Peerless Liverpool extend massive EPL lead
Record-breaking Liverpool have extended their lead at the top of the table to a yawning 16 points, while Chelsea and Manchester United secured comfortable wins in the race for the top four.
Record-breaking Liverpool have extended their lead at the top of the table to a yawning 16 points, while Chelsea and Manchester United secured comfortable wins in the race for the top four.
New competition, same struggles — Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side didn’t manage a single shot on target in a domestic game for the first time in five years as their spluttering form continued in the FA Cup.
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City returned to form, Spurs won their fourth from five while Arsenal’s managerial uncertainty has been blamed for another defeat.
Manchester United announced record revenues of £627 million ($A1.151 billion) on Tuesday as the club’s executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward moved to reassure fans his priority remains on the pitch.
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WORLD-record signing Paul Pogba will not be available for Manchester United’s first game of the EPL season as he is serving a ban carried over from his time at Juventus.
PAUL Pogba has arrived at Manchester United’s training ground to undergo his medical ahead of his £89m transfer from Juventus.
THE 23-year-old left Manchester United in 2012 after making just seven appearances, but returns as one of the world’s most famous players.
JOSE Mourinho has given a tantalising update on Paul Pogba’s arrival at Manchester United, while also offering a reason for dumping a World Cup-winning midfielder.
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