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Football: A Flairway to Seven ; Moyes Needs No Assistance to Mastermind Victory As Blues Are Just Too Good for Black Cats

YOU can see why David Moyes is in no hurry to appoint an assistant - on this evidence it seems he's getting all the help he needs from his players. He's certainly never got more from them in terms of goals, as before Saturday Everton hadn't even managed five in a game in the Scot's five-and-a-half years in charge.

Arteta Impresses with 'British' Style

EVERTON manager David Moyes hailed Mikel Arteta's fusion of continental style and grace with typically "British" work-rate. The playmaker inspired Everton to a 7-1 win over Sunderland at Goodison.

Football: Fear of the Axe Is Driving Us On Says Ace Neville

PHIL NEVILLE has revealed how Everton's "frightening" strength in depth has the players fearing for their places in the side. The captain's words came after Saturday's 7-1 demolition of Sunderland, Everton's biggest victory since beating Southampton by the same score 11 years ago.

Football: Ace Kuyt Eager to Wipe Away Rover Woe

DIRK KUYT admits his goal at Newcastle United on Saturday has helped wipe out the bitter memories of his previous appearance for Liverpool. The Holland international netted the second for Rafael Benitez's side in their 3-0 win at St James' Park.

Football: Away Truth ; After Dishing Out a Few Home Truths to Ref, Sir Alex Faces One of His Own

BANISHED to the stands among his crocked stars after outlining an 'uncomfortable truth' to referee Mark Clattenburg, Sir Alex Ferguson was himself confronted by a harsh reality on Saturday. The Scot - shown red at the interval for berating the match official for failing to afford Kevin Davies a similar punishment - may consider this to be the strongest squad of his 21-year reign.

Football: Ferguson Agrees Tevez Fee

MANCHESTER United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has outlined his commitment to sign Carlos Tevez on a permanent deal and claims a fee has already been agreed. The Argentina striker, who guilty of a howling miss in Saturday's 1-0 defeat, finally signed for United in a two-year loan deal in August after protracted legal wrangling over his transfer from West Ham.

Football: Giggs and Boss Refuse to Blame Injuries for Loss

RYAN GIGGS has urged his Manchester United team-mates to quickly overcome the disappointment of Saturday's 1-0 defeat. Missing several of their key players, the Red Devils were unusually out of sorts against Bolton, as the Wanderers claimed their first home victory over the guests in some 29 years.

Football: Lose Your Illusions ; Little Warns Players Not to Get Carried Away by Thrilling Comeback Against Chester

IT wasn't quite Churchillian in its content, but new Wrexham manager Brian Little yesterday warned of a long, hard road ahead if the Dragons are topreserve their Football League status this season. The Racecourse club needed a final day victory in May against Boston United to avoid relegation and BrianCarey's replacement admitted he does not yet knowhow long the current battle to climb away from the bottom of the table might take.

Football: Mk Dons' Lead Is Slashed ; L2 Round-Up

MK Dons had their lead at the Coca-Cola League Two summit cut to two points following a surprise 2-1 home defeat against Chesterfield. Darlington and Rotherham took full advantage of their slip-up as they recorded wins against Wycombe and Shrewsbury respectively.

Football: Boss Aiming to Enjoy His Return to the Hot Seat

WREXHAM manager Brian Little is determined to enjoy his return to football management and he wants to take his players along for the ride. The new Dragons boss, who celebrated his 54th birthday with a 2- 2 draw against local rivals Chester City, has been out of the game since leaving Tranmere Rovers 18 months ago.

Football: Sod's Law We Draw Germany Again

WHAT is the affinity between Wales and Germany that seems to ensure that the two nations are so often drawn with each other in either World Cup or European Championship qualifying groups? As a player I can recall two tournaments that involved us playing Germany and, having just come through the Euro 2008 process, yesterday's World Cup draw in Durban means John Toshack's players will be facing them again in their bid to qualify for the 2010 final stages in a group that contains also contains s...

Football: Young Guns ; We've Got 12 Months to Get Even Better Says Evans Wales

WALES assistant boss Roy Evans is confident their new batch of youngsters will become consistent world performers in another 12 months. Evans, was in Durban for the draw to determine qualification for the 2010 South Africa World Cup with head coach John Toshack, and is hopeful of Wales can turn around their long ailing fortunes with their up and coming group of young stars despite being placed in a tough group.

Football: Newman to Come in Before Top Test ; Republic of Ireland

THE Republic of Ireland will appoint a newmanager in succession to Steve Staunton before their home friendly against Brazil in February, having taken advice from around 25 people, chief executive John Delaney revealed last night. Terry Venables has been widely linked with the job but Delaney refused to go into detail.

Football: Nige Must Commit? ; Northern Ireland

NIGEL WORTHINGTON will be asked next week to commit himself to the task of helping Northern Ireland qualify for the 2010 World Cup in South Africa. The qualifying draw for the tournament saw Northern Ireland in Group Three with Czech Republic as well as Poland, Slovakia, Slovenia and San Marino.

Football: Next in Line Will Face Similar Test ; England

ENGLAND'S new manager will be faced with the same challenge that Steve McClaren did - getting past Croatia to qualify for a major tournament. The qualifying draw for the 2O1O World Cup in Durban saw England placed in Group Six with top seeds Croatia, Ukraine, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Andorra.

Bring It On Blasts Scots Boss Alex ; Scotland

SCOTLAND manager Alex McLeish last night looked ahead optimistically to the 2010 World Cup qualifiers after the bitter disappointment of missing out on Euro 2008. The Scots were paired with Holland, Norway, Macedonia and Iceland and McLeish admitted it could have been far worse.

Gallas Can Be an Arsenal Legend Says Mate Kolo ; Premiership

Arsenal 2 Wigan Athletic 0

Football: Town Move Clear As League Rivals Slip Up ; Cymru Alliance

Prestatyn Town 2 Penrhyncoch 1

Football: Bethesda Hit the Top ; Welsh Alliance

CRAIG ROBERTS fired two late goals to send Bethesda Athletic to the top of the table with a 4-1 win at Pwllheli. Danny Gowans (26) and Richard Owen (75) netted Bethesda's others, Dillon Roberts (39) replying. Glan Conwy close up in third place after keeping Rhydymwyn rooted to the foot of the ladder with a 2-0 victory.

Football: Rhyl Losing Ground ; Hunt Sees a Harsh Red As City Take Spoils Welsh Premier

Rhyl 1 Bangor City 2