Pochettino praises ´amazing´ win

Southampton manager Mauricio Pochettino praised his players following an "amazing" 4-0 win over Newcastle United on Saturday. Pochettino's men produced an outstanding performance to cruise to a thoroughly deserved success over Alan Pardew's visitors. And it was three of Southampton's England FIFA World Cup hopefuls that made the difference as Jay Rodriguez scored a brace while Rickie Lambert and

Williams in seventh heaven in Miami

Serena Williams continued her dominance of Li Na to win the Sony Open title for a seventh time in Miami on Saturday. The world number one has now won 11 of her 12 games against the Chinese, who is a place below her in the rankings, after winning 7-5 6-1. Li has not beaten Williams since 2008, with that only looking like changing early on in the match as Williams showed enough quality to lift the trophy yet again.

Williams in seventh heaven in Miami

Serena Williams continued her dominance of Li Na to win the Sony Open title for a seventh time in Miami on Saturday. The world number one has now won 11 of her 12 games against the Chinese, who is a place below her in the rankings, after winning 7-5 6-1. Li has not beaten Williams since 2008,

Chiefs earn dramatic draw, Sharks bite too much for Waratahs

Reigning Super Rugby champions Chiefs staged a dramatic fightback to claim a 34-34 draw at Bulls in an enthralling game on Saturday. Chiefs ran in five tries to claim a bonus point in an excellent attacking performance, but appeared poised for defeat when Bulls fly-half Jacques-Louis Potgieter kicked his fifth penalty of the match to put the hosts 34-22 ahead with six minutes remaining.

Pardew: Southampton display not good enough

Alan Pardew admitted his Newcastle United side got exactly what they deserved after they were hammered 4-0 at his former club Southampton. The 52-year-old, who managed Southampton for just over a year before being sacked in 2010, was able to deliver a team talk for the first time since serving a three-match stadium ban for headbutting Hull City midfielder David Meyler.

Premier League: Arsenal 1 Manchester City 1

Manchester City missed an opportunity to go top of the Premier League after being held to a 1-1 draw at Arsenal on Saturday. Chelsea's shock 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace earlier in the day meant victory for City would see them sitting at the summit on goal difference.

Mourinho bemoans Chelsea mentality

Jose Mourinho questioned the mentality of some of his Chelsea players after their 1-0 Premier League defeat at struggling Crystal Palace. John Terry's second-half own-goal was enough to hand Palace a victory that eased their relegation fears and led Mourinho to claim it is "impossible" for his side to win the title. And Mourinho believes their London rivals were more up for the fight at Selhurst Park.

Solskjaer hopes for boost from dramatic draw

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hopes Cardiff City's thrilling 3-3 draw at West Brom can boost their momentum in the Premier League relegation scrap. The Cardiff manager saw his side go two goals down after just nine minutes as Morgan Amalfitano and Graham Dorrans found the net early on.

League One Wrap: Brentford held as Wolves extend lead

Wolves extended their lead at the top of League One to six points thanks to a 1-0 win at play-off hopefuls MK Dons on Saturday. Kenny Jackett's men took an army of 8,880 fans to Stadium MK and the travelling hordes were rewarded with a late winner from substitute Liam McAlinden.

Mel rues costly Berahino error

Pepe Mel felt Saido Berahino's call to go in search of a fourth goal with West Brom 3-2 up cost his side three points versus Cardiff City. The 20-year-old striker had possession deep into stoppage time but opted against trying to run the clock down - a decision that proved costly when he lost the ball and the visitors broke to level it up.

´Second best´ Norwich frustrate Hughton

Chris Hughton admitted Norwich City could have no excuses after they slumped to their 12th away defeat in the Premier League this season. An insipid first-half display from the visitors saw Swansea City open up a two-goal lead thanks to a Jonathan de Guzman double, and although Hughton's charges improved slightly after the break, Wayne Routledge sealed a 3-0 win.

