southampton have paid napoli $18 million for the italy international gabbiadini. clu b gabbiadini. meanwhile another new club for emmanuelle adebayor. a free agent since leaving crystal palace last summer, the 32—year—old coca leaves has signed in the turkish super league. in germany bayer leverkusen have snapped up bailey from ghent. it is worth $16 million and a five—year contract for the young jamaican winger. china was the destination for 0 gollob and it is for pato. still only 27, the brazilian will hope to rediscover his goalscoring touch. —— figallo. mamadou sakho went to crystal palace on loan from liverpool. he hasn't played since april but palace will still cover his salary and a $2.5 million the. jordan knight who has gone from aston villa to swansea city. a swansea player has gone the other way. it shows transfers can still be done even when you're playing at the african cup of nations. the head of world athletics, sebastian coe, has denied he misled a british parliamentary committee investigating doping in sport when appeared before it last december.

there was no denying gabbiadini on the stroke of half—time, nor shortly after.e second to level the scores will stop the tables had turned but there would be a final twist. ibrahimovic towering to secure the trophy, a clinical end to a classic tired. for southampton, it is heartbreak. surely one of the cruellest cup final defeat in many a year. for manchester united, yet more glory. jose mourinho is the first manager to win a major tribune his first season. this one will live long in the memory. —— a major trophy in his first season. in the premier league, spurs have jumped up into second place after a 4—0 win over stoke. harry kane was the star, scoring his third hat—trick in nine games, and then setting up delle alli for tottenham's fourth. adam wild reports. for tottenham, this is a time for building. knocked out of europe at their temporary wembley home midweek, but it is here this team's foundations have been laid. white hart lane, a much happier home. fitting, then, that once again it was one of their home—grown stars shining brightest. spurs fans call har

but, to win, often you need the big decisions to go your way, and when this effort by gabbiadini waswere hard done by. they were soon punished, ibrahimovic with the opening blow. beforejesse lindegaard put united on course for the cup. southampton, though, had other ideas, and there was no denying gabbiadini on the stroke of half—time. shortly after, the italian swivelling and scoring a sublime second to level the scores. the tables had now turned, but there would be one final twist. ibrahimovic! ibrahimovic towering to secure the trophy, a clinical end to a classic tie. so for southampton it is heartbreak, surely one of the cruellest cup final defeats in many a year. for manchester united, yet more glory. jose mourinho becomes their first manager to win a major trophy in his first season, and this one will live long in the memory. harry kane scored a hat—trick as spurs moved up to second in the premier league, thrashing stoke 4—0 at white hart lane. all the goals came in the first half. it was kane's third hat—trick in nine games, and he also set up the fourth for dele alli. it was

southampton though had other ideas and there was no denying gabbiadini who struck at half—time. scores. the ta bles second to level the scores. the tables had turned but there would be one final twist. ibrahimovic! ibrahimovic towering to secure the trophy, a clinical end to a classic tie. so, for southampton it is heartbreak, one of the cruellest cup final defeats in many a year. fort united, more glory. jose mourinho becomes their first manager to win a major trophy in his first season and this one will live long in the memory. spurs moved up to second in the premier league by thrashing stoke 4—0 at white hart lane. all the goals came in the first half, dele alli and three from harry kane doing the damage. it‘s the england striker‘s third hat—trick in nine games. it was the perfect response from the spurs players after their exit from the europa league last week. in the six nations the final scoreline was comfortable, but england 36, italy 15 doesn‘t reveal the struggle the home team had to endure before they sealed their 17th successive victory. italy had a five—point lead at

southampton, though, had other ideas and there was no denying gabbiadini, who struck at half—time.he scores. swivelling and scoring a sublime the tables had turned, but there would be one final twist. ibrahimovic towering to secure the trophy, a clinical end to a classic tie. to secure the trophy, so, for southampton it is heartbreak, surely one of the cruellest cup final defeats in many a year. for united, more glory. in many a year. jose mourinho becomes their first manager to win a major trophy in his first season and this one will live long in the memory. meanwhile, in the day's only premier league game, harry kane scored his third hat—trick in nine games, as tottenham thrashed stoke city 4—0 at white hart lane. the win lifts spurs up to second in the table. england are top of the six nations table after a bonus point win over italy at twickenham, but the 36—15 scoreline doesn't tell the whole story. but the 36—15 scoreline doesn't our sports correspondent joe wilson was watching. england's coach said that their get out ofjail free cards had been used up. that their get out ofj

