FC Bacau Overview

Trent Alexander-Arnold has no intention of turning his back on Real Madrid during the upcoming January transfer window despite a difficult period in the Spanish capital. The England international has seen his playing time restricted under Jose Mourinho, leading to intense speculation regarding a potential emotional return to Liverpool.

Mauricio Pochettino did not need to think long when he was asked to pick three managers in the Premier League he would have liked to play under. The Argentine coach did not hesitate, nor did he look for multiple names reflecting the diversity of his experiences. Instead, he chose a single name and repeated it three times: "Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson, Sir Alex Ferguson."

Alexander Isak has insisted he should not have to dive to win penalties following Liverpool's controversial Premier League defeat to Arsenal. The striker spoke out after the Key Match Incidents Panel confirmed he was wrongly denied a spot-kick following a blatant shirt pull by Jurrien Timber.

Mauricio Pochettino no longer has much time left to prove his ability to restore Manchester United to the standing its supporters aspire to. The Argentine coach returns to the Premier League through the gateway of one of the clubs most in need of rebuilding, having taken over the role as successor to Michael Carrick, bringing with him a coaching legacy that combines the development of young talent, intense pressing and direct attacking play.