The Ineos founder, chairman and chief executive has completed his acquisition of 25 per cent of the Club’s class B shares and 25 per cent of the club’s Class A shares.

The lines of credit and responsibility in football are unclear, so how can Manchester United put a value on a sporting director?

With City third in the Premier League table and a tricky run of games ahead, Pep Guardiola must find solutions to a series of nagging questions.

The PA news agency understands the 52-year-old has stepped away from his duties at St James’ Park having told the ownership group that he wants to accept the Red Devils’ overtures.

Magpies’ sporting director placed on gardening leave.

Erling Haaland had an off-day in front of goal while Liverpool and Arsenal’s attacking units kept firing.

The Dane has now scored in six consecutive games.

Erin McLaughlin and 17-year-old Jess Fitzgerald have been drafted in by Eileen Gleeson.

The Hatters gave the visitors a fright but couldn't find an equaliser.

The Dane had to wait until after Christmas to record his first Premier League goal but has now scored in each of his last six league outings.

Evan Ferguson's wait for a goal goes on, however. 

The 29-year-old Welshman was speaking at length for the first time since he collapsed.

Ritchie had only been on the pitch for seconds when he scored in stoppage time, cancelling out Antoine Semenyo’s stunning strike just as it looked like the visitors would emerge with all three points.

A controlled performance in front of a record-breaking 60,0160 crowd saw them put three first half goals past a disappointing Manchester United.

The champions sold Palmer, one of their highly-rated academy prospects, to Chelsea last summer.

It is understood the Red Devils want the 52-year-old to head up an overhaul at Old Trafford.

Liverpool must cope with injuries, Trossard deserves to keep his place and Moyes is once again under pressure.

United are looking to fill the vacancy with an experienced head and are understood to have picked out Ashworth.

“Following news that Roy Hodgson was taken ill during today’s training session, we can confirm that he is now stable and is currently undergoing tests in hospital."

More than 60,000 tickets and all hospitality packages have been sold for Saturday's game