Jose Mourinho reacts as Mauricio Pellegrino watches on during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Southampton on December 30, 2017
Jose Mourinho "happy" with Manchester United players
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho insists that he is "happy" with the attitude and desire of his players despite seeing them record a third successive draw.
Dec 30, 20:02
A frustrated Zlatan Ibrahimovic during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Burnley on December 26, 2017
Zlatan Ibrahimovic 'out for a month'
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho reveals that Zlatan Ibrahimovic will be sidelined for a month with an unspecified injury.
Dec 30, 19:52
Ryan Bennett in action for Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 24, 2017
Wolverhampton Wanderers rescue dramatic victory at Bristol City
Wolverhampton Wanderers score a dramatic injury-time winner against automatic promotion rivals Bristol City to move 10 points clear at the top of the Championship.
Dec 30, 19:27
Rafael Benitez gives instructions during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Newcastle United on December 16, 2017
Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion play out stalemate
Newcastle United drop a place closer to the relegation zone courtesy of a goalless draw with Brighton & Hove Albion at St James' Park.
Dec 30, 16:53
Mohamed Salah refuses to celebrate scoring against his old side during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Chelsea on November 25, 2017
Mohamed Salah brace fires Liverpool past Leicester City
Mohamed Salah scores another brace to ensure Liverpool will end 2017 in the Champions League places courtesy of a 2-1 win over Leicester City at Anfield.
Dec 30, 16:52
A menacing Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on December 22, 2017
Live Commentary: Liverpool 2-1 Leicester City - as it happened
Relive Liverpool's 2-1 win over Leicester City as a second-half brace from Mohamed Salah ensures that the Reds will end 2017 in the Champions League places.
Dec 30, 14:00
Alvaro Morata holds off Laurent Koscielny during the Premier League game between Chelsea and Arsenal on September 17, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
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Dec 29, 07:00
Alexis Sanchez celebrates scoring his side's third during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
Alexis Sanchez brace fires Arsenal past Crystal Palace
Arsenal end Crystal Palace's eight-match unbeaten streak and move to within one point of the top four courtesy of a 3-2 victory.
Dec 28, 21:53
Yohan Cabaye and Alexis Sanchez in action during the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Arsenal on December 28, 2017
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 2-3 Arsenal - as it happened
Relive Arsenal's 3-2 victory over Crystal Palace as Alexis Sanchez scores a brace to help fire the Gunners to within one point of the Champions League places.
Dec 28, 19:00
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Neil Warnock: 'Sol Bamba is better than Virgil van Dijk'
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock claims that Sol Bamba is a better defender than new £75m Liverpool signing Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 28, 15:59
Mauricio Pellegrino observes the action during the Premier League game between Southampton and Watford on September 9, 2017
Mauricio Pellegrino to reinvest Virgil van Dijk money
Southampton manager Mauricio Pellegrino hopes to reinvest the money the club will receive from Virgil van Dijk's world-record move to Liverpool to sign two new players.
Dec 28, 15:42
Leicester City defender Danny Simpson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Tottenham Hotspur at the King Power Stadium on November 28, 2017
Danny Simpson out for up to five weeks
Leicester City manager Claude Puel reveals that Danny Simpson could be sidelined for up to five weeks with a hamstring injury.
Dec 28, 15:32
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Ajax appoint Erik ten Hag as new manager
Ajax appoint Utrecht boss Erik ten Hag as their new head coach on a two-and-a-half-year deal.
Dec 28, 15:21
Virgil Van Dijk in action during the Europa League game between Southampton and Hapoel Be'er Sheva on December 8, 2016
Claude Puel: 'Virgil van Dijk can become the best in the world'
Leicester City manager Claude Puel backs Virgil van Dijk to become the best defender in world football after he completes his £75m move to Liverpool in January.
Dec 28, 15:09
Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain in action for Liverpool on November 1, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain has plenty of room to improve'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp says that Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain still has plenty of room for improvement following the midfielder's critical self-assessment.
Dec 28, 14:58
Kyle Walker congratulates Raheem Sterling for making it 2-0 during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Bournemouth on December 23, 2017
Raheem Sterling: 'I am at my best'
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling acknowledges that he is in the form of his life in front of goal after scoring his 17th of the season.
Dec 28, 14:49
Danny Ings in action for Liverpool in October 2016
West Bromwich Albion 'lining up Danny Ings swoop'
West Bromwich Albion reportedly make Liverpool striker Danny Ings one of their main transfer targets during the January window.
Dec 28, 14:39
Angel Di Maria in action for Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League on November 22, 2017
Barcelona 'reignite Angel Di Maria interest'
Barcelona are reportedly ready to reignite their interest in Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Angel Di Maria during the January transfer window.
Dec 28, 14:23
Ragnar Klavan takes on a terrified Oliver McBurnie during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Ragnar Klavan is a perfect role model'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp hails Ragnar Klavan as the "perfect role model" for new signings ahead of Virgil van Dijk's arrival at the club.
Dec 28, 14:10
Antoine Griezmann celebrates scoring for Atletico Madrid on September 17, 2017
Atletico Madrid chief: 'Antoine Griezmann future is out of our hands'
Atletico Madrid chief executive Miguel Angel Gil Marin admits that the future of Manchester United target Antoine Griezmann is out of the club's hands.
Dec 28, 14:00
Anthony Martial in action during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Anthony Martial returns to Manchester United training
Manchester United winger Anthony Martial returns to training ahead of Saturday's Premier League clash with Southampton.
