Sacked: PSV Eindhoven coach Fred Rutten has been sacked following three straight defeats. He will be replaced by his assistant Phillip Cocu until the end of the season.

No charges: No charges are to be brought against a man arrested on suspicion of racially abusing Oldham midfielder Tom Adeyemi during a game against Liver-pool. Adeyemi, 20, alleged a fan had shouted a racially abusive comment at him as he retrieved the ball from near the crowd.

Rosicky: Tomas Rosicky has signed a new contract tying him to Arsenal beyond the summer, when his existing deal was due to expire. Arsenal have not disclosed the length of the new agreement with the Czech Republic captain.

Govou: Evian striker Sidney Govou could be out of action for up to six months after undergoing surgery on a ruptured Achilles tendon. The 32-year-old injured himself during the first half of Satur-day’s 3-2 loss to Sochaux.

Lambert: Southampton striker Rickie Lambert was yesterday named Championship Player of the Year. The 30-year-old has been in imperious form for Saints this season, with his 21 league goals propelling the promoted club to top of the division.

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