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Red Devils have found their superstar

In Bruno Fernandes the club have finally found that talismanic midfield playmaker to build a team around

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

Mesut Özil and Alexis Sanchez during their Arsenal days (David Price/Getty Images)

Sanchez, Özil cast to sideshow as buoyant Man Utd visit Arsenal

A year on from moving to Manchester United, Alexis Sanchez has become little more than an afterthought in the Red Devils’ revival

Airborne: Everton striker Dominic Calvert-Lewin (right) heads the ball past Manchester City midfielder Fabian Delph. (Paul Ellis/AFP)

The nightmare of Christmas

Premier League teams play on average one game every three days during the jam-packed period

“We thought with three or four chances we would score and win the game,” said Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho after Tuesday’s game. (Eddie Keogh/Reuters)

Mourinho’s Manchester United misfire once more in Valencia stalemate

United’s night got off to a bad start before the game even began as kick-off was delayed by five minutes after the hosts were held up by traffic

The Frenchman is keen to move to Barcelona — the Spanish transfer window does not shut till the end of the month. (Reuters/Carl Recine)

Pogba keen to leave United for Barcelona — reports

The reported agreement would see Pogba pick up £346 000 a week, almost double what he earns at United

‘I didn’t learn anything (from this tour),’ said Jose Mourinho. (Reuters)

Man United holds on to beat Real Madrid 2-1

Jose Mourinho has cut a miserable figure during Man United’s two week trip to the United States, lashing out at a lack of transfer activity

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

‘Superstar’ Sanchez the right fit for Manchester United – Giggs

The 29-year-old Chile striker, who came close to joining Manchester City last summer, signed what is believed to be a four-and-a-half-year contract

Alexis Sanchez celebrates Arsenal beating Chelsea in the 2017 FA Cup final.

Football: Sanchez, Mkhitaryan on brink of blockbuster swap deal

United – without a Premier League title since 2013 – are second in the Premier League and are desperate to close the gap on their fierce rivals.

Arsenal’s Jack Wilshere opened the scoring against Aston Villa after 34 minutes into the match.

Premier League: Wilshere peaking as Wenger eyes Fergie record

Since being promoted into Wenger’s first choice line-up, Wilshere has excelled, prompting talk of an international recall ahead of the World Cup.

The disappointing thing is Sanchez falls for the first free kick, that’s cheating.

‘That’s cheating’ – Pulis rounds on Sanchez

West Bromwich Albion manager Tony Pulis branded Alexis Sanchez a cheat after accusing the Arsenal star of diving to win a free kick

His own man: Arsène Wenger

Arsenal seeking fresh blood but Sanchez stays – Wenger

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger said on Tuesday he wants to make more new signings before the season begins next month.

Catalans trim gap to one point

Catalans trim gap to one point

Barcelona have beaten Getafe in the Spanish La Liga to go within one point of League leaders Real Madrid, who face Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.

Reality check

Bafana Bafana were brought down to earth with a heavy thud when Chile exposed the poor opposition that has in recent weeks falsely raised hopes.