Manchester United and Manchester City have been given until 6pm on December 15 to provide observations on the alleged fracas following Sunday’s derby at Old Trafford.

Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho stood his ground and said Manchester City showed during Sunday’s behind-the-scenes Old Trafford fracas how different they are to his players.

Pep Guardiola has offered his congratulations to Manchester United as they close in on the signing of Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez.

What the papers say.

Burnley striker Jon Walters has been ruled out for up to eight weeks after undergoing keyhole knee surgery.

Arsene Wenger has confirmed that a deal taking Alexis Sanchez to Manchester United is "likely to happen" and that Henrikh Mkhitaryan will move to Arsenal in exchange.

Manchester United have remained tight-lipped on claims they are ready to make Alexis Sanchez one of the world’s best-paid players.

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique has agreed an extension to his contract at the Nou Camp until the summer of 2022.

Manchester United have remained tight-lipped on claims they are ready to make Alexis Sanchez one of the world's best-paid players.

Alexis Sanchez will become Manchester United’s highest-paid player if his move from Arsenal goes through after agreeing personal terms, reports said on Wednesday.

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is close to agreeing a new deal with the club, it is understood.

Arsenal’s lead candidate to replace Alexis Sanchez, Borussia Dortmund forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, has agreed personal terms with Gunners chiefs - leaving it to their Bundesliga club counterparts to finalise a deal, the Daily Mirror reports.

Manchester United’s bid to bring Arsenal’s Alexis Sanchez to Old Trafford hinges on Henrikh Mkhitaryan moving in the opposite direction, according to the Armenian’s agent.

New Wales manager Ryan Giggs aims to ensure the availability of Gareth Bale and Aaron Ramsey after labelling criticism that he was not committed to the country during his playing days as "unfair".

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho says he is "relaxed" about the transfer saga surrounding Alexis Sanchez as Chelsea reportedly emerged as rivals for his signature.

Manchester United maintained their 100% start to 2018 with a comfortable 3-0 victory over a Stoke side watched by their incoming boss Paul Lambert.

Manchester City have ended their interest in signing Arsenal forward Alexis Sanchez, it is understood.

Irish and global companies are set to reject this summer’s World Cup in favour of other events when directing their sponsorship spend, which is expected to soar this year.

Belfast’s Windsor Park is among nine European grounds in the running to host the UEFA Super Cup in 2020, European football’s governing body has announced.

This will be Giggs’ first permanent job in management.