Ian Herbert

IAN HERBERT: The messages etched on the corridor walls at Salford City's modest little stadium convey the hope that old-fashioned values and sheer love of a place might bring football success.

IAN HERBERT: It seems Marcus Rashford will have time on his hands again this weekend, so perhaps his entourage might consider sitting him down in front of a brilliant new BBC Wales documentary.

IAN HERBERT: It emerged this week that Guardiola and his partner of 30 years, Cristina Serra, 52, whom he married at a civil ceremony in 2014, are to divorce.

It is possible that a clause has been written into Haaland's new contract stipulating that, should such a Premier League conviction come and City be relegated, he can leave for a set fee.

Follow Mail Sport's live blog for the latest live, score, team news and updates as Arsenal take on Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.

IAN HERBERT: A shining star ornament placed at Denis Law's right boot on Manchester United's Holy Trinity statue gave out a frail light and people arrived with bouquets to provide some colour

In times of loss at Manchester United these past few years, the bronze sculpture of the club's 'Holy Trinity' - George Best, Bobby Charlton and Denis Law - has become a place of pilgrimage.

IAN HERBERT: If Birmingham City had their way, their team's League One game against Wrexham on Thursday night would be taking place in the USA.

IAN HERBERT AT THE RACECOURSE GROUND: City, top-of-the table and intent on an immediate return to the Championship, were by far the better side in September's 3-1 win.

The two teams from the League One, owned by American Megasteren, competed in Wales City was a comfortable winner in the Midlands last year during the previous game