Mourinho will be fortunate to keep his job

What a week this is going to be for the chief. Assailed by critics on all sides, ridiculed in the media, undermined by rebellious underlings, and with another European test looming. Is this survivable?

In a week when La Liga confirmed its intention to break America by transporting domestic fixtures across the pond, it’s easily forgotten that Cork Hibernians once played an entire campaign stateside, as part of the American Soccer League.

Given the football world is so desperate for an heir to fill the ageing shoes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, it is hardly surprising that Eden Hazard and Mo Salah will share a particularly bright spotlight when Chelsea face Liverpool at Stamford Bridge today amid suggestions both are capable of filling that void. But have we started the debate too soon?

Jose Mourinho is frustrated by Manchester United’s tendency to dip in focus and motivation just as they begin to build up a head of steam.

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Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho appear to have disagreed in a number of key areas this season, as their fragile relationship has been left open to speculation, but on Saturday, at least, they were in complete agreement.

How ironically apt that on the day Alex Ferguson showed us all the extent of his recovery, Mourinho’s United decided to have a relapse.

In the climate of melodrama and hyperbole, it’s nice to take a more measured approach to appraising high-profile players. But at what point do we start to label Alexis Sanchez as a Manchester United flop?

Former Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy says the national team has become "like Roy Keane’s Ireland" after all the negative publicity around the assistant manager.

Jose Mourinho has warned fans this will be a “very difficult season” for Manchester United despite his team becoming a better, more attractive side.

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino has dismissed claims his players are tired and are being over-worked.

Stamford Bridge is used to quick transformations and quick returns — nine of the 14 managers who have lifted silverware in the club’s 113-year history won a trophy in their first season in charge — but Maurizio Sarri’s turnaround this season has raised more eyebrows than most.

They have played in some of the most famous venues in the world — but how many of Manchester United’s decorated stars are familiar with the roar that greets a goal at the Blackrock end?

The Liam Miller tribute match will be televised on the Virgin Media Three channel, the broadcaster has announced.

As we search for some certainty in this short life, Fantasy Premier League is really the last place any of us should be looking.

Mauricio Pochettino knows the only way to stop people focusing on Tottenham is to get back to winning ways.

Paul Pogba thanked Jose Mourinho for keeping faith with him after he inspired Manchester United to victory at Young Boys.

Uefa has opened disciplinary proceedings over Cristiano Ronaldo’s red card against Valencia in the Champions League on Wednesday night.

Eden Hazard was excused from Chelsea’s Europa League trip to PAOK after twice telling Maurizio Sarri he was tired.