The pair worked together with Ireland for five years.

United are only seven points above the relegation zone and start 2025 with daunting trips to Liverpool and Arsenal in the Premier League and FA Cup.

The Champions League holders were rebuffed when they made an initial enquiry about the England right-back’s availability a few days ago.

Jesus continued his hot streak with his sixth goal from his last four outings in Arsenal’s 3-1 comeback victory at Brentford.

The Gunners came from a goal down to complete a 3-1 victory at the Gtech Community Stadium.

The out-of-favour United forward was unhappy at a report claiming he had met with a leading sports agency to try to hasten a move away from the club.

The 31-year-old from San Diego insists he is still getting to grips with the changes made to his swing overseen by renowned coach Chris Como.

The 31-year-old England international was admitted to hospital and is now recovering at home.

United’s 2-0 home defeat saw them suffer five league losses in the same calendar month for the first time since September 1962.

The 17-year-old eased through to the last four by beating Nathan Aspinall 5-2.

The two men traded maximums in an enthralling contest before Van Gerwen capitalised on a Rydz miss to take it 5-3.

The Gunners were behind after just 13 minutes when Bryan Mbeumo struck for Brentford before David Raya nearly gift-wrapped the hosts a second when he allowed Keane Lewis-Potter’s shot to slip through his grasp.

The Magpies’ record signing scored 25 goals last season.

Wayne Rooney is out of work after leaving Plymouth with the club bottom of the Championship table

The 54-year-old has been recognised for his services to football.

The Colombian kicked a water bottle after being shown a straight red card and had to be escorted off the pitch.

Cunha was seen confronting members of Ipswich’s security team after Wolves lost at Molineux.

The 26-year-old’s future is set to be the subject of fevered speculation with his current Anfield deal due to expire in the summer.

Delap has seven goals and two assists across 18 Premier League appearances this season.

The 17-year-old had to dig deep to see off Ryan Joyce on Monday night and set up a New Year’s Day last-eight meeting with Nathan Aspinall.