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Peter Schmeichel pictured in 1999
Sir Alex Ferguson's 10 greatest signings as Manchester United boss
Sports Mole picks out Sir Alex Ferguson's 10 greatest signings from his time as Manchester United boss.
May 8, 10:50
Barcelona's Lionel Messi turns up for training in a facemask on Wednesday, May 6
Coronavirus latest: Wednesday's goodwill stories from the world of sport
Former Manchester United captain Eric Cantona showed he had not lost his ability at 53, while Olympian Eve Muirhead shared her secret talent.
May 6, 18:03
Aston Villa's Jack Grealish reacts on January 21, 2020
Gary Neville defends "cocky" Man United targets James Maddison, Jack Grealish
Manchester United legend Gary Neville compares rumoured club transfer targets James Maddison and Jack Grealish to Eric Cantona, Matt Le Tissier and Joe Cole.
May 5, 22:05
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal in January 2020
Thursday's papers: Jadon Sancho, Odsonne Edouard, Tanguy Ndombele
One Premier League club are prepared to offer Jadon Sancho more than money to come back to England.
Apr 30, 08:49
Borussia Dortmund attacker Jadon Sancho pictured in December 2019
Jadon Sancho 'offered number seven shirt at Manchester United'
Manchester United reportedly offer Jadon Sancho the iconic number seven shirt, previously worn by Eric Cantona, David Beckham and Cristiano Ronaldo, if he joins the club.
Apr 29, 23:13
Wayne Rooney for Manchester United
Five great Manchester United strikers on Ruud van Nistelrooy anniversary
Striker would move a year later.
Apr 27, 08:24
Marcus Rashford shoots for Manchester United on December 18, 2019
Paul Scholes: 'Marcus Rashford can learn from Ruud van Nistelrooy ruthlessness'
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes believes that Marcus Rashford has the ability to emulate the likes of Ruud van Nistelrooy as a centre-forward at Old Trafford.
Apr 20, 22:45
Cristiano Ronaldo pictured for Manchester United in 2009
Manchester United's greatest ever players by number
Sports Mole takes an alternative look at Manchester United's greatest ever players, listing them by shirt number from Cristiano Ronaldo to Giuseppe Rossi.
Apr 20, 16:24
Ousmane Dembele in rare action for Barcelona in November 2019
The shirt numbers available to Ousmane Dembele at Manchester United
Amid speculation linking Ousmane Dembele with Manchester United, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers could be available to the Barcelona man at Old Trafford.
Apr 20, 10:10
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal on February 27, 2020
Bruno Fernandes vows to follow in footsteps of Manchester United legends
Manchester United midfielder Bruno Fernandes lists a host of club legends in whose footsteps he is hoping to follow at Old Trafford.
Apr 11, 20:04
Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes celebrates scoring their first goal on February 27, 2020
Paul Scholes compares Manchester United's Bruno Fernandes to Eric Cantona
Paul Scholes heaps praise on Manchester United's new signing Bruno Fernandes, comparing him to former United great Eric Cantona.
Apr 11, 07:18
Mohamed Salah celebrates scoring for Liverpool on February 1, 2020
Mohamed Salah best-placed to hit ground running after Premier League hiatus
Mohamed Salah and Jamie Vardy have often scored in their first game back after a long break, but even they cannot match Eric Cantona's strike rate.
Apr 6, 09:09
Borussia Dortmund's Jadon Sancho celebrates scoring their third goal which is later disallowed on February 8, 2020
The shirt numbers available to Jadon Sancho at Manchester United
Amid growing speculation that Jadon Sancho could move to Manchester United this summer, Sports Mole looks at which shirt numbers he could take at Old Trafford.
Mar 30, 15:28
Gary Neville pictured in 2009
Gary Neville names Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole as Man Utd's best strike force
Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville names Dwight Yorke and Andy Cole as the best strike partnership he played with during his 19 years at the club.
