The People

Diaby Day Madness ; Own Goal and Offside Strike Send Wenger Crazy

ManUtd 2 Arsenal 1

Cham Strikes It Rich with Zola

WEST HAM are poised to sign Bordeaux striker Marouane Chamakh - after offering to treble his salary. The Morocco international's agents held talks with Upton Park officials in London on Friday. And Chamakh has been won over by the offer of a contract until 2013 - plus a wage of pounds 2.6million a year after tax.

That's One Hull of a Comeback

HULL CITY captain Ian Ashbee is on course to defy medical opinion and return to competitive action as early as March - after undergoing knee surgery in the USA. Ashbee feared he would miss the entire season at best - and may even have to retire - after being forced to have an operation to repair a cruciate ligament.

Real Are Ron the Right Track

REAL MADRID'S expensive team squeezed through their opening match of the season, with goals from Raul, Cristiano Ronaldo and Lassana Diarra in a 3-2 La Liga win over Deportivo La Coruna. Real took the lead in the 26th minute when Kaka set up Karim Benzema. His shot came back off a post and Raul tapped in the rebound.

Mayn Man ; Nick's Got the Knack, Says Johnson

GARY JOHNSON heaped praise on Nicky Maynard after the striker hit the net twice to end Middlesbrough's unbeaten start to the Championship. Maynard became the first player to score against Boro in the league this season on 63 minutes, before sealing the win with his second in injury time.

Tyke That ... Bad Run Does for Davey

BARNSLEY boss Simon Davey last night paid the price for the club's shocking start to the season. And former Portsmouth boss Tony Adams again found himself being linked with the latest vacant hot seat.

Frustrated Keane Set for a Spree

SPARE a thought for frustrated Ipswich boss Roy Keane this Bank Holiday weekend. Still waiting for his side's first win of the season, Keane won't be heading for one of Suffolk's beaches with his wife and kids.

Dave Spoils Double Bed ; Cott Saver After Rom Romp

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Coleman in Rage at 'No Show' Flops

CHRIS COLEMAN accused his Coventry players of "not turning up" after they slumped to defeat at unbeaten Blackpool. Charlie Adam started the romp when he capped a brilliant display with his second penalty in a week, before Ben Burgess and Gary Taylor-Fletcher sealed the win with second-half strikes.

Let-Off Murphy Comes Unstuck with Taar

LOAN star Adel Taarabt's solo strike gave Rangers their first away win in the Championship this season, but it was overshadowed by more refereeing controversy. Graham Salisbury bottled out of sending off home keeper Joe Murphy in the first minute.

League One

Brentford 1 Oldham 1 NICK BLACKMAN'S fine strike sealed a point for Oldham in an ill-tempered draw at Brentford. The Bees took the lead just before the break when Sam Saunders' mazy run was ended with a shove by Andy Holdsworth in the penalty area and Kevin O'Connor made no mistake from the spot.

Sub Jake Sinks the Notts Stars

Barnet 1 Notts County 0 TEENAGER Jake Hyde came off the Barnet bench to snatch a dramatic stoppagetime winner against Notts County. Hyde managed to finish from close range as the visitors conceded their first goal from open play all season.

League Two

Accrington 1 Shrewsb'ry 3 SHREWSBURY eased to their first victory since the opening day of the season. Steve Leslie opened the scoring from the penalty spot after Dean Winnard had tugged Dave Hibbert's shirt in the area.

Bosh and Beckford ; Leeds Marching On As Jermaine Nets Again

Colchester 1 Leeds 2 JERMAINE BECKFORD put table-topping Leeds in seventh heaven with his fifth goal in six matches.

Coll Right Now ; Skiverton's Braves No Match for Town Flier

Hudd'field 2 Yeovil 1 MIDFIELDER Michael Collins ruined Yeovil's battle plan by scoring the winner with a powerful header.

Catch a Match

Top Gers Boyd Up ; Scottish Round-Up

IT WAS double trouble for Hamilton at Ibrox, as a brace apiece from Kris Boyd (above) and Steven Whittaker gave Rangers a comfortable 4-1 win. Whittaker hit the opener on 19 minutes and Boyd's header doubled Rangers' lead before half-time.

Rock'n Cole Star ; On Song Ashley Wows Fans with Stunning Solo

Chelsea 3 Burnley 0 ASHLEY COLE looks every inch a rock and roll star after bagging a stunning third in Chelsea's emphatic defeat of Burnley. Defender Cole took to the skies to celebrate a thumping volley which rounded off a clinical display with Nicolas Anelka and Michael Ballack also scoring.

Diaby Day Madness ; Own Goal & Offside Strike Send Wenger Crazy

Man Utd 2 Arsenal 1

Cancer-Hit Ref so Grateful

CANCER-STRICKEN referee Mark Halsey last night thanked "the football family" for rallying round him. Referees' chief Keith Hackett relayed Halsey's gratitude as the experienced Premier League official starts a course of chemotherapy.