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David De Gea was retained by then manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the Europa League, but was the only player of the 22 to take a penalty not to score as United lost the final to Villarreal in Gdansk.(Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images)

Manchester now ‘home’ for De Gea as memories of failed Madrid move fade

If winning La Liga caused Atletico Madrid to soften their edge or lose their identity, a Champions League tie against Manchester United could be a chance for them to get it back.

Manchester United completed the double over Manchester City in the English Premier League for the first time in a decade. (Photo by Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images)

Three things we learned from the Premier League

Derby delight for the Red Devils kept them on Chelsea’s coattails in the battle for a top-four finish, but it was also a good Sunday for the Blues as they thrashed Everton 4-0.

Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s first two months as caretaker manager have rekindled memories of Manchester United’s glorious past. (Reuters/Scott Heppell)

PSG power shows how far Man Utd have fallen

Barring an incredible comeback in Paris in three weeks’ time, United will miss out on the Champions League quarter-finals for the fifth straight year

Manchester United’s David de Gea saves Harry Kane’s free kick at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. (James Williamson/AMA/Getty Images)

De Gea hails ‘real Man United’ after starring against Spurs

The victory gave Ole Gunnar Solskjaer his sixth successive win in all competitions, and fifth in a row in the Premier League

“I didn’t learn anything at all,” Mourinho said. “Nothing surprised me at all.” (Getty)

Mourinho says ‘nothing’ surprised him about Valencia defeat

United were beaten 2-1

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Nuno Espirito Santo had reason to celebrate at the end of the match against Crystal Palace. John Sibley/Reuters

The watcher in the Wolves

Behind manager Nuno Espírito Santo’s remarkable success are the players he brought, his efficient planning and his shrewd tactics

United agree deal for Spanish keeper De Gea

Manchester United have agreed to sign Spain under-21 goalkeeper David de Gea from Atletico Madrid on a five-year contract.