Arsene Wenger admits vulnerable Arsenal must show some fight to avoid more misery in Wednesday’s crucial Champions League play-off first leg against Fenerbahce in Istanbul.

Manuel Pellegrini’s Manchester City revolution got off to the perfect start as 10-man Newcastle were crushed 4-0 at Eastlands on Monday.

Egypt’s government Tuesday pressed its fierce campaign against the Muslim Brotherhood of ousted President Mohamed Morsi, effectively decapitating the Islamist group by arresting its supreme guide.

A Pakistani court on Tuesday charged former military ruler Pervez Musharraf with the 2007 murder of opposition leader Benazir Bhutto, an unprecedented move against an ex-Army chief.

Australia paceman Mitchell Starc has shown his frustration over Cricket Australia’s selection policy saying it’s difficult to deliver consistency “when you play one game and you’re dropped’’.

Chris Tremlett is “dying” to revive his Test career against Australia after being included in England’s squad for the fifth and final Ashes Test at The Oval, his Surrey home ground.

Barcelona produced a stunning display to hammer Levante 7-0 at Camp Nou on Sunday in Gerardo Martino’s first competitive match in charge, while Real Madrid left it late to give Carlo Ancelotti a winning start as they beat Real Betis 2-1.

Victoria Azarenka toppled World No.1 Serena Williams 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6) to claim the Cincinnati WTA title and establish herself as a contender for the US Open.

Paralympic sprint star Oscar Pistorius — charged with murdering his girlfriend on Valentine’s Day, — will go on trial at the High Court from March 3 to 20, a South African magistrate ruled at a packed court hearing on Monday.

Arsenal and AC Milan face daunting Champions League dates in mid-week as 20 teams chase the 10 remaining places in the world’s most lucrative club competition.