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Joshua: 'I've learnt' from reaction to Usyk defeat Joshua's fight against Franklin at the O2 Arena is his first since losing to Usyk on a split decision in their rematch in Saudi Arabia in August. The result infuriated Joshua, who proceeded to pick up two championship belts and throw them out...

After talks for an undisputed world title fight between Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk collapsed, Anthony Joshua said: "We need more competition around that championship level... It's so tough being champion, so tough" Anthony Joshua admits he will not be recognised as the "best" heavyweight...

Hamilton also said he will not speak to Michael Masi - the sacked F1 race director accused of costing him a record eighth world championship - because "there is nothing to say". Masi is back at an F1 paddock for the first time since overseeing the 2021 season decider in Abu Dhabi, which...

"He just never found that sweet spot, which George did, and that will be a little bitt of a concern. "Australia is not quite as fast as Saudi Arabia but still pretty quick. "Therefore, the demands of the car are not a million miles away from two weeks ago, so Lewis and his engineers will be...

"We took lots of learnings from it - I think race pace was quite decent, particularly in the second stint. "And for us to move forward and get fourth and fifth place was great points for the team and a great result considering where we are in terms of performance deficit." Hamilton goes into...

"The changes we made overnight, I knew that was going to be the right direction with the work we did with the team. And I believed it was going to be better than the setup that Lewis opted for. "I think everybody's got different preferences, I was happy with the direction I took and the work...

Lewis Hamilton suggested after the Saudi Arabian GP that Mercedes team-mate George Russell had benefitted from good fortune after they chose alternative car setups; George Russell has rejected Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton's claims that his superior performance at the Saudi Arabian Grand...

It's a huge week for them with Chelsea in between the games against Man City and Arsenal. It's a defining week for them with results going to have a huge impact on their top-four chances. If they do not get something from these games, then they will not be back in the Champions League next...

Liverpool are going to have a big say in the destination of the title. They travel to City this week before hosting Arsenal next weekend. They may not be in the title race themselves, but they still have plenty to play for as they look to creep into the Champions League places.

I have said for a while now that we get to the final months of the season, the title could be decided by who plays first between Man City and Arsenal. With that in mind, the schedule looks to have dropped in favour of Man City. If Arsenal had been first up against Leeds this coming weekend and...

This is a cup final for Manchester City. They have to win this game. A win and the gap is five points again and the pressure is back on Arsenal, who have some tricky games still to play. A draw for City and an Arsenal win against Leeds on Saturday would take the gap to 10 points and that is...

Paul Merson looks ahead to the Premier League's return as he gives his verdict on Man City's crucial showdown with Liverpool on Saturday... The Premier League gets back under way after the international break at the Etihad Stadium with Man City and Liverpool facing a huge game in the race for...

Ferguson said: "I'm truly delighted to be inducted into the Premier League Hall of Fame. It's an honour when you receive recognition like this. However, it's not just about me as a person. It's about the job at Manchester United and the bond we had over many years, so I'm also proud for the...

Sir Alex is the most successful manager in Premier League history, with a record 13 titles, including winning the title for three seasons in a row on two separate occasions. During an incredible 27-year career at Old Trafford, which incorporated 21 Premier League seasons, his Manchester United...

Sir Alex Ferguson won the Premier League title on 13 occasions as Manchester United manager, nine more times than any other manager in Premier League history; Arsene Wenger managed 828 matches, an unrivalled number in the competition Legendary managers Sir Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger have...

News of FIFA's ruling broke just as Chelsea were taking part in their pre-match press conference ahead of their Champions League tie with Lyon on Thursday. Chelsea captain Magda Eriksson, who plays national team football for World Cup finallists Sweden, was asked to give her thoughts about the...

Teams and captains currently face punishment if they wear anything other than FIFA-mandated armbands; England men's captain Harry Kane was forced to backtrack on plans to wear a 'OneLove' armband at Qatar World Cup; 2023 Women's World Cup takes place in Australia and New Zealand from July FIFA...

The defeat provoked a predictably angry response in Spain. While Rodri and his team-mates sought to deflect, the country's newspapers set their sights on their own team. "What is the plan?" asked the front page of Madrid-based daily Marca. Luis De la Fuente's side "did not function in any...

The matchwinner that day, James McFadden, also believed Rodri's comments were in "poor" taste and Spain were just as guilty of what the City midfielder claimed Scotland did. McFadden said: "It was brilliant, he gave us loads of credit for the performance! Spain aren't used to losing games and...

"It's the way they play, but for me it's rubbish, always wasting time, provoking you, always they fall. For me, this is not football. The referee has to take on this, but he says nothing. "We will learn for the next time. We want to go for duels, for battles - we always fight, but this is not...