With 12 games left to play in the Premier League, Liverpool sit just four points off top spot. Arsenal’s demolition at Anfield was followed up with the drab stalemate with Manchester United, while the usually free-scoring Manchester City have failed to find the net in their last two games.

Never had the Gunners faithful awaited a trip to the Stadium of Light with such excitement. After a summer of tearing their hair out thanks to the now-custom inactivity of manager Arsene Wenger in the summer transfer window, Arsenal fans were getting a chance to see a new signing – not just any signing, but a club record £42.5million capture from Real Madrid, Mesut Ozil.

Arsene Wenger says Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool are upset at not winning the Premier League. Manchester City all but sealed a second championship in three years by thrashing Aston Villa on Wednesday night.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: If the BBC does summon the courage to revive Life On Mars, it should bring the show bang up to date and catapult Hunt forward in time to the present day.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: They called it the biggest gathering of musical talent since Live Aid, although to be honest I hadn't heard of half the acts involved.

RICHARD LITTLEJOHN: On his return to work yesterday, Boris Johnson channelled his inner Winston Churchill and announced that we are nearing the end of the beginning in the fight.

Miley showed more flesh

There was no stopping Jordin Sparks from putting her curves on centre stage as she stepped on the red carpet at the BET Awards at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday.

She was accused on Twitter for lip syncing during a performance on American Idol earlier this year in May. And now Mariah Carey has been blasted for the same offense at the BET Awards.

Daniel Sturridge put England’s disappointing World Cup campaign behind him by rubbing shoulders with some of music’s biggest names at an awards ceremony in California on Sunday.

P. Diddy, 45, took a tumble on Sunday at the BET Awards in Los Angeles during his first public appearance since being arrested at his son's college.

The singer's seventh album will be released this fall. It follows up 2014's X which spawned hits Loyal and New Flame.

The BET Awards celebrate the achievements of African Americans and other minorities in music and entertainment as well as sports.

The 48-year-old held hands with his daughter as they made their way onto the stage at the awards show for the Muhammad Ali tribute. The actor introduced the legend's daughter to the stage.

The Black Lives Matter activist (pictured) called for unity after being declared humanitarian of the year at last night's star-studded prize-giving at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

Beyoncé leads the nominations for the 2017 BET Awards with seven nods. And she will go head to head with sister Solange for Album of the Year.

When it was announced that she won the viewer's choice award, Chloe x Halle - the young duo signed to Beyonce - recited a speech given to them from the pop star.

Sunday's BET Awards brought stars of all sorts to Los Angeles's Microsoft Theater. There, cleavage dominated the red carpet as stars showed off their curves with plunging necklines and sexy cut-outs

In the midst of divorcing her husband Martin 'Kendu' Isaacs over his cheating, Blige made sure to let her ex - and the world - know that she's fighting fit and feeling on top of the world.

The star put on a very leggy display in a chic black dress that clung to her curves. Smiling brightly, the actress looked the picture of glam in her off-the-shoulder number.

She gave an incredible performance on Sunday at the BET Awards in Los Angeles. And soon after she hit the stage, Nicki Minaj changed into a sheer plunging dress, revealing major cleavage.

Angela Simmons turned heads as she hit the BET Awards red carpet in a rainbow minidress, with the ceremony held at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday night.

She is a legend in the R&B, hip-hop and soul musical community. And Mary J. Blige, 48, was honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2019 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

The pregnant 34-year-old shared the gender of her unborn baby as she showcased her bump at the 2019 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

John Legend and DJ Khaled gave a spirited and emotional tribute performance to Nipsey Hussle as the late rapper was honored at 2019 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Henson wore a black unitard with a red zipper jacket and black fanny pack while Hall paired a low-cut black spaghetti strap top with black and red striped trousers.

Rihanna stunned in an edgy all-black leather ensemble as she presented Mary J. Blige with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday.

Tanerélle Stephens, 24, showed off her cleavage and sideboob in a black and gold patterned mini-dress at the BET Awards on Sunday.

Ciara, who is married to is married to Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson, showed off her fabulous figure in the wraparound mini dress by Jean Paul Gaultier.

The talented twosome's daytime talk show is nominated for outstanding talk series at the BET awards show airing February 22

Thomas Partey's representatives have confirmed that there have been 'no conversations' between the midfielder and Arsenal, after reports linking him to the Gunners. 

The striker has been heavily linked with a move to the Nou Camp from the Italian giants. But Zanetti, who made 860 appearances for Inter, has admitted they are not considering his future.

The 24-year-old forward is one of the hottest prospects in Europe following impressive performances for the Bundesliga side. He has been heavily linked with a move to England.

The Brazilian came close to returning to Barcelona last summer, two years after joining PSG in a world record £200million move, but his former agent says he could well have ended up at the Bernabeu.

Pogba's future at United is uncertain after he revealed his desire to leave the club last summer and continued links with other European sides, as well as a lengthy absence with a mysterious ankle injury.

Liverpool could be poised to show real interest in Kylian Mbappe after manager Jurgen Klopp reportedly contacted the player's father for a general chat about his future.

The highly-rated 24-year-old is widely expected to depart Ajax in the near future with the Eredivisie season having recently been scrapped due to the coronavirus crisis.

The agent of Igor Gomes wants to negotiate a 'dream' transfer to take the Sao Paulo midfielder to Real Madrid this summer. Gomes has attracted interest from many of Spain's largest clubs.

Mario Gotze could still sign a new contract at Borussia Dortmund this summer, according to club CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke.  The midfielder has previously declared he will leave the club in June.

Pellistri, 18, is currently plying his trade at Penarol, and has so far not left his home city of Montevideo during his fledgling career. He is now valued at £8m, and the big boys are taking a closer look.

The Uruguayan will be a free agent in the summer and is considering his next move and is thought to have offers from the Premier League and MLS as well as other options in Serie A.

The highly-rated French centre-back has a £52m buyout clause at Leipzig, who are keen to sell him this year as opposed to losing him for free upon the expiration of his contract next summer.

Left back Alex Telles is out of contract at Porto in the summer of 2021 and has attracted interest from Ligue 1 giants PSG, as well as both Chelsea and Barcelona.

Roma manager Paulo Fonseca says Arsenal loanee Henrikh Mkhitaryan wants to stay beyond the summer and hopes a deal can be struck with his parent club.  

Argentinean striker Martinez has been linked with a move to the Camp Nou, following an impressive season, yet Inter are now reportedly demanding both Vidal and Griezmann in exchange.

Atletico Madrid midfielder Hector Herrera is on the radar of West Ham United as the Mexican is due to leave the Rojiblancos once the transfer window reopens.

Speculation surrounds Ibrahimovic's future with his contract at the Serie A outfit due to expire this summer - although there is an option to extend it by another year - and Pioli has hailed the 38-year-old.

The Argentina international is on the verge of entering the final year of his contract at the Nou Camp and Inter Milan have been linked with a sensational move for him.

The France playmaker had an impressive season in LaLiga prior to the suspension of football due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Gunners and AC Milan have been linked with a move for him.

Rojo, currently on loan at Argentine club Estudiantes, was filmed smoking and playing cards with friends by his brother Franco, who then uploaded the clip into his Instagram account.