Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer backed Fernandes and declined to say whether Cristiano Ronaldo would take the next spot-kick

Klopp's side were unable to reap the maximum profit from slip-ups by Manchester United and Chelsea

Pep Guardiola hailed matchwinner Gabriel Jesus as one of his best signings for Manchester City.

Emi Martinez seemingly suggested Ronaldo should take the penalty

Bruno Fernandes missed an injury time penalty as Manchester United slumped to a home defeat at the hands of Aston Villa.

Ten talking points from the weekend's Premier League

United boss Solskjaer saw star man Cristiano Ronaldo have strong appeals waved away during last weekend’s 2-1 Premier League victory at West Ham and another fall on deaf ears when the sides met once again in the Carabao Cup in midweek

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Lacazette will be able to enter talks with other clubs in January and move for free in the summer

A boat race across the busy shipping lanes of Cork harbour; Nationwide visits Cronin's Coaches in Cork; and it's triplets at The Rotunda

Liverpool have “moved the conversation forward” when it comes to addressing homophobia in football, according to the man tasked with improving inclusivity at Anfield.

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer bemoaned Manchester United’s sloppy start and lack of cutting edge as their Carabao Cup hopes went up in smoke at home to West Ham.

A goal from Manuel Lanzini settled a thoroughly entertaining win in the Carabao Cup, the last domestic trophy won by United, under Jose Mourinho, in 2017.

A charter flight carried frightened girls and their families from Afghanistan — to where they didn’t know

That Giorgos Giakoumakis was recruited on deadline day from a side relegated in the Dutch Eredivisie has only heightened the sense of foreboding.

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Jesse Lingard admitted his muted celebrations after his goal at West Ham were out of respect to the club he starred for on loan last season.