OPINION

Manchester United's 12-point lead over Manchester City points to wider problems with the champions

Manchester City used to be able to rely on Joe Hart when all else failed; now the keeper's mistakes are contributing to Manchester United's dominance this season

A tete-a-tete between the charismatic pair could crystallise the debate on Britain's relationship with Europe, says Martin Cole.

After another outstanding display against Brazil last night, Jack Wilshere has cemented his world-class status, says IBTimes football correspondent Nick Howson

Following the Chris and Peter Huhne text messages, Lianna Brinded says not everything is fit for publication.

EU foot soldiers earn more than heads of state, even though their project is doomed, says Martin Cole.

Draws against Arsenal and Manchester City are proof that Brendan Rodgers has revitalised Liverpool within seven months of taking over at Anfield

There are plenty of alternatives to nuclear power, so why, asks Lucy P, is government pushing it so hard?

Sir Alex Ferguson is well and truly in the driving seat to take a 20th title for Manchester United, even though Roberto Mancini insists the race isn't over yet

Coalition government wanted war at all costs and could not even be bothered with a dodgy dossier, says Lucy P.

Gerald Scarfe's Sunday Times cartoon on Benjamin Netanyahu's re-election is stupid, but is is really anti-semitic?

What's behind latest Silvio's praise of Italy's dictator Benito Mussolini?

Prime Minister's promise of EU referendum serves the interests of Conservative Euro-sceptics and not the British people, says Anas Sarwar MP.

London's indifference to matters north of the border only increases Scottish desire for independence, says James Kelly.

If government does not stamp out sharia zealots, the only winners will be Nick Griffin and his bigoted brethren, says Gareth Platt.

Michael Laudrup’s eclectic mix at Swansea City is helping to enhance his managerial reputation

Paul Lambert has no hiding place after Aston Villa were knocked out of the League Cup by Bradford City

Lance Armstrong produced a staged-managed confession of his doping past to Oprah Winfrey

Assessing the reasons Liverpool overlooked Wesley Sneijder and instead turned their attention to Philippe Coutinho

Wilfried Zaha is likely to choose Arsenal over Manchester United when selecting his next destination

Nigel Adkins' sacking at Southampton might come as a surprise but in reality Nicola Cortese's ambition made his position untenable

Reasons why Radamel Falcao is the high profile signing Arsenal should make, rather than Cavani.

SWA's challenge to the Scottish Government encapsulates the best of modern democracy, says Dick Puddlecote.

Paul McGinley's selection as Ryder Cup 2014 captain sees common sense prevail

Britain must learn the lessons of the past and turn its back on imperialist western Europe, says Martin Cole.

Henry Hill asks what the future holds for Britain if Scotland votes against independence next year.

Mayan soothsayers may have got it wrong but constitutional forecasters may have a better time, says Henry Hill.

Lionel Messi's record fourth Ballon d'Or award puts him a step closer to football immortality

Luis Suarez is facing another bout of criticism after his handball against Mansfield sent Liverpool in the FA Cup fourth round