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Manchester City striker Sergio Aguero looks on after scoring his hat trick goal despite the efforts of Arsenal goalkeeper Bernd Leno and Laurent Koscielny. (Stu Forster/Getty Images)

Aguero hat-trick sinks Arsenal, City close gap on Liverpool

Manchester City closed to within two points of Premier League leaders Liverpool thanks to Sergio Aguero’s hat-trick in a 3-1 win over Arsenal

Paul Pogba of Manchester United wins a header under pressure from Phillip Bardsley of Burnley during the Premier League match between Manchester United and Burnley at Old Trafford on January 29 in Manchester. (Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)

Solskjær’s salutes never-say-die United

United ensured a thrilling finale when Jeff Hendrick was judged to have brought down Jesse Lingard and Pogba stroked home

Liverpool’s early FA Cup exit has given Klopp’s men the bonus of extra rest and rehabilitation after a gruelling festive schedule and before returning to Champions League action next month. (John Sibley/Reuters)

Liverpool dish out new deals to ensure sustained success

Liverpool is working to ensure this season’s Premier League title push is not a one-off as they lay the foundations for continued success

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates at the end of the match (Scott Heppell/Reuters)

Solskjær looking to the future no matter what Man Utd decide

There has been a growing clamour from supporters for Solskjær to be confirmed as manager on a permanent basis

Manchester United interim manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer celebrates at the end of the match (Scott Heppell/Reuters)

Never let me go: Solskjaer wants to stay as Man United boss

The United interim manager has won his first four games in charge

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho celebrates after Anthony Martial scores their second goal. (Reuters/Carl Recine)

Mourinho reveals board backing after United’s stunning win over Newcastle

Speculation over Mourinho’s position mounted before kick-off following United’s poor start to the season

“In the match I’m not looking at the sky, unless I’m asking for the guy to give me help!” joked Jose Mourinho. (Lee Smith/Reuters)

Mourinho dedicates United win to under-fire Woodward

While ​Jose Mourinho praised the United fans, he also offered a hint of support for Ed Woodward

‘I’m a club man’: Mourinho insists United comes before his future

Mourinho has found his future as United manager the subject of much discussion after a tempestuous period

Alexis Sanchez

Mourinho favourites Lukaku, Matic send Man Utd into semi-finals

Romelu Lukaku and Nemanja Matic scored the goals that carried Man United through to the FA Cup semi-finals with a 2-0 win over Brighton

Now on course for his seventh league title in nine years of management in Europe’s top divisions

Premier League still the greatest prize for Guardiola

Guardiola is far more interested in the six victories that will make the English title a mathematical certainty for City

Shaun de Waal reviews Richard Poplak’s ‘Until Julius Comes’

Jose Mourinho lashes out at ‘critical’ Paul Scholes

Scholes singled out Paul Pogba, the club’s record signing, after his anonymous performance in the weekend draw with Southampton.

The 4-0 thrashing was truly horrifying for Arsenal fans.

‘Unacceptable’ Arsenal put Wenger in firing line

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger described his team’s performance as "unacceptable" after they were swept aside 4-0 by Liverpool at Anfield.

David Moyes admits Man United needs fresh players

Following Man United’s fourth home loss on Sunday, manager David Moyes says his club needs new players but admits it may not be possible buy some.

It’s game on for Man U

It’s game on for Man U, City premier league clash

Following Sunday’s Everton draw, Sir Alex Ferguson says United’s upcoming clash with Manchester City is the most important derby match of his career.

United’s Ferguson backs Young as a fair player

United’s Ferguson backs Young as a fair player

Manchester United’s Alex Ferguson has defended his winger Ashley Young from accusations of cheating after their controversial win over Aston Villa.

Wenger eyes top-four finish despite latest draw

Wenger eyes top-four finish despite latest draw

Arsene Wenger has insisted Arsenal can still finish in the top four of the Premier League and qualify for next season’s Champions League.

Liverpool’s Champions League hopes take a knock

Liverpool’s Champions League hopes take a knock

Liverpool’s chances of securing a place in next season’s Champions League took a downward turn on Saturday as Bolton defeated them 3-1.

Ferguson fumes after United flop

Sir Alex Ferguson has called on his under-performing Manchester United stars to give an immediate response to their shock 3-2 defeat.

Man United to learn from Barcelona mistakes

Alex Ferguson begins another campaign at Besiktas on Tuesday confident his team will not repeat the mistakes which lost last season’s final.

Fergie cool on transfer talk

Sir Alex Ferguson has confirmed Manchester United will not venture into the transfer market despite an injury to Rio Ferdinand.