Louis Van Gaal has hailed Wayne Rooney’s dressing room blast at his Manchester United team-mates and says it reminded him of the rant that led to one of his most coveted managerial moments.

The transfer bans against Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid announced last week show both the strengths and the weaknesses of Fifa’s regulations.

Morgan Schneiderlin insists David de Gea remains “fully committed” to Manchester United. De Gea’s future at United has been thrown into doubt following news Real Madrid will soon be hit with a transfer embargo.

Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson expects manager Jurgen Klopp to bring in reinforcements this summer but believes the current squad can prove they are good enough.

Whatever Arsene Wenger thought about the playing style on view at the Britannia on Sunday, surely this stat proves Stoke have changed.

Arsenal forward Theo Walcott feels the title race the Gunners are currently leading is shaping up as the most exciting yet in the Premier League era.

Chelsea 3 (Costa 64, Fabregas 66, Terry 90+8) Everton 3 (Terry og 49, Mirallas 56, Funes Mori 90) Gerry Cox, Stamford Bridge. Few players divide opinion like John Terry.

1. We wrote off Wayne Rooney too soon

Louis van Gaal insists it is inconceivable that Manchester United will endure another title drought as long as the one traditional rivals Liverpool are on ahead of their trip to Anfield tomorrow.

Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp needs to be entertained by football but accepts Manchester United counterpart Louis van Gaal has a different idea.

Liverpool defender Kolo Toure believes a recent improvement in the mindset within the squad means they now refuse to accept lost causes.

Defender Chris Smalling is hoping Manchester United can make Liverpool pay for their midweek disappointment at Newcastle.

Guus Hiddink has vowed to blood youngsters in Chelsea’s pursuit of a top-four finish in the Premier League — and insisted the quest would not be “boring”.