Anthony Martial’s goal early in the second half proved enough to give Manchester United a battling 1-0 win at Burnley and close the gap on Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Michael Carrick has accepted Jose Mourinho’s offer to join his first team coaching staff upon retirement, the Manchester United manager has revealed.

Clever Liverpool, woeful Arsenal defending, in-form Hazard and the return of Big Sam and David Moyes.

Kevin-Prince Boateng scored a late winner against his former side as Eintracht Frankfurt came from behind to win 2-1 at Hertha Berlin in the Bundesliga.

Nathan Redmond followed his feisty face-off with Pep Guardiola by helping Southampton rescue a much-needed point against south coast rivals Bournemouth.

A £2m (€2.26m) legal battle featuring Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini and sportswear giant New Balance is a sign of the sporting times, according to a lawyer who specialises in commercial disputes.

Manchester United manager, Jose Mourinho says he doesn't think their victory away at Arsenal will worry Premier League leaders Manchester City.

Jesse Lingard scored twice as 10-man Manchester United beat Arsenal 3-1 in a pulsating Premier League clash at the Emirates Stadium.

Eden Hazard struck twice as Chelsea came from behind to beat Newcastle on Rafael Benitez's return to Stamford Bridge and maintain their impressive recent form.

The Portuguese has emphasised he has a one-game-at-a-time philosophy.

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Arsenal must face Manchester United without Alexandre Lacazette after the France striker suffered a groin problem.

With Big Sam Allardyce expected to clear a nice €6m a year as new Everton boss it got us thinking who exactly are the best paid managers in the world.

The draw for the 2018 World Cup finals takes place in Moscow on Friday.

Sam Allardyce will "finalise terms" on becoming Everton's new manager this afternoon, the Premier League club has announced.

Ashley Young struck twice against former club Watford as Manchester United won a thrilling contest at Vicarage Road to close to within five points of leaders Manchester City.

Premier League strugglers Crystal Palace picked up their first away point of the season with a goalless draw at bitter rivals Brighton.

Derry City have signed former Manchester United youth player John Cofie.

Willian and David Luiz have been out of Conte's first XI of late and Conte is preparing to rotate his options throughout a busy December and January.

Pre-tax profits at the Irish arm of the international soccer agency, Gestifute that represents Jose Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo, have soared to almost €26m.