gabbiadini again swivelled and slaughtered. scored what must now be his fifth goal in three for southampton. —— slotted. united had their hands on the trophy. they got a real boost as they target more silverware in europe and tried to press on for a top fourfinish in europe and tried to press on for a top four finish in a premier europe and tried to press on for a top fourfinish in a premier league. they are still in the fa cup as well for the jose they are still in the fa cup as well for thejose mourinho winning his first major trophy with manchester united and becoming the first manchester united manager to win a major trade being his first season at the club. this is quite a remarkable statistic. he has much to thank lapland ibrahimovic four. united fans are leaving here be happier. thank you very much indeed. in the premier league, spurs have jumped up into second place after a 4—0 win over stoke. harry kane was the star, scoring his third hat—trick in nine games, and then setting up delle alli for tottenham's fourth. adam

gabbiadini struck either side of the interval to bring southampton level.a beautiful final. a beautiful football match. so they gave us a beautiful final. a beautifulfootball match. so i they gave us a beautiful final. a beautiful football match. so i want to have these words for them. i feel happy with our victory and very happy with our victory and very happy with our victory and very happy with the fact that i did it four times, the same as the biggest one, the same as mr clough. harry kane scored his third hat—trick in nine games as tottenham thrashed stoke 4—0 at white hart lane. all the goals came in the first half, with delle alli scoring spurs' fourth goal. it's kane's third hat—trick in nine games. spurs go second in the premier league — but they're still ten points behind chelsea. ten points is a big gap to be behind. but we need to keep going. i believe that is important. we need to put pressure on trade be there. —— and try to be there. england made it seventeen wins in a row after beating italy 36— 15 in their six nations match at twickenham. e

this was gabbiadini really putting the sword and to sunderland. —— into sunderland.a pretty forlorn word to say. you are right in the game at 1—0, it is not as if you‘re out of the game, we had done 0k, without creating too many clear—cut opportunities, but to lose a goal right at half—time was a killer blow for us. every game is three point, we have to try to win the three points, so every game we do not think anything up —— pick anything up, it is a missed opportunity. we are not seeing the bounds of sam alla rdyce. really we are not seeing the bounds of sam allardyce. really perform from crystal palace since he arrived at selhurst park. stoke city beating them 1—0. and sam alla rdyce stoke city beating them 1—0. and sam allardyce seen some improvement, the problem is he‘s not seeing them in the results. another 1—0 defeat, not the point that i think we deserved today. but in terms of performance and effort from the players, they are getting better. we have to keep battling on and keep leaving. it was not the best we have played this season are in recent weeks, if

saints took an early lead when £14 million deadline day signing manolo gabbiadini got the opener on hisipper mark noble sealed the points with a deflected free—kick in the second half. six defeats in their last seven league games for southampton, three wins in fourfor the hammers... the guys did fantastic. we had game plan, 0k, the guys did fantastic. we had game plan, ok, but we did itand the guys did fantastic. we had game plan, ok, but we did it and executed it in the best possible way. we were behind the ball, close them down, scored three goals. basically a great performance. great performance. watford followed up their surprise win at arsenal on tuesday with another three points against burnley at vicarage road. 2—1 the score. watford's m'baye niang scored one on on hsi home debut and made another for troy deeney. burnley‘s miserable away record continues. the clarets haven't won on their travels since last may, and had midfielderjeff hendrick sent off early too, for a two—footed challenge. ashley barnes scored for them. watford are back into the top half of the table. we have a c