Mar 28, 20:59
Eric Cantona appears for the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on August 29, 2019
Manchester United 'considering Eric Cantona return'
Manchester United are reportedly discussing the possibility of appointing club legend Eric Cantona as an ambassador alongside the likes of Bryan Robson and Denis Irwin.
Mar 24, 17:26
Eric Dier celebrates scoring for Tottenham Hotspur on December 2, 2018
Seven times footballers have confronted supporters
Eric Dier is not the first footballer to be involved in a heated exchange with a fan.
Mar 5, 09:23
Paris Saint-Germain's Angel Di Maria celebrates scoring against Real Madrid in the Champions League on September 18, 2019
Angel Di Maria: 'I was forced to wear seven shirt at Manchester United'
Angel Di Maria claims that he was forced to wear the number seven shirt when he joined Manchester United from Real Madrid in 2014.
Feb 4, 23:12
Manchester United's Eric Cantona kung fu kicks Crystal Palace fan Matthew Simmons following abuse after being sent off
Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick 25 years on: Football's most shocking incidents
The Frenchman stunned the football world with his attack on Matthew Simmons in January 1995.
Jan 25, 06:05
Eric Cantona appears for the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on August 29, 2019
Watkins recalls Cantona's famous "seagulls and trawlers" speech
The former Manchester United director and legal advisor helped the fiery Frenchman write his cryptic 'seagulls and trawler' address.
Jan 24, 18:37
Steven Gerrard pictured in 2014
All-time Premier League combined XI: Liverpool vs. Manchester United
Ahead of Sunday's showdown between Liverpool and Manchester United, Sports Mole selects the strongest combined XI from both clubs throughout the Premier League era.
Jan 16, 20:39
Manchester City midfielder David Silva in action during the Premier League clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on January 14, 2019
Top 10 Premier League midfielders of the decade
Sports Mole counts down the top 10 Premier League midfielders of the decade, including Manchester City, Manchester United and Liverpool legends.
Dec 25, 13:00
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal on August 31, 2019
Top 15 Premier League players of the decade
Sports Mole selects its top 15 Premier League players of the past decade, including players from Manchester United, Manchester City and Liverpool.
Dec 25, 10:00
Manchester City's Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring their third goal on August 31, 2019
Premier League Team of the Decade - Sergio Aguero, Gareth Bale, Virgil van Dijk
Sports Mole selects its Premier League team of the decade from 2010 to 2019, including Sergio Aguero, Gareth Bale and Virgil van Dijk.
Dec 25, 09:00
Paul Pogba in action for Manchester United on September 25, 2019
Five controversial football transfers that worked out
Five of the most unexpected or controversial football transfers that turned out to be incredibly shrewd moves.
Nov 9, 16:14
Mohamed Salah in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Newcastle United on September 14, 2019
News Extra: Mane and Salah make up, Delph's X-rated rant, Celtic in for Wanyama
The latest news snippets from across the footballing world, including Sadio Mane revealing he has made up with Mohamed Salah, Fabian Delph berating his teammates and Celtic returning for Victor Wanyama.
Sep 18, 11:14
Eric Cantona appears for the Champions League group stage draw in Monaco on August 29, 2019
Eric Cantona delivers strange speech about 'eternal life'
The former Manchester United is no stranger to cryptic statements.
Aug 30, 11:52
Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk celebrates scoring against Newcastle on May 4, 2019
Virgil van Dijk "very proud" after beating Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo to UEFA's top award
The Liverpool star comfortably beat Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo in a vote for Europe's best player at the Champions League draw in Monaco.
Aug 30, 07:50
Kevin De Bruyne in action during the Premier League game between Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur on August 17, 2019
Kevin De Bruyne breaks Premier League assist record
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne becomes the fastest player to register 50 Premier League assists, beating the record previously held by Arsenal's Mesut Ozil.
