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Theo Walcott restored Arsenal's lead after latching onto a Cazorla cross

Chelsea v Arsenal third place play-off: Petr Cech perplexed by potential for Premier League showdown

The sides could realistically end up level on points, goal difference and goals scored

Jamie Carragher on his biggest regret: 'I wish I'd won the league with Liverpool'

Defender retires after match against QPR on Sunday

The Sport Matrix: Thursday 16 May 2013

Ivanovic header seals European glory for Chelsea

Jorge Jesus in full flow during Saturday’s defeat to Porto which is likely to cost Benfica the Portuguese title

Europa League final: Benfica manager Jorge Jesus will cast shadow over Chelsea counterpart Rafael Benitez

Benfica's high-energy coach will dominate touchline with wild ways when side face Chelsea

John Terry is taken off the pitch with an ankle injury during Chelsea's 2-1 victory over Aston Villa

Europa League final: Chelsea coy over fitness of John Terry and Eden Hazard

The pair came off injured in Saturday's match against Aston Villa

Premier League: Aston Villa v Chelsea match preview

A look ahead to Saturday’s Premier League fixture at Villa Park

Sir Alex Ferguson was less than happy with his sides performance

We've taken foot off the pedal, there's no edge, says Sir Alex Ferguson

Manchester United manager says side lacks desire and Luiz 'rolled around like dying swan' to get Rafael sent off

David Luiz hits another impressive goal for Chelsea at Stamford Bridge

Europa League: David Luiz leads way to final with brilliant PlayStation goal for Chelsea

Defender produces another wonder strike to seal showdown with his former club Benfica in Amsterdam

Alan Pardew Signed a new eight-year deal in September, when Newcastle were 10th

Alan Pardew faces sack should Newcastle go down

Alan Pardew is aware that relegation to the Championship could end his time in charge at Newcastle United.

Manchester City 2 West Ham 1 match report: Joleon Lescott ponders leaving City for sake of England career

Defender denies John Terry's return is a threat, but is wary of missing out on 2014 World Cup squad

Luis Suarez scores his late equaliser in Liverpool's 2-2 draw with Chelsea

Petr Cech left ruing late Liverpool goal against Chelsea

Luis Suarez scored a header late into injury time

Rafael Benitez has compared Juan Mata to Gianfranco Zola

Chelsea midfielder Juan Mata see star status continue to grow

Midfielder has been in exceptional form this term

FA Cup semi-finals: Frank Lampard braced for being dropped at Wembley against Manchester City

Frank Lampard has recorded a lot of landmarks in his Chelsea career, but he is worried about setting a new first in the FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City tomorrow.

Fernando Torres scores his opener against Rubin Kazan in the first leg

Europa League League: Rubin Kazan v Chelsea match preview

A look ahead to tonight’s Europa League quarter-final second leg at the Luzhniki Stadium

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'There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed'

Masculinity in crisis?

'There is a battle going on inside us that is never discussed'
Have US shock jocks gone too far?

Have US shock jocks gone too far?

An incendiary remark from Rush Limbaugh may be the beginning of the end for outspoken right-wing US broadcasters
The ‘Beverly Hills’ of Surrey pays more income tax than big cities of the North

The ‘Beverly Hills’ of Surrey

Elmbridge pays more income tax than big cities of the North
Heavenly Bodies

Heavenly Bodies

Michael Landy's artistic marriage made in heaven... and hell
'He will always be a friend': Jackie Stewart backs Polanski

'He will always be a friend'

Jackie Stewart backs Roman Polanski
The price of pacifism: Refusing to go to war is finally being recognised as a brave act

The price of pacifism

From the Second World War refusenik to the 19-year-old Israeli, Holly Williams talks to five people who risked shame and suffering to take a stand as conscientious objector.
'It was mass hysteria': Jason Isaacs on groupies, theatre bores and snogging James Bond

Jason Isaacs: Groupies, theatre bores and James Bond

To millions, Jason Isaacs is one of Harry Potter's arch enemies – but his wife prefers him as a Scottish TV detective.
Notes from a small island: Is Sealand an independent 'micronation' or an illegal fortress?

Sealand: 'Micronation' or illegal fortress?

Thomas Hodgkinson spent a week at the tiny platform off the Suffolk coast to find out.
Not a bad bone: Mark Hix cooks with cutlets and ribs

Mark Hix cooks with cutlets and ribs

If you ignore cutlets and ribs, you'll risk missing out on some delicious and easy meals, says our chef.
The experts' guide to summer: From getting fit for the beach to recreating that Olympic buzz

The experts' guide to summer

From getting fit for the beach to recreating that Olympic buzz
Sex, drugs and fast cars: The legend of James Hunt has set Hollywood hearts racing

Legend of James Hunt has set Hollywood hearts racing

Early glimpses of Ron Howard's film Rush suggest it will portray Hunt as a high-living lothario, with an insatiable appetite for partying.
Macklemore: 'I don't have moderation when using drugs and alcohol. It was hurting my life'

Macklemore: 'I don't have moderation'

The next Vanilla Ice or the next Eminem? Macklemore doesn't have a record contract – but he does have the UK's biggest-selling single of the year.
Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Don't be shy: Bill Granger's Sri Lankan recipes

Sri Lankan cuisine is light, sunny, wonderfully spiced – and so easy to cook from scratch. Just as soon as you've broken into the coconut, that is.
Sir James Dyson’s latest project: Cleaning up hospitals

Sir James Dyson’s latest project: Cleaning up hospitals

Doctors are hailing the revamp of a Bath neonatal unit, where babies sleep more and feed better, as the model for patient care
One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

One man returns to Argentina's town that drowned

Epecuen was submerged under 10 metres of water in 1985. Now the floods have gone – and 83-year-old Pablo Novak has moved back in