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Rooney would take armbands

Wayne Rooney has confirmed that he would like to captain Manchester United and England.

Brunt blow for West Brom

West Brom captain Chris Brunt has been ruled out for five to six weeks with a knee injury.

VIDEO: World Cup moments: Pele carried off

BBC Sport counts down 100 of the greatest World Cup moments, as the 2014 tournament in Brazil draws nearer.

Arsène Wenger has plenty of regrets as Arsenal go out to Bayern Munich

• Manager rues refereeing decisions and Arjen Robben's diving • Serious Mesut Özil hamstring injury adds to woes Arsène Wenger was left with bitter regrets as Arsenal departed the Champions League, with the antics of Arjen Robben, refereeing decisions and a serious hamstring…

Reading send Leeds into freefall

• Reading win after hitting four past Leeds in 54 minutes • Blackpool beat Millwall to end 101-day wait for win Leeds United 's season went from bad to worse as they suffered a crushing 4-2 defeat at home to Reading . A year to the day since their manager Brian McDermott was sacked at…

Central Coast stun Japanese champions with Asian league victory

Two goals from Mile Sterjovski give Mariners win over Sanfrecce Hiroshima and hope of progressing through the group

Bayern Munich v Arsenal: Arsène Wenger braced to lose Mesut Özil with 'serious problem' after Champions League exit

Arsenal are set to be without Mesut Özil for at least three weeks after the Germany international suffers a 'serious hamstring problem'        

Ozil out for 'at least a few weeks'

Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil is facing several weeks out with a hamstring injury after their 1-1 daw with Bayern Munich.

Bayern Munich v Arsenal: Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain shows up Mesut Ozil's failings in dazzling display

Jim White: England rookie exposes team-mate with show of skill and desire - it should seal his ticket to Brazil