Xabi Alonso saddened by Liverpool’s current plight

The Spaniard's departure is seen by many fans as having led to this season's slump

Drogba will lead Chelsea to victory over Man United

Team news and more for the weekend's Premier League fixtures

Kroenke buys £1.7m share from Arsenal chairman

US billionaire now owns 29.9 per cent of the club, just below the takeover threshold

Andrei Arshavin inspires Arsenal to a thrashing

Arsene Wenger hails his 'outstanding' Russian after three assists in a delightful display

Liverpool left seeking fresh Champions League miracle

Rafa Benitez’s team put in a display of great bravery and considerable skill

Renault delay Formula 1 team decision until 2010

French automaker could continue to provide engines to Red Bull but close their own team

ASA chief suspended over Caster Semenya row

ASA apologises to South African athlete and her family over gender controversy

Now Renault consider their Formula 1 future

French carmaker holds emergency meeting about their plans for the motorsport

Toyota Motorsport will quit Formula 1 next season

Japanese team has never matched financial investment with success on the track

Barrichello moves from Brawn GP to Williams

37-year-old Brazilian leaves after coming third in the drivers' championship