Her 12-year-old daughter Emma Solera Pardo and her mother Emma Vidal Bardan also died on board Germanwings flight 9525 . They were heading to Dusseldorf to catch connecting flight to Manchester . Child's grandfather tells of his grief after visit to crash site in French Alps .