Manchester United's Paul Pogba in action with Manchester City's Fernandinho in the Premier League on December 12, 2020
Five talking points from this weekend's Premier League action
The Champions League quartet all failed to win after their midweek European exertions.
Dec 13, 23:50
Donny van de Beek celebrates scoring for Manchester United against Crystal Palace on September 19, 2020
Van Gaal: 'Donny van de Beek did not make a good choice signing for Man Utd'
Former Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal believes that Donny van de Beek made a mistake by choosing to sign for Manchester United amid his lack of game time.
Dec 13, 17:49
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Paul Scholes: 'Solskjaer cannot get balance right at Manchester United'
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Scholes claims that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cannot strike the right balance between defence and attack at Old Trafford.
Dec 13, 12:58
Edinson Cavani in action for Manchester United on November 21, 2020
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Sheffield United
Sports Mole rounds up all of Manchester United's latest injury and suspension news ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash with Sheffield United.
Dec 13, 10:18
Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Manchester United 'have rejected Douglas Costa, Miralem Pjanic swaps for Pogba'
Manchester United rejected Juventus's offer of a Douglas Costa and Miralem Pjanic swap deal in exchange for Paul Pogba earlier this year, according to a report.
Dec 13, 08:40
Manchester United's Paul Pogba in action with Manchester City's Fernandinho in the Premier League on December 12, 2020
Paul Pogba: 'I will continue to fight for Manchester United'
Paul Pogba addresses the recent speculation surrounding his Manchester United future following comments from his agent Mino Raiola.
Dec 12, 23:15
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer "very pleased" with response to Champions League exit
The Red Devils looked solid but lacked a prolonged attacking threat as they drew 0-0 with Manchester City.
Dec 12, 21:13
Manchester City's Joao Cancelo and teammates remonstrate with referee Chris Kavanagh against Manchester United in the Premier League on December 12, 2020
VAR overturns Rashford penalty as Manchester derby ends goalless
The 183rd Manchester derby lacked bite and intensity.
Dec 12, 19:48
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Man Utd looking to avoid matching 90-year-old losing record in derby
Manchester United will be out to avoid matching an unwanted 90-year-old losing record when they welcome Manchester City to Old Trafford for Saturday's derby.
Dec 11, 23:09
Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer praises Paul Pogba's "hunger and appetite"
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola spoke on the eve of the crunch Champions League clash at RB Leipzig about his client's unhappiness.
Dec 11, 22:51
Potty mouth Kevin De Bruyne in action for Manchester City on November 21, 2020
Kevin De Bruyne: 'Manchester United cannot be underestimated'
United are under pressure having been eliminated from the Champions League in midweek.
Dec 11, 22:44
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola pictured on November 8, 2020
Pep Guardiola prepared to face "best version" of Man United
The Manchester derby takes place on Saturday evening.
Dec 11, 15:46
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks dejected after seeing his side knocked out of the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer: 'I will not press the panic button'
The Red Devils will be playing Europa League football in the new year after their agonising 3-2 defeat at RB Leipzig on Tuesday evening.
Dec 11, 15:33
Liverpool fans in the stands at Anfield during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on December 6, 2020
Five talking points ahead of this weekend's Premier League fixtures
Can Sheffield United end their winless start to the season against Southampton?
Dec 11, 13:31
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured on June 19, 2020
Manchester United board 'regret siding with Paul Pogba over Jose Mourinho'
A report claims that Manchester United's board are starting to wonder if they wrongly sided with Paul Pogba following his bitter dispute with Jose Mourinho in 2018.
Dec 11, 08:34
Manchester United goalkeeper Dean Henderson pictured on November 4, 2020
Dean Henderson 'holds talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over playing time'
Dean Henderson holds talks with Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer over his playing time, according to a report.
Dec 10, 23:46
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial pictured in November 2020
Anthony Martial to leave Manchester United next summer?
Manchester United forward Anthony Martial could reportedly leave the club during next summer's transfer window.
Dec 10, 23:36
Bruno Fernandes in action for Manchester United on December 2, 2020
How Manchester United could line up against Manchester City
Sports Mole looks at how Manchester United could line up for Saturday's Premier League derby clash with Manchester City at Old Trafford.
Dec 10, 19:42
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola hands the ball to Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes as Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks on in March 2020
Preview:Manchester United vs. Manchester City - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Manchester City, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.
Dec 10, 19:13
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring against Marseille in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Combined XI: Manchester United vs. Manchester City
Ahead of Saturday's Premier League derby between Manchester United and Manchester City, Sports Mole picks a combined XI from both teams.
Dec 10, 14:04
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on November 7, 2020
Report: Manchester United board ready to back Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
A report claims that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still has the backing of his Manchester United bosses, despite the club's disappointing Champions League exit.
