Cristiano Ronaldo crowned a memorable year by being named the world's best player for a fourth time when he won the 2016 Ballon d'Or tonight.

"He showed he struggled with the job to judge players (during his short-lived and unsuccessful spell with Valencia) when he was manager at so why do we let him talk about players on television?"

Mkhitaryan had turned in another man-of-the-match display during Sunday's home win against Tottenham.

United qualified as Group A runners-up.

Vardy ended a 16-match Foxes goal drought with a hat-trick against Man City.

The last teams to be docked points over disciplinary issues were Arsenal and Manchester United.

Jose Mourinho's relief was clear after United ended their Old Trafford struggles thanks to the Armenian.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's thumping strike saw Manchester United overcome Tottenham and their Old Trafford struggles, but the in-form Armenian's serious-looking injury took the edge off today's victory.

Manchester United host Tottenham on Sunday as both sides look to underline their credentials for finishing in the top four.

The Gunners are in a rich vein of form at the moment.

Jose Mourinho's first campaign has been a topsy-turvy one to date.

"The players around him need to create more and he can improve in his movements - it's a team question to create more chances."

Jose Mourinho praised Henrikh Mkhitaryan's determination to impress, improve and influence after his fine solo goal helped Manchester United's progress to the Europa League knockout stages.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan's fine solo goal helped Manchester United through to the Europa League knock-out stages, opening his account in style as Zorya Luhansk were overcome on a testing night in Ukraine.

Martin O'Neill has warned his Republic of Ireland players not to be taken in by suggestions that Wales are suffering a Euro 2016 hangover.

Lukas Podolski believes Wayne Rooney deserves a warm Wembley send off when his England days come to an end.

Ferguson thinks players must start planning earlier for their career off the field

Only seven Premier League clubs have so far met a pledge made in August 2015 to provide a fully accessible toilet for disabled fans

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