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Brentford are beaten by West Ham on penalties as Dango Ouattara is left to rue a missed Panenka. Is there ever a right rime to take one?

As Arsenal pursue a first Premier League title in 22 years, BBC Sport looks at how the relationship between Mikel Arteta and his assistant, Gabriel Heinze, is helping them.

Jamaican side Mount Pleasant will be without 10 first-team players for their Champions Cup tie against LA Galaxy after they were denied visas to enter the United States.

Uefa is seriously concerned that the Premier League's new financial rules could further impact competitive balance.

The former footballer is arrested along with a second suspect near Huyton and Prescot Golf Club.

What do the points average of those in charge of the top four in the Scottish Premiership tell us about who may win the title?

League One Port Vale's reward for beating Sunderland in the FA Cup is a quarter-final tie away to Chelsea, while Manchester City will host Liverpool in a heavyweight showdown.

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson is ruled out of the first leg of their Champions League tie against Galatasaray through injury - but could return to face Tottenham at the weekend.

Newcastle United have risen from the fourth tier to the fringe of the Women's Super League - BBC Sport looks at how they've done it.