The Football Association has launched an investigation into alleged homophobic chanting which was heard during Manchester United’s 3-1 FA Cup victory over Everton on Friday night.

The 23-year-old forward, who has joined from PSV Eindhoven for an initial fee of £38million, is set to make his debut in the FA Cup tie at home to Wolves

Manchester United continue their progress on four fronts, after a narrow FA Cup third round victory over struggling Everton

For football supporters brought in by Ruud Gullit’s promise of 'sexy football' one name will forever be associated with its arrival in West London. Gianluca Vialli was the bridge between the old and the new

Once a great and influential player, Ronaldo is now an avatar of human greed and a symbol of a worrying shift in the sport

This weekend’s 32 ties present opportunities for Irishmen to make their name. Or resurrect their careers. Here’s the pick of Saturday's games which might have a green influence

Another Manchester City and Chelsea clash, plus Wrexham, Chesterfield and Boreham Wood flying non-league flag

United have earmarked Crystal Palace custodian Butland, capped nine times by England between 2012 and 2018, to fill the void although the 29-year-old is unlikely to feature in the FA Cup against Everton on Friday.

The England forward has not featured for United since playing 52 minutes of a 1-1 draw at Chelsea in October.

Although the focus shifts to the FA Cup ahead of Friday’s third-round tie away to Manchester United, the pressure is firmly on Lampard

Champions City trail the Gunners by eight points at the top of the Premier League prior to playing their game in hand against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Thursday evening.

Manager’s long-term future unknown after abysmal run of form

David De Gea has expressed his wish to stay at Manchester United for the rest of his career as talks over a new contract continue

Everton manager Frank Lampard has begun preparations for Friday’s FA Cup trip to Manchester United but his job is under increasing threat

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk is seeing a specialist after sustaining a hamstring injury against Brentford

Brighton and Hove Albion manager Roberto De Zerbi says Irish teenager Evan Ferguson has all the qualities to become a great striker

Erik ten Hag said 'belief is growing' at Manchester United after Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Bournemouth but insisted it is still too early to think about a title challenge

Ronaldo has won the prestigious Ballon d’Or award on five occasions and the Champions League five times while he also counts multiple Premier League, LaLiga and Serie A titles among an enviable trophy haul.

'I’m so proud to make this big decision in my life. In Europe my work is done. I won everything and played for the most important clubs in Europe. This is a new challenge'

Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United revolution continued its impressive trajectory with a victory that cements their place in the top four as the new year opens