Hughes hails Odemwingie contribution

Stoke City manager Mark Hughes paid tribute to Peter Odemwingie for his match-winning contribution in Saturday's 1-0 triumph over Hull City. The 32-year-old lit up a lacklustre affair at the Britannia Stadium, pouncing on a loose pass from Ahmed Elmohamady before finishing a mazy run with a fierce left-foot strike past a despairing Steve Harper in the Hull goal.

Martino dedicates derby win to Valdes

Gerardo Martino dedicated Barcelona's 1-0 derby win at Espanyol to injury-stricken goalkeeper Victor Valdes. The Spain international tore a knee ligament in the 3-0 triumph over Celta Vigo on Wednesday, cutting short what is expected to be his final year at the club.

Kemp hails Palace display

Technical coach David Kemp was impressed with the manner in which Crystal Palace kept Chelsea at bay in their surprise 1-0 derby win. A tenacious performance from the relegation-threatened hosts was rewarded just after the break when John Terry headed Joel Ward's cross into his own net.

Championship Wrap: Leicester take step towards title, Barnsley thrash Yeovil

Leicester City took a huge step towards clinching the Championship title with a 2-0 win at fellow high-flyers Burnley on Saturday. Ex-Burnley man David Nugent opened the scoring in the 35th minute, placing a left-footed finish beyond Tom Heaton from just outside the area, making it four goals in his last four league meetings with his former club.

Boult praises McCullum after historic innings

Trent Boult hailed captain Brendon McCullum after he became the first man to surpass 2,000 Twenty20 international runs on Saturday. The New Zealand skipper moved to 2,044 runs after hitting 65 off 45 balls to help his side record a six-wicket ICC World Twenty20 victory over Netherlands.

Monk calls for Swansea focus

Garry Monk has urged Swansea City to maintain their focus if they are to ensure Premier League safety this season. Swansea's 3-0 victory over Norwich City at the Liberty Stadium on Saturday moved them seven points clear of the relegation zone. Two goals from Jonathan de Guzman and Wayne Routledge's second of the season secured the win, though the coach believes his side can perform even better.

Gerrard: Reds must retain focus

Liverpool captain Steven Gerrard has reminded his team they have won nothing yet as they look to move top of the Premier League. But the 33-year-old England international admitted winning his first league title 'flashes in and out' of his mind ahead of his side's clash against Tottenham at Anfield on Sunday.

Mourinho said: Title hopes are over

Jose Mourinho insisted his Chelsea side are now out of the Premier League title race after their shock 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. A second-half own-goal from John Terry was enough to secure three precious points for the relegation-threatened hosts on Saturday and deal a significant blow to Chelsea's title ambitions.

Bruce rues Elmohamady error

Steve Bruce lamented Ahmed Elmohamady's error which cost his Hull City side dear as they suffered a 1-0 defeat at Stoke City. In a Premier League match that failed to yield much in terms of goalmouth action at the Britannia Stadium, it was Hull manager Bruce who arguably should have seen his side leading at the break when Liam Rosenior wasted a gilt-edge chance with a free header that he put over the crossbar from eight yards.

Thiago facing World Cup misery

Bayern Munich's Thiago Alcantara could miss Spain's FIFA World Cup campaign after suffering a suspected knee ligament tear. The 22-year-old midfielder is a major doubt for the tournament in Brazil after limping out of the German champions' 3-3 draw with Hoffenheim on Saturday.

Mourinho said: Title hopes are over

Jose Mourinho insisted his Chelsea side are now out of the Premier League title race after their shock 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace. A second-half own-goal from John Terry was enough to secure three precious points for the relegation-threatened hosts on Saturday and deal a significant blow to Chelsea's title ambitions.

Proteas reach semi-finals, England eliminated

South Africa joined India in the ICC World Twenty20 semi-finals with a three-run win over England, which eliminates Stuart Broad's side. The Proteas posted an intimidating 196-5 from their 20 overs, giving England a mountain to climb for a second successive game. England successfully chased 190 down to beat Sri Lanka on Thursday and breathe life into their campaign, but they fell short in Chittagong.

