Arsenal’s French defender Gael Clichy is set to be sidelined for several weeks after suffering a back injury. The left-back, who played in Saturday’s 3-0 home victory over north London rivals Tottenham, will have a scan. Gunners boss Arsene Wenger said: “We fear a stress fracture of the back, we will know more on Tuesday but if it is the case he’ll be out for a few weeks.” Kieran Gibbs will deputise for Clichy, 24, in Wednesday’s Champions League clash against... 

Former manager Alan Curbishley has won his case for constructive dismissal against West Ham. A Premier League managers’ arbitration tribunal upheld Curbishley’s claim after the 51-year-old left the top-flight club in September 2008. Curbishley resigned after defenders Anton Ferdinand and George McCartney were sold against his wishes. The tribunal, which dismissed a counterclaim by the Hammers, has yet to decide on the amount of compensation. “I am obviously delighted with this result,”...