Dec 28, 13:47
A general view inside Old Trafford ahead of the Champions League group game between Manchester United and Benfica on October 31, 2017
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal 'want David Neres'
Manchester United, Tottenham Hotspur and Arsenal are all reportedly interested in signing 20-year-old Ajax forward David Neres next summer.
Dec 28, 13:35
A menacing Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on December 22, 2017
Jurgen Klopp urges fans to forget Virgil van Dijk price
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp urges fans to ignore the world-record £75m price tag which comes along with Virgil van Dijk's move to the club.
Dec 28, 13:24
Raheem Sterling doth protest too much during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Shakhtar Donetsk on September 26, 2017
Raheem Sterling unconcerned by Manchester City records
Manchester City winger Raheem Sterling insists that his side are not thinking about records following their 18th consecutive Premier League victory.
Dec 28, 13:13
A bandaged Marcos Rojo during the Premier League game between Manchester United and Manchester City on December 10, 2017
Marcos Rojo: 'I am close to full fitness'
Manchester United defender Marcos Rojo reveals that he is close to full fitness again following his lengthy spell out through injury.
Dec 28, 13:02
David Moyes shouts instructions during the Premier League game between Watford and West Ham United on November 19, 2017
David Moyes planning busy January for West Ham United
West Ham United manager David Moyes reveals that he is hoping to bring in midfield reinforcements during the January transfer window.
Dec 28, 12:53
Harry Kane and Cristiano Ronaldo greet each other on October 17, 2017
Hugo Lloris: 'Harry Kane is level with Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo'
Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris claims that Harry Kane is "by the side" of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo following his record-breaking 2017.
Dec 28, 12:39
Virgil van Dijk is loving life after the Premier League game between Crystal Palace and Southampton on September 16, 2017
Southampton 'to demand £70m for Virgil van Dijk'
Southampton will reportedly demand a world-record fee of £70m for wantaway defender Virgil van Dijk during the January transfer window.
Dec 26, 22:58
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany warms up before his side's Premier League match against Everton at the Etihad Stadium on October 15, 2016
Vincent Kompany: 'No room for Manchester City slip-ups'
Man City captain Vincent Kompany claims that it is too early to draw any conclusions from the Premier League table, despite having the chance to move 15 points clear.
Dec 26, 22:44
Jose Mourinho shouts during the Premier League game between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United on October 21, 2017
Jose Mourinho unhappy with Manchester City schedule
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho claims that Manchester City have an unfair advantage over his side due to an extra day of rest during the Christmas period.
Dec 26, 22:33
Manchester United winger Henrikh Mkhitaryan in action during his side's FA Cup fifth round clash with Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park on February 19, 2017
Borussia Dortmund CEO plays down speculation of Henrikh Mkhitaryan return
Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke plays down reports that he could look to bring out-of-favour Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan back to the club.
Dec 26, 22:23
Jurgen Klopp congratulates Philippe Coutinho after the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Jurgen Klopp: 'Liverpool win over Swansea City was perfect'
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp describes his side's 5-0 win over Swansea City as the "perfect result".
Dec 26, 22:11
Harry Kane chats to Mauricio Pochettino during the Premier League game between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool on October 22, 2017
Mauricio Pochettino: 'Harry Kane one of the best in the world'
Tottenham Hotspur manager Mauricio Pochettino declares Harry Kane one of the best strikers in world football following his record-breaking hat-trick against Southampton.
Dec 26, 21:57
Arturo Vidal in action for Bayern Munich in April 2017
Antonio Conte hints at Arturo Vidal interest
Chelsea manager Antonio Conte says that he would "always want" Arturo Vidal in his team amid speculation of a possible January move for the Bayern Munich midfielder.
Dec 26, 21:45
Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Brentford dent Aston Villa's playoff hopes
Aston Villa miss the chance to move back into the Championship playoff places courtesy of a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brentford at Griffin Park.
Dec 26, 21:26
Yaya Toure in action for Manchester City on November 21, 2017
Yaya Toure to come out of international retirement
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure comes out of international retirement for the Ivory Coast after seeing opportunities at club level severely limited.
Dec 26, 20:58
Marouane Fellaini celebrates scoring during the Champions League game between Manchester United and Basel on September 12, 2017
Marouane Fellaini unsure over Manchester United future
Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini reveals that he expects the club to make him an improved contract offer, but is unsure whether he will accept it.
Dec 26, 20:47
Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson in action during his side's Premier League clash with Newcastle United at St James' Park on October 1, 2017
Jordan Henderson, Alberto Moreno to miss next two games
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp confirms that captain Jordan Henderson and defender Alberto Moreno will miss at least the next two games through injury.
Dec 26, 20:37
Caretaker manager Leon Britton watches on during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Swansea City on December 26, 2017
Leon Britton slams "unacceptable" Swansea City display
Swansea City caretaker boss Leon Britton slams his side's "unacceptable" second-half collapse during their 5-0 Boxing Day defeat to Liverpool at Anfield.
Dec 26, 20:28
A menacing Jurgen Klopp during the Premier League game between Arsenal and Liverpool on December 22, 2017
Jurgen Klopp delighted with "fantastic" Liverpool display
Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp heaps praise on his side for their performance in the final half-hour of their 5-0 Boxing Day win over Swansea City.
Dec 26, 20:18
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