Football

Manchester City's rebel striker Carlos Tevez has left Argentina for England, taking manager Roberto Mancini's olive branch with one hand and hurling an accusation he was treated "like a dog" with the other.

Scottish champions Rangers have said that they face administration after running into financial problems centred on a disputed tax bill, a move that would effectively hand the title to perennial rivals Celtic.

Brazilian winger Daniel last month became one of three Wellington Phoenix players to make 100 appearances, but he may not make it far past that mark.

Liverpool forward Luis Suarez has apologised for not shaking Patrice Evra's hand before his side's 2-1 defeat at Manchester United with manager Kenny Dalglish also saying sorry for his reaction.

Joleon Lescott's 62nd-minute goal and a brilliant late save by goalkeeper Joe Hart sent Manchester City back to the top of the Premier League with a tense 1-0 win at Aston Villa.

Four second-half goals by Hawkes Bay nullified Otago United's two-goal start in Napier and a sorry bunch of blue shirts trooped off Bluewater Stadium with nothing to show in a 4-2 defeat yesterday.

The Wellington Phoenix's win streak came to an crashing halt against the worst possible opposition today, as a clinical Brisbane Roar won 2-0 at Westpac Stadium.

Luis Suarez is a disgrace to Liverpool and should never be allowed to play for them again, Manchester United manager Alex Ferguson said after the Uruguayan refused to shake Patrice Evra's hand.

Manchester United went top of the Premier League after a 2-1 win over Liverpool, with the Luis Suarez-Patrice Evra racism row reigniting, while Tottenham Hotspur beat Newcastle United 5-0.

Hopes of a top four placing are fading as Otago United prepares to travel north to play Hawkes Bay at Napier's Bluewater Stadium tomorrow.