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United were aware for some time that Pedro wanted to leave Barcelona after becoming frustrated by a lack of first-team football.

It was against Barcelona in the UEFA Super Cup that Sevilla’s extraordinary powers of reinvention were evident once again. It would also give Athletic’s manager Ernesto Valverde something new to think about tactically, after he won the battle of the coaches in the...

The problem United now have is that they can’t expect Depay to do it every game as he will not be able to.

Wayne Rooney has already claimed 12 Premier League goals against the Magpies in a Manchester United shirt, and the England skipper will be determined to add to his tally as Louis van Gaal’s side attempt to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. “I know...

“I am not happy with Ivanovic’s form, Cahill’s, Terry’s, Azpilicueta’s, Fabregas’s, Matic’s – but the first thing is I am not happy with my own form”. I’m not happy with the results. This is the start of everything.

But the United boss remains bullish over the club’s ability to bring top global players to Old Trafford, as well as their ability to retain players they regard as central to their future plans.

Despite Chelsea’s interest, Everton manager Roberto Martinez maintains that he has no concerns about Stones’ focus ahead of their “huge game” at home to City.

Everton manager Roberto Martinez has rejected claims that defender John Stones has made a request to leave the club.

The side, which is based on the island of Tenerife, is in a daily struggle to pay the bills, but thanks to the fact that Pedro was part of the club until the age of 17 before his move to Barcelona the tiny clubside are now swimming in cash.

The only exception was their 2-0 victory against Hull City on 16 May.

Van Gaal also staunchly insisted that United had decided against signing Pedro – rather than having been caught out prevaricating over the deal only to be gazumped by Chelsea, who quickly secured the Spanish global from Barcelona by triggering his €30million (£21.4million)...

But before we get stuck into the Mourinho stuff, there are a couple of other press conferences that have taken place this morning that will prove interesting to Chelsea fans.

“Never, because from every day I am updated by him and I trust him“.

We are very good friends.

Chelsea landed Pedro for £21m despite sustained interest from United, whose executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward even flew to Catalonia on Monday to complete his signing.