Football first and in news around the English Premiership – West Ham United will review Gianfranco Zola's future after the final two games of the season.
And there is still a big chance that he will be removed despite club co-owner David Gold's apparent 'vote of confidence' that followed Saturday's defeat of Wigan.
Elsewhere – Petr Cech says that Chelsea are now facing 'three cup finals'.
This as they close in on the Premier League title with two games to play and will face Portsmouth in the FA Cup.
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Back on the pitch and back home in the S-League – two goals within 3 minutes sealed a 2-1 victory for Albirex Niigata against Woodlands Wellington.
The Rams took the lead in the first-half through Abdelhadi Laakkard, but the Japanese outfit only began their comeback 9 minutes from time.
The win for Albirex has lifted them off from the foot-of-the-table into ninth place, however Woodlands now occupy the bottom spot.
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Finally in Formula One - McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh says he is not surprised by Jenson Button's early success this season.
Button's decision to swap his Championship-winning Brawn GP team for a shot at partnering Lewis Hamilton at McLaren raised a few eyebrows.
The reigning World Champ has flourished at McLaren, claiming victory in two of four races already this season and taking the lead in the drivers' championship.
Hamilton however is tied for third, 11 points off the pace.
The next race will take place in a couple of weekends in Spain.
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