Premier League: West Brom 3 Cardiff City 3

There was no shortage of late drama at The Hawthorns on Saturday as strugglers West Brom and Cardiff City produced a thrilling 3-3 draw. Substitute Thievy Bifouma looked to have snatched all three points late on for West Brom, who led 2-0 after just 10 minutes, before Mats Daehli - who also came off the bench - levelled at the death to salvage a precious point and drag West Brom further into the mire.

Moyes bullish after fan protests

David Moyes remained bullish in the face of fan protests after Manchester United's 4-1 win at home to Aston Villa on Saturday. Build-up to the game was dominated by a planned protest against Moyes' management of the struggling champions, with a plane trailing the message 'Wrong One - Moyes Out' flown above Old Trafford during the contest. Despite that, the overwhelming majority of the crowd remained firmly behind the manager, jeering the overhead display and cheering the Scot's name throughout much of the fixture. After a 3-0 defeat to Manchester City in midweek,

Premier League: Southampton 4 Newcastle United 0

Southampton's trio of England FIFA World Cup hopefuls were the stars of the show as they eased to a 4-0 win over Newcastle United. Jay Rodriguez scored twice, with Rickie Lambert and Adam Lallana also finding the net, to help Southampton cruise to victory in front of the watching England manager Roy Hodgson at St Mary's on Saturday. Reserve Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliot, in for the injured Tim Krul, produced a string of outstanding saves in the first half, but his efforts proved in vain in a dismal showing from the rest of the Newcastle side.

Garcia not rushing contract talks

Roma boss Rudi Garcia is not rushing any talks over a new contract, while talks for a new deal for Miralem Pjanic are ongoing. Garcia has guided the capital club to second place in Serie A this season, and although they trail 14 points behind leaders Juventus, they hold a six-point advantage over third-placed Napoli and look set for an automatic UEFA Champions League spot. With nine games still remaining, the Frenchman insists there is no rush to discuss his contract extension, or a new deal for midfielder Pjanic.

J.League Wrap: Kashima back on track, Sanfrecce beat Tokushima

J.League leaders Kashima Antlers returned to winning ways in emphatic fashion on Saturday with a superb 3-1 win at Yokohama F. Marinos. Kashima, who lost their last league encounter 2-0 to Cerezo Osaka after slumping to 3-1 defeat to Tokyo in the J.League Cup, fell behind three minutes before the break when defender Yuzo Kurihara scored. However, midfielder Shoma Doi levelled nine minutes into the second half for Kashima, who secured the points in the final 10 minutes with goals from Takuya Nozawa and Gaku Shibasaki.

Mourinho talks too much_says Benitez

Napoli boss Rafael Benitez has hit out at Jose Mourinho, saying the Chelsea manager "talks too much". The pair were often at loggerheads during Benitez's spell in charge of Liverpool and Mourinho drew the ire of the Spaniard earlier this week by suggesting Juventus should not consider winning the UEFA Europa League a success. Benitez - twice winner of the competition with Valencia and then Chelsea last year - was less than impressed with the Portuguese's remarks.

Serie A Preview: Livorno v Inter

After a frustrating week, Inter can get their quest for European football back on track against strugglers Livorno on Monday. The Milan outfit have not featured in a continental competition this season following a disappointing ninth-place finish last term, but they are firmly in the mix for a UEFA Europa League spot. However, Walter Mazzarri has seen his side endure a mini-wobble of late and could find themselves in sixth spot by the time they kick off at Stadio Armando Picchi on Monday. After taking seven points from their fixtures with Roma, Torino and Hellas Verona, Inter were beaten by Atalanta on Sunday before being held to a frustrating goalless draw by Udinese in midweek. Mazzarri has frequently talked of using his debut campaign at the club as a way of sorting his squad before a potentially decisive close-season, with continued financial backing expected from owner Erick Thohir. Nemanja Vidic has already agreed to move to San Siro, while Fernando Torres, Edin Dzeko and Alvaro Morata are on Inter's radar, and Mazzarri is keen to ensure his side finish the season on a high after Thohir refused to give assurances that the former Napoli coach will still be in charge at the start of the next campaign. "Most of all, I think we need to end the season well, and then we can start from there," he said. "After the season's end we can evaluate everything together calmly. We all have the same purpose in mind." While Inter are targeting European football, Monday's opponents have Serie A survival on their agenda. Domenico Di Carlo's side have won just once in their last six attempts and were kept firmly in the relegation mire when they were beaten 2-0 at Atalanta on Wednesday. Giuseppe De Luca and German Denis were on target in a routine win, but Di Carlo is confident his charges can turn their poor form around. "Being together and united is absolutely fundamental," he said prior to the defeat at Stadio Atleti Azzurri d'Italia. "Ours fight is a fight for survival, along with four or five other teams. We are ready to give it our best in every game we play." Bookmark Our Page for Latest Sport News & Updates