Dec 10, 08:54
Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Juventus 'could sign Paul Pogba in January'
Juventus are reportedly genuine contenders to sign Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba in January.
Dec 9, 23:23
Manchester United's Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against RB Leipzig in the Champions League on December 9, 2020
Paul Pogba 'could still sign new Manchester United deal'
Unsettled midfielder Paul Pogba could reportedly still pen a new contract with Manchester United.
Dec 9, 17:55
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire pictured on October 17, 2020
Harry Maguire addresses Manchester United's Champions League exit
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's team needed a point in Germany to progress but went down 3-2 to RB Leipzig.
Dec 9, 14:01
RB Leipzig celebrate after Justin Kluivert scores against Manchester United in the Champions League on December 8, 2020
A closer look at Manchester United's Champions League exit
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side were dumped out of Europe's top club competition on Tuesday evening in Germany.
Dec 9, 13:58
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer looks forlorn after watching his side thrashed 6-1 by Tottenham on October 4, 2020
Manchester United players 'blame Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for team's problems'
A report claims that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is starting to lose the Manchester United dressing room, with some players blaming the manager for the club's recent woes.
Dec 9, 13:10
Manchester United's Edinson Cavani celebrates scoring against Southampton in the Premier League on November 29, 2020
Manchester United team news: Injury, suspension list vs. Manchester City
Sports Mole rounds up Manchester United's injury and suspension news ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Manchester City.
Dec 9, 10:18
Manchester United's Paul Pogba in action with Everton's Allan in the Premier League on November 7, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hints out at Paul Pogba's agent
But the build-up to Tuesday's key Group H encounter in Germany was dominated by Paul Pogba's Old Trafford future.
Dec 9, 08:36
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on November 7, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer takes blame for Man United's early Champions League exit
Europa League football now awaits United having fallen just short of a remarkable European comeback at Leipzig.
Dec 8, 23:59
Manchester United captain Harry Maguire pictured on October 17, 2020
Harry Maguire admits Man United were not good enough in RB Leipzig defeat
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side lost 3-2 at RB Leipzig to finish third in Group H following the clash in Germany.
Dec 8, 23:55
Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured on November 7, 2020
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer sets unwanted record in RB Leipzig defeat
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer becomes the first manager in charge of an English side to lose six or more of his first 10 Champions League matches after defeat to RB Leipzig.
Dec 8, 23:43
Istanbul Basaksehir's Demba Ba confronts an official after an alleged racist incident in the Champions League on December 8, 2020
CL roundup: PSG and Istanbul walk off as Man United crash out
Juventus beat Demba Barcelona while Manchester United were dumped out of the Champions League.
Dec 8, 22:58
RB Leipzig celebrate after Justin Kluivert scores against Manchester United in the Champions League on December 8, 2020
Man United crash out of Champions League with defeat at RB Leipzig
United have now dropped into the Europa League.
Dec 8, 22:31
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on September 30, 2020
Manchester United 'angry with Paul Pogba over Mino Raiola comments'
A report claims that Paul Pogba is in the firing line after his agent publicly stated that the midfielder wants to leave Manchester United.
Dec 8, 13:18
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in August 2020
Mino Raiola: 'Ole Gunnar Solskjaer should focus on Paul Pogba, not Erling Haaland'
Paul Pogba's agent Mino Raiola believes that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer would be better suited trying to get more out of Paul Pogba than discussing players from other clubs.
Dec 8, 13:02
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in August 2020
Raiola: 'Best solution would be for Paul Pogba to leave in January'
The Red Devils kicked off a crucial week with a 3-1 victory on Saturday evening at West Ham.
Dec 8, 09:30
Real Madrid's Lucas Vazquez in action with Inter Milan's Milan Skriniar in the Champions League on November 25, 2020
Manchester United to move for Real Madrid wideman Lucas Vazquez?
Manchester United are reportedly contemplating an approach for Real Madrid winger Lucas Vazquez, who has recently been used at right-back.
Dec 8, 09:24
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba pictured in August 2020
Manchester United's Paul Pogba 'unhappy at being replaced by Bruno Fernandes'
Paul Pogba reportedly wants to secure a transfer away from Manchester United due to being replaced by Bruno Fernandes.
Dec 8, 09:13
Gary Neville pictured in January 2020
Gary Neville demands Paul Pogba corrects Mino Raiola statement
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville urges Paul Pogba to clarify comments from Mino Raiola claiming that his time at Old Trafford is almost up.
Dec 7, 23:44
Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba celebrates scoring against Brighton & Hove Albion on September 30, 2020
Mino Raiola: 'Paul Pogba's time at Manchester United is over'
The agent of Manchester United midfielder Paul Pogba - Mino Raiola - has claimed that the Frenchman's time at Old Trafford is "over".
Dec 7, 18:09