“I have so much support from the board. I continue to have it, and we are all seeking and willing to do the same thing, which is to win the maximum amount of football matches in the way that we want to play."

Mainoo still has two-and-a-half years left to run on his contract but United have little wiggle room to buy players in the January transfer window because of profit and sustainability (PSR) regulations.

The Euro 2024-winning midfielder is set to make his 21st appearance for the Gunners when Mikel Arteta’s side host Manchester United in the FA Cup.

22-year-old has had breakout season at Old Trafford.

Sometimes hubris just gets exposed for what it is, however: the year since Jim Ratcliffe has taken over “the football operation” at Manchester United is a fine example of this.

The Gunners’ bid to win this season’s Carabao Cup suffered a major dent after they fell to a 2-0 home loss to Newcastle in the opening leg of their semi-final.

Manager criticised the Puma ball after Carabao Cup defeat by Newcastle

Ashley Young hopes to line up against his son Tyler when Everton face Peterborough in the FA Cup on Thursday.

The 31-year-old was caught speeding twice in a three-day period last March, Bolton Magistrates’ Court heard on Wednesday.

The action begins on Thursday night when Jake O'Brien is likely to feature for Everton while Rocco Vata could be in the Watford side heading to Fulham.

The Magpies emerged from their first-leg trip to the Emirates Stadium with a 2-0 lead to take into next month’s return at St James’ Park and their dream of ending a drought, which stretches back to the 1955 FA Cup final, very much alive.

Spurs sit 12th in the Premier League and have not won a match in any competition since the 4-3 victory over Manchester United on December 19 that set up Wednesday’s semi-final first leg against Liverpool.

Goals in each half give the Toon a significant advantage ahead of the second-leg at St James' Park.

The Carabao Cup is back on the map and Arsenal will be tested again on Sunday.

United are not actively seeking to offload the trio but there is recognition from Jim Ratcliffe that the club have been poor sellers.

Alexander-Arnold was criticised for a poor performance in Sunday's 2-2 draw at home to Manchester United, just days after Real Madrid made an approach for the 26-year-old.

Scholes says Jim Ratcliffe has done “nothing positive” during his first year.

Milan want United to foot much of Rashford’s salary.

Guardiola warns Grealish over Savinho, Southampton hit new low and is Arsenal’s negativity holding them back?

The Liverpool full-back struggled against Manchester United after a week of speculation over his future.