Premier League: Manchester United 4 Aston Villa 1

Manchester United ended a week of frustration on and off the pitch in fine fashion by beating Aston Villa 4-1 on Saturday. Much of the game's build-up had been dominated by a planned protest against David Moyes' management of the struggling champions, with a plane trailing the message 'Wrong One - Moyes Out' flown above Old Trafford during the contest. A midweek defeat to local rivals Manchester City was the latest of United's setbacks in a tough season, tipping some fans over the edge.

Pakistan have no margin for error - says Hafeez

Mohammad Hafeez warned there is no room for error when Pakistan lock horns with Bangladesh in the ICC World Twenty20 on Sunday. Pakistan responded to their seven-wicket Group 2 loss to rivals India with a 16-run triumph over Australia last weekend. India's spot in the semi-finals is already assured thanks to three wins from as many group matches, so Pakistan are vying for second spot. West Indies are in second spot and hold a superior run rate, so Pakistan will be targeting a big victory over host nation Bangladesh at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium to set up a showdown with the Windies in their final group game on Tuesday. Hafeez is well aware of what is required if they are to progress along with India, and warned Pakistan can ill-afford mistakes. "The picture is very much clear," he said. "As a team, we've to win every game to be through to the semi-finals. "We know there is no chance of making any mistakes, and we are ready for it. India have played very good cricket so far in the

Premier League Preview: Sunderland v West Ham

West Ham manager Sam Allardyce may be more concerned with winning the respect of his own fans than the match at Sunderland on Monday. Allardyce endured the wrath of the Upton Park boo boys following Wednesday's Premier League clash with Hull City, despite guiding his men to a 2-1 victory. A Mark Noble penalty and a James Chester own goal ensured the London club secured all three points after Hull goalkeeper Allan McGregor was sent off in the 24th minute, but the performance drew the ire of a section of the club's supporters. But Allardyce is confident he has the backing of the majority of fans ahead of Monday's trip to the Stadium of Light. "I think, like everything else, it's a small minority but small minorities are good at voicing their opinion, we all know that," he said. "It was all borne out of frustration because they expected us to win more comfortably than we did.

Players keen to join United says Moyes

David Moyes is confident. Manchester United's transfer targets are keen to join the club despite their woes this season. United ended a frustrating week, which saw them beaten 3-0 by neighbours Manchester City on Tuesday, in fine fashion by beating Aston Villa 4-1 in the Premier League at Old Trafford on Saturday. The champions' hopes of securing a top-four spot are all-but gone, though the win over Paul Lambert's side was a timely boost ahead of Tuesday's UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash with Bayern Munich. And, despite a place at European football's top table looking beyond them next season, Moyes insists players are still desperate to move to Old Trafford "When I came in I knew what the task was going to be," he told BT Sport. "We've got to build a team. I've already got a great team, they were the champions under Sir Alex, we're looking to add to it. "All the players I talk to are keen to join Manchester United so hopefully that comes to fruition in the summer."