Aug 25, 14:38
Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany lifts the 2018-19 Premier League trophy
Roy Keane, Vincent Kompany, John Terry: The top 10 Premier League captains ever
Following Vincent Kompany's decision to leave Manchester City, Sports Mole looks at where he ranks among the greatest captains in Premier League history.
May 20, 21:46
Former Manchester United player Rio Ferdinand pictured in April 2019
Rio Ferdinand 'in talks over Manchester United sporting director role'
Rio Ferdinand is the latest ex-Manchester United player to be linked with a backroom position at Old Trafford, having reportedly been asked to become sporting director.
Apr 30, 14:00
Edwin van der Sar pictured in May 2017
Edwin van der Sar open to Manchester United return as director of football
Edwin van der Sar is open to the possibility of returning to Manchester United in a boardroom role, but not until he has finished his project with current employers Ajax.
Apr 7, 19:23
Marcus Rashford pictured during Manchester United's FA Cup quarter-final tie with Wolverhampton Wanderers on March 16, 2019
Preview: Wolverhampton Wanderers vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League clash between Wolves and Man United, including predictions, team news and head-to-head records.
Apr 1, 12:11
Chelsea winger Eden Hazard in action during the FA Cup final with Manchester United on May 19, 2018
In Pictures: In pictures: Chelsea and Manchester United FA Cup clashes
In pictures: Chelsea and Manchester United FA Cup clashes
Feb 17, 10:19
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward pictured in November 2017
Ed Woodward 'preparing Manchester United overhaul'
Manchester United executive vice-chairman Ed Woodward plans 'an overhaul of the club' ahead of next season, according to a report.
Feb 16, 09:46
Manchester United legend Eric Cantona pictured in June 2018
Eric Cantona emerges as favourite for Manchester United role
Eric Cantona is the bookies' favourite to take over as Manchester United's director of football, despite not being involved in the game for more than two decades.
Feb 15, 13:54
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer pictured in December 2015
The 'Baby-Faced Assassin' and other memorable footballer nicknames
The Norwegian's super-sub status won him the nickname the 'Baby-Faced Assassin' due to his youthful looks and killer instincts in the box.
Dec 19, 10:42
Jose Mourinho looks at his watch prior to the Champions League group game between Juventus and Manchester United on November 7, 2018
Preview: Manchester United vs. Crystal Palace - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Manchester United and Crystal Palace, including team news, predicted lineups and head-to-head records.
Nov 22, 19:38
Didier Drogba celebrates after winning the Premier League title with Chelsea in 2014-15
Top 10 Premier League strikers of all time
To mark Didier Drogba's retirement from football, Sports Mole counts down the 10 greatest strikers of the Premier League era.
Nov 22, 15:47
Paul Pogba and Jose Mourinho pictured during Manchester United's game with Burnley on September 2, 2018
Paul Ince: 'Jose Mourinho is suffocating Paul Pogba at Manchester United'
Former Manchester United midfielder Paul Ince claims that Jose Mourinho is "suffocating" Paul Pogba and believes the Frenchman should leave the club.
Nov 22, 09:48
Jose Mourinho and Pep Guardiola during the Manchester derby on December 10, 2017
Preview: Manchester City vs. Manchester United - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews Sunday's derby between Premier League leaders Manchester City and Manchester United, including team news, predictions and head-to-head records.
Nov 9, 20:57
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Today's games header
Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool14112129111835
2Chelsea1484231151628
3Arsenal1484228141428
4Manchester CityMan City148242519626
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton136522217523
6Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest146441616022
7Aston Villa146442223-122
8Tottenham HotspurSpurs1362528141420
9Brentford146262726120
10Newcastle UnitedNewcastle145541717020
11Manchester UnitedMan Utd145451715219
12Fulham135441818019
13Bournemouth135352019118
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham144371827-915
15Everton143561421-714
16Leicester CityLeicester143471928-913
17Crystal Palace142661218-612
18Ipswich TownIpswich141671325-129
19Wolverhampton WanderersWolves142392236-149
20Southampton1412111130-195


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