gabbiadini on the scoresheet, southampton's signing from napoli, three goals in two games. of the table. david moyes does not really know what to feel, apart from not very happy. i don't think it's a mental thing, it is not as if you're out of the game at1—0, we it is not as if you're out of the game at 1—0, we did ok without creating too many really clear—cut opportunities. but toulouse a goal right on half—time was a killer blow for us —— to lose. every game is three points, so every game we do not pick anything up as again last because the games are running out. -- is because the games are running out. --isa because the games are running out. —— is a game lost. sam alla rdyce lost —— is a game lost. sam allardyce lost as well, 1—0 at stoke. four points from a possible 2a for sam allardyce, four points from a possible 2a for sam alla rdyce, six four points from a possible 2a for sam allardyce, six defeat in eight league games. it leaves his team in relegation trouble. sam alla rdyce looking relegation trouble. sam allardyce looking for an improvement on the field. he is s

southampton's first two goals came from gabbiadini.a chance to move out of the bottom three today, and we just did not... we were not quite good enough to do it. crystal palace remain just one enough to do it. crystal palace remainjust one point above sunderland, after their defeat to stoke city. stoke have moved back into the top half of the table, and crystal palace are left still looking for their second league win since sam alla rdyce looking for their second league win since sam allardyce took over. second place tottenham havejust kicked off against liverpool, and it is still 0—0 at anfield. just coming up is still 0—0 at anfield. just coming up to eight minutes on the clock there, we will keep you posted on that one. no goals at the moment. west brom scored a late equaliser to share the points with west ham. 2— to the score, and it was goalless between middlesbrough and everton. celtic have reached the quarterfinals of the scottish cup in emphatic style. they put six goals past inverness caledonian thistle. hat tricks in back—to—

just after the break, southampton levelled the game at 2—2 through manolo gabbiadini.but ibrahimovic to score the winner with 3 minutes left on the clock? it's caused managerjose mourniho to call for help from the club's fans, to ensure ibrahimovic stays another season at the club. i don't beg for players but if needed i think maybe united fans can go to the door of his house and stay there, and stay there all night if needed. i think they will go fish oil. it is a big disappointment of course. today, it was a quality game. a third hat trick in 9 games for tottenham striker harry kane helped his side to a 4—0 win over stoke, and move them up to second in the premier league. kane completed his treble in just 23 minutes in the first half, as spurs made it 8 wins in a row at white hart lane. it's led manager pochettino to describe the striker as one of the best in the world. england's rugby union head coach eddie jones, never shy of speaking his mind, has criticised italy's tactics against his side in their six nations match. jones says italy's decision not to compete at

southampton spent the most, £14 million on italy striker manolo gabbiadini.rnational robbie brady. hull city's ryan mason said he was "lucky to be alive" after returning home from hospital. mason fractured his skull in a challenge with chelsea defender gary cahill and underwent surgery the same night. he's not put a time—frame on his recovery but he thanked everyone for the "overwhelming support" to him and his family. the funeral of former england manager graham taylor will take place later in watford, home of the club where he enjoyed his greatest success. taylor died last month at the age of 72. thousands are expected to turnout and pay their respects to their former manager at st mary's church. england's cricketers will be looking to finish a disappointing winter tour of india on a high today. after losing the test and one—day series, victory in the final t20 international in bangalore would give england their only series win this winter. but joe root believes there are positives to take away. we have got a lot in place to make usa we have got a lot in pl

just after the break southampton levelled the game, 2—2, through manolo gabbiadini.o ensure ibrahimovic stays for another season at old trafford.” ensure ibrahimovic stays for another season at old trafford. i don't back football players. but if needed i think maybe united fans can go to the door of his house and stay there and stay there all night. if needed i think they will go. a hat-trick for harry kane helped his side to a 4-0 for harry kane helped his side to a 4—0 win over stoke and moved them to second. he completed his treble in 23 minutes as spurs made it eight wins ina 23 minutes as spurs made it eight wins in a row at white hart lane. the england rugby union head coach eddiejones has criticised italy's tactics against his side in their six nations match. he said italy's decision not to compete at the breakdown wasn't rugby. england were left ba m boozled breakdown wasn't rugby. england were left bamboozled by italy's approach as they slipped to 10—5 down at half—time. five second—half tries made sure england were not left horribly embarrassed at twickenha