2021 proved to be a slow burner, the year in which the concept of patience was attached to expectations surrounding the Irish football team

Lindelof has not played for the Red Devils since the 1-0 win at Norwich on December 11, a match where he had to be replaced in the second half due to breathing difficulties.

The Blues blew it again, as Chelsea’s chances of catching Manchester City at the top of the table took another hit when Danny Welbeck scored a late — and well-deserved equaliser for Brighton at Stamford Bridge

Ralf Rangnick has admitted he has not made as much progress as he might have hoped in stamping his authority on Manchester United.

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City accepted an offer worth an initial £46.7m for the Spain international last week.

Transfer Window latest: Chelsea may move for left wing-back in January after Ben Chilwell operation rules defender out for season

"We've had people with symptoms, people without symptoms - it's been a real mixed bag for everyone at the football club and it's been a tough time"

The Covid-enforced cobwebs from 16 days of enforced inactivity were worryingly clear as it took a late equaliser from Edinson Cavani to ensure a share of the spoils

It was Manchester United’s attitude that most upset their former defender Neville, with Cristiano Ronaldo one of several players who appeared to spend more time on the pitch arguing

Lindelof, who was given a heart monitor to try to get to the bottom of the problem, was said by the club to have been recovering well, but he now faces a period out after contracting Covid-19

Chris Hatherall hands out his awards for manager of the season, player of the season, young player of the season, bargain of the season, goal of the season, match of the season, and the golden boot

Lukaku came off the substitutes’ bench after Covid-19 to score his ninth goal in 10 games against Villa

If this was a sign of what Premier League football can look like when two 'exhausted' teams go head to head, few Leicester fans could have any complaints

Martial became the world’s most expensive teenage footballer when United signed him from Monaco in September 2015

Klopp has said he would think twice about signing unvaccinated players and fellow German Rangnick has now reiterated those worries and its potential impact on any United dealings during the January transfer window

"You could almost blame MUTV for putting him in that position because if you know Roy, he's not going to hold back."

Pep Guardiola has suggested direct action may be required for the game’s authorities to heed concerns over the demands placed on players

Only the injured Paul Pogba is unavailable at St James’ Park, with interim manager Rangnick admitting he has major selection decisions to make after 25 outfield players trained on Wednesday

The double-death has sent shockwaves through the local community where the family were well-known