The Portuguese is not the kind of manager who trades in attention-grabbing soundsbites and his media appearances could never be described as box office

More often than not it’s been a tweak here or a minor upgrade there that has been seen to suffice for defending champions

It is now 7 years since Man United won the title

Questions, questions. Is Liverpool’s hunger sated? How will Bielsaball do? How can West Brom and Fulham realistically survive? Will fatigue play a part given last season only finished 47 days ago

What the papers say Arsenal are reluctantly ready to sell Hector Bellerin, with Paris St Germain favoured as his destination.

Marcus Rashford has admitted the task of reeling in Liverpool and Manchester City adds spice to Manchester United’s bid to re-establish themselves as Premier League title contenders.

Steve Bruce has admitted he was under no illusions over his future had Newcastle been taken over this summer.

O’Sullivan deepens the Irish enclave at Brighton, joining fellow Cork woman Megan Connolly and Rianna Jarrett

Liverpool are attempting to become only the fourth club to win back-to-back titles in the Premier League era

David Beckham’s Guild Esports company plans to list in London this year, making the former Manchester United and England footballer’s e-sports enterprise the first to go public in Britain.

England captain Harry Kane has been in contact with Phil Foden and Mason Greenwood to make sure the youngsters do not feel alone amid a torrent of criticism for their bio-bubble breach.

Meanwhile at Old Trafford, chief executive Ed Woodward will consider offers for goalkeeper Sergio Romero

Kevin De Bruyne credited Pep Guardiola after becoming the first Manchester City man to be named the Professional Footballers’ Association’s player of the year.

An apologetic Mason Greenwood insists he has learned a lesson after a breach of coronavirus regulations resulted in him being sent home from England duty.

While supporters of United and their rivals argued about the new look, it did get the seal of approval from one club legend.

The race is heating up for the signature of talented youngster Rhian Brewster

Allegations emerged in the Icelandic media outlet DV on Monday that the pair were visited by two local girls during the trip.

Enes Kanter has lost his Turkish citizenship, all contact with his family and receives weekly death threats – all because of a tweet.

Before Cork’s 1990 double there was the pain – both physical and mental – of dealing with Meath. In his just-published autobiography, Larry Tompkins delves into the tears and torment inflicted on Cork by the Royals – and how it helped Cork come out the other side as All-Ireland champions.

Alexis Sanchez has revealed he asked his agent if he could leave Manchester United and return to Arsenal after only one training session.