
The Manchester United striker collects some extra cash at Selhurst Park, and the Conference strugglers lose their nerve
MAN OF THE DAY
Olivier Giroud has had better weeks. He made up for it with an immaculate double as Arsenal romped.
IMPACT UPDATE
Ten days after Cardiff’s board attacked their former “careless, imprudent” management team and hailed their new man’s ability to “make an immediate impact”, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took his record to five defeats from seven.
LIVELIEST DAY OUT
Boston United at Harrogate: two red cards after 15 minutes, they finished with seven men and lost 4-0.
BEST COMEBACK
The last time Stenhousemuir travelled to Rangers they were thumped 8-0. This time they led twice and drew 3-3 – the first team to leave Ibrox with a point this season.
MISMATCH OF THE DAY
Hearts and Celtic met at Tynecastle with just 63 points separating them. It was 66 by full time.
LIVE SATIRE NEWS
Twitter users reacting to events at Selhurst Park: coins being thrown at Wayne Rooney taking this week’s wage to £300,000.72.
RESULT OF THE DAY
Wolves came out on top in the League One promotion six-pointer – a 3-0 win ending Brentford’s 19-game unbeaten run and putting them second behind Leyton Orient on goals scored, with two games in hand.
HYDE WATCH
Heartbreak. Again. The Conference strugglers were 2-1 up on 85 minutes and holding their nerve. Then they lost it. The 2-2 draw leaves them 23 points from safety.
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