The Manchester United captain was the architect behind a vital 3-1 victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford, providing the final pass for goals from Casemiro and Matheus Cunha. By recording two assists in the match, Fernandes took his season tally to 16, moving one clear of the 15 assists David Beckham managed during the iconic 1999-2000 season.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has launched a scathing attack on Arne Slot's Liverpool, branding them "bad champions" following a disappointing 1-1 Premier League draw against Tottenham Hotspur at Anfield. The outspoken pundit questioned the squad's mentality, accusing them of over-celebrating last season's title success while failing to compete for the current crown.

Former Manchester United captain Roy Keane has strongly advised his old club against appointing interim boss Michael Carrick as their permanent manager. Despite acknowledging his impressive start and recent winning streak, the outspoken pundit believes the Old Trafford hierarchy must look elsewhere, insisting there are far superior candidates available for the demanding role.

It’s not just Tottenham; West Ham and Nottingham Forest are also fighting to avoid relegation to the Championship

Liverpool head coach Arne Slot has refused to criticise the Anfield crowd after boos greeted the final whistle during their stalemate with Tottenham. Despite leading through a Dominik Szoboszlai free-kick, the Reds failed to kill the game off and were punished when Richarlison equalised in stoppage time, dealing a massive blow to Liverpool's top-five ambitions.

Interim Manchester United manager Michael Carrick has dismissed growing calls for him to take the job on a permanent basis, describing the speculation as "only noise," following a crucial 3-1 Premier League victory over Aston Villa. The win prompted club legend Wayne Rooney to publicly endorse his former team-mate for the full-time managerial role at Old Trafford.

Igor Tudor was in no mood for celebration after Tottenham snatched a late point on Merseyside, instead engaging in a spiky exchange with Sky Sports' Patrick Davison. The 47-year-old, who has seen his position come under intense scrutiny during a winless run, took umbrage when asked about previous comments he had made regarding the club's managerial situation.

Dominik Szoboszlai has delivered a brutally honest assessment of Liverpool's current struggles following a frustrating 1-1 draw against Tottenham Hotspur. The Hungarian midfielder warned his teammates that their dramatic drop in standards could result in them settling for Europa Conference League football next season if they fail to wake up and arrest their alarming slump in form.

The new president of FC Barcelona will be elected on Sunday. Marc-Andre ter Stegen tried in vain to cast his vote.

Real Madrid face a dilemma over Kylian Mbappe's fitness ahead of their Champions League clash with Manchester City clash as France and Nike demand his presence for international friendlies. The World Cup winner may be called upon by his country despite sitting out matches at club level.

Manchester United are hoping to raise the price of Marcus Rashford's transfer to Barcelona as doubts are emerging over the initial deal struck with the Red Devils last summer. Rashford made a blistering start to his loan move after making the switch from Manchester to Spain last summer, raising the prospect of clinching a permanent move to Camp Nou for €30m (£26m/$34m).

Kylian Mbappe will reportedly board the plane with the Real Madrid squad this Monday as they travel to England. Desperate to avoid just watching from the sidelines, the forward is pushing to be available for Alvaro Arbeloa in this decisive Champions League last-16 second leg against Manchester City. After missing recent action, the Frenchman is eager to help his side navigate the Etihad cauldron and secure a spot in the quarter-finals.

Something you certainly don’t see every day

Arda Guler produced a moment of pure magic to cap off Real Madrid's resounding 4-1 victory over Elche, launching a breathtaking 68-metre lob from inside his own half. The audacious strike left the Bernabeu in awe and perfectly encapsulated a dominant night for Los Blancos, with the 21-year-old playmaker proudly taking to Instagram to share the spectacular footage.

Real Madrid showed no mercy to Elche in their last league match, sealing a resounding 4-1 victory that keeps the pressure on Barcelona. But Arda Guler stole the show, leaving his manager reaching for superlatives. The young playmaker’s strike was the highlight of a busy night at the Bernabeu, and Alvaro Arbeloa was quick to point out just how rare such a goal is in modern football.

How to watch the LaLiga match between Barcelona and Sevilla, as well as kick-off time and team news

Kylian Mbappe has handed Real Madrid a fitness boost after completing a normal training session with the rest of the first-team squad on Sunday. The forward has been working through a fitness programme to overcome a persistent knee problem that kept him out of recent domestic action, but his presence in Valdebebas suggests he is closing in on a return to first-team action.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has provided an update on Sandro Tonali’s fitness ahead of a huge game in the Champions League against Barcelona at the Spotify Camp Nou. The former AC Milan man fell victim to a bug that has been spreading through the first-team squad over the last few weeks, leaving the coaching staff sweating on his fitness ahead of the second leg against Hansi Flick's side.

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Tottenham Hotspur interim boss Igor Tudor has stood by his brutal 17th-minute substitution of Antonin Kinsky during a chaotic defeat to Atletico Madrid. Despite facing intense scrutiny for ignoring the tearful goalkeeper as he left the pitch, Tudor remains adamant that his touchline reaction was a deliberate strategy to prevent a bad situation from spiraling out of control.

The drama began when Anthony Gordon was omitted from Newcastle’s starting line-up for their massive Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona last Tuesday. Despite the magnitude of the occasion, the winger was only fit enough for a place on the bench, sparking a wave of criticism from high-profile pundits who questioned his commitment and professional conduct on the night, claims to which the Magpies' man has now emphatically responded.

Alan Shearer has sharply criticised Pep Guardiola after Manchester City suffered a 3-0 defeat to Real Madrid. Shearer expressed his surprise at the line-up, which indicated Guardiola's preference for an attacking style of play when facing a team of Real Madrid's stature away from home. The Newcastle United legend says City "got what they deserved" in the end, given their tactics and approach to the game.

Arsenal icon Thierry Henry has stunned fans by showcasing his incredible physical transformation during a high-intensity workout. The 48-year-old was joined by his girlfriend, Andrea Rajacic, for a grueling session that proves he remains in elite condition long after retirement.

Former England star Joe Cole has questioned Arne Slot’s decision to overhaul a title-winning Liverpool squad. Cole believes the Dutchman’s aggressive integration of several new players into the starting XI served to disrupt the Reds' natural rhythm and momentum.

The Portuguese striker had a few words to say to Allegri when he was substituted: "It's always the same old story..."

The former Rossoneri midfielder analyses Allegri's side's defeat against Lazio and the possibility of missing out on the Scudetto

The Biancocelesti manager analyses the victory over Allegri’s side, but that’s not all – he also takes stock of the season as a whole

The former Rossoneri defender speaks out following Allegri's side's defeat to Lazio

The Milan manager's post-match comments

The Rossoneri hit a snag at the Olimpico; with yesterday’s draw, Inter have extended their lead by one point and, following Milan’s defeat, remain eight points clear

The controversial refereeing decisions in the Lazio v Milan match, a fixture from the 29th round of Serie A