Manchester City 1 Middlesbrough 1

Arsene Wenger rued Arsenal's unusual lack of creativity as they were held to a goalless draw by Middlesbrough.

And has Wenger earned another deal? Our writers ask the burning questions after the Premier League weekend.

Liverpool and Chelsea target Alex Teixeira has reportedly told Shakhtar Donetsk that he wants to join Jurgen Klopp at Anfield.

Victor Valdes’ difficult spell at Manchester United is set to end in January, according to his agent.

Pedro insists his decision to turn down Manchester United and sign for Chelsea last month had nothing to do with not wanting to work under Louis van Gaal.

Bryan Robson saw a bit of Alex Ferguson in Louis van Gaal when he decided to ruthlessly ditch Robin van Persie, Radamel Falcao and Victor Valdes.

Water charge-dodgers are being given effective tax rebates of €100 each that could cost the State tens of millions of euro; Two people have survived a helicopter crash in Co Longford; Bertie Ahern is set to launch a defence of his economic record; Greek MPs have voted overwhelmingly to approve a harsh austerity bill. Here’s this morning’s irishexaminer.com round-up.

Hull City 0 Manchester United 0: If Hull had played like this more often this season, they most likely would never have been in such a sorry state.

Louis van Gaal gave hope to Manchester United fans when he said he was optimistic about the chances of David de Gea staying at Old Trafford.

Chris Smalling is refusing to celebrate Manchester United’s return to the Champions League.

Man United 1 Arsenal 1: If this contest was expected to provide an indication of whether Manchester United or Arsenal are more likely to sustain a Premier League title challenge next season, it categorically failed to provide it.

Arsenal took a big step towards securing third place thanks to a fortunate late equaliser at Old Trafford.

Manager Louis van Gaal brought in Phil Jones and Luke Shaw as Manchester United looked to halt their losing streak in the late Barclays Premier League kick-off at Crystal Palace.

Robin van Persie started his first game in 10 weeks as Manchester United looked to return to winning ways against West Brom.

Captain Wayne Rooney starts in central midfield in an injury-depleted Manchester United side at Premier League leaders Chelsea.

Striker Robin van Persie will not play in Manchester United’s derby against City on Sunday despite returning to first-team training.

Last Wednesday evening, Barcelona were 1-0 up and dominating their Copa del Rey semi-final first leg at home to Villarreal.

The team news for tonight's Premier League games.

Premier League

Louis van Gaal is confident David de Gea will resist Real Madrid’s overtures and sign a new contract with Manchester United.

Victor Valdes: United boss Van Gaal expects his new arrival to battle hard for a place in the first team.

One of the most popular chants at Old Trafford when Manchester United are playing Chelsea is ’Sit down Mourinho’ and new signing Victor Valdes seems to share the sentiment.

Manchester United have completed the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on a free transfer.

Manchester United are set to announce the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on an 18-month contract.

Manchester United are set to announce the signing of former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes on an 18-month contract.

Louis van Gaal will not make a call on Radamel Falcao’s future until the striker has an extended run in the Manchester United first team.

Former Barcelona goalkeeper Victor Valdes is to train with Manchester United, the club have announced.

Spain coach Vicente Del Bosque could make wholesale changes for this evening’s make-or-break World Cup Group B game against Chile in Rio.

Colombia 3 Greece 0

Say hello and wave goodbye to winners?

Victor Valdes has bid farewell to Barcelona with an open letter to the club’s fans.

A Chilean woman shot and dismembered her partner before boiling the corpse for hours in a pot.

Barcelona reignited their title challenge with a 4-3 victory over Real Madrid in a pulsating Clasico which had a little bit of everything.

Barcelona 2 Manchester City 1 (Barcelona win 4-1 on aggregate)

Barcelona 2 Manchester City 1 (Barcelona win 4-1 on aggregate)

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata has been left out of Spain’s squad for next Wednesday’s friendly against Italy.

Manchester City 0 Barcelona 2

Manchester City 0 Barcelona 2

Barcelona 2 Valencia 3

Manchester City manager Manuel Pellegrini continues to offer no public clues as to when England goalkeeper Joe Hart might be fully restored to his side.

“Barcelona on a roll...