The Magpies, in their first transfer window under Amanda Staveley’s largely Saudi-backed consortium, have spent the last two weeks striving to add to their earlier signings of Kieran Trippier and Chris Wood.

Martial was at the centre of controversy earlier this month when interim United manager Ralf Rangnick claimed he had refused to play in the 2-2 draw at Aston Villa

The England rugby boss has admitted that he would love to have the Corkman in to speak to his squad for a second time

Gavin Bazunu’s €500,000 move to Manchester City from Shamrock Rovers in 2018 is currently the highest for a League of Ireland player

Manchester United striker Anthony Martial is set to join Sevilla on loan for the remainder of the season. The PA news agency understands United have reached an agreement in principle with the Spanish outfit for the temporary transfer of the Frenchman.

The well-travelled Italian signed a two-year deal at Vicarage Road in October, replacing Xisco Munoz with the side 15th

Moloney received treatment on the pitch, including oxygen, before being stretchered off in the win over Birmingham

The England International turned in a cross from fellow substitute Edinson Cavani at the far post to keep United firmly in the chase for fourth place.

Another VAR farce #1VAR intervened to spoil an entertaining game at Selhurst Park, as Crystal Palace attempted to equalise after being steamrolled by Liverpool for half an hour, then outplaying them for much of the second half.

Josh Sargent struck twice to lift Norwich out of the relegation zone in a 3-0 win over 10-man Watford at Vicarage Road, which piled more pressure on Claudio Ranieri.

There is considerable momentum behind the idea that City’s style of play is tedious

— Ronan and Storm on The Wall versus Celebrities; and Dublin actor Barry Keoghan in crime thriller American Animals

Ralf Rangnick stood by his decision to substitute Cristiano Ronaldo despite the striker’s angry reaction during Manchester United’s 3-1 win at Brentford.

Manchester United got back to winning ways to keep in the running for a top-four finish

Ireland face World Cup qualifier return in Gothenburg in April

Everton have confirmed the appointment of Duncan Ferguson as caretaker manager. Ferguson oversaw training on Tuesday, with the club looking for a successor to Rafael Benitez after sacking the Spaniard on Sunday.

Ralf Rangnick considers the issue with Anthony Martial “resolved” following talks with a player he claimed refused to be involved in Manchester United’s trip to Aston Villa.

Across the current season and the previous three, the Red Devils have been given a penalty every 299 minutes

Manchester United’s reputation for winning penalties remains intact with a new study showing they benefit more often than any team in Europe’s ‘big five’ leagues.

A botched play ended what had looked like a promising season for Dak Prescott and co. It also extended a long title drought for America’s Team.