Kick It Out: FA chairman Dyke praises anti-racism body at Manchester University talk
The former BBC director general was talking about challenging discrimination in the media and football – championing schemes like Kick It Out’s ‘Season of Action’.
Man Utd’s ‘crazy’ Van Gaal not mad about performances as Red Devils stay fourth
United edged out Mark Hughes’ visitors 2-1 at Old Trafford last night thanks to goals from Marouane Fellaini and Juan Mata.
Man City and Zabaleta want to break Sunderland ‘jinx’… dating back to 2008
City have lost on their last four visits to Sunderland’s Stadium of Light, each time going down 1-0, and haven’t won there since August 2008.
Tuesday Team Talk: Don’t be a Christmas grinch, Louis… cherish our festive footy
After Man Utd’s victory over Hull, manager Louis van Gaal, who has managed some of Europe’s most prestigious clubs in the form of Ajax, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, bemoaned the fact that the Reds have to play over Christmas.
Van Gaal hopes on-song Man Utd don’t go cold turkey this Christmas
Van Gaal’s United side face seven games in the next 31 days and a victory in their first, against Stoke City this evening, would see United record four straight wins for only the second time since the departure of Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013.
Man Utd’s Hull domination encourages Van Gaal as winning streak continues
The 20-times league champions dispatched the Tigers 3-0 at Old Trafford on Saturday, maintaining their place in the top four and extending their winning streak to three games.
Man City resilience pleases Pellegrini with second place up for grabs against Saints
City are yet to hit full flow this season but showed in their thrilling comeback victory over Bayern Munich the team spirit required to chase down runaway leaders Chelsea and second-placed Southampton, who they play on Sunday.
Not so Keane: Man Utd great leaves Aston Villa after struggle to balance roles
Keane, who spent 12 years at the heart of United’s dominating midfield before controversially departing Old Trafford in 2005, took up the assistant manager post at Villa Park in the close-season.
Spot the difference: Man Utd boss Louis van Gaal similar to Sir Alex – Giggs
Not long into his first season in charge, Van Gaal’s United sit fourth in the Premier League after 12 games but are yet to replicate the performance levels of the side during Sir Alex’s 26-year reign.
Tuesday Team Talk: Can Van Gaal and Man Utd cope without January transfers?
United’s first away triumph of the season at Arsenal on Saturday was more due to a profligate showing from Arsene Wenger’s men than any scintillating brilliance from Van Gaal or his charges, and the Dutchman must be counting down the days until the January transfer window swings open.
Man City’s Jovetic has faith his goals can beat Bayern in Champions League ‘decider’
Jovetic, in the side because of an injury to team-mate Edin Dzeko, scored the equaliser as City came from behind to beat Swansea on Saturday and solidify third spot in the Premier League.