Comment: Electric Rugby World Cup start and Brendon McCullum the hero to Diego Costa’s villain
On a weekend crammed full of memorable sporting occasions, football let itself down once again.
Analysis: Nevermind Man City’s attack… let’s hear the case for the defence
Manchester City’s great start to the Premier League has been greatly contributed to by their tight defence, with their last four games in all competitions finishing goalless at half time.
Comment: Win, lose or draw, what will Man City’s crucial clash with Chelsea mean?
Ahead of Man City’s crucial fixture against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, what effect will each possible result have on the title race?
Man City will pay the Costa if stars fail to step up in Toure’s absence, warns Pellegrini
Man City will pay the Costa if stars fail to step up in the absence of Yaya Toure in Saturday’s crucial top of the table clash with Chelsea, says Pellegrini.
Comment: Chelsea’s Mourinho holds edge over Man Utd and old foe Van Gaal
Dutch manager Van Gaal labelling last week’s 2-2 draw at the Hawthorns United’s best performance of the season will not have inspired confidence ahead of a tough month, starting with Chelsea on Sunday
Man Utd ‘quiet’ man Di Maria primed to hunt down top dogs Chelsea
Argentine Di Maria has been Dutch manager Louis van Gaal’s star player so far this season and his fitness will be crucial as United head into a potentially season-defining month