Bundesliga: Stuttgart 2 Borussia Dortmund 3

Marco Reus scored a hat-trick as Dortmund came from behind to beat 10-man Stuttgart 3-2 in Jurgen Klopp's 300th Bundesliga game at the helm. The result ensured Dortmund strengthed the credentials for a second-placed finish, with Klopp's men now one point ahead of rivals Schalke, and ensured the hosts remain in the mire. The hosts took a deserved lead within 10 minutes, when Christian Gentner took advantage of a defensive error to curl home, before Martin Harnik doubled their advantage by rounding off a great run from Ibrahima Traore. The visitors pulled a goal back 15 minutes before the break through Reus' cool finish, and were nearly level just after the interval when Robert Lewandowski's strike came crashing off the post.

Bundesliga: Bayern Munich 3 Hoffenheim 3

Hoffenheim's reputation as the Bundesliga's great entertainers was enhanced further as they held champions Bayern Munich to a 3-3 draw. The start of Bayern's six-week title celebrations got off to a stuttering start at the Allianz Arena on Saturday as Roberto Firmino netted the visitors' 63rd league goal of the season 15 minutes from time to end the Bavarians' 100 per cent home league record. Only Bayern have scored more than Hoffenheim in Germany's top flight this term, with Anthony Modeste giving the away side a shock lead midway through the first period. That only served to spark a much-changed Bayern into life, though, and a Claudio Pizarro brace and a strike from Xherdan Shaqiri in the space of nine minutes took Hoffenheim's tally of league goals conceded to 62 - extending their unwanted record of having the most porous defence in the division. However, Markus Gisdol's men reduced the arrears before the break courtesy of a superb Sejad Salihovic free-kick before snatching a deserved point as Firmino took his 14th Bundesliga goal of the season in stylish fashion. After clinching the title with Tuesday’s victory over Hertha Berlin,

Lambert absolves Benteke of blame

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert refused to blame Christian Benteke after missing a host of chances in the 4-1 loss at Manchester United. Wayne Rooney's double before half-time cancelled out Ashley Westwood's early free-kick as United responded well to a week that saw them thrashed 3-0 by Manchester City. However, Benteke passed up two gilt-edged chances to get Villa back on level terms just after the interval, and those misses would come back to haunt the Belgian as Juan Mata netted his first goal for United to give them a two-goal cushion. Javier Hernandez added gloss to the scoreline in stoppage time to consign Villa to their heaviest away defeat of the season. But Lambert absolved his star striker of any culpability for the result, hailing Benteke's previous sterling service for the club instead.

La Liga: Espanyol 0 Barcelona 1

Lionel Messi's penalty earned Barcelona a 1-0 win at 10-man city rivals Espanyol on Saturday to keep their La Liga title defence on track. The champions' challenge was reignited last weekend with a 4-3 Clasico win over Real Madrid and although they did steal a slender win at Cornella-El Prat, Espanyol represented stern opposition until a late red card. Cornella-El Prat played host to a lively encounter in the first half as both sides wasted numerous chances, with Neymar missing the best in the 19th minute as be blasted over from point-blank range. With less than 20 minutes to go,

Netherlands out to ´make amends´ against South Africa

Netherlands are out to banish the memories of their record-breaking loss to Sri Lanka when they face South Africa in the ICC World Twenty20.

Peter Borren and his men were skittled for a paltry 39 by the Sri Lankans inside just 10.3 overs on Monday, five batsman failing to get off the mark as the Dutch recorded the lowest score in international Twenty20 cricket.

There is little respite for the Netherlands, who on Thursday face a South Africa side in buoyant mood after Monday's remarkable two-run success over New Zealand.

Defending 170, the South Africans looked set for defeat with their opponents cruising at 117-2 and with Kane Williamson and Ross Taylor well set, but

Messi would make Bayern unbeatable, says Maradona

Diego Maradona believes Bayern Munich would be unbeatable if they were to sign Barcelona star Lionel Messi.

Bayern clinched a 24th national title on Tuesday with a 3-1 win at Hertha Berlin, which moved them into an unassailable 25-point lead with seven games to spare.

The Bavarians have now won six trophies in under two seasons, with former Barcelona boss Pep Guardiola - who replaced Jupp Heynckes in the close-season - responsible for their successes in the league, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup.

Guardiola's men are still in contention to retain the UEFA Champions League title they won last year, and