Manchester City 1 Middlesbrough 1

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

West Ham got a win against Sunderland.

West Ham boss Slaven Bilic compared Dimitri Payet to Lionel Messi after his latest wonder goal.

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

Midfielder Gareth Barry marked his 600th Premier League appearance with a goal as Everton's unbeaten start continued with a 3-1 win over Middlesbrough which moved them into second place.

Middlesbrough agreed a deal to sign Valencia striker Alvaro Negredo on a season-long loan, the Premier League club have announced.

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The ins and outs from all the Premier League clubs during the transfer window.

Republic of Ireland international midfielder David Meyler is on the verge of signing a new long-term deal at Hull.

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.

There was a time when the great philosophers wrestled with less crucial posers. Stuff like whether the world exists at all outside the mind.

Speaking in Seattle ahead of Manchester United’s friendly against Club America on Friday, Louis Van Gaal was in defiant mood.

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.

It certainly wasn’t the X Factor, but it was the Next Factor; a battle to prove which of these two great clubs is most likely to challenge Chelsea next season; and the bottom line is Jose Mourinho won’t be too worried.

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.

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Manchester United are holding talks over a new contract for goalkeeper David de Gea, according to his agent Jorge Mendes.

Now that the dust has settled on the January winter transfer window, a number of clubs hoping to have made the signings that will make the difference for them between now and May.

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Radamel Falcao’s agent Jorge Mendes admits the striker’s future with Manchester United is uncertain.

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.

The Premier League transfer window opens on Saturday morning and closes at 11pm on February 2.

Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones insists he is ready for the scrutiny which will now inevitably come his way after taking over from the under-fire Simon Mignolet.

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.

Iker Casillas has admitted he considered leaving Real Madrid and believes Arsenal were interested in securing his services before he decided to stay and fight for his place.

Luis Suarez was conspicuous by his absence on the day he officially became “100 per cent” a Barcelona player.

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.