Appeals are futile – Platt Manchester City coach David Platt suggests City will not contest the FA’s decision to charge Mario Balotelli with violent conduct as past appeals have proved “futile”. ‘Hero’ Henry inspires Oxlade-Chamberlain Arsenal winger Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain talks of the “massive boost” the return of his “hero” Thierry Henry has had at Arsenal, with the 18-year-old vowing to learn all he can from the Frenchman’s vast experience. Wenger frustrated by first-half performance Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is disappointed with the way his side played during the first 45 minutes against Manchester United, but was happier with their...








