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Liverpool's Brazilian midfielder Roberto Firmino (L) celebrates scoring the opening goal during the English Premier League football match between Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, on January 11, 2020. (Photo by Glyn KIRK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

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.

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David De Gea of Manchester United is seen during a training session at the WACA in Perth, Thursday, July 11, 2019. The English Premier League club is in Australia as part of a pre-season tour and will play friendly matches against Perth Glory on July 13 and Leeds United on July 17. (AAP Image/Richard Wainwright) NO ARCHIVING

Solskjaer optimistic on De Gea, coy about Maguire

Manchester United head into their friendly against Leeds in Perth with a question mark remaining over the future of their champion goalkeeper but manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says any announcement will have to come from the player himself.

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HUDDERSFIELD, ENGLAND - MAY 05: Tahith Chong of Manchester United is challenged by Alex Pritchard of Huddersfield Town during the Premier League match between Huddersfield Town and Manchester United at John Smith's Stadium on May 05, 2019 in Huddersfield, United Kingdom. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)

Only Europa for Red Devils

It was a dismal end to Manchester United’s campaign and the Red Devils must settle for Europa League competition next season.

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Liverpool's English midfielder James Milner (R) celebrates scoring their second goal from the penalty spot with Liverpool's English midfielder Jordan Henderson (C) during the English Premier League football match between between Cardiff City and Liverpool at Cardiff City Stadium in Cardiff, south Wales on April 21, 2019. (Photo by GEOFF CADDICK / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Liverpool go top but need favour from old foe

Liverpool has regained its place at the top of the EPL with a 2-0 win to restore its two-point lead over Manchester City, but the side which could help it win the title suffered a humiliating loss.

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Manchester United's Portuguese manager Jose Mourinho gestures on the touchline during the English Premier League football match between Liverpool and Manchester United at Anfield in Liverpool, north west England on December 16, 2018. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No video emulation. Social media in-match use limited to 120 images. An additional 40 images may be used in extra time. No use in betting publications, games or single club/league/player publications. /

Mourinho out: Is Gunnar back in?

Manchester United have sacked manager Jose Mourinho, and later in the day the Premier League giant appeared to accidentally announce his replacement on its website.

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FILE - In this Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018 file photo Manchester United coach Jose Mourinho looks out from the bench prior a Group H Champions League soccer match between Valencia and Manchester United at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia, Spain. Manchester United says Jose Mourinho has left the Premier League club with immediate effect. The decision was announced Tuesday Dec.18, 2018, two days after a 3-1 loss to Liverpool left United 19 points off the top of the Premier League after 17 games. (AP Photo/Alberto Saiz)

Mourinho exit a long time coming

The relationship between Manchester United and its surly manager Jose Mourinho was damaged beyond repair and being brushed aside by Liverpool was the final straw.

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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 11:  Sergio Aguero of Manchester City is embraced by Josep Guardiola, Manager of Manchester City as he is substituted during the Premier League match between Manchester City and Manchester United at Etihad Stadium on November 11, 2018 in Manchester, United Kingdom.  (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

City adds to United’s pain with derby thrashing

As if things couldn’t get any worse for Manchester United, the Red Devils have been handed a 3-1 derby defeat and are now 12 points behind the top of the table Manchester City. But the bad news doesn’t stop there.

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